Comparing the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC is available at ₹80,752, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is priced at ₹148,813. On the engine front, the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar NS160's 160.3 cc, producing 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm and 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Hero SPLENDOR+ XTEC versus 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160. 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 | Air Cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Displacement | 97.2 cc | 160.3 cc |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.8 Litre | 12 L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 40.36 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 112 | 152 |
| Seat Height | 785 | 804 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc (240 mm) Drum (130 mm) | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) |
| Rear Brake | Drum (130 mm) | 230 mm Disc(ABS) |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Nitrox Mono-shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 47P | 100/80-17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100-18 M/C 54P | 130/70-17 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12V 35 / 35W Halogen Bulb MFR | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF-Battery 12V-3 Ah | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | Semi-digital LCD |
| Color Options | Gloss BlackRed BlackTornado GreySparkling Beta BluePearl White | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Drum | 81081 2.0 | 83111 Disc | 83873 | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Constant Mesh | 6-speed manual |











