Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or Hero Passion Pro?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS125 has a score of 4.4/5 while Hero Passion Pro is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Hero Passion Pro is cheaper?

Hero Passion Pro is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Hero Passion Pro has a better mileage?

Hero Passion Pro (55 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS125 (49 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or Hero Passion Pro?

Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is heavier (144 kg) than Hero Passion Pro (117 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs Hero Passion Pro

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Hero Passion Pro. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is ₹ 1,01,872 and Hero Passion Pro is ₹ 69,710. Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Hero Passion Pro 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 NS125 and Hero Passion Pro.

Pulsar NS125 vs Passion Pro Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS125	Passion Pro
Price	₹ 1,01,872	₹ 69,710
Capacity	124.45 cc	110 cc
Power	11.6 bhp @ 8500 rpm	9.02 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	49 kmpl	55 kmpl

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Pulsar NS125

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₹ 1,01,872

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Passion Pro

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₹ 69,710

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Passion Pro
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	11.6 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	9.02 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	11 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	9.89 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.45	110
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	56	50
Stroke (mm)	50.5	57.8
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	9.7:1
Ignition	DTS-i	DC - Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	4 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	All 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multi Plate	Wet Multi-plate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	10
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	1.6
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	588	550
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.	49	55
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	103	90

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	IBS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Front Brake Size (mm)	240	130
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	No
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 17	80/100-18
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 - 17	80/100-18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	41
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Conventional fork - Dia 30mm
Rear Suspension	Mono shocks	Twin shox

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	144	117
Overall Length (mm)	2,012	2,036
Overall Width (mm)	810	715
Overall Height (mm)	1,078	1,113
Wheelbase (mm)	1,353	1,270
Ground Clearance (mm)	179	180
Seat Height (mm)	805	799
Chassis Type	Single down tube	Diamond

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	70000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	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	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	No
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	1
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	No
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	No
Clock	Yes	No
Battery	12V Full DC MF	12 V - 3Ah (MF Battery)
Headlight Type	Bulb and Reflector	Halogen And Bulb Type
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	12 V-5 / 21 W (Multi Reflector)
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	XSENS Advantage Technology

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 125cc motor churns out good power
- Easy to ride in the city
- Cost of maintenance is low
- Low servicing and maintenance cost
- Fuel-efficient motor
- Good amount of grunt at low revs
Could be better
- Looks same as other Pulsar NS models
- Overall quality could have been better
- Vibration at higher revs
- No provision to mount or strap luggage

Colors


Available Colours	Burnt Red Pewter Grey Saffire Blue Orange	Sports Red Glaze Black Moon Yellow Heavy Grey Metallic Techno Blue

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(159 ratings) 39 reviews	4.0(776 ratings) 275 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.1
Reliability	4.3	4.0
Performance	4.3	3.5
Comfort	4.6	4.3
Service Experience	4.2	3.9
Maintenance cost	3.8	3.7
Value for Money	4.2	4.2
Extra Features	4.1	3.4

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