Honda SP160, the latest launch from Honda in India comes at a starting sticker cost of Rs. 1.18 lakh (ex-showroom). Let’s see how it compares to its direct rivals, the Bajaj Pulsar P150 and Yamaha FZ
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India recently introduced the SP160 in the Indian market. The commuter motorcycle is priced in the range of Rs. 1.18 lakh to Rs. 1.22 lakh (ex-showroom). Let’s see how it stacks up against its rivals, i.e. Bajaj Pulsar P150 and Yamaha FZ.
Honda SP160 VS Bajaj Pulsar P150 VS Yamaha FZ: Price Comparison
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Honda SP160 | Rs. 1.18 Lakh-Rs. 1.22 Lakh |
| Bajaj Pulsar P150 | Rs. 1.18 Lakh-Rs. 1.21 Lakh |
| Yamaha FZ | Rs. 1.17 Lakh |
In terms of pricing, all three rivals are similar but the latest Honda SP160 is a bit expensive as compared to its rivals for its top-spec model. The Pulsar P150 is not too far behind followed by the Yahama FZ which is only available in a single trim priced at Rs. 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, both SP160 and Pulsar P150 get two variants to choose from.
Honda SP160 VS Bajaj Pulsar P150 VS Yamaha FZ: Powertrain
| Motorcycle | Honda SP160 | Bajaj Pulsar P150 | Yamaha FZ |
| Engine Displacement | 162.7cc single cylinder air-cooled | 149.5cc single cylinder air-cooled | 149cc single cylinder Air-cooled |
| Power | 13.2 bhp | 13.8 bhp | 12.4 bhp |
| Torque | 14.5 Nm | 13.2 Nm | 13.3 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
In terms of powertrain, the Bajaj Pulsar P150 is the most powerful bike on paper, followed by the Honda SP160. The Yahama FZ is at the bottom while producing better torque output than the Pulsar P150. On the other hand, the SP160 gets the highest torque figure at 14.5 Nm. All three motorcycles use a single-cylinder air-cooled configuration mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
Honda SP160 VS Bajaj Pulsar P150 VS Yamaha FZ: Dimensions
| Motorcycle | Honda SP160 | Bajaj Pulsar P150 | Yamaha FZ |
| Length | 2,061 mm | 2,055 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Width | 786 mm | 765 mm | 780 mm |
| Height | 1,113 mm | 1,060 mm | 1,080 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,347 mm | 1,320 mm | 1,330 mm |
| Seat Height | 796 mm | 785 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litre | 15 Litre | 13 Litre |
Talking about dimensions, the Honda SP160 is the largest bike in this comparison. It is followed by the Yamaha FZ which only falls short in length as compared to Bajaj Pulsar P150. The seat height of Honda SP160 is the highest at 796mm while the Pulsar P150 sports the lowest saddle height of 785mm. The area where the Pulsar outruns the competitors is its highest 15 litres of fuel tank capacity.