2020 Honda X-Blade BS6 vs Hero Xtreme 160R vs Rivals - The Mega Battle of 160s!

The 160cc Segment is currently the most flourishing Motorcycle Segment in India. We have so many players competing with each other and all are good in one way or the other. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V has always been considered the benchmark in the 160cc category. However, we now have a lot of new players too. Just a few days ago, Hero MotoCorp launched its most anticipated bike of recent times, the Xtreme 160R. Today, Honda Two-wheelers India has launched the new X-Blade BS6 and so now we have even more options. The buyers are always confused as which motorcycle to buy. To clear this chaos, today we have for you a detailed spec-comparison of the new 2020 Honda X-Blade BS6 vs Hero Xtreme 160R vs Rivals.

This is a Mega Battle of the 160s as we have not just one or two but six different motorcycles in our comparo. All the motorcycles are BS6-compliant. They are Honda X-Blade, Hero Xtreme 160R, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS 160, Yamaha FZ-S V3 and the Suzuki Gixxer. All the motorcycles are very attractive and they look really handsome. As we all know, the aesthetic appeal of a machine varies according to people's preference, so we won't judge the looks of these motorcycles. Moreover, these motorcycles are offered in a variety of colour shades and so the buyers can choose one as per their choice. Let's keep all this fuss aside and focus on the specs of the motorcycles.

2020 Honda X-Blade BS6 vs Hero Xtreme 160R vs Rivals: Engine, Transmission and Mileage

Specs	X-Blade BS6	Xtreme 160R	Apache 160 4V	FZ-S V3	Pulsar NS 160	Gixxer 155
Engine	162.71cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected	163cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected	159.7cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected	149cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected	160.3cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, DTS-i	155cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected
Power	13.6 PS at 8000 RPM	15.2 PS at 8000 RPM	16.02 PS at 8250 RPM	12.4 PS at 7250 RPM	17.2 PS at 9000 RPM	13.6 PS at 8000 RPM
Torque	14.7 Nm at 5500 RPM	14 Nm at 6500 RPM	14.12 Nm at 7250 RPM	13.6 Nm at 5500 RPM	14.6 Nm at 7250 RPM	13.8 Nm at 6000 RPM
Cooling System	air-cooled	air-cooled	oil-cooled	air-cooled	oil-cooled	air-cooled
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed	5-speed	5-speed	5-speed	5-speed
Mileage	47-52 kmpl	47-52 kmpl	45-50 kmpl	47-52 kmpl	45-50 kmpl	45-50 kmpl
Emission Norm	BS6	BS6	BS6	BS6	BS6	BS6

As you can see from the table above, the Pulsar NS 160 is the most powerful bike in its segment followed by the Apache 160 4V. The Yamaha FZ-S V3 is the least powerful bike in its class. However, all the motorcycles are decently powerful for both city usage as well as occasional highway duties. Also, the Pulsar NS 160 and Apache 160 4V have a better cooling system compared to others. Moreover, all these motorcycles come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and deliver a decent mileage of around 45-50 kmpl in real-world conditions.

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2020 Honda X-Blade BS6 vs Hero Xtreme 160R vs Rivals: Dimensions and Capacity

Specification	X-Blade BS6	Xtreme 160R	Apache 160 4V	FZ-S V3	Pulsar NS 160	Gixxer 155
Length	2013 mm	2040 mm	2035 mm	1990 mm	2017 mm	2020 mm
Width	786 mm	802 mm	790 mm	780 mm	804 mm	800 mm
Height	1115 mm	1010 mm	1050 mm	1080 mm	1060 mm	1035 mm
Seat Height	795 mm	790 mm	800 mm	790 mm	805 mm	795 mm
Wheelbase	1347 mm	1334 mm	1357 mm	1330 mm	1370 mm	1335 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	170 mm	180 mm	165 mm	177 mm	160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12L	12L	12L	13L	12L	12L
Weight	143 kgs (single disc) 144 kgs (double disc)	138.5 kgs (single disc) 139.5 kgs (double disc)	147 kgs (single disc) 149 kgs (double disc)	137 kgs	148 kgs	141 kgs

2020 Honda X-Blade BS6 vs Hero Xtreme 160R vs Rivals: Suspension, Brakes and Features

All the motorcycles in our comparo get telescopic forks at the front and mono-shock absorber at the rear. Also, all of them get disc brakes at both the ends with a single-channel ABS as an additional safety aid. However, the X-Blade, Xtreme 160R and the Apache 160 4V also get an affordable variant with drum brake at the rear. These 160cc motorcycles are fairly loaded with features and all of them get an all-LED headlamp (except Pulsar NS 160). Also, the Xtreme 160R, X-Blade, Apache 160 4V, Gixxer and FZ-S V3 get an all-digital instrument cluster loaded with a ton of information. But, the Pulsar NS 160 gets a semi-analogue semi-digital instrument cluster.

2020 Honda X-Blade BS6 vs Hero Xtreme 160R vs Rivals: Prices

Model	X-Blade BS6	Xtreme 160R	Apache 160 4V	FZ-S V3	Pulsar NS 160	Gixxer 155
Price	Rs. 1,06,687 (single-disc) Rs. 1,10,968 (double disc)	Rs. 99,950 (single disc) Rs. 1,03,500 (double disc)	Rs. 1,02,950 (single disc) Rs. 1,06,000 (double disc)	Rs. 1,01,700 Rs. 1,03,700 (Dark Knight)	Rs. 1,05,901 lakhs	Rs. 1,13,941

You can see the prices of these motorcycles in the table above. The Hero Xtreme 160R BS6 is the most affordable motorcycle in its class while the Suzuki Gixxer 155 is the most expensive offering.

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This was our detailed spec-comparison of the new 2020 Honda X-Blade BS6 vs Hero Xtreme 160R vs Rivals. Which motorcycle will you choose for yourself? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Automobile Enthusiast group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.