Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

Hero Xtreme 125R price starts at Rs. 91,500, which is Rs. 30,990 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar 180, priced at Rs. 1.22 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar 180 uses a 178.61cc engine producing 17 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Xtreme 125R a 124.7cc engine producing 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 180 and Xtreme 125R, the Xtreme 125R is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar 180 stands out for performance.

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Pulsar 180 vs Xtreme 125R Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 180Hero Xtreme 125R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.22 LakhRs. 91,500
Mileage Not Available66 kmpl
Engine 178.61 cc124.7 cc
Max power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Kerb weight 156 Kg136 Kg

Pulsar 180 vs Xtreme 125R Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 180 STDHero Xtreme 125R IBS
Rating
1 review
258 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 91,500 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 180 Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R Colors
Braking Type Not Available Integrated Braking System
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 66 Kmpl
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,661 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,636 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,750 Pulsar 180 Insurance Rs. 6,916 Xtreme 125R Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi
Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Engine Displacement
178.61 cc
124.7 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
17 PS @ 8500 rpm
11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
52.4 mm
Stroke
Not Available
57.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
9.9:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Integrated Braking System

Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
66 Kmpl
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
50-55 kmpl
Overall (KPL)
Not Available
66 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 37
Dia. 37 mm Conventional Fork
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister
Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
794 mm
Length*Width*Height
2035*765*1115 mm3
2009*793*1051 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1319 mm
Length
2035 mm
2009 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Height
1115 mm
1051 mm
Width
765 mm
793 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
156 Kg
136 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 4AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Diamond
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
750 Kms/60 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
3500 Kms/160 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
6500 Kms/260 Days
4th Service
Not Available
9500 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
5 Years or 70,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
70000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • OG Pulsar fans will love the iconic looks
  • Retains the massive 15-litre fuel tank
Hero Xtreme 125R
  • Tractable motor
  • Riding in high gears at slow speeds is easy
  • Engine refinement
  • Optional ABS really adds to safety
  • Nimble handling will make city riding a breeze
  • Looks quite striking - stands apart from the crowd
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • Still no dual channel ABS
  • Console could’ve been more info-packed, with navigation
Hero Xtreme 125R
  • Front-end can feel a bit vague while cornering
  • Digital instrument cluster is a bit small and can be difficult to read
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
Bajaj Pulsar 180 has out rated Hero Xtreme 125R on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
The Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar 180 by ₹30,990.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
For the STD version, 178.61 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 180 produces 17 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the IBS version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 125R produces 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar 180 has better performance.

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