Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 N160 price in is Rs 1,16,142 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Xtreme 125R price in is Rs 91,500 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar N160 makes 16 PS and 14.65 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 N160 in 6 colours whereas the Hero Xtreme 125R comes in 8 colours. Out of 589 user reviews, Xtreme 125R scores 4.6 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar N160 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 448 user reviews..The Bajaj Pulsar N160 Mileage is around 59.11 kmpl, while the Hero Xtreme 125R Mileage is around 66 kmpl.

Pulsar N160 vs Xtreme 125R

Key Highlights	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 125R
Mileage (City)	59.11 kmpl	66 kmpl
Max Power	16 PS @ 8750 rpm	11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI	Air Cooled 4 Stroke

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar N160	Hero Xtreme 125R
On-Road Price	Rs.1,41,640* Onwards	Rs.1,07,499* Onwards
Mileage (City)	59.11 kmpl	66 kmpl
Max Power	16 PS @ 8750 rpm	11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Bajaj Pulsar N160 Reviews	4.6 Based on Hero Xtreme 125R Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 4,101 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.12,287 Pulsar N160 Insurance	Rs.6,916 Xtreme 125R Insurance
Colours	Brooklyn BlackPearl Metallic WhiteRacing RedGreyView All Colours	Cobalt BlueFirestorm RedStallion BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar N160

Hero Xtreme 125R

On-Road Price

Rs.1,41,640* Onwards

Rs.1,07,499* Onwards

Mileage (City)

59.11 kmpl

66 kmpl

Max Power

16 PS @ 8750 rpm

11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Bajaj Pulsar N160 Reviews

4.6

Based on Hero Xtreme 125R Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 4,101

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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.12,287
Pulsar N160 Insurance

Rs.6,916
Xtreme 125R Insurance

Colours

Brooklyn BlackPearl Metallic WhiteRacing RedGreyView All Colours

Cobalt BlueFirestorm RedStallion BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI	Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Displacement	164.82 cc	124.7 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	2	-
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multi Plate
Gearbox	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	58 mm	52.4 mm
Stroke	62.38 mm	57.8 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3 :1	9.9:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	14.65 Nm @ 6750 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, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI

Air Cooled 4 Stroke

Displacement

164.82 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	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Digital
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	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
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Braking Type

Integrated Braking System

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	59.11 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage (Tested)	44.38 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	59.11 kmpl	-
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	16.55 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	8.14 Sec	-
ARAI Mileage	-	66 kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	9.44 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	16.55 Sec	-
Braking 60-0 km/h	18.64 Sec	-
Braking 80-0 km/h	33.91 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	120 kmph	95 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

59.11 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

44.38 kmpl

Overall Mileage

59.11 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

16.55 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	10 L
Width	743 mm	793 mm
Length	1989 mm	2009 mm
Height	1050 mm	1051 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.8 L	-
Ground Clearance	165 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	1358 mm	1319 mm
Kerb Weight	147 kg	136 kg
Seat height	795 mm	794 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

10 L

Width

743 mm

793 mm

Length

1989 mm

2009 mm

Height

1050 mm

1051 mm

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

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	300 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Size	230 mm	130 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	25 psi	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	25 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	-
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

300 mm

240 mm

Rear Brake Size

230 mm

130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

25 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

25 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Tubular Frame	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Tubular Frame

Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Pulsar N160
- Great handling - changes direction quickly, feels stable when leaned too
- Riding posture, although a bit sporty, is quite comfortable
- One of the few bikes in the 160cc segment to get dual-channel ABS
- Powerful and smooth engine
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 N160
- Looks very similar to the smaller Pulsar N150
- Rear suspension setup feels a bit uncomfortable, especially on sharp bumps
Hero Xtreme 125R
- Some people may not like the aggressive design of the bike

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Pulsar N160
Xtreme 125R

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rahul on May 02, 2026
5.0
N160 is the beast and best value bike
I really love this bike as i have driven it a lot on off road and long trips, good mileage, best and smooth experience with my N160, i am really happy to have this bike as it is really budget friendly. My ride is too good really looking forward to gift one more bike to my brother as it is a best bike of bajaj, really thank full to have this bike. Best mileage and performance i have ever seen in a bike, happy to have n 160. Definitely this is the best variant of pulsar, all my friends are so excited to purchase this bike they ask me the price and i always suggest them n160 as it is the best variety for every new rider, amazing bike.
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13 8
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lucky on Apr 26, 2026
4.8
best ride this bike
Best bike in this series looking good and gives good ride. I like this bike's all features, best bikes forever and smooth riding. All colours are very beautiful and this is very good and comfortable. I have bought it few months back and I am very happy to buy this bike. Bike is great and felt great while riding this bike.
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9 2
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aftab on Apr 25, 2026
4.8
Overall I am totally satisfied by this bike
This is the best bike according to my experience as I am a student so I wish a bike by which cost me less fuel and less maintenance also other than this bike fix my requirement and also this bike is in my budget. Ride is very comfortable and as 160 cc bike in delivers the performance us expected. Sometimes it delivers more performance then you expect like the highway experience and the city ride are very comfortable. Yes, I will recommend this bike to the boys of my age who wants the bike in this budget like in this budget. This bike is a perfect bike to go for and I would specially recommend to the boys who go to their colleges.
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soumyaranjan on Apr 22, 2026
4.5
Overall experience
N160 is blessing for young riders and also comfortable for the family. It has 164 cc engine, which provides instant acceleration and it gives good mileage around 50 which make it insane for a 160 cc engine segment. Overall experience is good and the cost of the parts of this bike is is also affordable.
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4 4
V
varun on Apr 07, 2026
4.7
Pros of bajaj pulsar N160
This bikes looks great and have a great traction control as well i was impressed by its features and handling and sitting posture is way much better than other 160 cc bikes overall this bike is 10/10 from its price to looks its maintenance is reliable and give a best mileage for this bike on highway this feels like riding a smooth horse with too much features and making your journey beautiful and smooth.
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5 4
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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 N160 and Hero Xtreme 125R

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Hero Xtreme 125R?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar N160 has a score of 4.4/5 while Hero Xtreme 125R has rate of 4.6 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Pulsar N160 price starts at Rs 1,16,142 & Hero Xtreme 125R price starts at Rs 91,500 in Delhi . Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper between these.

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