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 Delhi is Rs 100422 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Xtreme 160R price in Delhi is Rs 121636 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS 125 makes 11.99 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Xtreme 160R stand at 15.2 PS and 14 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS 125 in 4 colours whereas the Hero Xtreme 160R comes in 6 colours. Out of 98 user reviews, Xtreme 160R scores 4.1 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 215 user reviews..TheBajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl, while the Hero Xtreme 160R Mileage is around 55.47 kmpl.

Pulsar NS 125 vs Xtreme 160R

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS 125	Xtreme 160R
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	55.47 kmpl
Max Power	11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm	15.2 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Air cooled, 4 Stroke 2 Valve Single cylinder OHC

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS 125	Hero Xtreme 160R
On-Road Price	Rs.1.15 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.47 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	55.47 kmpl
Max Power	11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm	15.2 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.2 Based on 215 Reviews	4.1 Based on 98 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,313 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 4,239 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,683 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance	Rs.14,325 Xtreme 160R Insurance
Colours	Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red	Grey Red StripePearl Silver WhitePearl Silver White
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Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Hero Xtreme 160R

On-Road Price

Rs.1.15 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.47 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

64.75 kmpl

55.47 kmpl

Max Power

11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm

15.2 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.2

Based on 215 Reviews

4.1

Based on 98 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Sports Naked Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,313

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 4,239

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,683
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Rs.14,325
Xtreme 160R Insurance

Colours

Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red

Grey Red StripePearl Silver WhitePearl Silver White

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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.	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Air cooled, 4 Stroke 2 Valve Single cylinder OHC
Displacement	124.45 cc	163 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.	Air 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.	4	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.	-	Multi Plate Wet Clutch
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	5 speed constant mesh	5 Speed Constant Mesh
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.	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	14 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Kick and Self Start	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.

4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine

Air cooled, 4 Stroke 2 Valve Single cylinder OHC

Displacement

124.45 cc

163 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.

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
Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	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	Digital
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.	-	XSens Technology, Auto Sail Technology, Gear Position Indicator, LED Winkers, Hazard Lights, Adjustable Brightness, External Grab Rail, Sporty Exhaust, Connect (Tow Away alert, Topple Alert, Driving Score, Geo Fence Alert, Hero Locate, Trip Analysis, Vehicle Start Alert, Speed Alert, Live Tracking, Panic Aleart, Remote Immobilization, Vehicle Diagnostic, Find My Bike)
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	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

Navigation

USB Charging Port

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

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Combine 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.	-	XSens Technology, Auto Sail Technology, Gear Position Indicator, LED Winkers, Hazard Lights, Adjustable Brightness, External Grab Rail, Sporty Exhaust, Connect (Tow Away alert, Topple Alert, Driving Score, Geo Fence Alert, Hero Locate, Trip Analysis, Vehicle Start Alert, Speed Alert, Live Tracking, Panic Aleart, Remote Immobilization, Vehicle Diagnostic, Find My Bike)

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combine 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.

XSens Technology, Auto Sail Technology, Gear Position Indicator, LED Winkers, Hazard Lights, Adjustable Brightness, External Grab Rail, Sporty Exhaust, Connect (Tow Away alert, Topple Alert, Driving Score, Geo Fence Alert, Hero Locate, Trip Analysis, Vehicle Start Alert, Speed Alert, Live Tracking, Panic Aleart, Remote Immobilization, Vehicle Diagnostic, Find My Bike)

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Performance
City Mileage	64.75 kmpl	55.47 kmpl
Highway Mileage	56.46 kmpl	47.38 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	7.81 Sec	6.9 Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	10.53 Sec	9.17 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	12.27 Sec	10.19 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	25.85 Sec	20.09 Sec
Quarter Mile	21.15 s @ 95.10 kmph Sec	20.09 s @ 100.01 kmph Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	21.36 m, 2.92 sec Sec	-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	39.68 m, 3.86 sec Sec	-
Top Speed	103 kmph	-
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Performance

City Mileage

64.75 kmpl

55.47 kmpl

Highway Mileage

56.46 kmpl

47.38 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

7.81 Sec

6.9 Sec

Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)

10.53 Sec

9.17 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	12 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.	810 mm	793 mm
Length	2012 mm	2029 mm
Height	1078 mm	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.	805 mm	790 mm
Ground Clearance	179 mm	167 mm
Wheelbase	1353 mm	1327 mm
Kerb Weight	144 kg	139.5 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 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.

810 mm

793 mm

Length

2012 mm

2029 mm

Height

1078 mm

1052 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
DRLs	-	Yes
LED Tail Lights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Tail Light

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

LED

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.	240 mm	276 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.	130 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.

240 mm

276 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.

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Perimeter Frame	Tubular Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter Frame

Tubular Diamond

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