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 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Xtreme 125R price in is Rs (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 9 colours. Out of 585 user reviews, Xtreme 125R scores 4.6 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar N160 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 444 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	Sports 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.1,36,076* Onwards	Rs.1,06,724* 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	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,922 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 3,075 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.10,643 Pulsar N160 Insurance	Rs.6,902 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.1,36,076* Onwards

Rs.1,06,724* 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

EMI Starts

₹ 3,922

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 3,075

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.10,643
Pulsar N160 Insurance

Rs.6,902
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
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	2	-
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multi Plate
Gear Box	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 Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm	10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting	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

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Digital
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Call/SMS Alerts

USB Charging Port

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	59.11 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	44.38 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	59.11 kmpl	66 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	16.55 Sec	-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	8.14 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	9.44 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	16.55 Sec	-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	18.64 Sec	-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	33.91 Sec	-
Top Speed	120 kmph	95 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

59.11 kmpl

Highway Mileage

44.38 kmpl

Overall Mileage

59.11 kmpl

66 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

16.55 Sec

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

Fuel 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
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	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 Diameter

300 mm

240 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

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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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar N160
Xtreme 125R

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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K
k on Mar 22, 2026
5.0
most selling bike
must buying bike, superb for family and youth also aged guys, i experienced this fir a long ride continuously 150 kilometres non stop but bike performed very stable and smoothly and riding also very unique slightly sport free because we have 3 riding modes in this bike road mode,rain mode and off rod mode.
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akshay on Mar 10, 2026
4.7
Pulsar N160 2023 Model Dual ABS.
The bike offers excellent ride comfort for both city traffic and on long rides. This bike is very comfortable for daily use because it offers good mileage. It delivers smooth performance. Maintenance cost for this bike is also very low. Talking about safety Dual ABS provide great confidence when you are riding at higher speed making it good combination of comfort and performance.
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govindaraj on Feb 21, 2026
5.0
very super good bike N160
wow fantastic bike i love this bike must try everything, Mileage 55 compulsory on 5 gear on road driving very comfortable smooth experience of working experience super good bike immersive experience super good 👍🏻 also good bike immersive and great experience of the year and almost title winner bike.
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4 8
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chinmay on Feb 08, 2026
4.3
Good bike!
Bajaj service is really good and pocket friendly. The bike gives excellent mileage of around 43-47 kmpl easily. It has good comfort for highway as well as city rides. Abs works really well during rains, handling is very good, gearbox is smooth. Its bajaj so the engine is very refined. Its very good for a first vehicle.
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3 7
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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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A
aditya on Jan 28, 2026
5.0
best 125 cc bike
Choose this bike because of sporty look with a good mileage providing both look and pocket friendly. It is good for daily use it also provide comfort. It has low maintenance good for pocket. It is overall good. It is comfortable on long rides and after speed 80 to 85 the mileage drop down the bike does not comes with central stand. It only comes with side stand it makes basic task like chain cleaning and lubrication difficult. Young rider like college student and young job going people should buy this, because it is good for there daily use with low maintenance, good mileage it provide good sporty look. It also comes with tubeless tyres and I7 inch alloy wheels.
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5 2
A
aman on Jan 24, 2026
5.0
I can also used hero bike and they are Indian company trusted company I love it low price and their features
This bike is so budget friendly and I want this bike low cost maintenance and all led setup, first duel channel ABS model cruise control all led and tft screen turn by turn navigation like use full featured and mode eco road and power like sports features, I love it and their mileage 66kmpl. l love it.
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6 3
D
divyansh on Jan 23, 2026
5.0
This Bike is worth it
My bike gives strong mileage, which helps me save fuel money and the speed is smooth and sufficient for city roads and highways. It feels reliable for daily use and comfortable without feeling slow or heavy. The speciality of my bike is its perfect balance of mileage and speed. It runs long on less fuel and still gives smooth speed when needed, making it ideal for daily rides and long journeys. It is very Comfortable. Yes I recommend it because it gives great mileage and enough speed for daily rides and trips without costing too much to run or maintain so it feels like a smart everyday bike choice. It feels worth it.
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S
s on Jan 19, 2026
5.0
Only caveat is it's best for shorter trips.
Ii have already used yamaha FZ 2.0 it's maintainance cost is very high and can't able to use properly so that I can change to hero extreme 125 r and look like very beautiful and very good mileage sir riding very high speed and pick up very nice so that I can buy this hero extreme bike I'm happy for this moment. It's so amazing ride and very good performance and like so beautiful and very comfortable with ride and Long driving is so amazing ride finally Full fill with my happy of this hero extreme 125r bike so love it. I'm really recommend to best bike driving person and bike rider for all because very comfortable and attractive bike style and very good colour and full fill for all the bike rider and completed ur dream bike.
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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 90,800 in Delhi . Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper between these.

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