Bajaj CNG Bike vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Xtreme 160R 4V costs ₹30,232 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 29% extra.
The Xtreme 160R 4V takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 7.5/10 for the Xtreme 160R 4V.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹30,232 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,34,469), about ₹950 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹10,081 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V has the better power-to-weight ratio: 114 against 62 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, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 1 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
- your priority is fuel-cost-conscious riders
Buy the Xtreme 160R 4V if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is enthusiast commuters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Xtreme 160R 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,34,469 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹99,700 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹2,93,292 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,34,469 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 163.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 16.6 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 145 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 12 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1333 mm |
| Length | — | 2029 mm |
| Width | — | 793 mm |
| Height | — | 1052 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | KYB Upside Down Forks, 37 mm DIA |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | 7 Step Adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 130/70-R17 |
CNG Bike vs Xtreme 160R 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Xtreme 160R 4V?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹30,232 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,34,469 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Xtreme 160R 4V?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Xtreme 160R 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹36,700: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike 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 ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹2,93,292 for the Xtreme 160R 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹88,865 ahead.
