Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Karizma XMR 250 vs Bajaj Darkstar Comparison
Updated: 28, Nov, 2024 11:13 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 1,22,854
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Expected Price
₹ 2,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Expected
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Expected Price
₹ 1,50,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1358 mm | NA | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 795 mm | NA | NA | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 165 mm | NA | NA | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 152 kg | NA | NA | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 14 litres | NA | 14 liters (similar to Pulsar 250) litres | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 15 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| USB Charging | |||
| NA | Yes (expected, similar to Pulsar 250) | ||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 mileage is 42 kmpl (approximate). | NA | NA | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.5 seconds. | 30 bhp, 25 Nm | NA | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated). | NA | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 164.82 cc | 250 cc cc | 250 cc cc | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Constant Mesh | 6 Speed Manual | 5-speed manual | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 4 | NA | 2 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 164.82cc, Oil-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, FI | liquid-cooled, single-cylinder | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | Fuel-injected | |
| Cooling | |||
| Oil Cooled | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 16 HP @ 8750 rpm | 30 bhp | 24.1 bhp @ 8750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm | 25 Nm | 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-2.0 | NA | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | NA | 5 | |
| Valve System | |||
| SOHC | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Neutral Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | Yes (expected, similar to Pulsar 250) | ||
| Distance To Empty | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | NA | ||
| Tachometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Clock | |||
| Digital | NA | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | |||
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 1-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Dual Channel ABS | Disc brakes with Single Channel ABS | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Xtreme 160R, Suzuki Gixxer 150, Yamaha FZS V3, Honda XBlade 160 | Suzuki Gixxer 250 SF, KTM Duke 250 | Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Honda CB 200X, Yezdi Roadster, Royal Enfield Scram 411, Suzuki V-Strom SX 250, Yezdi Adventure, Yezdi Scrambler, KTM Adventure 250, Triumph Scrambler 400X | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Bajaj Pulsar N160 features include: New Infinity Display Console, New Nitrox Monoshock Suspension, Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamp, USB Mobile Charging Port, Distance To Empty Readout, Gear Indicator, Sporty Under Belly Exhaust, Crystalline LED Tail Lamps. | Switchable ABS, height-adjustable clip-ons, TFT instrument console with phone connectivity | Could be Bajaj's first proper semi-adventure touring bike, reliable and efficient 250cc engine from the Pulsar | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | NA | NA | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | |||
| Head Light | |||
| Bi Functional LED Projector Headlamp with LED DRLs | LED, Projector Headlights | NA | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED Tail Lamp with Glitter Pattern | LED | LED | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | NA | NA | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Fully-faired sport bike with winglets | NA | ||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.5 seconds. | 30 bhp, 25 Nm | NA | |
| Comfort | |||
| Split seat, height-adjustable clip-ons | NA | ||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Features | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Build Quality | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Value for Money | |||
| NA | NA | ||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 100/80-17 | Tubeless | 100/80-17 (similar to Pulsar 250) | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 130/70-17 | Tubeless | 130/70-17 (similar to Pulsar 250) | |
| Front Brake | |||
| 280mm Single Disc | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 230mm Single Disc | Disc | Disc | |
| ABS | |||
| Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS | ||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 17 inches | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 17 inches | NA | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 31mm Telescopic Forks | USD forks | Telescopic (similar to Pulsar 250) | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Monoshock with Nitrox | 6-step adjustable monoshock | Monoshock with Nitrox (similar to Pulsar 250) | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Sporty Under Belly Exhaust | NA | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Bike Variant | |||
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Hero Karizma XMR 250 | Bajaj Darkstar | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 price was Rs 1.23 lakh before being discontinued. | Rs. 2 Lakh | Rs. 1.50 - 1.60 Lakh | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Upcoming | Upcoming | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Naked | Sports Bikes | Adventure | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| The Beast Unleashed | NA | NA | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Caribbean Blue, Racing Red, Techno Grey | NA | NA | |
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