Bajaj Pulsar 220 F vs Hero Xoom 160

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar 220 F or Hero Xoom 160 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 220 F price in Delhi is Rs 142489 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Xoom 160 price in Delhi is Rs 148500 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar 220 F makes 20.4 PS and 18.55 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Xoom 160 stand at 14.81 PS and 14 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar 220 F in 3 colours whereas the Hero Xoom 160 comes in 4 colours. Out of 8 user reviews, Xoom 160 scores 4.5 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 220 F tallies 4.6 out of 5 based on 346 user reviews..The Bajaj Pulsar 220 F Mileage is around 40 kmpl, while the Hero Xoom 160 Mileage is around 40 Kmpl.

Pulsar 220 F vs Xoom 160

Key Highlights	Pulsar 220 F	Xoom 160
Mileage (Overall)	40 kmpl	40 Kmpl
Max Power	20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm	14.81 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	-
Engine Type	Twin Spark DTS-i FI Engine, Oil Cooled	Liquid cooled, 4 Valve single cylinder SOHC

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar 220 F	Hero Xoom 160
On-Road Price	Rs.1.65 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.72 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	40 kmpl	40 Kmpl
Max Power	20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm	14.81 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.6 Based on Bajaj Pulsar 220 F Reviews	4.5 Based on Hero Xoom 160 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	-
EMI Starts	₹ 4,786 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 4,966 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,086 Pulsar 220 F Insurance	Rs.11,187 Xoom 160 Insurance
Colours	Black SilverBlack BlueBlack Red	Cast Matte Rain Forest GreenCast Canyon RedCast Volcanic GreyCast Pearl Summit White
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar 220 F

Hero Xoom 160

On-Road Price

Rs.1.65 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.72 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

40 kmpl

40 Kmpl

Max Power

20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm

14.81 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.6

Based on Bajaj Pulsar 220 F Reviews

4.5

Based on Hero Xoom 160 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,786

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 4,966

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,086
Pulsar 220 F Insurance

Rs.11,187
Xoom 160 Insurance

Colours

Black SilverBlack BlueBlack Red

Cast Matte Rain Forest GreenCast Canyon RedCast Volcanic GreyCast Pearl Summit White

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Twin Spark DTS-i FI Engine, Oil Cooled	Liquid cooled, 4 Valve single cylinder SOHC
Displacement	220 cc	156 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi Plate	Dry, Centrifugal
Ignition	Digital Twin Spark	-
Gear Box	5 Speed	CVT
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	-
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm	14 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Remote Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Twin Spark DTS-i FI Engine, Oil Cooled

Liquid cooled, 4 Valve single cylinder SOHC

Displacement

220 cc

156 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Keyless Ignition	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Mobile Notifications, DTE	-
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Underseat storage	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Seat Opening Switch	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Additional Features	Mobile Notifications, DTE	-

Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Seat Opening Switch

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

Mobile Notifications, DTE

Performance
Overall Mileage	40 kmpl	40 Kmpl
Top Speed	135 kmph	-

Performance

Overall Mileage

40 kmpl

40 Kmpl

Top Speed

135 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	15 L	7 L
Width	750 mm	772 mm
Length	2035 mm	1983 mm
Height	1165 mm	1214 mm
Saddle Height	795 mm	787 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	155 mm
Wheelbase	1350 mm	1348 mm
Kerb Weight	160 kg	142 kg
Additional Storage	-	Yes
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

15 L

7 L

Width

750 mm

772 mm

Length

2035 mm

1983 mm

Height

1165 mm

1214 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
Projector Headlights	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

LED

Projector Headlights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	280 mm	-
Rear Brake Diameter	230 mm	-

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

280 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

230 mm

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Pulsar 220 F
- Comfortable riding posture
- Punchy motor that works great at both city and highway speeds
- Projector headlight provides great illumination
Hero Xoom 160
- Packed with features like keyless ignition, all LED lighting, USB charging, idle start-stop system

Bajaj Pulsar 220 F
- Rear view mirrors have a very narrow field of view
- Engine still has quite some vibrations at higher rpm
- With a kerb weight of 160kg, it can feel a bit heavy
Hero Xoom 160
- Lacks a traditional floorboard, limiting front storage & foot space
- Wide seat might make it difficult for shorter riders to plant their feet firmly on the ground

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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar 220 F
Xoom 160

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saqib on Apr 11, 2025
4.5
Bajaj Pulsar 220 F Review
Brother, I have a very good bike, it never betrays me, it just has a little average problem, rest all the other things are one or baki baat kare iske brakes ki wo bhi bohot acche se kaam karte he bike kitne ki bhi speed me ho kahi bhi rok sakte he ap bohot Kam time me 🙂 me to satisfy hu baki aap bhi 1 baar try kare pulsar 220f
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kesava on Apr 09, 2025
5.0
Pulser 220f bike is very nice
Pulser 220f i buying. Bike is very nice and smoth. No problem. Bike design very very nice and i like this model. Milage above 40+.my bike milage is city drive 40,Highway 45+.Family all so use this bike. My bike top speed 135+. Stablity very nice . Matinence cost low, all spare easy buying. I like my bike
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kodumuri on Mar 28, 2025
4.8
Comfort and safety
"This bike is ideal for riders looking for a race-ready, budget-friendly road bike that doesn’t compromise on performance. While it may not be as light as a full-carbon model, its stiffness and aerodynamics make it a strong contender for both training and racing.exclent and more power genrater torque is high
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1
M
majid on Mar 09, 2025
5.0
Revive the Beast! Bring back
Revive the Beast! Bring back the power and performance of the Pulsar 220F – the legend is calling for a second chance Revive the Beast! Bring back the power and performance of the Pulsar 220F – the legend is calling for a second chance It is very good bike good mileage with comfortable drive good bike ever
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1
A
asad on Mar 05, 2025
4.7
Bike is very good
Baja bike is very best and this bike is wonderful and very stable bike full safety And best disign in the bike and light quality and colour quality best bajaj company all bike is best now this is my opinion not buy other bike if buy bajaj bike you buy safely your life ok and drive slow save life 💓💓💓
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Bajaj Pulsar 220 F Reviews

Pulsar 220 F Reviews

S
subharup on Jan 25, 2025
4.8
Economic Game-changer in Scooter Industry of 🇮🇳
Best Maxi Scooter ever made to be created by Hero Motocorp for making a history in the scooter Industry of 🇮🇳, making a game-changer in the economy of the scooter Industry. I would like to recommend all the scooter Lovers (or Scooter Enthusiasts) of 🇮🇳, especially the ones who even love solo road trips to buy the Hero Xoom 160. If European and South-east asian countries can have maxi scooters for sale, then why can't 🇮🇳 have maxi scooters for sale. It's high time to promote the sale of maxi scooters in India in huge number in each and every corner of the country.
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N
nasir on Jan 19, 2025
5.0
It is a very good
It is a very good scooter and its is also very good and its comfort is also very good and it is also very good to drive and its luxury is also very good.And as far as I'm concerned, it's much cheaper than other scooters and it's also very easy to drive and what's even better is its Colors ۔۔ ۔۔۔۔
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2
R
raman on Oct 25, 2024
5.0
Wonderful Experience
Wonderful Experience of the vehicle amazing features wonderful ride new features in the vehicle a great feature in the vehicle
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S
suresh on Oct 09, 2024
4.2
Hero better
The scooter appearance look is fantastic. Made a eye blinking for it normally hero stylish maintenance always cheaper than compared to other brand I always love to have hero safety and other performance have hero drive happily without any hassle and freely
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A
abhishek on Aug 14, 2024
4.0
It's looking great btw look
It's looking great btw look wise and. If it work the same it would be the most lovable scooter amongst the commoners
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FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar 220 F and Hero Xoom 160

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 220 F or Hero Xoom 160?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar 220 F has a score of 4.6/5 while Hero Xoom 160 has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 220 F and Hero Xoom 160 is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Pulsar 220 F price starts at Rs 142489 & Hero Xoom 160 price starts at Rs 148500 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar 220 F is cheaper between these.

Bajaj Pulsar 220 F vs Hero Xoom 160

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