Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Xtreme 160R undercuts the Pulsar N160 4V by ₹24,677, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Pulsar N160 4V takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V and 6/10 for the Xtreme 160R.
Category by category
Price
Xtreme 160R
The Xtreme 160R starts ₹24,677 lower (₹1,09,802 against ₹1,34,479), about ₹780 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 49.65 kmpl. That is roughly ₹0 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 106 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 Xtreme 160R does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and bluetooth connectivity and 2 more items.
City manners
Xtreme 160R
Xtreme 160R is 11.5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- 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
- your priority is daily commuting with weekend fun
Buy the Xtreme 160R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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 budget-conscious 160cc buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | Xtreme 160R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,09,802 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹1,29,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,492 | ₹6,192 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,89,002 | ₹2,60,602 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,09,802 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹3,480 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | 163.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | 14.8 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | 49.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 107 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 139.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 167 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1327 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 2029 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 793 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1052 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | 7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 130/70-R17 |
Pulsar N160 4V vs Xtreme 160R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Xtreme 160R?
- The Xtreme 160R is cheaper by ₹24,677 at the base variant (₹1,09,802 against ₹1,34,479 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Xtreme 160R?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 49.65 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and Xtreme 160R in Delhi?
- About ₹27,100: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹1,29,000 for the Xtreme 160R, 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 ₹2,60,602 for the Xtreme 160R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Xtreme 160R comes out ₹28,400 ahead.
