Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Hero Xtreme 160R 4V

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 180 price starts at Rs. 1.22 Lakh, which is Rs. 4,628 cheaper than the base variant of Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, priced at Rs. 1.27 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar 180 uses a 178.61cc engine producing 17 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Xtreme 160R 4V a 163.24cc engine producing 16.9 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 180 and Xtreme 160R 4V, the Pulsar 180 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Xtreme 160R 4V stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Pulsar 180 vs Xtreme 160R 4V Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 180Hero Xtreme 160R 4V
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.22 LakhRs. 1.27 Lakh
Mileage Not Available48 kmpl
Engine 178.61 cc163.24 cc
Max power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm16.9 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 156 Kg147.5 Kg

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Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 180 STDHero Xtreme 160R 4V STD
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Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.27 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi 4 Valve Oil Cooled
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 16.9 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 180 Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R 4V Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,658 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,659 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,748 Pulsar 180 Insurance Rs. 10,826 Xtreme 160R 4V Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
115 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi
4 Valve Oil Cooled
Engine Displacement
178.61 cc
163.24 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
17 PS @ 8500 rpm
16.9 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
14.6 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
Not Available
66.5 mm
Stroke
Not Available
47 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
10.1:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
48 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 37
37 mm Dia. USD Telescopic Hydraulic
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister
Hydraulic Monoshock

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :- 130/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
803 mm
Length*Width*Height
2035*765*1115 mm3
2029*813*1058 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1329 mm
Length
2035 mm
2029 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Height
1115 mm
1058 mm
Width
765 mm
813 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
156 Kg
147.5 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
276 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 6AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Tubular Diamond Type
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
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
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
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Panic Brake Alert
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
750 Kms/60 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
6500 Kms/240 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
12500 Kms/420 Days
4th Service
Not Available
18500 Kms/600 days

Pros and Cons

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Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • OG Pulsar fans will love the iconic looks
  • Retains the massive 15-litre fuel tank
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • Still no dual channel ABS
  • Console could’ve been more info-packed, with navigation
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Bajaj Pulsar 180 Vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R 4V FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R 4V?
The Bajaj Pulsar 180 is cheaper than Hero Xtreme 160R 4V by ₹4,628.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R 4V?
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 STD version, 163.24 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 160R 4V produces 16.9 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 14.6 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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