Bajaj Pulsar Ns160 vs Hero Motocorp Xoom 160

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar Ns160

Standard

1.20 lakh

Hero Motocorp Xoom 160

ZX

1.38 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

160.3 cc
156 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
–

Cooling

Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
14.6 bhp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
14 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Max Motor Power

N/A
–

Max Motor Torque

N/A
–

Bore

58 mm
–

Stroke

60.7 mm
–

Ignition

N/A
–

Spark Plugs

2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

5
–

Transmission Type

Manual
Automatic

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
7 L

Official Fuel Economy

52.2 kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.4 L
–

Top Speed

120 kph
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

44.18 kmpl
40.33 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
37.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
39.6 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

Perimeter Frame
–

Chassis type

Perimeter Frame
–

Front Suspension Type

Upside-down Forks
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Rear Suspension Type

Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
Dual Shock Absorber

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/80 - 17
120/70 - 14

Rear Tyre Size

130/70 - 17
140/60 - 14

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
14 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
14 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
–

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
–

Dimensions

Length

2017 mm
1983 mm

Width

804 mm
772 mm

Height

1060 mm
1214 mm

Wheelbase

1372 mm
1348 mm

Seat height

805 mm
787 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm
155 mm

Kerb Weight

152 kg
142 kg

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Single Channel

Hazard lights

–

Traction control

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Electric Start

Pillion Footrest

Low Battery Indicator

–

Keyless Lock

–

Pillion Grabrail

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Pillion Seat

Quickshifter

–

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

Low Oil Indicator

–

Digital Fuel Guage

Daytime Running Lights

Cruise Control

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Pillion Backrest

Stepped Seat

–

Tripmeter

Turn Signal

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Battery

DC, 12V, 8Ah VRLA
12V- 6Ah /ETZ-7

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS

Instrumentation

Touchscreen

Service due indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed

–

Trip Meter

Tachometer

–

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Gear Indicator

–

Fuel gauge

–

Speedometer

–

Tachometer Type

Digital
–