Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs Yamaha FZ S FI

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Yamaha FZ S FI. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is ₹ 99,017 and Yamaha FZ S FI is ₹ 1,04,978. Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Yamaha FZ S FI is available in 4 colours and 6 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 Yamaha FZ S FI.

Pulsar NS125 vs FZ S FI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS125	FZ S FI
Price	₹ 99,017	₹ 1,04,978
Capacity	124.45 cc	149 cc
Power	11.6 bhp @ 8500 rpm	12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Economy	46.5 kmpl	45 kmpl

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Pulsar NS125

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Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 99,017

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FZ S FI

Version

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₹ 1,04,978

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Pulsar NS125
Standard

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FZ S FI
Standard - BS VI [2020]

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	11.6 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	12.2 bhp @ 7,250 rpm
Max Torque	11 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	13.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.45	149
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	56	57.3
Stroke (mm)	50.5	57.9
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	9.6:1
Ignition	DTS-i	Transistor Controlled Ignition
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
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multi Plate	Wet, Multi Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	13
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
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	558	585
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.	46.5	45
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	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	240	282
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	220
Calliper Type	--	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100-17 Tubeless	100/80-17M/C(52P)
Rear Tyre Size	100/90-17 Tubeless	140/60-R17M/C(63P)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	28
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	28
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	28
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Mono shocks	7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	144	137
Overall Length (mm)	2,012	1,990
Overall Width (mm)	810	780
Overall Height (mm)	1,078	1,080
Wheelbase (mm)	1,353	1,330
Ground Clearance (mm)	179	165
Seat Height (mm)	805	790
Chassis Type	Single down tube	Diamond Type

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	30000 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	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
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	12V DC
Battery	12V Full DC MF	12V,4,OAH (10H)
Headlight Type	--	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	12V, 35/35W	12V,35/35W×1
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	12V,21/5W×1
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	Negative LCD Instrument Cluster

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 125cc motor churns out good power
- Easy to ride in the city
- Cost of maintenance is low
- Negative LCD display is good to look at
- Quite comfortable to ride in the city
- Gets Eco indicator to maximise fuel efficiency
Could be better
- Looks same as other Pulsar NS models
- Overall quality could have been better
- Doesn't get LED indicators
- Misses out on the typical FZ aggressive styling

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(100 ratings) 21 reviews	4.3(963 ratings) 314 reviews

Performance Parameters


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

Reviews

Most recent

Nice mileage

Nice sporty looking bike. I am very happy with this bike and mileage. Thanks Bajaj.

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Yamaha FZ S FI review

Amazing bike with killing looks gives a much better power than old fz but by styling

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