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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Honda CB 125 Hornet

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Honda CB 125 Hornet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS 125 and CB 125 Hornet. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Price starts at Rs.99,994 (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda CB 125 Hornet Price starts at Rs.1.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Honda CB 125 Hornet is a 1 cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS 125 provides a mileage of 46.9 kmpl (base model), and CB 125 Hornet has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas Honda CB 125 Hornet is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar NS 125 vs CB 125 Hornet

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS 125Honda CB 125 Hornet
PriceRs.99,994Rs.1.12 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.45 cc123.94 cc
Power11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm10.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range46.9 kmplN/A km/charge
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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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Honda CB 125 Hornet
STD
Rs. 1.12 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.12 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    1.26 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    1.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    124.45 cc
    123.94 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    CBS
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    240
    240
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    R17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Upside down Fork (USD)
    Rear Suspension
    Mono shocks
    Mono-shock
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 - 17
    80/100 R17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 75000 km
    3 Years

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Single down tube
    Diamond

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    124.45 cc
    123.94 cc
    Engine Type
    4 - strokeand SOHC 2-Valve and Air Cooled and BSVI Compliant DTS-i Fi Engine
    4 Stroke, SI Engine
    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
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    52 mm x 58.6 mm
    50.0 mm x 63.121 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    PGM-FI

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    1
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    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
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2012 mm
    2015 mm
    Width
    810 mm
    783 mm
    Height
    1078 mm
    1087 mm
    Wheelbase
    1353 mm
    1330 mm
    Ground Clearance
    179 mm
    166 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.2 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Commuter
    Seat Height
    805 mm
    -
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    144 kg
    124 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -
    check

    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
    • Bold and aggressive streetfighter styling looks good.
    • Segment-first USD forks with gold finish
    • 4.2-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation
    • Quickest acceleration in 125cc segment
    Cons
    • Looks similar to the other NS series models
    • Fit and finish could be improved
    • Sporty riding posture is not comfortable for long rides
    • Higher price tag than most 125cc rivals
    • Rear drum brake instead of disc
    • Ride quality might feel firm on uneven roads
    • Slightly heavier than key rivals like the Raider and Xtreme 125R
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    Safety

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

    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 Honda CB 125 Hornet, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and CB 125 Hornet comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1078 mm seat height. Honda CB 125 Hornet has 1087 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Honda CB 125 Hornet Owner Reviews

    • Pulsar NS 125 Review
    • CB 125 Hornet Review
      • AR
        Ahsan Reza
        01 Aug 2025
        5.0
        The NS125 is one of my favorite bikes—my absolute favorite! I truly believe in Bajaj Pulsar. Thank you to Pulsar, Bajaj, and the entire Bajaj team. Thank you so, much.
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      • PT
        Popat Thakor
        27 Jul 2025
        5.0
        The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is the best bike in its segment. It’s awesome and delivers impressive power and torque, making every ride exciting. I really like its performance—truly a solid choice for anyone looking for style, strength, and value in a compact package.
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      • RM
        Rajkumar Mandi
        26 Jul 2025
        5.0
        Very nice and very smooth, sound bhi bohot accha hai, very good condition, very nice and good service.
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      • RB
        Riju Barman
        25 Jul 2025
        5.0
        With a punchy 125cc engine, sporty NS-inspired design, light handling, and a comfortable ride, this bike offers everything a daily commuter needs. It delivers decent mileage, features a digital console with USB charging, and comes equipped with solid CBS brakes. All of this at an affordable price a great value-for-money choice that brings Pulsar vibes without stretching your budget.
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      • SS
        S S
        25 Jul 2025
        3.4
        This bike has better designs and dynamics with good mileage.
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