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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda Shine

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Honda Shine? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar 125 and Shine. Bajaj Pulsar 125 Price starts at Rs.79,048 (ex-showroom) for Neon and Honda Shine Price starts at Rs.80,852 (ex-showroom) for Drum OBD-2B. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Honda Shine is a 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar 125 provides a mileage of 51.46 kmpl (base model), and Shine has a mileage of 55 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas Honda Shine is available in 6 colours & 6 variants.

Pulsar 125 vs Shine

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 125Honda Shine
PriceRs.79,048Rs.80,852
Engine Capacity124.4 cc123.94 cc
Power11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range51.46 kmpl55 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon bike
Neon
Rs. 79,048
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Honda  Shine Drum OBD-2B bike
Drum OBD-2B
Rs. 80,852
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
88,771
Price Breakup
90,797
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5 Litres
10.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.4 cc
123.94 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
CBS
Front Disc Size
-
130
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
25
Front Wheel Size
17
R18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
41
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
33
Rear Wheel Size
17
R18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Twin Gas Shock
Hydraulic Type
Front Tyre Size
80/100,17,46P
80/100 R18
Rear Tyre Size
100/90,17,55P
90/90 R18

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
LED headlight
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
5 Years or 75000 Km
3 Years/42000 Kms

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Single down tube
Diamond Type

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
All 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
check
check
Engine Capacity
124.4 cc
123.94 cc
Engine Type
4 stroke, Single cylinder 2 valve
4 Stroke& SI& BS-VI Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
100 kmph
102 kmph
Bore x Stroke
56 mm x 50.5 mm
50 mm x 63.1 mm
Configuration
-
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm
10.63 bhp @ 7500 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2055 mm
2046 mm
Width
755 mm
728 mm
Height
1060 mm
1116 mm
Wheelbase
1320 mm
1285 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
162 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5 Litres
10.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Commuter
Seat Height
790 mm
791 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
144 kg
113 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It is well priced
  • Looks Quite Big for a 125cc motorcycle
  • Offers decent performance and mileage from engine
  • Build quality is the best in its segment
  • Design is neutral & liked by all
  • Engine performance is very smooth
  • Riding comfort is very good for long rides
  • Fuel economy is one of the best in the segment
Cons
  • Front-heavy frame
  • Same dated looks as bigger engine variants
  • Lacks modern features like digital display
  • No major changes in design for a long time
  • Price is higher than the competitors
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Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Honda Shine

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Bajaj Pulsar 125 has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Honda Shine, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, USB Charger Port, Shutter Lock, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Shine comes with 5 Speed Automatic transmission.

Dimensions

Bajaj Pulsar 125 has a 11.5 Litres fuel tank with 1060 mm seat height. Honda Shine has 1116 mm seat height and 10.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Honda Shine Owner Reviews

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    • R
      Rahul
      21 Jan 2026
      5.0
      The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 delivers a sporty look and an engaging ride in the city. It offers good pickup, excellent handling, and decent mileage of around 45–50 km/l, making it an ideal choice for daily commuting.
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      POLAIAH devall
      15 Jan 2026
      4.2
      The Bajaj Pulsar is an excellent bike with impressive mileage and smooth driving. It features a reliable disc brake, attractive colors, lightweight design, and overall good quality. A great choice for everyday riding.
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      Sky
      15 Jan 2026
      5.0
      This bike is really great and a lot of fun to ride! I’ve been using it for a year, and it performs excellently. While it does require some maintenance, it’s overall a fantastic experience. Riding it has been pure joy.
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      BIVASH MAJUMDAR
      11 Jan 2026
      5.0
      The car is very good, and I have kept my car in excellent condition since I bought it. Even after 3 years, it still looks like new, and anyone who sees it would hardly believe its age.
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      Shivani
      10 Jan 2026
      5.0
      Nice and always the best. The design is excellent and stands out among the best available.
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