Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar 180 or Hero Xtreme 125R Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar 180 price in is Rs 1,22,490 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Xtreme 125R price in is Rs 91,500 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar 180 makes 17 PS and 15 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Xtreme 125R stand at 11.55 PS and 10.5 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar 180 in 4 colours whereas the Hero Xtreme 125R comes in 8 colours. Out of 589 user reviews, Xtreme 125R scores 4.6 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 180 tallies 4.7 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..

Pulsar 180 vs Xtreme 125R

Key Highlights	Pulsar 180	Xtreme 125R
Mileage	-	66 kmpl
Max Power	17 PS @ 8500 rpm	11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi	Air Cooled 4 Stroke

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar 180	Hero Xtreme 125R
On-Road Price	Rs.1,43,039* Onwards	Rs.1,07,499* Onwards
Mileage	-	66 kmpl
Max Power	17 PS @ 8500 rpm	11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
User Rating	4.7 Based on Bajaj Pulsar 180 Reviews	4.6 Based on Hero Xtreme 125R Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 4,146 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 3,100 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.10,750 Pulsar 180 Insurance	Rs.6,916 Xtreme 125R Insurance
Colours	Black GoldBlack BlueBlack GreyBlack RedView All Colours	Cobalt BlueFirestorm RedStallion BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar 180

Hero Xtreme 125R

On-Road Price

Rs.1,43,039* Onwards

Rs.1,07,499* Onwards

Mileage

66 kmpl

Max Power

17 PS @ 8500 rpm

11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm

User Rating

4.7

Based on Bajaj Pulsar 180 Reviews

4.6

Based on Hero Xtreme 125R Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,146

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 3,100

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.10,750
Pulsar 180 Insurance

Rs.6,916
Xtreme 125R Insurance

Colours

Black GoldBlack BlueBlack GreyBlack RedView All Colours

Cobalt BlueFirestorm RedStallion BlackView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi	Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Displacement	178.61 cc	124.7 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet Multi Plate
Gearbox	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	-	52.4 mm
Stroke	-	57.8 mm
Compression Ratio	-	9.9:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	15 Nm @ 6500 rpm	10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi

Air Cooled 4 Stroke

Displacement

178.61 cc

124.7 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Digital
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Braking Type	-	Integrated Braking System
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Integrated Braking System

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Performance
ARAI Mileage	-	66 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	-	95 kmph

Performance

ARAI Mileage

66 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

95 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	10 L
Width	765 mm	793 mm
Length	2035 mm	2009 mm
Height	1115 mm	1051 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1319 mm
Kerb Weight	156 kg	136 kg
Seat height	-	794 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15 L

10 L

Width

765 mm

793 mm

Length

2035 mm

2009 mm

Height

1115 mm

1051 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	280 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Size	230 mm	130 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

280 mm

240 mm

Rear Brake Size

230 mm

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Pulsar 180
- Retains the iconic Pulsar styling but with a modern twist
- Gets a comfortable single piece seat, with raise clip-on handlebars
- Fairly generous fuel tank capacity
Hero Xtreme 125R
- Looks quite sporty for a 125cc commuter bike
- Gets a powerful 125cc motor
- Comes with features like dual-channel ABS, cruise control and ride modes

Bajaj Pulsar 180
- Misses out on turn-by-turn navigation
- No dual channel ABS
Hero Xtreme 125R
- Some people may not like the aggressive design of the bike

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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar 180
Xtreme 125R

U
utsav on May 04, 2026
4.7
Highway running and special for youth
Kamal ki power hai isme iske mukable koi bike nhi hai iss segment m thoda sa bss weight jyada hai but usi se confidence aata hai i love this bike jisko 180 k segment main bike khardini ho toh ek baar iss try krein. Ek baar mai isko kedarnath le gya tha koi dikkat nhi hui le jane mein mza bhut aaya mere pass 2 pulsar 125 unka mileage kafi achha hai ab mera trip dehradun ka hoga i hope ride achhi jayegi but ek dikkat lgti h heat jldi ho jati hai. Highway running k liye best and long route k liye leni chahiye bike ye wali aapko or affordable bhi hai mileage bhi thik hai agar silent start hota toh or achha hota but accepted hai i love this bike.
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rajat on Jun 15, 2026
4.8
Hero extreme 125 R is
Hero extreme 125 R is value for money bike, combining sporty looks, give high mileage around 50 kmpl with superior tech ABS Control, USB Charger and Bluetooth connectivity. Lamination coated. One year extended service card available. Digital meter with LED lights. All services done in company centre only.
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3 2
Y
yash on Jun 08, 2026
4.7
Overall good
It is comfortable in long rides also and mileage is also good comparing to it's sporty look and performance. Engine comes in this is 125 cc but bike looks very sporty and also feels the same. It's good for daily commute and long bike rides also. With everything else, it has very good mileage and maintenance costs are also minimal.
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5 2
S
sanja on May 27, 2026
5.0
Hero Xtreme 125R ABS |
I have used the hero Xtreme 125R for quite some time and overall my experience has been very good. The bike looks sporty and premium, especially the front design and LED setup. Riding comfort is good for daily city rides as well as short highway trips. The engine feels smooth and pickup is impressive.
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3 3
A
aniket on May 19, 2026
4.8
Good and satisfying
Buying experience is good with xtream, evrything is great with bike mileage, performance are really good, satisfying speed, maintenance also satisfied, all other performance including break, speed comfort is good. Bike is comfortable with 2 people sitting at a 1 time. Other grif lights and accessories are also good.
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5 2
A
ajay on Mar 06, 2026
5.0
wonderfull bike
Wonder full bike, good mileage 66 kmpl, stylish, comfortable and value for money bike must buy it. Thank you hero for this bike, I'm using this from last 1 year i didn't get any issues but only one this i need to add here for daily commuter also use this bike with no worries for city and highway everywhere can use easily just challenge the Xtreme.
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FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Hero Xtreme 125R

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 180 or Hero Xtreme 125R?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar 180 has a score of 4.7/5 while Hero Xtreme 125R has rate of 4.6 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Pulsar 180 price starts at Rs 1,22,490 & Hero Xtreme 125R price starts at Rs 91,500 in Delhi . Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper between these.

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