Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero Passion XTec

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero Passion XTec: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Hazard Warning Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Pass Light	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Pillion Grabrail	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Side Stand Alarm	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Turn Signal	LED Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Halogen Bulb Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Slipper Clutch	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Wet Multiplate Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	Single Channel ABS Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards Dual Channel ABS Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.31 Lakh* Onwards	IBS Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Calliper Type	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Front 2 Piston Available in 1 Variant, ₹85,938* Onwards
  Front Disc Size	300 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Dia. 240mm Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	25 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	25 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	25 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	25 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Front Wheel Size	R17 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	18 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	28 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	41 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Rear Wheel Size	R17 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	18 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Wheel Type	Alloy Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Alloy Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Front Suspension	Up Side Down Fork	Conventional fork - Dia.30mm
  Rear Suspension	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	Twin Shox
  Front Tyre Size	100/80 R17 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	80/100 - 18 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Size	130/70 R17 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	80/100 - 18 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Front Brake	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Drum Available in 1 Variant, ₹81,538* Onwards Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹85,938* Onwards
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Brake	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Drum Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Tubeless Tyres	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	All 4 Up Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Ignition	CDI Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Electric Start(with i3s- Idle Stop Start System Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Spark Plugs	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	1 Per Cylinder Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Engine Capacity	160.3 cc Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	113.2 cc Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Engine Type	Oil Cooled 4-value FI 5-Speed Engine Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Air cooled& 4 - stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  No. of Cylinders	1 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	1 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  No. of valves per cylinder	4 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	2 Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Transmission Type	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Top Speed	120 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	90 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Bore x Stroke	58 mm x 60.7 mm Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	50.0 x 57.8 mm Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Cooling type	Oil Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Air Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
  Max Power	16.76 bhp @ 9000 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	6.73 kw @ 7500 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Max Torque	14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	9.79 Nm @ 5000 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Mileage (Claimed)	52.2 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	56.5 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Number of Gears	5 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	4 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Battery Capacity	Data Not Available	-4123 kwh Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Battery Type	Data Not Available	Maintenance Free Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Charging Socket	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Configuration	Data Not Available	Single Cylinder Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Low Battery Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Low Oil Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Pillion Footrest	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Riding Modes	3 Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Service Reminder Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  GPS & Navigation	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Console Type	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Distance to Empty Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Engine Kill Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Instrument Console	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Seat Style	Split Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Side Stand Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Start Type	Kick & Electric Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Kick and Electric Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  USB Charger Port	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Call/SMS Alerts	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Under Seat Storage	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	2017 mm	2036 mm
  Width	804 mm	715 mm 739 mm
  Height	1060 mm	1113 mm
  Wheelbase	1372 mm	1270 mm
  Ground Clearance	176 mm	168 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	12 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	10 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Engine Oil Capacity	1.2 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	0.95 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Body Type	Sports	Commuter
  Seat Height	805 mm Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	799 mm Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	152 kg Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	117 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹81,538* Onwards 118 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹85,938* Onwards

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  LED headlight	Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards

• Instrumentation

  Fuel level guage	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Analogue Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards
  Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards
  Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹81,538* Onwards

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  5 Years / 75000 kms

  5 Years or 70000 km

• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  Available in all Variants, ₹1.23 Lakh* Onwards

  Data Not Available

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	Design is sharp and aggressive Easy to ride in traffic Engine is responsive and performance-rich Maintenance is budget-friendly	A decent and frugal engine Looks stylish Gets some good features (Projector LED Headlamp, Xtec technology, Auto sail etc.) Low maintenance cost Better mileage and performance
  Cons	Looks skinny in comparison to its rivals Lacks connected features like Bluetooth Engine buzzes in mid-range	Vibrations at high speeds Brakes lack confidence Engine could have been more refined

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