Hero Xtreme 160R vs Bajaj Pulsar 180

BikeWale brings you comparison of Hero Xtreme 160R and Bajaj Pulsar 180. The ex-showroom price of Hero Xtreme 160R is ₹ 1,06,300 and Bajaj Pulsar 180 is ₹ 1,06,515. Hero Xtreme 160R is available in 3 colours and 3 variants and Bajaj Pulsar 180 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. 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 Hero Xtreme 160R and Bajaj Pulsar 180.

Xtreme 160R vs Pulsar 180 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Xtreme 160R	Pulsar 180
Price	₹ 1,06,300	₹ 1,06,515
Capacity	163 cc	124.4 cc
Power	15 bhp @ 8500 rpm	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	48 kmpl	51 kmpl

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Xtreme 160R

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₹ 1,06,300
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Pulsar 180

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₹ 1,06,515
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	15 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	11.64 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	163	124.4
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	57.3	56
Stroke (mm)	63.3	50.5
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	9.8:1	10.22 +/- 0.3 :1
Ignition	Digital DC CDI Ignition System	Digital Twin Spark Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Multi Plate Wet Clutch	Wet Multi Plate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	11.5
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	576	586
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	49.65	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	48	51
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

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	CBS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	276	240
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	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	100/80-17 (Tubeless)	80/100 x 17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	130/70 -R17 Radial (Tubeless)	100/90 x 17 Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock	Twin Gas Shock

Dimensions & Chassis


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

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	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	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	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V	12V
Battery	Maintenance Free	12V Full DC MF
Headlight Type	Full LED Headlamp	Halogen
Headlight Bulb Type	--	HS1 (12V 35/35W)
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	LED	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Fun to ride
- Looks quite good
- Fantastic pricing
- Good performance figure
- One of the most affordable in the segment
- Cheap to maintain
Could be better
- Pillion comfort compromised
- Basic instrumentation
- Outdated design
- Lacks modern features
- Lacks good fit and finish

Colors


Available Colours	Pearl Silver White Sports Red Vibrant Blue	Black Red

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(217 ratings) 59 reviews	4.2(13 ratings) 3 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	5	5
Reliability	5	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4

Reviews

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Buy it or not xtreme 160r

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Part of my life - pulsar 180 forever.

I ride so many bike and I face lot of issues in handling because of my height 5.4 but

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