Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Xtreme 160R 4V

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Xtreme 160R 4V: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and Hero Xtreme 160R 4V starts at ₹129,615. Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is cheaper by ₹60,385 at expected ex-showroom. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is listed at 45 kmpl. Hero Xtreme 160R 4V claims 13 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Expected ex-showroom ₹190,000 ₹129,615
Engine 349 cc 163 cc
Mileage 32.0 kmpl 45.0 kmpl
Power 42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm 16.9 Ps/12.4 KW @ 8500 rpm
Top speed 150 kmph 115 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

₹190,000 Onwards

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

₹129,615 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Mileage 32 Kmpl 45 Kmpl
Top Speed 150 115
Max Torque 33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm 14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Displacement 349.13 163.2
Cooling System Advanced Liquid Cooling Air/Oil Cooled
Bore 89 66.5
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 56.1 47
Compression Ratio — 10.1:1
Valve Per Cylinder — 4
Battery 2
Battery Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Battery Capacity 12 V,8 AH 12 V 6 Ah
Battery Type — VRLA
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Fuel Capacity 12 12
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Yes
Fuel Supply — Fuel Injection
Fuel Type — Petrol
Fuel Reserve — 1
Dimensions 7
Dimensions Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Ground Clearance 165 165
Height 1057 1052
Kerb Weight 176 146
Length 1990 2029
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Seat Height 805 795
Width 846 793
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Clutch Assist & Slipper clutch Multi Plate Wet Clutch
Gear Box 6 Speed 5 Speed
Transmission Manual Constant Mesh
Brakes 6
Brakes Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Dual Channel ABS Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Disc Disc
Switchable Abs Yes —
Front Brake Diameter 320 276
Rear Brake Diameter 230 220
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Suspension Front 43 mm USD KYB USD Fork, 37mm Dia
Suspension Rear Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable 7 step adjustable Monoshock
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Tyre Size Front: 110/70 - 17 / Rear: 150/60 - 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 1344 1333
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 — 30
Electricals 3
Electricals Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Mobile Connectivity Yes —
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 5
Lights Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Tail Light LED LED
Projector Headlights Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes —
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Drls — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Display LCD LCD
Instrument Console Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Digital —
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Seat Type Split —
Features 3
Features Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Music Control Yes —
Navigation Yes —
Call Sms Alerts Yes —
Other 12
Other Pulsar NS400Z Xtreme 160R 4V
Max Power 42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm 16.9 Ps/12.4 KW @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type BS6 Phase 2 BS-VI
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled, 4 Valve
Body Type Street Bike Street Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive —
Frame Perimeter Frame Tubular Underbone Diamond Type
Head Light LED LED
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED
Stepup Seat Yes Yes
Braking Type — Single Channel ABS
Ignition — Digital DC CDI Ignition System
Tubless — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and Hero Xtreme 160R 4V starts at ₹129,615. Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is cheaper by ₹60,385 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is listed at 45 kmpl. Hero Xtreme 160R 4V claims 13 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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 NS400Z or Hero Xtreme 160R 4V?
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and Hero Xtreme 160R 4V starts at ₹129,615. Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is cheaper by ₹60,385 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is listed at 45 kmpl. Hero Xtreme 160R 4V claims 13 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar NS400Z 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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