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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Xtreme 250R

Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Xtreme 250R

Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Xtreme 250R: Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000 and Hero Xtreme 250R starts at ₹165,844. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹49,844 at expected ex-showroom. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 250R is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 15.6 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Expected ex-showroom	₹116,000	₹165,844
Engine	165 cc	249 cc
Mileage	51.6 kmpl	36.0 kmpl
Power	15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm	29.5 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Top speed	120 kmph	120 kmph

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Mileage	51.6 Kmpl	36 Kmpl
Top Speed	120	120
Max Torque	14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	—

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Displacement	164.82	249.03
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3 :1	12:1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore	58	73
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	62.38	59.5
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Battery Type	VRLA	MF Battery
Battery Capacity	12 V 4 Ah	12V- 8 Ah, ETZ-9
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 7

Fuel	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	14	11.5
Fuel Reserve	2	—
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	—

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Ground Clearance	165	167
Height	1050	1062
Kerb Weight	152	167.7
Length	1989	2023
Saddle Height	795	—
Seat Height	795	806
Width	743	828
Passenger Footrest	—	Yes

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet type-Assist & Slip
Gear Box	5 speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Constant Mesh	Constant Mesh

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Abs	Single Channel	Dual Channel Switchable ABS with 2 modes
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	280	320
Rear Brake Diameter	230	230

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Suspension Front	Telescopic, 31 mm	Dia 43 mm, Upside Down Front Fork (120 mm stroke)
Suspension Rear	Monoshock	Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable

Wheels & Tyres 10

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Tyre Size	Front : 100/80-17 , Rear : 130/70-17	Front :- 110/70 - 17 Rear :- 150/60 - 17
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front: 17 inch ,Rear: 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1358	1357
Radial Tyre	Yes	—
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	25	—
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	—

Electricals 1

Electricals	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Tail Light	LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern	LED
Drls	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Led Tail Light	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Display	LCD	LCD
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 2

Features	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Additional Features	Gear indicator,Distance to Empty	LCD Instrument Cluster, Lap Timer
Call Sms Alerts	—	Yes

Other 11

Other	Pulsar N160	Xtreme 250R
Max Power	15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm	29.5 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Emission Type	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Body Type	Street Bikes	Street Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Tubular Frame	Steel Trellis Frame
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	Bi functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Braking Type	—	Dual Channel ABS
Tubless	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000 and Hero Xtreme 250R starts at ₹165,844. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹49,844 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 250R is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 15.6 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Xtreme 250R and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Hero Xtreme 250R?

Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000 and Hero Xtreme 250R starts at ₹165,844. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹49,844 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 250R is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 15.6 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N160 or the Xtreme 250R?

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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