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Honda Hornet 2.0 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Hornet 2.0 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Hornet 2.0 and Pulsar NS 125. Honda Hornet 2.0 Price starts at Rs.1.58 Lakh (ex-showroom) for OBD2B and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Price starts at Rs.99,994 (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Hornet 2.0 is 1 cylinder, 184 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Hornet 2.0 provides a mileage of 42.3 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar NS 125 has a mileage of 46.9 kmpl (base model). Honda Hornet 2.0 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants.

Hornet 2.0 vs Pulsar NS 125

Key HighlightsHonda Hornet 2.0Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
PriceRs.1.58 LakhRs.99,994
Engine Capacity184.4 cc124.45 cc
Power17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range42.3 kmpl46.9 kmpl
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Honda Hornet 2.0 OBD2B bike
OBD2B
Rs. 1.58 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 STD bike
STD
Rs. 99,994
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.77 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.12 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
184.4 cc
124.45 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
CBS
Calliper Type
Front - 2 Piston & Rear - 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
276
240
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
25
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
28
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Upside down Fork (USD)
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Mono shocks
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
80/100 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
-
check
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
3 Years/42000 Kms
5 Years or 75000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Diamond Type
Single down tube

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
184.4 cc
124.45 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke SI Engine
4 - strokeand SOHC 2-Valve and Air Cooled and BSVI Compliant DTS-i Fi Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.096 kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Range
540 km/charge
-
Top Speed
130 kmph
103 kmph
Bore x Stroke
61 mm x 63.09 mm
52 mm x 58.6 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
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
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
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
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2034 mm
2012 mm
Width
783 mm
810 mm
Height
1064 mm
1078 mm
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1353 mm
Ground Clearance
167 mm
179 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1.2 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
790 mm
805 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
142 kg
144 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Gets upside down front forks
  • Full digital instrument cluster
  • Great service reach
  • It is worth for its cost and easy to maintain.
  • 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
Cons
  • Misses out on dual-channel ABS
  • Pillion seat has less space
  • Priced quite high
  • Looks similar to the other NS series models
  • Fit and finish could be improved
  • Sporty riding posture is not comfortable for long rides
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Hornet 2.0 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Safety

Hornet 2.0 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Pulsar NS 125 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On).

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Hornet 2.0 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Honda Hornet 2.0 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar NS 125 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Hornet 2.0 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1064 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has 1078 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Hornet 2.0 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Owner Reviews

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  • Pulsar NS 125 Review
    • R
      Rishabh
      21 Aug 2025
      4.0
      Nice bike, and I am very satisfied with it. The looks are excellent, and whenever I ride it on the road, people notice my vehicle—it makes me feel proud.
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      Kartik
      1 Month ago
      3.0
      It’s a great vehicle to own with a strong engine and decent looks. A performance of the Apache 200 4V.
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      Nirmal
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      Just awesome, very good, I recommend to purchase this bike. Hot looking, all over good, means very good, I have a Hornet bike, very comfortable, seat is very comfortable.
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      Sarath C
      1 Month ago
      4.4
      It’s great for everyday commuting and has an attractive look with decent mileage. The bike has a strong road presence. I've taken it on many solo trips as well as group rides and every moment has been truly enjoyable.
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      Aayan Nahar
      2 Month ago
      4.4
      The Hornet 2.0 delivers punchy performance, aggressive styling, and sharp handling. Its refined engine, led lighting, and muscular build make it a perfect blend of power, comfort, and street presence.
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