Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 150 or Hero Xtreme 160R?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar 150 has a score of 4.5/5 while Hero Xtreme 160R is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Hero Xtreme 160R is cheaper?

Bajaj Pulsar 150 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Hero Xtreme 160R has a better mileage?

Bajaj Pulsar 150 (48 kmpl) has a better mileage than Hero Xtreme 160R (47 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar 150 or Hero Xtreme 160R?

Bajaj Pulsar 150 is heavier (148 kg) than Hero Xtreme 160R (138.5 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Hero Xtreme 160R

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Hero Xtreme 160R. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar 150 is ₹ 1,05,882 and Hero Xtreme 160R is ₹ 1,18,091. Bajaj Pulsar 150 is available in 0 colour and 3 variants and Hero Xtreme 160R is available in 3 colours and 7 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 150 and Hero Xtreme 160R.

Pulsar 150 vs Xtreme 160R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar 150	Xtreme 160R
Price	₹ 1,05,882	₹ 1,18,091
Capacity	149.5 cc	163 cc
Power	13.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm	15 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	48 kmpl	47 kmpl

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	13.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	15 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	13.25 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	149.5	163
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	56	57.3
Stroke (mm)	60.7	63.3
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1	9.8:1
Ignition	Digital Twin Spark Ignition	Digital DC CDI Ignition System
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
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Multi Plate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.2	1.9
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	720	564
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.	48	47
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	110	107

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


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	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	260	276
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Front - 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 17	100/80 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 - 17	130/70 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	30
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 31mm Conventional Fork	Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush
Rear Suspension	Twin Shock Absorber, Gas filled with Canister	7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	148	138.5
Overall Length (mm)	2,055	2,029
Overall Width (mm)	765	793
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,052
Wheelbase (mm)	1,320	1,327
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	167
Seat Height (mm)	785	790
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Tubular Diamond

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	70000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
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	No
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	No	Yes
Battery	12V Full DC	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Halogen	Full LED Headlamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	LED
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	XSENS Advantage Technology, Hazard Lights

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Engine performance is good
- Great service reach
- Cheap to maintain
- Fun to ride
- Looks quite good
- Fantastic pricing
Could be better
- Quite old instrument cluster design
- Gets a skinny rear tyre
- Pillion comfort compromised
- Basic instrumentation

Colors


Available Colours		Pearl Silver White Sports Red Vibrant Blue

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(3556 ratings) 1210 reviews	4.4(332 ratings) 102 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.5	4.5
Reliability	4.4	4.2
Performance	4.3	4.3
Comfort	4.5	4.3
Service Experience	4.2	4.0
Maintenance cost	4.0	4.3
Value for Money	4.3	4.3
Extra Features	4.0	4.2

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Quality product by bajaj for bike riders

Very balanced on highways, in rain, while braking, very good service, parts availabil

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Don't buy bike from hero because company

Never buy any bike from hero because the company is not going for the safety of custo

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