Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹8,569 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar N160 4V takes 5 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V and 6.5/10 for the Xoom 160.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160 4V
The Pulsar N160 4V starts ₹8,569 lower (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,43,048), about ₹280 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 40.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,101 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V has the better power-to-weight ratio: 121 against 102 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V adds rear disc brake that the Xoom 160 does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, slipper clutch and projector headlamp and 2 more items.
City manners
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 is 8.5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (787 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is first bike upgrade
Buy the Xoom 160 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is highway-capable scooter riding
- your priority is feature-focused buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | Xoom 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,43,048 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹1,65,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹1,10,915 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,492 | ₹7,944 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,89,002 | ₹3,01,859 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | Hero MotoCorpXoom 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,43,048 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹4,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | 156 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | 14.6 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | 40.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | Automatic automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 142.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 7 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 787 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 1983 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 772 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1214 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 140 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | Dual Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 120/70-14 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 140/60-14 |
Pulsar N160 4V vs Xoom 160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Xoom 160?
- The Pulsar N160 4V is cheaper by ₹8,569 at the base variant (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,43,048 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Xoom 160?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 40.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and Xoom 160 in Delhi?
- About ₹9,400: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹1,65,500 for the Xoom 160, 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 ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹3,01,859 for the Xoom 160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 4V comes out ₹12,857 ahead.
