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    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Xtreme 160R

    Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero Xtreme 160R 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 NS 125 price in is Rs 99,622 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Xtreme 160R price in is Rs 1,13,846 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS 125 makes 12 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Xtreme 160R stand at 15 PS and 14 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS 125 in 9 colours whereas the Hero Xtreme 160R comes in 2 colours. Out of 164 user reviews, Xtreme 160R scores 4.3 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 407 user reviews..The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl, while the Hero Xtreme 160R Mileage is around 46 kmpl.

    Pulsar NS 125 vs Xtreme 160R

    Key HighlightsPulsar NS 125Xtreme 160R
    Mileage (City)64.75 kmpl46 kmpl
    Max Power12 PS @ 8500 rpm15 PS @ 8500 rpm
    Body TypeCommuter BikesSports Bikes
    Engine Type4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine4 Stroke, Air Cooled, 2 Valve
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    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Xtreme 160R Comparison

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          Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
          Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
            Rs99,622*
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                Hero Xtreme 160R
                Hero Xtreme 160R
                  Rs1,13,846*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,14,033* Onwards
                Rs.1,36,441* Onwards
                Mileage (City)
                64.75 kmpl
                46 kmpl
                Max Power
                12 PS @ 8500 rpm
                15 PS @ 8500 rpm
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews
                4.3
                Based on Hero Xtreme 160R Reviews
                Body Type
                Commuter Bikes
                Sports Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 3,310
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                		₹ 3,934
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.6,442
                Pulsar NS 125 Insurance
                Rs.11,598
                Xtreme 160R Insurance
                ColoursBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt RedPewter GreyMatt Pearl WhiteStealth Black
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
                4 Stroke, Air Cooled, 2 Valve
                Displacement
                124.45 cc
                163.2 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Air Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                4
                2
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Wet Multiplate
                Multiplate Wet
                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                5 Speed
                Bore
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                52 mm
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                Stroke
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                58.6 mm
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                Compression Ratio
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                10+/- 0.5 : 1
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                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
                14 Nm @ 6500 rpm
                Starting System
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                Kick and Self Start
                Self Start Only
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                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Analogue and Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                -
                Bluetooth
                Navigation
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                		Yes
                Call/SMS Alerts
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                		Yes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Split
                Single
                Clock
                Digital
                		Yes
                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
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                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
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                Features and Safety
                Braking Type
                Anti-lock Braking System
                -
                Service Due IndicatorYes
                -
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYes
                -
                Performance
                City Mileage (Tested)
                64.75 kmpl
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                Highway Mileage (Tested)
                56.46 kmpl
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                Overall Mileage
                64.75 kmpl
                46 kmpl
                Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
                7.81 Sec
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                Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
                10.53 Sec
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                Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
                12.27 Sec
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                Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)
                25.85 Sec
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                Quarter Mile
                21.15 Sec
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                Claimed Top Speed
                103 kmph
                115 kmph
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                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12 L
                12 L
                Width
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                810 mm
                793 mm
                Length
                2012 mm
                2029 mm
                Height
                1078 mm
                1052 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                2.6 L
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                Ground Clearance
                179 mm
                167 mm
                Wheelbase
                1353 mm
                1327 mm
                Kerb Weight
                144 kg
                139.5 kg
                Seat height
                805 mm
                790 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                Bulb
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
                -
                AlternatorYes
                -
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                240 mm
                276 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                130 mm
                130 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                25 psi
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                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                25 psi
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                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                28 psi
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                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                32 psi
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                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Perimeter
                Tubular Underbone Diamond Type

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons

                • Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

                  • Offers great handling characteristics
                  • Has the looks of a proper modern streetfighter
                  • Ample performance for a 125cc bike

                  Hero Xtreme 160R

                  • Light, agile and extremely city-friendly
                  • Smooth throttle response and mid-range performance
                  • Excellent real-world mileage
                  • Stylish yet understated design
                  • Low seat height makes it accessible to most riders

                • Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

                  • Lacking several features commonly found in its segment.
                  • Average build quality
                  • Rear suspension is on the firmer side

                  Hero Xtreme 160R

                  • Lacks modern features and connectivity
                  • Pillion seat is not comfortable for longer rides
                  • The better-equipped Xtreme 160R 4V exists

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Pulsar NS 125
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                  arun on Jul 05, 2026
                  4.7
                  VERY GOOD PERFORMANCE
                  Service and maintenance charge is normal, mileage is 50 - 55 kmpl on highway, 45-50 kmpl in cities and streets. Overall, it is a quite good bike with good performance and minimal costs. Everyday rides upto hundred kms can be done easily, I ride daily around 80 kms and it is very easy for me and it's a sports bike even with only 125 CC engine.
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                  abhishek on Jun 17, 2026
                  4.5
                  The flying beast..
                  This is one of my favourite bike in the list and i selected this bike as my first one in white and black combo also it has sporty look and everything is good also i'm already using a bajaj bike from last 4 years and thats the reason i again choosen the bajaj pulser. The long rides are comfortable engine performance with the mileage speed its control throttle everything is smooth and I have ride 312 km from my city Farrukhabad to ghaziabad nonstop and it was just flying smoothly. Yes i would really like to recommend this bike to all the person or youth who want their first bike to be a sports bike with average range budget. The bajaj pulsar ns 125 is the one where they can go for it without any hesitation.
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                  garry on Jun 01, 2026
                  5.0
                  Pulsar review
                  Name is enough to buy this bike, rest its good with its performance and comfort is good in long ride, it give immense pleasure to ride this beast. Good performance and style make it more reliable and worth it. As far as i have ride it this gives thrill to drive. Comfortable seats and have good ground clearance, good in off roading as well as pick up of this bike is amazing and that's been enough to make any ride comfortable. Yes, Bajaj is the one who brought revolution in indian two wheeler market and they are doing great job with pulsar and each time they make it more comfortable and more convenient. You must have this in your garage.
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                  navneet on Feb 17, 2026
                  4.5
                  Super bike
                  Powerful engine 125 cc 4 stroke 11.8 ps power and 11 Nm torque stylish design, light design, sound less engine sports look muscular fuel tank and sharp lines, good mileage up to 40 to 45 kmpl performance. Comfortable seating's and decent suspension make it easy to navigate city streets, smooth rides, handling responsive, steering and comfort size make it a great city commuter sporty vibe and peppy engine. This price is best bike value for money and comfortable long ride stylish decent mileage 40-45 good power steering and best is abs support light is led performance is good and price is not so higher 1 lack.
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                  mo on Feb 09, 2026
                  4.7
                  Very comfort and super bike This segment this one
                  My favorite my family favorite my friend favorite. I suggest this for all person in my contact, this bike very smooth, this look is very hot and cool. Best performance in highway, mileage is nice in city mileage average but nice riding very comfortable, nice bajaj pulsar ns 125. 5 star comfort and this segment nice mileage, riding very smooth my pocket money no extra fuel, very nice mileage riding for this bike. India's first segment comfort-ability. I love this one for bajaj pulsar ns 125. Hot look this segment my favorite bike, sporty look sporty riding, riding is amul butter. I love this bike bajaj pulsar ns 125, white colour is my favorite colour, best use for my money purchase this bike.
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                  hitesh on Sep 02, 2026
                  4.8
                  Hero Xtreme stealth edition dual disc
                  I recently tried hero Xtreme 160r stealth edition for my daily city ride and what stood out immediately was the puncy and low end performance that make stop and go traffic feel effortless, the gear shift are predictible, the bike feel planted and the start and tell feature is surprisingly convenient when you are in rush.
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                  shubham on Jul 17, 2026
                  5.0
                  My Hero bike
                  It is an awesome bike. Good colour combination, good engine, great pickup and a good mileage. Comfortable while riding makes it a great bike for day to day commute. It is an awesome bike in any way you look at it. It is also low maintenance so you wouldn't need to worry about servicing very often. I had a great time riding it for more than 2 years.
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                  hrushikesh on Apr 18, 2026
                  4.7
                  Totally worth for money .
                  Over and all Hero is a good choice for me my whole family have a Bikes of hero. They keep the basic things in mind and make a bike which I feel a a good for a rider. I would be very thankful to Hero for the bike they have made special for 160. I did a ride to Nagpur to ladakh and it was like a 160 cc bike cant do that but unfortunately I did . It was like impossible to possible. The whole credit goes to Hero how bike has been designed and the speed mileage . It feels like no problem even the off-roading also feel like I am sitting in a 4-5 Lakhs bike. Heads off to Hero again. Yes absolutely this bike is like a heaven for middle class people the style, the looks and many more totally worth for the value of the bike. I would always recommend this bike for everyone. There is no negative point first of all . And yeah I would love to express more but yeah that's all for now.
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                  simon on Jan 06, 2026
                  5.0
                  Hero bikes are the Best my fav.
                  I chose the Hero Xtreme 160R because it offers a perfect mix of power, comfort, and style. Its smooth to ride in city traffic, handles well on highways, and is easy to maintain. I have one previous model of 2011 already. Ride has been smooth and enjoyable so far. The bike feels light, handles traffic easily, and stays stable on highways. Power delivery is clean, braking feels confident, and comfort is good for daily rides. Yes, I would recommend it. The bike is comfortable, easy to ride, and performs well in daily use. It looks good, gives decent mileage, and is reliable for both city and highway riding. Service cost is good and pocket friendly.
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                  suresh on Dec 27, 2025
                  5.0
                  Excellent Bike, A good Choice for Long Ride Enjoy
                  Hero Xtreme 160 R gave me a thrilling Long Drive experience with its 160 cc Engine and smooth Acceleration up to max 110 Kmph and No vibrations at cruising speeds; It is perfect for Hyderabad roads. Suspension absorbs potholes well, offered me very comfort. However, it gave me maximum 43 km per 1 ltr petrol. Its breaking system is wonderful, even in an emergency Stops. It's highly recommended for Fun and Practical Ownership.
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                FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Xtreme 160R

                Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero Xtreme 160R?

                A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has a score of 4.4/5 while Hero Xtreme 160R has rate of 4.3 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Xtreme 160R is cheaper?

                A) Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs 99,622 & Hero Xtreme 160R price starts at Rs 1,13,846 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper between these.
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