Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Honda Activa 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 180, Honda Activa 125. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar 180 is ₹ 1,17,972 , Honda Activa 125 is ₹ 82,043. Bajaj Pulsar 180 is available in 3 colours, Honda Activa 125 is available in 5 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 Bajaj Pulsar 180, Honda Activa 125.

Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Honda Activa 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar 180	Activa 125
Price	₹ 1,17,972	₹ 82,043
Capacity	178.6 cc	124 cc
Power	16.76 bhp @ 8500 rpm	8.19 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Economy	42 kmpl	46 kmpl

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Bajaj

Pulsar 180

Bikini Fairing

₹ 1,17,972

Last Recorded Price

Honda

Activa 125

Drum

₹ 82,043

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Jupiter 125

SmartXonnect

₹ 99,070

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Bajaj

Pulsar 180

Bikini Fairing

Honda

Activa 125

Drum

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	178.6	124	124.8
Max Power	16.76 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	8.19 bhp @ 6,250 rpm	8.04 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque	14.52 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	10.4 Nm @ 5,000 rpm	10.5 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--	50
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	42	46	48
Riding Range (Km)	630	244	245
Top Speed (Kmph)	122	90	95
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	CVT	CVT
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	Automatic	Automatic
Cylinders	1	1	1
Bore (mm)	63.5	50	53.5
Stroke (mm)	56.4	63.1	55.5
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2	2
Compression Ratio	9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1	10.0:1	10.3±0.3:1
Ignition	--	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	--	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	5.3	5.1
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.2	1.3	1.3
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic with Anti Friction Bush	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Hydraulic
Rear Suspension	5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber	3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic	Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with Spring aid 3 step adjustable
Braking System	Single Channel ABS	CBS	SBT
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	130	220
Caliper - Front	--	Not Applicable	1 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	130	130
Caliper - Rear	--	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Wheel Type	Alloy	Steel	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	12	12
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	10	12
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 17	90/90 - 12	90/90 - 12
Rear Tyre Size	120/80 - 17	90/100 - 10	90/90 - 12
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	22	24
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	30	29	32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	28	22	24
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	36	36

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	151	110	108
Seat Height (mm)	790	712	765
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	162	163
Overall Length (mm)	2,035	1,850	1,852
Overall Width (mm)	765	707	681
Overall Height (mm)	1,115	1,170	1,168
Wheelbase (mm)	1,345	1,260	1,275
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Under Bone	High Rigidity Underbone Type

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) -- 3 5
Standard Warranty (Km) -- 36000 50000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
NA 3 Free Services (11500-12000 Kms/350-365 Days) 4 Free Services (8500-9000 Kms/365 Days)

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue	Semi Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed Indicator	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty Indicator	--
Tachometer	Analogue
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12V Full DC MF	12V 4Ah (MF)	MF 12 V , 4 AH

Storage
Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage 18 ltr 33
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type
-- LED LED
Brake/Tail Light
-- Halogen Bulb Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal
-- Halogen Bulb LED
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch --
Traction Control --
Cruise Control -- Not Available Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Kick and Electric Electric Start
Killswitch
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 Two Lid Fuel Opening System Front external fuel fill, Biggest utility box

Colours

Volcanic Red	Pearl Night Star Black	Elegant Red
Pearl White	Pearl Night Star Black (2023)	Matte Copper Bronze
Sparkle Black	Mid Night Blue Metallic (2023)
	Rebel Red Metallic (2023)
	Pearl Precious White (2023)

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

79 Ratings

4.4/5

1281 Ratings

3.9/5

380 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Visual Appeal	4.4Visual Appeal	3.9Visual Appeal
	4.2Reliability	4.4Reliability	3.2Reliability
	4.5Performance	4.3Performance	3.9Performance
	4.3Comfort	4.5Comfort	3.5Comfort
	4.0Service Experience	4.2Service Experience	3.1Service Experience
	-Maintenance cost	3.8Maintenance cost	3.6Maintenance cost
	5.0Value for Money	4.2Value for Money	3.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Awesome bike , Thrilling memories

The Bajaj Pulsar 180 is a remarkable bike. It's powerful, efficient, and reliable. Th

Superb

Using the bike for 3 years no issues with the engine, but the sensors like the auto e

Like premium Jupiter

Most of the features are practical easy rides with seat comfort also tail lamp light

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Bajaj Pulsar 180 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Standard Warranty (Year)	--	3	5
Standard Warranty (Km)	--	36000	50000

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

Riding Modes Switch	--
Traction Control	--
Cruise Control	--	Not Available	Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Kick and Electric	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	Two Lid Fuel Opening System	Front external fuel fill, Biggest utility box

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage		18 ltr	33

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Honda Activa 125