With the release of the new SP 160, Honda Motorcycles India (HMSI) increased the range of products available in the 160cc class. The 2023 Honda SP160 ex-showroom prices start at Rs 1.18 lakh. After the X-Blade and the legendary Unicorn, this is the company’s third 160cc motorbike. This is how the new SP160 compares to the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and the TVS Apache RTR 160.
Honda SP160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 150: Engine
Specification | HONDA SP 160 | TVS APACHE RTR 160 | BAJAJ PULSAR 150 |
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Engine | 162.71 cc | 159.7 cc | 149.5 cc |
Power | 13.27 bhp @7500 rpm | 15.82 bhp @8750 rpm | 13.8 bhp @8500 rpm |
Torque | 14.58 Nm @5500 rpm | 13.85 Nm @7000 rpm | 13.25 Nm @6500 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
A 162.7cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine producing 14.5 Nm of torque and 13.2 horsepower powers the 2023 Honda SP160. While Bajaj’s Pulsar 150 has a 149.5cc engine that produces 13.8 bhp and 13.2 Nm of torque, the TVS Apache RTR 160 has a 159.7cc motor that produces 15.8 horsepower and 13.8 Nm of torque. They are all coupled to a manual 5-speed gearbox.
Honda SP160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 150: Dimensions
Specification | HONDA SP 160 | TVS APACHE RTR 160 | BAJAJ PULSAR 150 |
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Length | 2061 mm | 2085 mm | 2055 mm |
Width | 786mm | 730 mm | 765 mm |
Height | 1113 mm | 1105 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase | 1347 mm | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Ground Clearance | 177 mm | 180 mm | 165 mm |
Seat Height | 796 mm | 790 mm | 785 mm |
Kerb Weight | 139 kg | 137 kg | 148 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12L | 12L | 15L |
Honda SP160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 150: Hardware and Features
Hardware-wise, every one of these aggressive commuter bikes has telescoping front forks. The Pulsar and the Apache have dual gas-charged shock absorbers at the back, while the SP160 has a single shock absorber. There is a choice between a disc/drum unit at the back and a disc brake with single-channel ABS at the front for stopping power. Regarding features, the Apache RTR 160 and SP160 have a fully digital console, while the Pulsar 150 has a semi-digital cluster.
Honda SP160 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Vs Bajaj Pulsar 150: Price
The price range for the new Honda SP160 is Rs 1.38 lakh to Rs 1.42 lakh. Prices ex-showroom for the Bajaj Pulsar 150 range from Rs 1.31 lakh to Rs 1.36 lakh, while the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V retails for between Rs 1.42 lakh and Rs 1.49 lakh.
Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi) | HONDA SP 160 | TVS APACHE RTR 160 | BAJAJ PULSAR 150 |
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SP160 Single Disc(Rs. 1,17,500) | RTR 160 RM Drum(Rs. 1,42,255 ) | Pulsar 150 Single Disc(Rs. 1,31,164 ) | |
SP160 Double Disc(Rs. 1,21,900 ) | RTR 160 RM Disc(Rs. 1,46,105) | Pulsar 150 Twin Disc(Rs. 1,36,658) | |
RTR 160 RM Disc Bluetooth(Rs. 1,49,734 ) |
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