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    Hero Karizma XMR vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

    Should you buy Hero Karizma XMR or Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Hero Karizma XMR price in is Rs 1,86,770 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price in is Rs 1,23,694 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Karizma XMR makes 25.5 PS and 20.4 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar NS160 stand at 17 PS and 14.6 Nm respectively. Hero offers the Karizma XMR in 4 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes in 4 colours. Out of 345 user reviews, Pulsar NS160 scores 4.3 whereas the Hero Karizma XMR tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 79 user reviews..The Hero Karizma XMR Mileage is around 41.55 kmpl, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Mileage is around 40.36 kmpl.

    Karizma XMR vs Pulsar NS160

    Key HighlightsKarizma XMRPulsar NS160
    Mileage (Overall)41.55 kmpl40.36 kmpl
    Max Power25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm17 PS @ 9000 rpm
    Body TypeSports BikesSports Bikes
    Engine Type4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHCOil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI Engine
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    Hero Karizma XMR vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Comparison

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          Hero Karizma XMR
          Hero Karizma XMR
            Rs1,86,770*
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                Bajaj Pulsar NS160
                Bajaj Pulsar NS160
                  Rs1,23,694*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.2,13,542* Onwards
                Rs.1,44,359* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                41.55 kmpl
                40.36 kmpl
                Max Power
                25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
                17 PS @ 9000 rpm
                User Rating
                4.3
                Based on Hero Karizma XMR Reviews
                4.3
                Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Reviews
                Body Type
                Sports Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 5,858
                Get EMI offers
                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                ₹ 4,188
                Get EMI offers
                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.11,831
                Karizma XMR Insurance
                Rs.10,770
                Pulsar NS160 Insurance
                ColoursIconic YellowTurbo RedPhantom BlackCocktail Wine RedEbony BlackPearl Metallic WhitePewter Grey
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
                Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI Engine
                Displacement
                210 cc
                160.3 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Liquid Cooled
                Oil Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                4
                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Wet type Slip & Assist
                Wet Multiplate
                Gearbox
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                6 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                73 mm
                58 mm
                Stroke
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                50 mm
                60.7 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                12:01
                9.8 : 1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm
                14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                Bluetooth
                NavigationYesYes
                Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Split
                Split
                Body Graphics
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                YesYes
                ClockYesYes
                Rear Footpegs
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                YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy Indicator
                -
                Yes
                Distance To EmptyYesYes
                Features and Safety
                Service Due Indicator
                -
                Yes
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Riding Modes
                -
                Yes
                WindscreenYes
                -
                Real Time Mileage Indicator
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                Yes
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                41.55 kmpl
                40.36 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
                130 kmph
                120 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                11 L
                12 L
                Width
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                760 mm
                804 mm
                Length
                2068 mm
                2017 mm
                Height
                1110 mm
                1060 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                -
                2.4 L
                Ground Clearance
                160 mm
                170 mm
                Wheelbase
                1351 mm
                1372 mm
                Kerb Weight
                163.5 kg
                152 kg
                Seat height
                810 mm
                805 mm
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYesYes
                Average Fuel Economy Indicator
                -
                Yes
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                300 mm
                300 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                230 mm
                230 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                25 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                -
                25 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                28 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                -
                32 psi
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Steel Trellis Frame
                Perimeter

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Hero Karizma XMR

                  • Comfortable riding posture
                  • Plush ride quality
                  • Powerful, highway-friendly engine

                  Bajaj Pulsar NS160

                  • Handles well and changes direction quickly
                  • Now comes with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation
                  • Styling is similar to its bigger sibling, the NS200
                • Hero Karizma XMR

                  • Could have better initial bite from the brakes
                  • Tyres could’ve been grippier
                  • Console difficult to read under harsh sunlight

                  Bajaj Pulsar NS160

                  • One of the heaviest bikes in its class
                  • Engine isn’t refined at higher revs
                  • Pulsar N160 does almost everything that the NS160 does, at a much lower price

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Karizma XMR
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                  kovvuri on Jul 27, 2026
                  5.0
                  Performance
                  Superb bike, excellent pickup and good mileage performance. Bike is also having awesome looks and style. Bike is nice. This is suitable for daily trips and highway long ride also. Good seating comfort and with complete led light setup. My experience with this bike is very nice with low cost of maintenance.
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                  prince on Jul 01, 2026
                  5.0
                  XMRRide The Legend
                  Beast on highway in this segment. Smooth suspension. Overall, great pickup and performance, maintenance is very low, braking is also awesome. Also the handling of the bike is great as well as the grip on the road. Good looking, attention catching, stunning performance and low maintenance. Anywhere you go with this bike, everyone will notice it and many of them ask which bike is this. Pillion comfort is not so good. For a person who wants to be different from the crowded bikes in this segment and wants more performance. Also in this segment, in fully faired bikes, there are very less options like some of them have Plusar RS200, many of them have Yamaha R15 but rarely someone have this pure beast and monster Hero Karizma XMR Combat Edition.
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                  abhishek on Aug 31, 2025
                  5.0
                  Xmr 200 top
                  Bestest bikeeee ever in thi segment Killer looks , budget friendly , xtreme performance Best for city use nd easy to rideee Comfartableee forr long ridessss Better than others bike of this rangeee. Best bike fromm heroo Average is alsoo good Not good its awesome with thiisss performance Suggest everyone to buy thisss
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                  sunny on Jun 14, 2025
                  5.0
                  It's very good and speedy.
                  It's very good and speedy. Very good colors combo and also the combat edition is very very good I had a lot of fun riding this bike and it goes upto 100 km per hour in seconds. Amazing design. It's the oldest and fastest of them all. It is very awesome and budget friendly and the balance is also very good. 5 stars
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                  manav on Jun 02, 2025
                  4.7
                  Bike rivew
                  It's the best bike that i have rided, the pick up is to fast it's comfortable and milage is also good. I can truly say it's value for money and the experience that you get is also truly premium. You should try this bike it's amazing loved the bike 7 on 10 . Performance for me. Loved the bike hero very nice
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                  unnay on Jul 03, 2026
                  3.7
                  Good bike for youngsters
                  Good handling and medium breaking, medium performance for short time city and highway riding, good sharp stylish looking naked bike, good road presence, low service charge with medium mileage 30 to 40 kmpl. Long ride comfort is not good after 100km. Wrist pain and shoulder pain, good handling bike. It's give you confidence to flicker very easily. Front break is good stopping power but too much abs kicking problem, rear brake is not good, no stopping power. Top speed after 2nd service 124 highest, mileage not that good 40 km after simple riding. If you ride aggressively, mileage can drop upto 30-25 kmpl. Can recommend this bike to the youngsters who go to college and those who want to explore many places on bike. Short time riding and some time aggressive riding and those who want naked sports bike in low cc and low service charge bike, this is good for them.
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                  rizwan on Jun 30, 2026
                  4.3
                  Excellent bike
                  My pulsar NS 160 is still in excellent condition with all documents and riding experience is awesome and bike is also fast and reliable. It also offers dual channel Abs and it has less maintenance cost and it gives immense pleasure to ride. Bike mileage is about 40 kmpl and full tank costs nearly 1k only and this is the best bike, I have ever rode in my life.
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                  gaddigesha on Jun 21, 2026
                  5.0
                  Good condition and safety also , mileage also good
                  It's good bike, whenever I bought that time onwards it's good, comfortable, smooth to ride, we can take long ride also, good mileage bike, maintenance friendly, it's a white and black combination bike and also pickup also good, its take early to pick up compared others bike totally it's a good bike.
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                  dhiman on Jan 06, 2026
                  3.8
                  good bike but need some improvements.
                  The bike is good handling and performance but the mileage is not that good, it gives me 30-35 kmpl mileage. Meanwhile, the other 160 segment bikes give more mileage and it's not that smooth at higher revs, feels too much vibration. Design is good and handling is good but not so comfortable feels pain in back and shoulder after long ride as it's sports bike.
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                  premyanshu on Dec 16, 2025
                  3.7
                  Review of my 6 years old NS160
                  I got this bike when i was 18 back in 2019, after almost 6 plus years and 30 thousand kilometres. I personally see this bike as the best value for money one can get. Apart from that this bike is still relevant after all these years. The one thing i like the most about this vehicle is its handling. If maintained well this bike gives a smooth and comfortable ride be it in city or highway. Mine is twin disc variant with single channel ABS, break bite is quick enough to react in emergency breaking situations. The only con I have noticed so far is bajaj's parts durability. Though they offer parts at cheaper rates comparatively but still it becomes a headache when you need to replace them more often. Will recommend this bike any day. For me this is a perfect package of commuter, adventure, long riding basically everything. I have done 500 kms in a single day stopped at every 100 kms for nearly 30 mins and the bike performed very well. This is a perfect bike for those who look for a all-rounder bike with low maintenance.
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                FAQs on Hero Karizma XMR and Bajaj Pulsar NS160

                Q) Which bike is better Hero Karizma XMR or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

                A) As per our average user rating, Hero Karizma XMR has a score of 4.3/5 while Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has rate of 4.3 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Hero Karizma XMR and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper?

                A) Hero Karizma XMR price starts at Rs 1,86,770 & Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price starts at Rs 1,23,694 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper between these.
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