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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Xtreme 160R

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Xtreme 160R

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Xtreme 160R: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹129,615
Engine	249 cc	163 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	45.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	16.9 Ps/12.4 KW @ 8500 rpm
Top speed	132 kmph	115 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

Hero Xtreme 160R

₹129,615 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Mileage	44 Kmpl	45 Kmpl
Top Speed	132	115
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Displacement	249.07	163.2
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	10.1:1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Bore	72	66.5
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	61	47
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Battery Type	VRLA	VRLA
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	12 V 6 Ah
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	—

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	14	12
Fuel Reserve	2	1
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Ground Clearance	165	165
Height	1050	1052
Kerb Weight	164	146
Length	1989	2029
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	795	—
Seat Height	795	795
Width	743	793

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Multi Plate Wet Clutch
Gear Box	5 Speed	5 Speed
Transmission	Constant Mesh	Constant Mesh

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Abs	Dual Channel	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	300	276
Rear Brake Diameter	230	220

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Suspension Front	USD (37mm)	KYB USD Fork, 37mm Dia
Suspension Rear	Monoshock nitrox	7 step adjustable Monoshock

Wheels & Tyres 10

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Tyre Size	Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17	Front : 100/80 - 17, Rear : 130/70 - R17
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front : 17 inch Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1351	1333
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
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	—	25

Electricals 4

Electricals	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Charging Point	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	—
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	—
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Tail Light	LED	LED
Drls	LED	Yes
Projector Headlights	Yes	—
Led Tail Light	Yes	—
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Display	LCD	LCD
Instrument Console	Fully Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	—
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 3

Features	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	—
Navigation	Yes	—
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	—

Other 13

Other	Pulsar N250	Xtreme 160R
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	16.9 Ps/12.4 KW @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS-VI
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, 4 Valve
Body Type	Street Bike	Street Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Tubualar Frame	Tubular Underbone Diamond Type
Adjustable Windshield	Yes	—
Ignition	CDI	Digital DC CDI Ignition System
Head Light	Bi functional LED projector headlamp	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Braking Type	—	Single Channel ABS
Tubless	—	Yes
Stepup Seat	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Hero Xtreme 160R starts at ₹129,615. Hero Xtreme 160R is cheaper by ₹8,385 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 160R is listed at 45 kmpl. Hero Xtreme 160R claims 1 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Xtreme 160R 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 N250 or Hero Xtreme 160R?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Hero Xtreme 160R starts at ₹129,615. Hero Xtreme 160R is cheaper by ₹8,385 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 160R is listed at 45 kmpl. Hero Xtreme 160R claims 1 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the Xtreme 160R?

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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