Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Destini 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Destini 125. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar 125 is ₹ 85,988 , Hero Destini 125 is ₹ 72,660. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 4 colours and 4 variants, Hero Destini 125 is available in 4 colours. 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, Hero Destini 125.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Destini 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar 125	Destini 125
Price	₹ 85,988	₹ 72,660
Capacity	124.4 cc	124.6 cc
पावर	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	9 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Economy	50 kmpl	45 kmpl

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Bajaj

Pulsar 125

Disc

₹ 85,988

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hero

Destini 125

LX - BS VI

₹ 72,660

Last Recorded Price

Raider 125

Super Squad Edition

₹ 1,01,160

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Bajaj

Pulsar 125

Disc

Hero

Destini 125

LX - BS VI

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	124.4	124.6	124.8
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	9 bhp @ 7,000 rpm	11.2 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	10.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm	11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--	56.7
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	50	45	56.5
Riding Range (Km)	575	225	565
Top Speed (Kmph)	100	85	99
Riding Modes		--
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	Automatic	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	CVT	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	Automatic	1 Down 4 Up
Cylinders	1	1	1
Bore (mm)	56	52.4	53.5
Stroke (mm)	50.5	57.8	55.5
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2	3
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	9.8:1	10.3:1
Ignition	CDI	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	--	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.5	5	10
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.5	1.8	1.6
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Twin Gas Shock	Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper	Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged
Braking System	CBS	IBS	SBT
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	240	130	240
Caliper - Front	2 Piston	--	2 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130	130
Caliper - Rear	Not Applicable	--	Not Applicable
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	10	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	10	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100 - 17	90/100 - 10	80/100 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	100/90 - 17	90/100 - 10	100/90 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	22	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	29	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	22	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	36	32

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	140	114	123
Seat Height (mm)	790	778	780
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	155	180
Overall Length (mm)	2,055	1,809	2,070
Overall Width (mm)	755	729	785
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,154	1,028
Wheelbase (mm)	1,320	1,245	1,326
Chassis Type	Single down tube	High Rigidity Under Bone Type	Single cradle tubular frame

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) 5 -- 5
Standard Warranty (Km) 75000 -- 60000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
3 Free Services (9500-10000 Kms/360 Days) NA 3 Free Services (11500-12000 Kms/540 Days)

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	--	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue	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	Digital	Digital
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	DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA	12 V - 4 Ah ETZ5 (MF Battery)	MF battery, 12V 4 Ah

Storage
Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type
Halogen Bulb -- LED
Brake/Tail Light
LED -- LED
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb -- Halogen Bulb
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 Electric Start 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 XSENS Advantage Technology, Boot Light Top speed recorder

Colours

Neon Silver (Single seat)	Chestnut Bronze	Black Panther
Black Solar Red	Pearl Silver White	Iron Man
Black Silver	Panther Black
Pewter Grey	Candy Blazing Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

955 Ratings

4.4/5

497 Ratings

4.4/5

1562 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Visual Appeal	4.6Visual Appeal	4.4Visual Appeal
	4.1Reliability	4.5Reliability	4.1Reliability
	4.0Performance	4.7Performance	4.2Performance
	4.4Comfort	4.3Comfort	4.3Comfort
	3.9Service Experience	4.4Service Experience	3.9Service Experience
	3.9Maintenance cost	3.9Maintenance cost	3.9Maintenance cost
	3.9Value for Money	4.0Value for Money	4.1Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

buy or not

This bike is awesome but it looks wide compared with a TVs raider and I recommend TVS

Hero Destini 125

I bought this bike in May 2019. It has an eye-catching look and is very comfortable t

Worst bike, battery fully discharged, no

Worst vehicle, don't buy it, frequently battery discharge, don't know the reason, it

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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Standard Warranty (Year)	5	--	5
Standard Warranty (Km)	75000	--	60000

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

Riding Modes Switch		--
Traction Control		--
Cruise Control	Not Available	--	Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	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	XSENS Advantage Technology, Boot Light	Top speed recorder

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Destini 125