Ather Energy 450X vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,531 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Xtreme 160R 4V takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 7.5/10 for the Xtreme 160R 4V.
Category by category
Price
Xtreme 160R 4V
The Xtreme 160R 4V starts ₹5,531 lower (₹1,34,469 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹180 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V has the better power-to-weight ratio: 114 against 77 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V adds dual-channel abs and tubeless tyres that the 450X does not have on any variant.
Features
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, led headlamp and projector headlamp and 6 more items.
City manners
450X
450X is 34 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Xtreme 160R 4V if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Xtreme 160R 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,34,469 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹99,700 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹2,93,292 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,34,469 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 163.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | — | 16.6 bhp |
| Torque | — | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 145 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 12 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1333 mm |
| Length | — | 2029 mm |
| Width | — | 793 mm |
| Height | — | 1052 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | KYB Upside Down Forks, 37 mm DIA |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | 7 Step Adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 130/70-R17 |
450X vs Xtreme 160R 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Xtreme 160R 4V?
- The Xtreme 160R 4V is cheaper by ₹5,531 at the base variant (₹1,34,469 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Xtreme 160R 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹9,200: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹1,56,100 for the Xtreme 160R 4V, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,74,342 for the 450X and ₹2,93,292 for the Xtreme 160R 4V, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹1,18,950 ahead.
