Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is a youthful and sporty 125cc model from Bajaj, combining the distinctive design elements of the Pulsar NS200 with manageable performance and an affordable price point.

Price:

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 carries a price tag of Rs 1,06,355 (ex-showroom Delhi) and can be selected from a range of four vibrant colours: Beach Blue, Fiery Orange, Burnt Red, and Pewter Grey.

Features:

The design of the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 closely resembles that of its siblings, the Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS200. It features a streamlined halogen headlight with dual pilot lights. While the taillight is LED, the turn indicators use halogen bulbs. The NS125 shares the same 12-liter fuel tank as the Pulsar NS160. As a sub-125cc motorcycle, the NS125 comes equipped with CBS (Combined Braking System) instead of ABS.

Engine:

Powering the Pulsar NS125 is a 124.45cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine equipped with an electronic carburetor, designed to maintain affordability and minimize emissions. It generates 11.99PS of power and 11Nm of torque, which is slightly higher than the Pulsar 125 by 0.19PS and 0.2Nm, respectively. This engine is paired with a 5-speed transmission and gets a power-to-weight ratio of 83.3PS per ton.

Suspension & Brakes:  

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 has a perimeter frame and features a suspension setup consisting of a telescopic fork in the front and a monoshock in the rear. It rides on the same 17-inch alloy wheels as its 160cc and 200cc counterparts, although they are fitted with narrower 80-section (front) and 100-section (rear) MRF tires. Braking options include a 240mm petal disc at the front and a 130mm drum at the rear. The motorcycle has a weight of 144 kg, which is 7 kg lighter than the NS160. It gets a ground clearance of 179mm, seat height of 805mm, wheelbase of 1,353mm, kerb weight of 144kg and a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres. 

Rivals: 

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 offers a significantly sportier option when compared to the Bajaj Pulsar 125, the Honda SP 125, and the Hero Glamour. It provides a closer competition in terms of performance to the TVS Raider 125. In a higher price range, you'll find the KTM 125 Duke, but the smaller Duke comes at a considerably higher cost.