Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Hero Splendor Plus XTEC 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 N160 price in Delhi is Rs 122854 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC price in Delhi is Rs 79911 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar N160 makes 16 PS and 14.65 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Splendor Plus XTEC stand at 8.02 PS and 8.05 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar N160 in 3 colours whereas the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC comes in 4 colours. Out of 80 user reviews, Splendor Plus XTEC scores 4.2 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar N160 tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 263 user reviews..TheBajaj Pulsar N160 Mileage is around 59.11 kmpl, while the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Mileage is around 83.2 kmpl.

Pulsar N160 vs Splendor Plus XTEC

Key Highlights	Pulsar N160	Splendor Plus XTEC
Mileage (City)	59.11 kmpl	83.2 kmpl
Max Power	16 PS @ 8750 rpm	8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar N160	Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
On-Road Price	-	Rs.96,400 onwards
Mileage (City)	59.11 kmpl	83.2 kmpl
Max Power	16 PS @ 8750 rpm	8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.3 Based on 263 Reviews	4.2 Based on 80 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 2,776 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.10,886 Pulsar N160 Insurance	Rs.8,846 Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance
Colours	Polar Sky BluePearl Metalic WhiteBrooklyn Black	Pearl Fadeless WhiteBlack Sparking BlueBlack Tornado GreyRed Black
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Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar N160

Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

On-Road Price

Rs.96,400 onwards

Mileage (City)

59.11 kmpl

83.2 kmpl

Max Power

16 PS @ 8750 rpm

8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on 263 Reviews

4.2

Based on 80 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 2,776

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.10,886
Pulsar N160 Insurance

Rs.8,846
Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance

Colours

Polar Sky BluePearl Metalic WhiteBrooklyn Black

Pearl Fadeless WhiteBlack Sparking BlueBlack Tornado GreyRed Black

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC
Displacement	164.82 cc	97.2 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	1	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	2	2
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	-	Multiplate Wet Type
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	Constant mesh 5 speed	4 speed Constant Mesh
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	50 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	49.5 mm
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm	8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI

Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC

Displacement

164.82 cc

97.2 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Oil Cooled

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	-
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Gear indicator, Fuel economy and Range indicator, Connected app on phone, Thrill calling, Mobile Notification, 3rd, 4th and 5th Passing acceleration 30 to 70 km/h, Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamp	Side-stand Engine cut-off, High beam indicator, Neutral indicator, Meter illumination, xSens FI Technology, Real Time Mileage Indicator
Seat Type	Split	Single
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Call/SMS Alerts

USB Charging Port

Features and Safety
Braking Type	-	Integrated Braking System
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Gear indicator, Fuel economy and Range indicator, Connected app on phone, Thrill calling, Mobile Notification, 3rd, 4th and 5th Passing acceleration 30 to 70 km/h, Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamp	Side-stand Engine cut-off, High beam indicator, Neutral indicator, Meter illumination, xSens FI Technology, Real Time Mileage Indicator
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	Yes

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Integrated Braking System

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Gear indicator, Fuel economy and Range indicator, Connected app on phone, Thrill calling, Mobile Notification, 3rd, 4th and 5th Passing acceleration 30 to 70 km/h, Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamp

Side-stand Engine cut-off, High beam indicator, Neutral indicator, Meter illumination, xSens FI Technology, Real Time Mileage Indicator

Real Time Mileage Indicator

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Mileage and Performance
City Mileage	59.11 kmpl	83.2 kmpl
Highway Mileage	44.38 kmpl	95.8 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	16.55 sec Sec	-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	8.14 sec Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	9.44 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	16.55 Sec	-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	18.64 m Sec	-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	33.91 m Sec	-
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Mileage and Performance

City Mileage

59.11 kmpl

83.2 kmpl

Highway Mileage

44.38 kmpl

95.8 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

16.55 sec Sec

Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)

8.14 sec Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	14 L	9.8 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	-	720 mm
Length	-	2000 mm
Height	-	1052 mm
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	795 mm	785 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	165 mm
Wheelbase	1358 mm	1236 mm
Kerb Weight	152 kg	112 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

14 L

9.8 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

720 mm

Length

2000 mm

Height

1052 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Tail Light	LED	Bulb
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	Bulb
DRLs	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
Average Fuel economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Tail Light

LED

Bulb

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Bulb

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	280 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	230 mm	130 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

280 mm

130 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

230 mm

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Tubular Double Cradle

Underpinnings

Frame

Tubular Double Cradle

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