Bajaj Auto launched the Pulsar 125 in India in August 2019 and it became an instant hit. The low-displacement Pulsar 125 is very popular among the youths and it is one of the best-selling Pulsar motorcycles. Now, just a few days ago, the company launched the new Pulsar NS 125 in India. So, today in this article, we have for you a comparison of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs the new Pulsar NS 125 to let you know which one should be your ideal pick.
Pulsar 125 vs NS 125 - Looks and Colour Options
The Pulsar 125 is available in two variants - Neon and Split Seat. The Pulsar 125 Neon looks completely identical to the Pulsar 150 Neon while the Pulsar 125 Split Seat looks identical to the Pulsar 150 Twin Disc. Pulsar 125 Neon is available in three colour shades - Neon Blue, Solar Red, and Platinum Silver. The 125 Split Seat is also available in three colours - Black Silver, Black Red, and Neon Green. The new Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 looks completely identical to the NS 200 / NS 160 and it is available in four colour shades. They are Beach Blue, Fiery Orange, Burnt Red and Pewter Grey.
Pulsar 125 vs NS 125 - Dimensions and Capacity
| Specification | Pulsar 125 | Pulsar NS 125 |
| Length | 2055 mm | 2012 mm |
| Width | 755 mm | 810 mm |
| Height | 1060 mm | 1078 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm | 1353 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 179 mm |
| Seat Height | 790 mm | 805 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15-litres | 12-litres |
| Kerb Weight | 140 kilograms | 144 kilograms |
Pulsar 125 vs NS 125 - Engine and Transmission
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is powered by a BS6 compliant 124.4cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 11.8 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 10.8 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox. It gets a fuel-injection system and Bajaj's patented DTS-i technology too. The new Pulsar NS 125 also gets the same mill but it has been slightly tuned to deliver better performance. The Pulsar NS 125 is powered by the same BS6 compliant 124.4cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected DTS-i engine. But, in the NS 125, it churns out 12 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 11 Nm of peak torque at 7000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
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Pulsar 125 vs NS 125 - Hardware and Features
The regular Pulsar 125 sits on a single down-tube frame while the new NS 125 gets a superior perimeter frame. For suspension duties, both these bikes get telescopic forks at the front and while the regular Pulsar 125 gets twin gas-charged shocks at the rear, the NS 125 gets a mono-shock absorber. The braking duties on both these bikes are performed by disc brakes at the front and they get a drum unit at the rear with an additional safety aid of CBS. Both the motorcycles get a semi-analogue semi-digital instrument cluster but with a different layout.
Pulsar 125 vs NS 125 - Price and Verdict
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 BS6 is currently priced between Rs. 73,363 - Rs. 82,989. The new Bajaj Pulsar NS 125, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 93,690. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. The NS 125 costs around 20,000 rupees more than the base variant of the Pulsar 125 Neon and for that extra price, you get a more good looking motorcycle with slightly better performance and great handling. Should you shell out this much money on the NS 125? It depends on you.
So, this was our comparison of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs the new Pulsar NS 125. Which one will be your pick? Do feel free to share your thoughts and opinions with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more amazing motoring updates.
