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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Xtreme 160R in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs Dual ABS variants
The short answer

Hero Xtreme 160R costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom. Xtreme 160R has 0.9 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Pros
Exceptionally smooth, refined engine with strong low-speed tractability
Revised handlebar angle makes daily riding posture noticeably better
Top variants get a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation
Dual-channel ABS and traction control on higher trims
Wide seven-variant spread makes it easy to buy exactly the spec you need
Punchy, refined engine with strong top-end pull
Cons
Not as quick off the line as liquid-cooled rivals in the segment
Seat shape can push taller riders forward, cramping the seating position
Rain-mode throttle response feels sluggish and needs deliberate full throttle input
Reported kerb weight varies noticeably across official sources for this bike
Single-channel ABS only, no traction control on this trim
No adjustable levers fitted
As of 08 Sept 2026
Choose the Hero Xtreme 160R if
Hero Xtreme 160R costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom.Xtreme 160R has 0.9 PS more power.

Dual‑channel ABS and strong hardware justify the price premium over the ABS trim. Best for riders prioritising braking safety without sacrificing everyday usability.

Pros
Dual‑channel ABS significantly improves braking safety.
Full LED lighting and premium USD forks at this price point.
Strong mid‑range performance suitable for highways.
Value‑packed versus similarly priced 160cc rivals.
Cons
Price premium over single‑channel ABS trim may stretch budget.
Underseat storage limited; not scooter‑like practical.
No traction control or advanced rider aids despite sporty positioning.
Brand’s perceived prestige lower than some competitors.
As of 20 Sept 2026
11 rows compared
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900
Hero Xtreme 160R price in NepalHero Xtreme 160R price in NepalHero Xtreme 160R price in Nepal
Hero
रु 4,27,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,47,900
रु 4,27,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Occasional festival cash discounts or accessories bundle
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
16 PS
16.9 PS+0.9 PS
Max torque
14.7 Nm+0.1 Nm
14.6 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,989 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,358 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209Better
93
Service centres
189Better
28
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front - Upside Down Forks
·Suspension Rear - Monoshock
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Front Suspension Type: KYB USD Forks, 37mm Dia
·Rear Suspension Type: 7 Step Adjustable Monoshock
As of 30 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Console Features -Call & message alerts, fuel economy indications, smart phone network range, turn-by-turn navigation and 3 riding modes with traction control
·Mobile Charger -USB connectivity
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Inverted LCD Display
As of 30 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front Brakes -300 mm Disc, ABS
·Rear Brakes -230 mm Disc, ABS
·Front Tyres -100/80-R17 Tubeless
·Rear Tyres -130/70-R17 Tubeless
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Front Brake type: Disc 276 mm
·Rear Brake Type: Disc 220 mm
·Front Suspension Type: KYB USD Forks, 37mm Dia
·Rear Suspension Type: 7 Step Adjustable Monoshock
As of 30 Jul 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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·5 years or 70,000 km, whichever comes first (origin-market figure)
As of 04 Oct 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·HeadLamp -Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
·Tail Lamp -LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
·Colour Available: Polar Sky Blue
·Colour Available: Pearl Metallic White
·Colour Available: Brooklyn Black
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Frame Type: Tubular Underbone Diamond Type
·Swing Arm: Box type
·Wheel Type: Alloy
·Front Tyre Size: 100/80 -17
·Rear Tyre Size: 130/70 R17
·Lamps: LED Headlight with Position Lamp, LED Tail lamp and LED Winkers
·Battery (V-Ah): 12 V-6AH
·Starting System: Self Start
As of 30 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
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·Imported and sold via CG Motors dealer network
As of 20 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Hero Xtreme 160R

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 4,47,900
रु 4,27,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,56,631
≈ रु 4,36,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,359 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 7,986 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Bajaj Pulsar N160 full detailsHero Xtreme 160R full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Hero Xtreme 160R is रु 20,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.7%), while the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 161 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 28); 116 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 93).

Choose the Hero Xtreme 160R if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged
3 recorded since September 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 209 showrooms, 189 service centres · Hero: 93 showrooms, 28 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Hero Xtreme 160R — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Hero Xtreme 160R?

As of October 2026, the Hero Xtreme 160R starts at Rs 4.28 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.2 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 at Rs 4.48 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Hero Xtreme 160R in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the Hero Xtreme 160R costs Rs 4.28 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Hero Xtreme 160R?

These two split the decision: the Hero Xtreme 160R is रु 20,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.7%), while the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Hero Xtreme 160R if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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