Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 160R

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Hero Xtreme 160R. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar 125 is ₹ 72,090 and Hero Xtreme 160R is ₹ 1,00,550. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 3 colours and 4 variants and Hero Xtreme 160R is available in 3 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Hero Xtreme 160R.

Pulsar 125 vs Xtreme 160R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar 125	Xtreme 160R
Price	₹ 72,090	₹ 1,00,550
Capacity	124.4 cc	163 cc
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	15 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	52 kmpl	50 kmpl

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Bajaj
Pulsar 125

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 72,090
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Xtreme 160R

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₹ 1,00,550
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Bajaj
Pulsar 125
Drum - BS VI
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Xtreme 160R
Front Disc
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	15 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.4	163
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	56	--
Stroke (mm)	50.5	--
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.22 +/- 0.3 :1	--
Ignition	Digital Twin Spark Ignition	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multi Plate	Multi Plate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.5	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	780	600
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	52	50
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	170	276
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	--
Calliper Type	--	Front - 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100 x 17 Tubeless	100/80-17 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 x 17 Tubeless	130/70 -R17 Radial (Tubeless)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush
Rear Suspension	Twin Gas Shock	7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	140	138.5
Overall Length (mm)	2,055	2,029
Overall Width (mm)	755	793
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,052
Wheelbase (mm)	1,320	1,327
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	167
Seat Height (mm)	--	790
Chassis Type	--	Tubular Diamond

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	CBS	Single Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	--
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V	12V
Battery	12V Full DC MF	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Halogen	Full LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	HS1 (12V 35/35W)	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	LED
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- The 125cc motor has good low and mid-range
- Decent riding position
- Cheap to maintain
- Fun to ride
- Looks quite good
- Fantastic pricing
Could be better
- Lack of modern features
- Still has the crude engine sound
- Pillion comfort compromised
- Basic instrumentation

Colors


Available Colours	Neon Blue Solar Red Platinum Silver	Pearl Silver White Sports Red Vibrant Blue

Reviews

Overall rating
4.4(450 ratings)
102 reviews
4.5(130 ratings)
34 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	5
Reliability	4	5
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	3	4
Maintenance cost	4	4
Value for Money	3	4
Extra Features	4	5

Reviews

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Just Go for it

1 . super comfortable riding experience 2 . good behavior of showroom experts to buy

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Awesome looks

I always ride 100+ kms in single stretch and i quite like this bike it is comfortable

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