Ola Electric Roadster vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric Roadster and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,803 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Roadster takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Roadster and 6/10 for the Xtreme 160R.
Category by category
Price
Roadster
The Roadster starts ₹4,803 lower (₹1,04,999 against ₹1,09,802), about ₹150 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster
The Roadster is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster
Roadster adds rear disc brake that the Xtreme 160R does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster
Roadster gets projector headlamp, colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 9 more items.
Warranty
Xtreme 160R
Xtreme 160R comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Roadster if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is first electric motorcycle
- your priority is highway-capable commuting
Buy the Xtreme 160R if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is budget-conscious 160cc buyers
- your priority is everyday commuting with occasional spirited rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Roadster | Xtreme 160R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,999 | ₹1,09,802 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,14,200 | ₹1,29,000 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹9,195 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,480 | ₹6,192 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,38,875 | ₹2,60,602 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricRoadster | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,999 | ₹1,09,802 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,330 | ₹3,480 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 163.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 14.8 bhp |
| Torque | — | 14 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 49.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 13 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.5 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 151 km | — |
| Charging time | 7.9 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 116 km/h | 107 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 139.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 12 L |
| Seat height | — | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 167 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1327 mm |
| Length | — | 2029 mm |
| Width | — | 793 mm |
| Height | — | 1052 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | 7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | — | 130/70-R17 |
Roadster vs Xtreme 160R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Roadster or the Xtreme 160R?
- The Roadster is cheaper by ₹4,803 at the base variant (₹1,04,999 against ₹1,09,802 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Roadster and Xtreme 160R in Delhi?
- About ₹14,800: roughly ₹1,14,200 for the Roadster 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 ₹1,38,875 for the Roadster and ₹2,60,602 for the Xtreme 160R, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster comes out ₹1,21,727 ahead.
