Honda SP 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda SP 125 and Bajaj Pulsar 125. The ex-showroom price of Honda SP 125 is ₹ 78,317 and Bajaj Pulsar 125 is ₹ 74,323. Honda SP 125 is available in 4 colours and 2 variants and Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 3 colours and 4 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 Honda SP 125 and Bajaj Pulsar 125.

SP 125 vs Pulsar 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	SP 125	Pulsar 125
Price	₹ 78,317	₹ 74,323
Capacity	124 cc	124.4 cc
Power	10.72 bhp @ 7500 rpm	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	65 kmpl	51 kmpl

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Honda
SP 125

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 78,317
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Pulsar 125

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₹ 74,323
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Honda
SP 125
Drum
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Pulsar 125
Drum - BS VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	10.72 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	11.64 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	10.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124	124.4
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	50	56
Stroke (mm)	63.1	50.5
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.22 +/- 0.3 :1
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital Twin Spark Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Wet Multi Plate
Fuel Delivery System	PGM-FI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11	11.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	2.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	715	586
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	65	51
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking 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
Front Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	170
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Calliper Type	--	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100-18 M/C 47P	80/100 x 17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	80/100-18 M/C 54P	100/90 x 17 Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Hydraulic Type	Twin Gas Shock

Dimensions & Chassis


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

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	No	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
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	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	--	12V
Battery	12V, 5.0Ah	12V Full DC MF
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	Halogen
Headlight Bulb Type	--	HS1 (12V 35/35W)
Brake/Tail Light	Halogen	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

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

Colors


Available Colours	Striking Green Imperial Red Metallic Pearl Siren Blue Matte Axis Grey Metallic	Neon Blue Solar Red Platinum Silver

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(571 ratings) 176 reviews	4.4(513 ratings) 118 reviews

Performance Parameters


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

Reviews

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Great mileage and smooth to drive

1) buying experience was smooth at Ganesh Honda, Maneja.2) comfortable riding positio

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Worst experience with Bajaj brand & puls

I got a weird sound from my pulsar 125 bs4 within 1 month from the date of purchase &

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Honda SP 125: First Ride Review

23 December 2019

Anuj Mishra

We spent some time with the new SP 125 to find out if, despite losing the ‘Shine’ moniker, does the motorcycle still shine in the real world?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon: First Ride Review

06 September 2019

Vikrant Singh

The Pulsar 125. It looks exactly like the Pulsar 150 Neon because, well, Bajaj hasn’t bothered changing anything in terms of design or even a single body panel. But it has a smaller engine, a 125cc single cylinder air-cooled unit.