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Bajaj Pulsar 150vsHero Xtreme 160R

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Hero Xtreme 160R

66% Match

The Hero Xtreme 160R edges out the Pulsar 150 with a slightly larger, more powerful engine, better braking hardware, superior mileage, and a longer warranty, all at a lower ex-showroom price. The Pulsar 150 counters with richer connected tech (Bluetooth, navigation, call/SMS alerts) and multiple riding modes, making it the better pick for tech-focused buyers. For most riders prioritizing performance, safety hardware, and value, the Xtreme 160R is the stronger overall package.

Bajaj Pulsar 150

SD Standard - Single Seat LCD

₹1.15 - ₹1.29 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Connected Instrument Cluster
A 5-inch LCD console with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation, and call/SMS alerts gives the Pulsar a tech edge the Xtreme lacks.
Multiple Riding Modes
Sport, Road, and Rain modes let riders tailor throttle response, a feature absent on the Xtreme 160R.
Marginally Higher Torque
14.1 Nm peak torque slightly edges out the Xtreme's 14 Nm for a touch more low-end pull.

AI Match

66%

Hero Xtreme 160R

Performance
74%
Comfort
68%
Efficiency
82%
Features & Tech
60%
Safety
78%
Ownership
80%
Practicality
70%
Value
78%

Hero Xtreme 160R

Single Disc - OBD 2B

₹1.07 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Bigger, Punchier Engine
The 163.2cc motor makes 14.79 bhp and 14 Nm versus the Pulsar's 149.5cc, 14 bhp unit, giving the Xtreme a displacement and power edge.
Superior Mileage
ARAI-rated 49.65 kmpl beats the Pulsar's owner-reported 48.5 kmpl, meaning more range per tank.
Stronger Front Brake Setup
A 276mm disc with a 2-piston caliper offers more stopping power than the Pulsar's 260mm single-piston disc.

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Hero Xtreme 160R

72% Match

+6%vs 66% overall match

The Xtreme 160R offers better mileage, a stronger front brake, LED lighting across the board and a lower price, making it the more practical daily runabout.

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Why Xtreme 160R for you?

Better fuel efficiency

49.65 kmpl (ARAI) vs 48.5 kmpl (owner reported) means lower running costs for daily commuting.

Lower on-road investment

Priced at Rs 112,329 against Rs 115,233, saving money upfront for a commuter-focused buyer.

Stronger braking hardware

A 276mm 2-piston caliper disc front brake gives more confident stopping in traffic compared to the 260mm disc on the Pulsar.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Hero Xtreme 160R stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Bajaj Pulsar 150

Hero Xtreme 160R

Hero Xtreme 160R pulls ahead overall

The Xtreme 160R leads on hardware-driven axes like performance, safety, and ownership, while the Pulsar 150 pulls ahead only on Features & Tech thanks to its connected console and riding modes, showing a classic hardware-vs-software tradeoff between the two.

Bigger, Punchier Engine

The 163.2cc motor makes 14.79 bhp and 14 Nm versus the Pulsar's 149.5cc, 14 bhp unit, giving the Xtreme a displacement and power edge.

Superior Mileage

ARAI-rated 49.65 kmpl beats the Pulsar's owner-reported 48.5 kmpl, meaning more range per tank.

Stronger Front Brake Setup

A 276mm disc with a 2-piston caliper offers more stopping power than the Pulsar's 260mm single-piston disc.

A Trade-off

A 5-inch LCD console with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation, and call/SMS alerts gives the Pulsar a tech edge the Xtreme lacks.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Bajaj Pulsar 150

Strengths for those who prioritise features, performance and power.

Connected Instrument Cluster
A 5-inch LCD console with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation, and call/SMS alerts gives the Pulsar a tech edge the Xtreme lacks.
Multiple Riding Modes
Sport, Road, and Rain modes let riders tailor throttle response, a feature absent on the Xtreme 160R.
Marginally Higher Torque
14.1 Nm peak torque slightly edges out the Xtreme's 14 Nm for a touch more low-end pull.
Oil-Cooled Engine
The air/oil-cooled engine design can help manage heat better under sustained hard riding compared to the Xtreme's air-cooled-only unit.
Proven Twin Shock Rear Suspension
A traditional twin shock absorber setup offers a familiar, easy-to-maintain ride compared to the Xtreme's monoshock.

Hero Xtreme 160R

Strengths for those who prioritise power, range and safety.

Bigger, Punchier Engine
The 163.2cc motor makes 14.79 bhp and 14 Nm versus the Pulsar's 149.5cc, 14 bhp unit, giving the Xtreme a displacement and power edge.
Superior Mileage
ARAI-rated 49.65 kmpl beats the Pulsar's owner-reported 48.5 kmpl, meaning more range per tank.
Stronger Front Brake Setup
A 276mm disc with a 2-piston caliper offers more stopping power than the Pulsar's 260mm single-piston disc.
Longer Warranty Coverage
70,000 km or 5-year warranty with 5 free services far outlasts typical coverage, giving buyers extra peace of mind.
Lower Price with More Kit
Priced at Rs. 112,329, the Xtreme undercuts the Pulsar while adding USB charging, LED DRLs, pass light, and a gear indicator.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions
Kerb Weight 139.5 kg
Seat Height 790 mm
Ground Clearance 167 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) 2029 mm x 793 mm x 1052 mm
Wheelbase 1327 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity 1.9 litres

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring
Vehicle Location Tracking No
Lights
Headlight LED Headlamp LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1 1
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Hazard Warning Lights 1
Pass Light 1 1
Turn Signal LED LED
Seat & Storage
Under Seat Storage No
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Yes
Pillion Comfort Footrest, Grab rail Footrest, Grab rail
Additional Features
Additional Features XSENS Advantage Technology

Max Power	14 bhp @ 8000 rpm	14.79 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	14.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm	14 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed		107 kmph
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Riding Range		564 km
Riding Modes	Sport, Road and Rain	No
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	149.5 cc	163.2 cc
Mileage - Owner Reported	48.5 kmpl	47 kmpl
Transmission Type	Constant Mesh, 5 Speed Gear	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Engine Type	1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves	1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
Bore x Stroke		57.3 mm x 63.3 mm
Compression Ratio		9.8:1
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Battery	12V	Maintenance Free
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2B
Mileage - ARAI		49.65 kmpl

Braking System	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake	Disc, 260 mm	Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brake	Drum, 130 mm	Drum, 130 mm
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 80/100 - 17, Rear - 100/90 - 17	Front - 100/80 - 17, Rear - 130/70 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only)		Front - 25 psi, Rear - 28 psi
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)		Front - 25 psi, Rear - 30 psi

Front Suspension	33mm Telescopic Forks	Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush
Rear Suspension	Twin Shock Absorber	7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		1
Chassis Type	Diamond Frame	Tubular Underbone Diamond Type

Vehicle Warranty		70,000 km or 5 years
No. of Free Services		5
1st Service		500-750 km or 60 days
2nd Service		3000-3500 km or 160 days
3rd Service		6000-6500 km or 260 days
4th Service		9000-9500 km or 360 days
5th Service		12000-12500 km or 460 days

USB Charging Port	Front	Yes
Cruise Control		Not Available
Start Type	Kick and Self Start	Kick and Self Start
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off		1
Kill Switch	1	1
Adjustable levers		No
Windscreen		No
Center stand availability	1	1
Saree Guard	1	1
Quickshifter	No	No
Traction Control		No
Silencer Cover	1	1

Kerb Weight		139.5 kg
Seat Height		790 mm
Ground Clearance		167 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)		2029 mm x 793 mm x 1052 mm
Wheelbase		1327 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity		12 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity		1.9 litres

Headlight	LED Headlamp	LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	1	1
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Hazard Warning Lights		1
Pass Light	1	1
Turn Signal	LED	LED

Under Seat Storage		No
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Yes
Pillion Comfort	Footrest, Grab rail	Footrest, Grab rail

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer		Digital
Clock	1	1
Gear Indicator		1
Instrument Console	5 " LCD Display	LCD Display with Brightness Control
Mobile Phone Connectivity	Bluetooth	No
GPS & Navigation	Turn by Turn Navigation	No
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	LCD Digital	2 Tripmeters, Digital
Stand Alarm		1
Low Battery Indicator		1
Hazard Warning Indicator		1
High Beam Indicator	1	1
Malfunction Indicator		1
OTA Updates		Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	No
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Low Oil Indicator		1
Service Reminder Indicator		1

Bajaj Pulsar 150vsHero Xtreme 160R

Bajaj Pulsar 150

Hero Xtreme 160R

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family Rider

Long-distance Rider

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Hero Xtreme 160R pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Bajaj Pulsar 150

Hero Xtreme 160R

Features that matter every day.

Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring

Lights

Seat & Storage

Additional Features

Instrument Cluster

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