Hero Xtreme 160R 4V vs Apache RTR 160 4V vs Pulsar NS160 – Which bike should you buy?

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Hero Xtreme 160R 4V vs Apache RTR 160 4V vs Pulsar NS160 – Which bike should you buy?
Hero Xtreme 160R 4VHero MotoCorp
  • Hero MotoCorp has launched the Xtreme 160R 4V bike in India.
  • It competes with the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160.
  • In this post we compare the three bikes to help you decide which bike you should buy.
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Hero MotoCorp has launched the Xtreme 160R 4V, its latest offering in the 160cc segment in India. The bike is a 2023 update and comes with a 4-valve cylinder head.

The Hero Xtreme 160R 4V will take on the likes of the TVS Apache 160 4V and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160, which are other popular 160cc bikes in the Indian market. If you are in the market for a bike and are confused about which one to pick, we are here with a quick comparison of the three bikes.

Hero Xtreme 160R 4V vs Apache RTR 160 4V vs Pulsar NS160 price



BikeStarting price
Hero Xtreme 160R 4V₹1.27 lakh
Apache RTR 160 4V₹1.24 lakh
Pulsar NS160₹1.35 lakh

Design


All three bikes are quite identical when we compare the design. They come with a muscular body with sharp cuts. The Xtreme 160R 4V has retained most of the design elements of its predecessor, with some minor tweaks. All three bikes offer a similar seating posture and comfort.

Engine


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The Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is equipped with a 4-valve head 163cc single-cylinder motor, oil-cooled engine.

The Apache RTR 160 4V, on the other hand, is equipped with a 4-valve 159.7cc oil-cooled engine.

The Pulsar NS160 is equipped with a 160.3cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine.

Performance



BikePowerTorque
Hero Xtreme 160R 4V16.37 hp14.4 Nm
Apache RTR 160 4V17.16 hp14.73 Nm
Pulsar NS16017.2 hp14.6 Nm

While the new Xtreme 160R 4V and the Pulsar NS160 are offered with a dual-channel ABS, the Apache RTR 160 4V is equipped with a single-channel ABS.

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