Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda SP 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Honda SP 125. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar 125 is ₹ 70,963 and Honda SP 125 is ₹ 74,624. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 3 colours and 2 variants and Honda SP 125 is available in 4 colours and 2 variants. 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 and Honda SP 125.

Pulsar 125 vs SP 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar 125	SP 125
Price	₹ 70,963	₹ 74,624
Capacity	124.4 cc	124 cc
Power	11.6 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	10.6 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Economy	55 kmpl	63 kmpl

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Pulsar 125

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 70,963
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SP 125

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₹ 74,624
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Pulsar 125
Drum - BS VI
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SP 125
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	11.6 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	10.6 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Maximum Torque	11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	10.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.4	124
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	56	50
Stroke (mm)	50.5	63.1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.22 +/- 0.3 :1	10.0:1
Ignition	Digital Twin Spark Ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multi Plate	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	PGM-FI
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	11
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.5	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank & an electric bike can travel on a full charge	825	693
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	55	63
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	170	130
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Calliper Type	--	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear Wheel Size	17	18
Front Tyre Size	80/100 x 17 Tubeless	80/100-18 M/C 47P
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 x 17 Tubeless	80/100-18 M/C 54P
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Twin Gas Shock	Hydraulic Type

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	140	117
Overall Length (mm)	2,055	2,020
Overall Width (mm)	755	785
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,103
Wheelbase (mm)	1,320	1,285
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	160
Seat Height (mm)	--	790
Chassis Type	--	Diamond

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock breaking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	CBS	CBS
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	No
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V	--
Battery	12V Full DC MF	12V, 5.0Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head Lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	HS1 (12V 35/35W)	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	Halogen
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- The 125cc motor has good low and mid-range
- Decent riding position
- Cheap to maintain
- 125cc engine offers excellent refinement
- Great fuel efficiency
- Offers comfortable ride
Could be better
- Lack of modern features
- Still has the crude engine sound
- Disc brake variant is priced quite high
- Misses out on some modern features
- Conservative styling

Reviews

Overall rating
4.5(300 ratings)
67 reviews
4.4(148 ratings)
43 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	5
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	3	3
Maintenance cost	4	5
Value for Money	3	3
Extra Features	4	5

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Better experience for daily riding and good mileage and reasonable price for every da

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1.My buying experience was little bit disappointed due to high price (95k)2.Riding ex

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