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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero Xtreme 125R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS 125 and Xtreme 125R. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Price starts at Rs.92,182 (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Xtreme 125R Price starts at Rs.89,000 (ex-showroom) for IBS OBD2B. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.83 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Hero Xtreme 125R is a 1 cylinder, 125 cc Engine can generate 11.4 bhp @ 8250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS 125 provides a mileage of 46.9 kmpl (base model), and Xtreme 125R has a mileage of 66 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas Hero Xtreme 125R is available in 3 colours & 4 variants.

Pulsar NS 125 vs Xtreme 125R

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS 125Hero Xtreme 125R
PriceRs.92,182Rs.89,000
Engine Capacity124.45 cc125 cc
Power11.83 bhp @ 8500 rpm11.4 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Mileage/Range46.9 kmpl66 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 STD bike
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Rs. 92,182
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Rs. 89,000
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
99,947
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
10 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.45 cc
125 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
IBS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston
Fixed
Front Disc Size
240
240
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
27
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
27
Front Wheel Size
17
R17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
29
Rear Wheel Size
17
R17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic
Dia 37 Conventional Fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshocks
Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Front Tyre Size
80/100 R17
90/90 R17

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
5 Years / 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
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
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Engine Capacity
124.45 cc
125 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
95 kmph
Bore x Stroke
52 mm x 58.6 mm
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm
Configuration
SOHC
-
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check
Instrument Console
Semi Digital
Digital
Seat Style
Split
Single Seat
Side Stand Indicator
check
check
Start Type
Kick and Electric
Kick and Self

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
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
check
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2012 mm
2009 mm
Width
810 mm
793 mm
Height
1078 mm
1051 mm
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1319 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
10 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.2 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports bike
Seat Height
805 mm
794 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
144 kg
136 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
  • 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
  • Looks similar to the other NS series models
  • Fit and finish could be improved
  • Sporty riding posture is not comfortable for long rides
  • 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 NS 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1078 mm seat height. Hero Xtreme 125R has 1051 mm seat height and 10 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R Owner Reviews

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    • PS
      Pritpal Singh
      19 Jan 2026
      5.0
      I love the Bajaj 125 NS Pulsar. It has a good-looking design and feels heavier and stronger than other bikes. The Pulsar rides very well, is comfortable, and I really like it.
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      Anonymous
      15 Jan 2026
      5.0
      This bike is excellent for everyone. It has a beautiful color, strong build, and is very reliable. It’s my favorite bike and a truly great choice.
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      Shivraj
      07 Jan 2026
      4.0
      Everything about this bike looks perfect. I want to buy it as soon as possible. I love this bike and will definitely recommend it to my friends.
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      Nilesh Das
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      This bike is very good and it is my favorite. The NS 125 offers very good mileage and overall great performance.
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    • MD
      M Deepika
      1 Month ago
      4.2
      Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 bike is very nice. It is my dream bike. This bike is so beautiful. I like this bike very much. I will buy this bike. My favorite bike. The speed of this bike is very nice.
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