Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Hero XTREME 125R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available at ₹148,813, while the Hero XTREME 125R is priced at ₹98,232. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the Hero XTREME 125R's 124.7 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 11.4BHP @ 8250 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 66 Kmpl for the Hero XTREME 125R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Oil-cooled | Air Cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 124.7 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | Air Cooled 4 Stroke |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 11.4BHP @ 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 10.5 Nm @6500 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 10 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 66 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 136 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Single-Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc Type (CBS) - Dia 240mm, Disc Type (ABS)-Dia 276mm |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Dia. 37 Conventional Fork |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Drum Type- Dia 130 |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 90/90 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 120/80 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | MF 12V, 4 AH (ETZ 5) |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Firestorm RedCobalt BlueAbrax OrangeStallion BlackBlack Pearl RedBlack Mattshadow GreyBlack Leaf GreenBlack Moon YellowBlack Cocktail Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | IBS | 91500 ABS OBD2B | 95700 ABS SINGLE SEAT | 95700 DUAL CHANNEL ABS | 107700 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start & Kick |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Constant Mesh, 5 Speed |











