Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Motocorp Xtreme 160r 4v

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar N160

Dual Channel Split Seat USD

1.32 lakh

Hero Motocorp Xtreme 160r 4v

ETB

1.36 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

164.82 cc
163.2 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
–

Cooling

Oil Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

16 Hp @ 8750 rpm
16.9 hp @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
14.6 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Bore

58 mm
66.5 mm

Stroke

62.38 mm
47 mm

Spark Plugs

2 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

5
5

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

14 L
12 L

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.8 L
1.9 L

Top Speed

120 kph
115 kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

–
45.39 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular Frame
Tubular Underbone Diamond Type

Chassis type

Tubular Frame
Underbone

Front Suspension Type

USD forks
KYB Upside Down Forks, 37 mm DIA

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock with Nitrox
7 Step Adjustable Monoshock

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/80 - R17
100/80 - 17

Rear Tyre Size

130/70 - R17
130/70 - R17

Front Disc/Drum Size

300 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

230 mm
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Wheel Size

Front -17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
–

Brake type

Front - DIsc, Rear - Disc
Disc

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
276 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
220 mm

Dimensions

Length

1989 mm
2029 mm

Width

743 mm
793 mm

Height

1050 mm
1052 mm

Wheelbase

1348 mm
1333 mm

Seat height

795 mm
800 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

152 kg
147.5 kg

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Traction control

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Underseat storage light

–

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Navigation

Riding Modes

Cruise Control

Quickshifter

Keyless Lock

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

–

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Clock

Battery

12 V 4 Ah VRLA
12V - 6Ah (VRLA)

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp
–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty Range

–

Gear Indicator

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Questions you may find useful

•6w

Hi. Since last 11 years, I have been owning Honda unicorn. Now, I will to upgrade. My daily commute is 50 kms (mostly highway). Can you suggest best bike between Honda hornet 2.0, xtreme 160r 4v, Pulsar N160 and NS160. Suggest from Performance point of view.