Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus Xtec

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus Xtec: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Hazard Warning Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Pass Light	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Pillion Grabrail	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Side Stand Alarm		Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Turn Signal	LED Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	LED Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Slipper Clutch	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Call/SMS Alerts	Available in 2 Variants, ₹92,111* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Low Battery Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards
  Pillion Footrest	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Service Reminder Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Console Type	Analogue Cum Digital Available in 1 Variant, ₹87,255* Onwards Digital Available in 2 Variants, ₹92,111* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Distance to Empty Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards
  Engine Kill Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Instrument Console	Analogue Cum Digital Available in 1 Variant, ₹87,255* Onwards Digital Available in 2 Variants, ₹92,111* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Seat Style	Single Available in 2 Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards Split Available in 1 Variant, ₹94,288* Onwards	Single Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Side Stand Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Start Type	Self Start Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Electric Start Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  USB Charger Port	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	CBS Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	IBS Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Calliper Type	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Front Disc Size	240 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	25 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	25 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	25 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	25 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Front Wheel Size	R17 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	28 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	41 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Rear Wheel Size	R17 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Wheel Type	Alloy Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Alloy Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
  Rear Suspension	Twin Gas Shock	Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
  Front Tyre Size	80/100 R17 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	80/100 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Size	100/90 R17 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	80/100 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Front Brake	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Drum Available in 2 Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹81,471* Onwards
  Rear Brake	Drum Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Drum Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Tubeless Tyres	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	Data Not Available	130 mm Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	All 4 Up Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Ignition	CDI Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	CDI Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Spark Plugs	Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Engine Capacity	124.4 cc Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	97.2 cc Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  No. of Cylinders	1 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	1 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  No. of valves per cylinder	2 Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	2 Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Transmission Type	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Top Speed	100 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	87 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Bore x Stroke	56 mm x 50.5 mm Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	50 x 49.5 mm Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Cooling type	Air Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Air Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
  Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	7.9 bhp @ 8000 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Mileage (Claimed)	51.46 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹87,255* Onwards 50 kmpl Available in 2 Variants, ₹92,111* Onwards	73 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Number of Gears	5 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	4 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Configuration	Data Not Available	OHC Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards

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• Instrumentation

  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Tachometer	Analogue Available in 1 Variant, ₹87,255* Onwards Digital Available in 2 Variants, ₹92,111* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards

• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	2055 mm 2042 mm	2000 mm
  Width	755 mm	720 mm
  Height	1060 mm	1052 mm
  Wheelbase	1320 mm	1236 mm
  Ground Clearance	165 mm	165 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	15 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	9.8 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Engine Oil Capacity	1 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	1 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Body Type	Sports	Commuter
  Seat Height	790 mm Available in all Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards	785 mm Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	144 kg Available in 2 Variants, ₹87,255* Onwards 146 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹94,288* Onwards	112 kg Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards

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• Exterior

  LED headlight

  Available in all Variants, ₹79,703* Onwards

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  5 Years / 75000 kms 5 Years/ 50000 Kms 5 Years/75000 kms

  5 Years/70000 Kms

• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  Available in 2 Variants, ₹92,111* Onwards

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	It is well priced Looks Quite Big for a 125cc motorcycle Offers decent performance and mileage from engine	Extremely reliable & fuel-efficient engine Addition of connected tech is very helpful Strong aftermarket support, cheap spare costs Easy to maintain & long-lasting setup
  Cons	Front-heavy frame Same dated looks as bigger engine variants	Same old boring design Lack of disc brakes is a concern No updates in the engine at all

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