Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Electric Optima

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Electric Optima. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar 125 is ₹ 85,988 , Hero Electric Optima is ₹ 51,571. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 4 colours and 4 variants, Hero Electric Optima is available in 4 colours. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Electric Optima.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Electric Optima Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar 125	Optima
Price	₹ 85,988	₹ 51,571
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	250 W or 0.3 bhp
Riding Range	575 Km	50 Km

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Bajaj

Pulsar 125

Disc

₹ 85,988

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hero Electric

Optima

LX (VRLA)

₹ 51,571

Last Recorded Price

Raider 125

Super Squad Edition

₹ 1,01,160

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Bajaj

Pulsar 125

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Hero Electric

Optima

LX (VRLA)

Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	250 W or 0.3 bhp	11.2 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	--	11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Riding Range (Km)	575	50	560
Top Speed (Kmph)	100	25	99
Running Cost	₹ 2.05/km	₹ 0.19/km	₹ 1.83/km
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	Automatic	5 Speed Manual
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	--	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol
Riding Modes		--
Displacement (cc)	124.4	NA	124.8
Rated Power (W)	NA	250 W or 0.3 bhp	NA
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	NA	56.7
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	50	NA	56
Battery Charging Time (Hrs)	NA	8-10	NA
Fast Charging Time	NA		NA
Motor Type	NA	BLDC Hub Motor	NA
Battery Capacity (kWh)	NA	0.96	NA
Battery Type	NA	Lead Acid	NA
No. Of Batteries	NA	--	NA
Portable Battery	NA	--	NA
Swappable Battery	NA	--	NA
Charger Type	NA	--	NA
Charger Output	NA	6A	NA
Carrying Capacity (kg)	NA	150	NA
Gradeability (Degree)	NA	7	NA
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	NA	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	NA	1 Down 4 Up
Cylinders	1	NA	1
Bore (mm)	56	NA	53.5
Stroke (mm)	50.5	NA	55.5
Valves Per Cylinder	2	NA	3
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	NA	10.3:1
Ignition	CDI	NA	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	NA	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	NA	Air/Oil Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	NA	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	NA	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.5	NA	10
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.5	NA	1.6

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Twin Gas Shock	Telescopic Suspension	Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged
Braking System	CBS	CBS	SBT
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	240	130	240
Caliper - Front	2 Piston	--	2 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130	130
Caliper - Rear	Not Applicable	--	Not Applicable
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	12	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	12	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 17	90*90 12	80/100 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 - 17	90*90 12	100/90 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	NA	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	NA	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	NA	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	NA	32

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	140	86	123
Seat Height (mm)	790	--	780
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	140	180
Overall Length (mm)	2,055	--	2,070
Overall Width (mm)	755	--	785
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	--	1,028
Wheelbase (mm)	1,320	--	1,326
Chassis Type	Single down tube	Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis	Single cradle tubular frame

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Year)
NA 1 NA
Motor Warranty (Year)
NA 3 NA
Standard Warranty (Year) 5 NA 5
Standard Warranty (Km) 75000 NA 60000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
3 Free Services (9500-10000 Kms/360 Days) NA 3 Free Services (11500-12000 Kms/540 Days)

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	--	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed Indicator		--
OTA Updates	Not Available	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts		--
Geo Fencing
Distance to Empty Indicator		--
Tachometer	Analogue		Digital
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Regenerative Breaking	NA		NA
Central Locking System	NA		NA
Artificial Sound	NA		NA
Hill Assist	NA		NA
Anti Theft System	NA		NA
Fuel Guage		NA
Digital Fuel Guage		NA
Gear Indicator		NA
Low Fuel Indicator		NA
Low Oil Indicator		NA
Service Reminder Indicator		NA
Battery	DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA	NA	MF battery, 12V 4 Ah

Storage
Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Shift Light
Headlight Type
Halogen Bulb -- LED
Brake/Tail Light
LED -- LED
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb -- Halogen Bulb
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
NA
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Switchgear

Riding Modes Switch		--
Cruise Control	Not Available	--	Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch
Traction Control		NA
Parking Assist	NA		NA
Reverse Mode	NA		NA
Start/Stop Button	NA		NA

Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Additional Features

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	Bag Hook, Round Charging Point, Glove Box, USB Port, Bold Styling, Maximum Comfort, Aerodynamic Body Design, Large & Comfortable Seat, Stylish Wheels	Top speed recorder

Colours

Neon Silver (Single seat)	Red	Black Panther
Black Solar Red	Grey	Iron Man
Black Silver	Blue
Pewter Grey	White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

959 Ratings

3.4/5

361 Ratings

4.4/5

1577 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Visual Appeal	3.6Visual Appeal	4.4Visual Appeal
	4.1Reliability	3.1Reliability	4.1Reliability
	4.0Performance	5.0Performance	4.2Performance
	4.4Comfort	3.4Comfort	4.3Comfort
	3.9Service Experience	3.1Service Experience	3.9Service Experience
	3.9Maintenance cost	2.0Maintenance cost	3.9Maintenance cost
	3.9Value for Money	3.2Value for Money	4.1Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

My dream is Bajaj Pulsar

This is my second bike in my personal opinion this bike and wonderful service in Baja

Vera Level Bike

Very Extraordinary Bike Really Good Milege And Good Condition. Suggest This Type Of B

One of the best under 100k Review by bab

It is a really good bike and I suggest to every person to purchase this bike because

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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Battery Warranty (Year)	NA	1	NA
Motor Warranty (Year)	NA	3	NA
Standard Warranty (Year)	5	NA	5
Standard Warranty (Km)	75000	NA	60000

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	Halogen Bulb	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	--	LED
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	--	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		NA

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Electric Optima