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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda CB Hornet 2.0 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs STD variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 22,000 less ex-showroom. CB Hornet 2.0 has 1.3 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 22,000 less ex-showroom.
Pros
Exceptionally smooth, refined engine with strong low-speed tractability
Revised handlebar angle makes daily riding posture noticeably better
Top variants get a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation
Dual-channel ABS and traction control on higher trims
Wide seven-variant spread makes it easy to buy exactly the spec you need
Punchy, refined engine with strong top-end pull
Cons
Not as quick off the line as liquid-cooled rivals in the segment
Seat shape can push taller riders forward, cramping the seating position
Rain-mode throttle response feels sluggish and needs deliberate full throttle input
Reported kerb weight varies noticeably across official sources for this bike
Single-channel ABS only, no traction control on this trim
No adjustable levers fitted
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Choose the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if
CB Hornet 2.0 has 1.3 PS more power.

Positioned as premium 180cc-class commuter-sport bike Higher price than some 160cc rivals but more features Strong Honda reliability and resale value appeal

Pros
Refined 184 cc engine with good city performance
Upside-down forks and monoshock give stable handling
Full LED lighting and digital console feel modern
Comfortable upright ergonomics for daily rides
Decent mileage for its performance class
Cons
Only single-channel ABS, no dual-channel option
Underseat storage and practicality limited vs scooters
Price slightly higher than some competitors in Nepal
No Bluetooth connectivity or navigation features
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900Lowest price
Honda CB Hornet 2.0 price in NepalHonda CB Hornet 2.0 price in Nepal
Honda
रु 4,69,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Honda CB Hornet 2.0
Ex-showroom priceरु 4,47,900Cheapestरु 4,69,900
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorHH BajajSyakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Honda CB Hornet 2.0
OffersNo offer on this variant
cash
Occasional seasonal cash discount by Honda Nepal dealers
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Honda CB Hornet 2.0
Max power16 PS12.7 kW (17.3 PS)+1.3 PS
Max torque14.7 Nm16.1 Nm+1.5 Nm
TransmissionNot disclosedmanual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Honda CB Hornet 2.0
Length1,989 mm2,047 mm
HeightNot disclosed1,064 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm+3 mm1,355 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed167 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Honda CB Hornet 2.0
Showrooms in Nepal210Better175
Service centres190208Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Honda CB Hornet 2.0
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front - Upside Down Forks
·Suspension Rear - Monoshock
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·Single-piece seat with sporty cushioning
·Upside-down front fork improves ride comfort
·Rear monoshock suspension, preload adjustable
·Engine kill switch and hazard switch on handlebar
·Relatively upright riding posture for city commutes
·seat_height_mm: 790 mm seat height, Nepal media spec
·Claimed mileage 42.3 kmpl
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Console Features -Call & message alerts, fuel economy indications, smart phone network range, turn-by-turn navigation and 3 riding modes with traction control
·Mobile Charger -USB connectivity
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·Fully digital LCD instrument cluster
·Displays speed, tachometer, fuel, trip meters, clock
·Gear position indicator and battery voltmeter
·Service due reminder in console
·Engine stop-start switch for convenience in traffic
·cluster_type: Fully digital LCD instrument cluster (no Bluetooth), Nepal media review
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🛡️Safety
·Front Brakes -300 mm Disc, ABS
·Rear Brakes -230 mm Disc, ABS
·Front Tyres -100/80-R17 Tubeless
·Rear Tyres -130/70-R17 Tubeless
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·Single-channel ABS on front disc
·Front 276 mm petal disc brake
·Rear 220 mm petal disc brake
·Tubeless tyres front and rear
·LED headlamp for better night visibility
·LED indicators and tail-lamp improve visibility
·tyre_type: Tubeless tyres front and rear, Nepal-spec listing
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✨Design & Exterior
·HeadLamp -Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
·Tail Lamp -LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
·Colour Available: Polar Sky Blue
·Colour Available: Pearl Metallic White
·Colour Available: Brooklyn Black
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·Streetfighter naked design with muscular tank
·All-LED lighting: headlamp, tail lamp, winkers
·USD gold-coloured front forks for premium look
·Split grab rails and sharp tank shrouds
·Sporty exhaust muffler with dual-outlet style
·Available in multiple sporty colour options
·tyre_type: Front 110/70-17, rear 140/70-17 tubeless tyres, Nepal-spec sheets
·headlamp_type: LED headlamp, Nepal media description
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📊Sales & Imports—
·Officially sold in Nepal by Syakar Trading Honda network
·Only one Standard variant offered in Nepal
·Recent market price around NPR 4.70 lakh on-road
·Imported as fully built-up from India-spec production
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Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Honda CB Hornet 2.0

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Honda CB Hornet 2.0
Ex-showroomरु 4,47,900रु 4,69,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 6,800≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,931≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road≈ रु 4,56,631≈ रु 4,78,631
EMI / month≈ रु 8,359 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 8,770 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Bajaj Pulsar N160 full detailsHonda CB Hornet 2.0 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is रु 22,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.9%), while the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 35 more showrooms in Nepal (210 vs 175).

Choose the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 18 more service centres in Nepal (208 vs 190).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged
3 recorded since September 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 24 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 210 showrooms, 190 service centres · Honda: 175 showrooms, 208 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda CB Hornet 2.0 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Honda CB Hornet 2.0?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at Rs 4.48 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.22 lakh less than the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 at Rs 4.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Honda CB Hornet 2.0 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 costs Rs 4.7 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Honda CB Hornet 2.0?

These two split the decision: the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is रु 22,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.9%), while the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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