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    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero XPulse 200 4V

    Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Hero XPulse 200 4V 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 NS160 price in is Rs 1,23,694 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero XPulse 200 4V price in is Rs 1,44,727 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS160 makes 17 PS and 14.6 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of XPulse 200 4V stand at 19.16 PS and 17.35 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS160 in 4 colours whereas the Hero XPulse 200 4V comes in 6 colours. Out of 382 user reviews, XPulse 200 4V scores 4.4 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 345 user reviews..The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Mileage is around 40.36 kmpl, while the Hero XPulse 200 4V Mileage is around 36 kmpl.

    Pulsar NS160 vs XPulse 200 4V

    Key HighlightsPulsar NS160XPulse 200 4V
    Mileage (Overall)40.36 kmpl36 kmpl
    Max Power17 PS @ 9000 rpm19.16 PS @ 8000 rpm
    Body TypeSports BikesOff Road Bikes
    Engine TypeOil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI EngineAir-Oil Cooled, 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder OHC
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    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero XPulse 200 4V Comparison

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          Bajaj Pulsar NS160
          Bajaj Pulsar NS160
            Rs1,23,694*
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                Hero XPulse 200 4V
                Hero XPulse 200 4V
                  Rs1,44,727*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,44,359* Onwards
                Rs.1,67,429* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                40.36 kmpl
                36 kmpl
                Max Power
                17 PS @ 9000 rpm
                19.16 PS @ 8000 rpm
                User Rating
                4.3
                Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on Hero XPulse 200 4V Reviews
                Body Type
                EMI Starts₹ 4,188
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                ₹ 4,833
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.10,770
                Pulsar NS160 Insurance
                Rs.11,124
                XPulse 200 4V Insurance
                ColoursCocktail Wine RedEbony BlackPearl Metallic WhitePewter GreyView All ColoursBlack Sports RedMet Nexus Blue WhiteTechno Blu Met BlkBlack Industrial GreyView All Colours
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI Engine
                Air-Oil Cooled, 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder OHC
                Displacement
                160.3 cc
                199.6 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Oil Cooled
                Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                4
                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Wet Multiplate
                Multi-Plate Wet Type
                Gearbox
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                6 Speed
                5 Speed
                Bore
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                58 mm
                66.5 mm
                Stroke
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                60.7 mm
                57.5 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                9.8 : 1
                10.5:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS6.2
                BS6.2
                Max Torque
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                14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
                17.35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Kick and Self Start
                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                Bluetooth
                NavigationYesYes
                Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
                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
                Body Graphics
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                YesYes
                ClockYesYes
                Rear Footpegs
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                YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
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                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
                Features and Safety
                Service Due IndicatorYes
                -
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Riding ModesYesYes
                Windscreen
                -
                Yes
                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYes
                -
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                40.36 kmpl
                36 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
                120 kmph
                135 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12 L
                13 L
                Width
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                804 mm
                862 mm
                Length
                2017 mm
                2222 mm
                Height
                1060 mm
                1320 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                2.4 L
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                Ground Clearance
                170 mm
                220 mm
                Wheelbase
                1372 mm
                1410 mm
                Kerb Weight
                152 kg
                160 kg
                Seat height
                805 mm
                825 mm
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Projector Headlight
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                LED Projector
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYes
                -
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                300 mm
                276 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                230 mm
                220 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
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                Pros & Cons

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                • Bajaj Pulsar NS160

                  • Handles well and changes direction quickly
                  • Now comes with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation
                  • Styling is similar to its bigger sibling, the NS200

                  Hero XPulse 200 4V

                  • Plenty of ground clearance and suspension travel
                  • Light kerb weight makes it easy to control off-road
                  • Great bottom-end grunt makes off-road riding quite fun
                  • Well-tuned suspension setup offers a comfortable riding experience
                • Bajaj Pulsar NS160

                  • One of the heaviest bikes in its class
                  • Engine isn’t refined at higher revs
                  • Pulsar N160 does almost everything that the NS160 does, at a much lower price

                  Hero XPulse 200 4V

                  • Fit and finish levels could have been better
                  • Lacks top-end performance for touring on the highway
                  • Tall seat height might not be accessible to shorter riders

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Pulsar NS160
                • XPulse 200 4V
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                  unnay on Jul 03, 2026
                  3.7
                  Good bike for youngsters
                  Good handling and medium breaking, medium performance for short time city and highway riding, good sharp stylish looking naked bike, good road presence, low service charge with medium mileage 30 to 40 kmpl. Long ride comfort is not good after 100km. Wrist pain and shoulder pain, good handling bike. It's give you confidence to flicker very easily. Front break is good stopping power but too much abs kicking problem, rear brake is not good, no stopping power. Top speed after 2nd service 124 highest, mileage not that good 40 km after simple riding. If you ride aggressively, mileage can drop upto 30-25 kmpl. Can recommend this bike to the youngsters who go to college and those who want to explore many places on bike. Short time riding and some time aggressive riding and those who want naked sports bike in low cc and low service charge bike, this is good for them.
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                  rizwan on Jun 30, 2026
                  4.3
                  Excellent bike
                  My pulsar NS 160 is still in excellent condition with all documents and riding experience is awesome and bike is also fast and reliable. It also offers dual channel Abs and it has less maintenance cost and it gives immense pleasure to ride. Bike mileage is about 40 kmpl and full tank costs nearly 1k only and this is the best bike, I have ever rode in my life.
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                  gaddigesha on Jun 21, 2026
                  5.0
                  Good condition and safety also , mileage also good
                  It's good bike, whenever I bought that time onwards it's good, comfortable, smooth to ride, we can take long ride also, good mileage bike, maintenance friendly, it's a white and black combination bike and also pickup also good, its take early to pick up compared others bike totally it's a good bike.
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                  dhiman on Jan 06, 2026
                  3.8
                  good bike but need some improvements.
                  The bike is good handling and performance but the mileage is not that good, it gives me 30-35 kmpl mileage. Meanwhile, the other 160 segment bikes give more mileage and it's not that smooth at higher revs, feels too much vibration. Design is good and handling is good but not so comfortable feels pain in back and shoulder after long ride as it's sports bike.
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                  premyanshu on Dec 16, 2025
                  3.7
                  Review of my 6 years old NS160
                  I got this bike when i was 18 back in 2019, after almost 6 plus years and 30 thousand kilometres. I personally see this bike as the best value for money one can get. Apart from that this bike is still relevant after all these years. The one thing i like the most about this vehicle is its handling. If maintained well this bike gives a smooth and comfortable ride be it in city or highway. Mine is twin disc variant with single channel ABS, break bite is quick enough to react in emergency breaking situations. The only con I have noticed so far is bajaj's parts durability. Though they offer parts at cheaper rates comparatively but still it becomes a headache when you need to replace them more often. Will recommend this bike any day. For me this is a perfect package of commuter, adventure, long riding basically everything. I have done 500 kms in a single day stopped at every 100 kms for nearly 30 mins and the bike performed very well. This is a perfect bike for those who look for a all-rounder bike with low maintenance.
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                  uday on Mar 06, 2026
                  4.8
                  Great, But if you add on a bit extra to stock bike
                  Bike is really good, if you choose to ride a stock vehicle, you might feel a bit comfortable, but if you get some accessories on it, it will be your friend for life. Just like i have added accessories like, seat modification with extra foam, handle bar riser, Fog light(for sure), Center stand, Top rack with back rest.
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                  santosh on Feb 05, 2026
                  4.3
                  Hero x pulse 200 4V review after 22000 kms
                  I am five eleven and it suits me for my height. Comfort of a rider not a pillion and mileage is a plus for this bike. Maintenance cost is also very good and cheap you can get service done from any of the authorised hero service centres. I have been driving since almost twenty two thousand kilometres so far and im fully satisfied with the performance of this bike. I just changed chain socket and fuel motor in the fuel tank. Ride comfort is very good for rider not for pillion thats only negative. Yes I would definitely recommend this bike to those who have height above five eight. I am driving this bike since two thousand twenty two and no major faults or damages done to bike. I am fully satisfied with this bike.
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                  vedant on Jan 13, 2026
                  4.2
                  Best choice for Bad Roads and Daily Use.
                  I chose Hero Xpulse 200 4V for its comfort on bad roads while still being easy to ride daily. The suspension works great on potholes, the engine is smooth for city rides, and maintenance stays affordable. Ride quality has been comfortable so far, especially on rough roads. Mileage is decent for daily use, handling feels light and confident, and while top speed isn't aggressive it's stable and relaxed at cruising speeds. Yess -- I'd recommend it for daily riders who want comfort on rough roads, easy handling in traffic, good mileage and reliable performance. Not ideal if you want high speed or aggressive sport riding.
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                  sukriti on Jan 05, 2026
                  3.5
                  Perfect offroad machine
                  It's a perfect bike for beginners who want to learn more into offroading and motocross. Along with that you can use it for your day to day life and even long tours . Perfect for solo riding. Low maintenance, good mileage. I have ridden it for more then 30000km . From plain to hills to high altitude area. It's good for offroading, even rode it in off road track it performs pretty good. Not good if you want to go for long tour with pillion. If you want to learn motocross or rally or offroad trails you can definitely go for it. Even looking into the Indian road conditions it perfect. You can do long high way ride with decent speed of 80-90kmph.
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                  pradeep on Jan 05, 2026
                  4.2
                  NATURE OF XPULSE 200 4v
                  Best for off-roading as it consists of great tyres with a large height of seat. Great suspension over and may be less chance of occurrence of pains like body and leg pain and back. Highly recommended for adventurous. It so good. kinda ride mostly enjoyable and give an mileage of approximately 30 to 40 kilometres per litre(good as compared to other adventurous bikes) best for both good and bad condition roads and it can be controlled easily. Yes I will recommend this bike and safety should also be looked over only a person with a good height can ride it. Very easily rest should be aware while riding this and should not limit the capacity of fuel in it.
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                FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Hero XPulse 200 4V

                Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Hero XPulse 200 4V?

                A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a score of 4.3/5 while Hero XPulse 200 4V has rate of 4.4 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Hero XPulse 200 4V is cheaper?

                A) Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price starts at Rs 1,23,694 & Hero XPulse 200 4V price starts at Rs 1,44,727 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper between these.
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