Bajaj Pulsar 125

Powered by a 124.4cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder DTS-i engine, the Pulsar 125 produces 11.8 PS at 8,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm at 6,500 rpm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It achieves a top speed of 100 km/h and a claimed mileage of 50-51.46 km/l, ideal for city commuting. The engine offers smooth low-end torque but lacks refinement at higher speeds compared to the Honda SP 125. Its OBD-2B compliance ensures cleaner emissions for 2025.

The Pulsar 125 inherits its aggressive styling from the original Pulsar 200, featuring a muscular tank, split seat, and sharp wolf-eyed headlamp with LED DRLs. Available in vibrant colors like Red, Black, and Pewter Grey, it appeals to younger riders. The digital instrument cluster displays speed, fuel, and trip data, but lacks smartphone connectivity. While its sporty look outshines most rivals, the build quality, with some plasticky panels, feels less premium.

Safety features include LED DRLs, halogen lighting, a side-stand cut-off sensor, and a front disc brake with CBS. The 2025 model adds single-channel ABS, enhancing braking safety, a step up from the Bajaj Platina 110. However, it lacks advanced features like traction control or a fully digital console with connectivity, available on the Hero Glamour XTEC. The sturdy frame and tubeless tires ensure reliability, but the safety suite is basic compared to premium rivals.

Hero Glamour

The Glamour (₹81,000) is more affordable, offers a refined 124.7cc engine with better low-end torque, and includes features like a digital console, Bluetooth, and USB charging in the XTEC variant. Its lighter 122 kg frame enhances agility. The Pulsar 125 offers a sportier design and slightly higher power (11.8 PS vs. 10.74 PS), appealing to younger riders. Its 100 km/h top speed edges out the Glamour’s 95 km/h, and single-channel ABS is a safety advantage.

Honda SP 125

The SP 125 offers superior build quality, a smoother 124cc engine, and better mileage (60 km/l vs. 50 km/l). Its digital console with gear position indicator and Honda’s reliability make it a premium choice. The Pulsar 125 is priced lower (₹83,000 vs. ₹92,000), delivers higher power (11.8 PS vs. 10.87 PS) and a sportier look. Its 5-speed gearbox offers more flexibility than the SP 125’s, and ABS adds a safety bonus.

The 2025 Bajaj Pulsar 125 is a stylish, affordable commuter motorcycle that blends sporty aesthetics with practical performance, making it ideal for young urban riders. Its 11.8 PS engine, 50-51.46 km/l mileage, and single-channel ABS offer a compelling package starting at ₹83,000. However, its plasticky build, firm suspension, and lack of modern features like smartphone connectivity lag behind rivals like the Hero Glamour and Honda SP 125. For those prioritizing sporty looks and peppy performance on a budget, the Pulsar 125 shines, but buyers seeking refinement or advanced tech may look elsewhere.