Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹10 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Xtreme 160R 4V
The Xtreme 160R 4V starts ₹10 lower (₹1,34,469 against ₹1,34,479), about ₹0 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹858 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 114 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 that the Pulsar N160 4V does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets slipper clutch and ride modes.
City manners
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V is 6 kg lighter, 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 4V if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | Xtreme 160R 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,34,469 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹99,700 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,492 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,89,002 | ₹2,93,292 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,34,469 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | 163.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | 16.6 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 145 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1333 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 | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | KYB Upside Down Forks, 37 mm DIA |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | 7 Step 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 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Xtreme 160R 4V?
- The Xtreme 160R 4V is cheaper by ₹10 at the base variant (₹1,34,469 against ₹1,34,479 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Xtreme 160R 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and Xtreme 160R 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹0: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V 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 ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹2,93,292 for the Xtreme 160R 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 4V comes out ₹4,290 ahead.
