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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Passion Plus

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero Passion Plus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS 125 and Passion Plus. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Price starts at Rs.99,994 (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Passion Plus Price starts at Rs.79,901 (ex-showroom) for I3S Drum Brake Self Start Alloy Wheel. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Hero Passion Plus is a 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS 125 provides a mileage of 46.9 kmpl (base model), and Passion Plus has a mileage of 60 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas Hero Passion Plus is available in 4 colours & 2 variants.

Pulsar NS 125 vs Passion Plus

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS 125Hero Passion Plus
PriceRs.99,994Rs.79,901
Engine Capacity124.45 cc97.2 cc
Power11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range46.9 kmpl60 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 STD bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
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Rs. 99,994
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Hero Passion Plus I3S Drum Brake Self Start Alloy Wheel bike
Hero Passion Plus
I3S Drum Brake Self Start Alloy Wheel
Rs. 79,901
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.12 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    89,729
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    3.9
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    124.45 cc
    97.2 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    CBS
    IBS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    240
    130
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    25
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    25
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    18
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    41
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    28
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    18
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Telescopic
    Rear Suspension
    Mono shocks
    Twin Tube
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 - 17
    80/100 - 18

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 75000 km
    5 Years or 70000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Single down tube
    Double Cradle

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    All 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
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    Engine Capacity
    124.45 cc
    97.2 cc
    Engine Type
    4 - strokeand SOHC 2-Valve and Air Cooled and 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
    0.096 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    103 kmph
    85 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    52 mm x 58.6 mm
    50 mm x 49.5 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2012 mm
    1982 mm
    Width
    810 mm
    770 mm
    Height
    1078 mm
    1087 mm
    Wheelbase
    1353 mm
    1235 mm
    Ground Clearance
    179 mm
    168 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.2 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    805 mm
    790 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    144 kg
    115 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Aggressive looks and design enhance the road presence
    • Engine performance is peppy for city riding
    • Easy to ride and handle inside the city
    • Bajaj’s widespread service network ensures cheap maintenance
    • Simple design still attract buyers
    • Efficient & refined engine performance
    • Easy to maintain & fix
    • Fuel-efficient engine
    • i3S engine start/stop technology helps in saving fuel
    Cons
    • Looks similar to the other NS series models
    • Fit and finish could be improved
    • Sporty riding posture is not comfortable for long rides
    • Design is outdated & boring
    • Heaviest bike in its segment
    • Lack of a disc brake option
    • Rivals offer more features at a similar price
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    Safety

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

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has features like Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Hero Passion Plus, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Passion Plus comes with 4 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1078 mm seat height. Hero Passion Plus has 1087 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Passion Plus Owner Reviews

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      • NM
        Niraj Meshram
        31 May 2025
        2.2
        My favorite bike. Best quality, best mileage, best colour. Bajaj manufacturing company -comfortable. Indians dream bike. Best price.
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        ARSLAN REHMAN BHAT
        21 May 2025
        5.0
        It is a very powerful bike - Bajaj Pulsar 125. It has a very good design. It has a 45 mileage and it is really a good bike. I appreciate this bike.. At least one word substitution method of your self.
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        Nikunj parmar
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        Bike is very comforting and reliable. Over all bike is very good according to my experience its budget friendly bike and you got best performance. Company claim mileage is about 46 but I got 57.
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        JIVESH MAHARANIA
        3 Month ago
        5.0
        Best ever bike in 125 cc. It is too comfortable and pickup is too good. Mileage is also great in city as well as on highway.
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        Dev
        4 Month ago
        3.0
        I am used this bike 10 years so I known this bikes comfortable and build quality and performances who given mileage but it looking very nice.
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