Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Honda Dio 125 Smart side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available at ₹148,813, while the Honda Dio 125 Smart is priced at ₹97,044. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the Honda Dio 125 Smart's 123.92 CC, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 10.5 Nm @5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 48 Kmpl for the Honda Dio 125 Smart. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Oil-cooled | Air Cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 123.92 CC |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | 4 Stroke, SI Engine, Fuel Injection |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 10.5 Nm @5000 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 6.11 kW @6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 5.3 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 48 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 105 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 708 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | No |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | 190 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Telescopic |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | 3-Step Adjustable Spring |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 90/90-12 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 90/100-10 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | 12 V, 5.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | TFT |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Pearl Igneous BlackImperial RedPearl Sports YellowMat Marvel Blue MetallicPearl Deep Ground Gray (Stripe)Pearl Deep Ground Gray (Emblem) |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | STD | 87258 H-Smart | 92208 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Automatic |











