Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Hero Xtreme 160R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 150
Hero Xtreme 160R

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 150

From ₹1.15 Lakh

Full Pulsar 150 page Change

Hero MotoCorp

Xtreme 160R

From ₹1.12 Lakh

Full Xtreme 160R page Change
Bajaj Pulsar 150Pulsar 150 TD Premium Split Seat TFT · ₹1.29 Lakh
Hero Xtreme 160RDouble Disc · ₹1.19 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 150: ₹1.29 Lakh Xtreme 160R: ₹1.19 Lakh (ahead) Xtreme 160R ₹9,804 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 150: Single-channel ABS Xtreme 160R: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar 150: 47.5 kmpl (ahead) Xtreme 160R: 47.38 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar 150: 13.8 bhp Xtreme 160R: 15 PS (ahead) Torque 14.1 vs 14 Nm
Weight Pulsar 150: 148 kg Xtreme 160R: 140 kg Seat height 785 vs 790 mm
Versions Pulsar 150: 4 (ahead) Xtreme 160R: 2

Pick the Pulsar 150 for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Xtreme 160R for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.29 Lakh
₹1.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.45 Lakh
₹1.38 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,436 a month
₹2,314 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
13.8 bhp
15 PS
Torque
14.1 Nm
14 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
47.5 kmpl
47.38 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
Hero MotoCorp
Model
Not listed
Xtreme 160R
Body Type
Not listed
Street Motorcycle
Ex-showroom Price (Delhi)
Not listed
Rs 1,12,329 to Rs 1,18,846
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol (E20 compatible)
Emission Norm
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2 (OBD2B)
0 to 60 km/h
Not listed
4.7 s (Hero brochure)
Claimed Top Speed
Not listed
115 kmph (ZigWheels)
Warranty
Not listed
5 years or 70,000 km, whichever comes first

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark
4-stroke, air cooled, 2-valve, single cylinder, OHC
Displacement (cc)
149.5 cc
Not listed
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Not listed
Cooling
Air Cooled
Not listed
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed constant mesh
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Multiplate wet
Drive Type
Chain drive
Not listed
Displacement
Not listed
163.2 cc
Fuel System
Not listed
Advanced programmed fuel injection
Starting System
Not listed
Self start
Gear Shift Pattern
Not listed
1 down, 4 up
Final Drive
Not listed
Chain

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 260 mm on all versions
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130mm (Single Disc) or Disc, 230mm (Twin Disc)
Not listed
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Not listed
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
276 mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake
Not listed
Single Disc: 130 mm drum. Double Disc: 220 mm petal disc
ABS
Not listed
Single channel
Front Tyre
Not listed
100/80-17 tubeless
Rear Tyre
Not listed
130/70 R17 tubeless radial
Wheels
Not listed
Alloy

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 33 mm fork
Telescopic fork, 37 mm, with anti-friction bush
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, 110 mm stroke
7-step adjustable monoshock
Frame Type
Diamond type frame, with the engine as a stressed member
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
1,320 mm (Single Disc) / 1,345 mm (Twin Disc)
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
Not listed
Frame
Not listed
Tubular underbone diamond type
Swingarm
Not listed
Box type, 50 x 30 mm rectangular tube

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,055 mm (Single Disc) / 2,035 mm (Twin Disc)
Not listed
Width (mm)
765 mm (Single Disc) / 750 mm (Twin Disc)
Not listed
Height (mm)
1,060 mm (Single Disc) / 1,115 mm (Twin Disc)
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
785 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
148 kg (Single Disc) / 150 kg (Twin Disc)
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
15 litres
Not listed
Overall Length
Not listed
2,029 mm
Overall Width
Not listed
793 mm
Overall Height
Not listed
1,052 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,327 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
790 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
167 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
139.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
12 L

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch colour LCD with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation (SD); 5-inch TFT with Bluetooth (TD versions)
Not listed
Gear Shift Light
Yes
Not listed
Display
Not listed
Inverted LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment
Gear Position Indicator
Not listed
Yes
Tachometer
Not listed
Digital

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Center Stand
Yes
Not listed
USB Charger
Not listed
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not listed
Yes (ZigWheels)
Side Stand Warning
Not listed
Yes (ZigWheels)

Lights

Headlight
LED, with 2 pilot lamps and Auto Headlamp On
Not listed
Taillight
LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
Bulb on the SD; LED on the TD versions
Not listed
Headlamp
Not listed
LED with position lamps
Tail Lamp
Not listed
LED
Turn Signals
Not listed
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single seat on the SD and TD Single Seat; split seat on the TD Split Seat versions
Not listed
Seat
Not listed
Single-piece seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Not listed
External grab rail

Choice

Versions
4 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.15 Lakh – ₹1.29 Lakh
₹1.12 Lakh – ₹1.19 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD₹1.15 Lakh Single Disc₹1.12 Lakh Xtreme 160R ₹2,904 less Pulsar 150 TD Premium Split Seat TFT₹1.29 Lakh Double Disc₹1.19 Lakh Xtreme 160R ₹9,804 less

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 TD Premium Split Seat TFT against Xtreme 160R Double Disc

CityPulsar 150Xtreme 160RGap
Mumbai₹1.49 Lakh₹1.41 LakhXtreme 160R ₹7,536 less
Pune₹1.49 Lakh₹1.41 LakhXtreme 160R ₹7,536 less
New Delhi₹1.45 Lakh₹1.38 LakhXtreme 160R ₹7,241 less
Bengaluru₹1.58 Lakh₹1.49 LakhXtreme 160R ₹8,222 less
Chennai₹1.5 Lakh₹1.42 LakhXtreme 160R ₹7,633 less
Hyderabad₹1.54 Lakh₹1.46 LakhXtreme 160R ₹7,928 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 150 or the Xtreme 160R?

The Xtreme 160R, by ₹9,804 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 TD Premium Split Seat TFT at ₹1.29 Lakh against Xtreme 160R Double Disc at ₹1.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.45 Lakh against ₹1.38 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar 150 claims 47.5 kmpl against 47.38 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 TD Premium Split Seat TFT makes 13.8 bhp and 14.1 Nm and the Xtreme 160R Double Disc makes 15 PS and 14 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,436 a month for the Pulsar 150 and ₹2,314 for the Xtreme 160R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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