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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Hero Xtreme 125R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar 125 and Xtreme 125R. Bajaj Pulsar 125 Price starts at Rs.79,048 (ex-showroom) for Neon and Hero Xtreme 125R Price starts at Rs.91,116 (ex-showroom) for IBS OBD2B. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Hero Xtreme 125R is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.4 bhp @ 8250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar 125 provides a mileage of 51.46 kmpl (base model), and Xtreme 125R has a mileage of 66 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants whereas Hero Xtreme 125R is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

Pulsar 125 vs Xtreme 125R

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 125Hero Xtreme 125R
PriceRs.79,048Rs.91,116
Engine Capacity124.4 cc124.7 cc
Power11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm11.4 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Mileage/Range51.46 kmpl66 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon bike
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Rs. 79,048
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Hero Xtreme 125R IBS OBD2B bike
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Rs. 91,116
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
88,771
Price Breakup
1.02 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5 Litres
10 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.4 cc
124.7 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
IBS
Calliper Type
Dual Piston
Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
-
240
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
27
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
27
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
29
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Dia 37 ConventionaFork
Rear Suspension
Twin Gas Shock
Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Front Tyre Size
80/100 - 17
90/90 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
check
LED headlight
-
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
5 Years or 75000 Km
5 Years/70000 Kms

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Single down tube
Diamond Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
-
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Engine Capacity
124.4 cc
124.7 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke& 2-Valve& Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i FI Engine
Air Cooled 4 Stroke
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
1.26 kwh
-
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
-
Top Speed
100 kmph
95 kmph
Bore x Stroke
56 mm x 50.5 mm
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
-
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check
Handle Type
Clip On
-

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
-
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
-
check
Turn Signal
-
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
check
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2055 mm
2009 mm
Width
755 mm
793 mm
Height
1060 mm
1051 mm
Wheelbase
1320 mm
1319 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5 Litres
10 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.2 Litres
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Body Type
Commuter
Sports bike
Seat Height
790 mm
794 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
140 kg
136 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
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-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It is well priced
  • Looks Quite Big for a 125cc motorcycle
  • Offers decent performance and mileage from engine
  • Stylish look with sharp design
  • Refined 125cc engine with good mid-range performance
  • The fit and finish of the motorcycle is top-notch
  • Comes with single-channel ABS
  • The handling of the motorcycle is quite good
  • The NVH level is well-maintained
  • It offers a well claimed fuel-efficiency of 66 kmpl
Cons
  • Front-heavy frame
  • Same dated looks as bigger engine variants
  • The styling is a bit too sharp for some consumers
  • The rear seat is high which might create difficulty for ladies and old people
  • Braking could have been better
  • The suspension on the softer side
  • Single-channel ABS is not standard
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Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R

Safety

Pulsar 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On). Xtreme 125R has Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Slipper Clutch.

Comfort & Convenience

Bajaj Pulsar 125 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Hero Xtreme 125R, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Xtreme 125R comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Bajaj Pulsar 125 has a 11.5 Litres fuel tank with 1060 mm seat height. Hero Xtreme 125R has 1051 mm seat height and 10 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R Owner Reviews

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      Purushottama
      22 Oct 2025
      5.0
      Good vehicle overall. I am very happy with it. I especially love the darker-than-Black color option, which looks unique and stylish. It stands out beautifully compared to other colors.
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      Anish Kuamr
      21 Oct 2025
      4.4
      A very good bike from the Pulsar series in Nalanda. Pulsar 125 is my favorite bike it has a great design, nice color, and a royal look. Truly one of the best bikes to ride.
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      Aditya kumar
      19 Oct 2025
      5.0
      This bike is very solid and was purchased at an affordable price. It offers excellent mileage. I recommend everyone consider buying this bike I strongly suggest it.
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      munna yadav
      18 Oct 2025
      3.8
      I’ve been using this bike for 2 years, and I know it’s much better than others in its segment. It has become a necessity for me, and that’s why I decided to buy it.
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      Shuresh malviya
      16 Oct 2025
      5.0
      bahut achi bike he bajaj pulsar 125 shandar performance he thank you
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