Hero Xtreme 160R BS6 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160
Xtreme 160R BS6 vs Pulsar N160
| Key Highlights | Hero Xtreme 160R BS6 | Bajaj Pulsar N160 | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.1.05 Lakh | Rs.1.13 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 163.2 cc | 164.82 cc | 
| Power | 15 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 55.47 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
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Specifications Overview
| Xtreme 160R BS6 specifications | Pulsar N160 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 1.18 Lakh Price Breakup | 1.27 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 4.1 | 4.3 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres | 14 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 163.2 cc | 164.82 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Pulsar N160 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Single Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front - 2 Piston  | Fixed  | 
| Front Disc Size | 276  | 300  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | - | No | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 25  | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 25  | 
| Front Wheel Size | 100/80 - 17  | 100/80-R17  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 32  | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 28  | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 130/70  R 17  | 130/70-R17  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | Standard Telescopic  | Telescopic  | 
| Rear Suspension | 7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock  | Monoshock with Nitrox  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 100/80 - 17  | 100/80 - 17  | 
Instrumentation
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Instrumentation | Pulsar N160 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | No | No | 
| Touch Screen Display | - | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Digital  | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Exterior | Pulsar N160 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Warranty | Pulsar N160 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 5 Years or 70000 Km  | 5 Years/75000 kms  | 
Body & Suspension
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Body & Suspension | Pulsar N160 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Tubular Underbone Diamond Type  | Tubular Frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Engine & Transmission | Pulsar N160 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up  | 1 Down 4 Up  | 
| Ignition | - | CDI  | 
| Spark Plugs | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Capacity | 163.2 cc | 164.82 cc | 
| Engine Type | 4 stroke& SI& BS-VI Engine  | 4 stroke& single cylinder& SOHC& 2-valve& air cooled& FI  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 1  | 1  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 2  | 2  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Top Speed | 107 kmph | 120 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 57.3 x 63.3 mm  | 58 mm x 62.38 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | No | Yes | 
| Configuration | Single Cylinder  | Single Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Air Cooled  | Air Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 15 bhp @ 8500 rpm  | 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Comfort & Convenience | Pulsar N160 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | - | No | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | No | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | No | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes | 
| GPS & Navigation | - | Yes | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | No | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Handle Type | Single bar  | - | 
Safety
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Safety | Pulsar N160 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | - | No | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | - | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Brake Assist | - | No | 
| Power Modes | No | No | 
| Slipper Clutch | No | No | 
| Traction Control System | No | No | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Dimensions & Capacity | Pulsar N160 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2029 mm | 1989 mm | 
| Width | 793 mm | 743 mm | 
| Height | 1052 mm | 1050 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1327 mm | 1358 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 167 mm | 165 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 12 Litres | 14 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 1.09 Litres | 1.2 Litres | 
| Body Type | Sports Bike  | Sports  | 
| Seat Height | 790 mm | 795 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 139.5 kg | 154 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Entertainment & Communication | Pulsar N160 Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | No | - | 
Pros & Cons
| Xtreme 160R BS6 Pros & Cons | Pulsar N160 Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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Detailed Comparison of Hero Xtreme 160R BS6 and Bajaj Pulsar N160
Safety
Xtreme 160R BS6 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Pulsar N160 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Hero Xtreme 160R BS6 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch and Bajaj Pulsar N160, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Hero Xtreme 160R BS6 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar N160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Hero Xtreme 160R BS6 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1052 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar N160 has 1050 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.



















