Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Hero Motocorp Xoom 160

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar 150

TD Split Seat

1.29 lakh

Hero Motocorp Xoom 160

ZX

1.38 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

149.5 cc
156 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel Injection
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Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
–

Max Engine Power

14 hp @ 8000 rpm
14.6 bhp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

14.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm
14 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Number of Gears

5
–

Reverse gear

–

Transmission Type

Manual
Automatic

Gearbox Type

Constant Mesh, 5 Speed Gear
–

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
–

Spark Plugs

–
1 Per Cylinder

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

14 L
7 L

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
37.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
39.6 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
40.33 kmpl

0-60kph

–
5.96 sec

0-100kph

–
18.6 sec

60-0kph

–
21 m

0-80kph

–
10.66 sec

0-40kph

–
3.06 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond Type Frame
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Chassis type

Diamond Type
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Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, DIA 33mm, 125mm Stroke
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock, 110mm Stroke
Dual Shock Absorber

Electronic suspension

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

80/100-17
120/70 - 14

Rear Tyre Size

100/90-17
140/60 - 14

Radial tyres

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

260 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

230 mm
–

Wheel Size

Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
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Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
14 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
14 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

260 mm
–

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
–

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1320 mm
1348 mm

Seat height

785 mm
787 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
155 mm

Kerb Weight

141 kg
142 kg

Length

–
1983 mm

Width

–
772 mm

Height

–
1214 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Single Channel
Single Channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

–

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Traction control

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Underseat storage light

–

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

–

Navigation

Riding Modes

–

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Cruise Control

Auto-Blipper

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

–

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Electric Start

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS

No. of Tripmeters

–
2

Tripmeters Type

–
Digital

Tripmeter

–

Stand Alarm

–

Pass-light switch

–

Battery

–
12V- 6Ah /ETZ-7

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Clock

–

Daytime Running Lights

–

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Engine-kill switch

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

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Speedometer

Digital
–

Service due indicator

–

Touchscreen

–

Trip Meter

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

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