Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 160R 4V

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 160R 4V: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Expected ex-showroom ₹87,255 ₹129,615
Engine 124 cc 163 cc
Mileage 50.0 kmpl 45.0 kmpl
Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 16.9 Ps/12.4 KW @ 8500 rpm
Top speed 100 kmph 115 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

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Hero Xtreme 160R 4V
Hero Xtreme 160R 4V

₹129,615 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Mileage 50 Kmpl 45 Kmpl
Top Speed 100 115
Max Torque 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm 14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Mileage City 51 —
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Displacement 124.4 163.2
Compression Ratio 10.05 +/- 0.3 :1 10.1:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Air/Oil Cooled
Bore 56 66.5
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 50.5 47
Valve Per Cylinder 2 4
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Battery Type VRLA VRLA
Battery Capacity DC, 12V, 4Ah 12 V 6 Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes —
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Fuel Supply Carburetor Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 15 12
Fuel Reserve 2 1
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Yes
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Ground Clearance 165 165
Height 1060 1052
Kerb Weight 144 146
Length 2042 2029
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 790 —
Seat Height 795 795
Width 755 793
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Gear Box 5 Speed 5 Speed
Transmission Manual Constant Mesh
Clutch — Multi Plate Wet Clutch
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Rear Brake Drum Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 240 276
Rear Brake Diameter 130 220
Abs — Single Channel ABS
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Suspension Front Telescopic KYB USD Fork, 37mm Dia
Suspension Rear Twin Hydraulic 7 step adjustable Monoshock
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Tyre Size Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17 Front : 100/80 - 17, Rear : 130/70 - R17
Wheel Size Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm Front : 17 inch Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1320 1333
Front Tyre Pressure Rider 25 25
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 25
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 28
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 30
Radial Tyre — Yes
Electricals 2
Electricals Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 6
Lights Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Tail Light LED LED
Led Tail Light Yes —
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Service Due Indicator Yes —
Drls — Yes
Low Oil Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Instrument Console Semi-Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue —
Clock Yes Yes
Display — LCD
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Seat Type Split —
Features 1
Features Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Additional Features Split Grab Rails —
Other 13
Other Pulsar 125 Xtreme 160R 4V
Max Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 16.9 Ps/12.4 KW @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type BS6 BS-VI
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, 4 Valve
Body Type Commuter Street Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive —
Frame Single down tube Tubular Underbone Diamond Type
Braking Type Combi Brake System Single Channel ABS
Ignition CDI Digital DC CDI Ignition System
Head Light LED LED
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb LED
Pilot Lamps Yes —
Tubless — Yes
Stepup Seat — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and Hero Xtreme 160R 4V starts at ₹129,615. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹42,360 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is listed at 45 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 5 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 160R 4V and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Hero Xtreme 160R 4V?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and Hero Xtreme 160R 4V starts at ₹129,615. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹42,360 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is listed at 45 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 5 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the Xtreme 160R 4V?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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