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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

    Should you buy Honda CB125 Hornet or Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB125 Hornet price in is Rs 1,15,485 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 price in is Rs 1,48,603 (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB125 Hornet makes 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar NS200 stand at 25.5 PS and 18.74 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB125 Hornet in 4 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 comes in 7 colours. Out of 941 user reviews, Pulsar NS200 scores 4.4 whereas the Honda CB125 Hornet tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 67 user reviews..The Honda CB125 Hornet Mileage is around 48 Kmpl, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Mileage is around 40.36 kmpl.

    CB125 Hornet vs Pulsar NS200

    Key HighlightsCB125 HornetPulsar NS200
    Mileage (Overall)48 Kmpl40.36 kmpl
    Max Power11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm25.5 PS @ 9750 rpm
    Body TypeCommuter BikesSports Bikes
    Engine Type4 Stroke, SI EngineLiquid Cooled, 4-value FI 6-Speed Engine
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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Comparison

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          Honda CB125 Hornet
          Honda CB125 Hornet
            Rs1,15,485*
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                Bajaj Pulsar NS200
                Bajaj Pulsar NS200
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,35,863* Onwards
                Rs.1,74,100* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                48 Kmpl
                40.36 kmpl
                Max Power
                11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
                25.5 PS @ 9750 rpm
                User Rating
                4.8
                Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews
                4.4
                Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Reviews
                Body Type
                EMI Starts₹ 3,915
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                ₹ 5,047
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.6,814
                CB125 Hornet Insurance
                Rs.11,189
                Pulsar NS200 Insurance
                ColoursPearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice YellowPearl Siren Blue with Sports RedPearl Igneous BlackPearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue MetallicCocktail Wine Red - WhiteGlossy Ebony BlackMetallic Pearl WhitePewter Grey Blue
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                4 Stroke, SI Engine
                Liquid Cooled, 4-value FI 6-Speed Engine
                Displacement
                123.94 cc
                199.5 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Liquid Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                2
                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Multiplate Wet Clutch
                Wet Multiplate
                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                50 mm
                72 mm
                Stroke
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                63.121 mm
                49 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                10.0:1
                11+/-0.5:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
                18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                Bluetooth
                NavigationYesYes
                Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Split
                Split
                Body Graphics
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                YesYes
                ClockYesYes
                Rear Footpegs
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                YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYesYes
                Features and Safety
                Braking Type
                -
                Anti-lock Braking System
                Mobile ApplicationYes
                -
                Service Due IndicatorYesYes
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Riding Modes
                -
                Rain,Road,Off-Road
                Traction Control
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                Yes
                Quickshifter
                -
                Yes
                Additional Features/Information
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                Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
                Panic Brake Alert
                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYesYes
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                48 Kmpl
                40.36 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
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                136 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12 L
                12 L
                Width
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                783 mm
                804 mm
                Length
                2015 mm
                2017 mm
                Height
                1087 mm
                1075 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                -
                2 L
                Ground Clearance
                166 mm
                168 mm
                Wheelbase
                1330 mm
                1363 mm
                Kerb Weight
                124 kg
                158 kg
                Seat height
                796 mm
                805 mm
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Projector HeadlightYesYes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYesYes
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                240 mm
                300 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                130 mm
                230 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                25 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                -
                25 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                28 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                -
                32 psi
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Diamond Type
                Pressed Steel Perimeter Frame

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Looks sporty and unique
                  • Feature-rich
                  • Single-channel ABS

                  Bajaj Pulsar NS200

                  • Offers great performance and quick acceleration
                  • Now comes with a lot of new features like smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation
                  • The new headlight design gives the bike a premium look
                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Stiff suspension
                  • Weak headlight illumination

                  Bajaj Pulsar NS200

                  • The suspension setup is now a bit stiff and makes the rider feel most bumps and potholes
                  • The seat height is a bit too high and the wide seat makes the bike inaccessible to shorter riders
                  • Engine vibrations start creeping in at higher speeds and can be annoying

                CB125 Hornet comparison with similar bikes

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • CB125 Hornet
                • Pulsar NS200
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                  aniket on Oct 02, 2026
                  4.8
                  honda cb 125 hornet good looking best milage pillion seat comfort is low and and dual disk and update pillion seat and his bike make segment killer
                  This bike has a muscular look and very good headlight. Honda CB 125 Hornet is good-looking, has the best mileage, but the pillion seat comfort is low. Add dual disc and update the pillion seat, and this bike will become a segment killer. Bike quality and placement are best, but the cowl uses plastic; use a metal screw and update the tyre size. When this bike is complete, no bike can compete with this bike.
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                  saheb on Aug 28, 2026
                  4.7
                  my own bike
                  I bought this bike 3 months ago, I'm currently very happy with this the performance of the bike, it's enormous and I really like it, Many of 125 cc bike I seen and riding with my friends, I bought my own, I'm very happy to own this, and also trusting of the Honda's refinement performance. I actually bought this bike because of learning bike riding from scratch and it's worth it.
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                  satrasala on Jan 24, 2026
                  5.0
                  The beast bike
                  Good and high mileage bike and looks like a sport bike. Compare to other bikes it’s under budget bike to purchase for poor people. I think it’s good in Honda segment. The beast in Honda easy to travel anywhere in 2025 the best bike, my words can’t explain my feeling such a beautiful and amazing bike.
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                  rohan on Jan 06, 2026
                  4.3
                  Pocket friendly aggressive bike
                  Very comfortable in city rides and the looks of this bike is very aggressive and attractive to my bases the very muscular bike when you sit on this bike then you realised it's not a 125 cc bike just look 150-160 cc bikes The performance of is bike is very nice and they you are ride on highway or city it's comfortable to ride the gear shifting of is bike is very smooth and the mileage of his bike is providing to me just 50-52 because it's depends on your riding because I have 60km mileage some time then you want to aggressive riding it's low too Because I want 125 cc bike and the honda launch this bike then I decide to buy this bike before he launch I want to buy sp125 of Honda and somedays later the company launch this bike and I would like to buy this bike
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                  2 4
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                  rohit on Nov 27, 2025
                  4.8
                  Nice bike , cool bike , superbike
                  I choose the Honda CB125 Hornet because it offers the perfect balance of style, performance, mileage, and reliability in the 125cc segment. It's a bike made for riders who want a premium look, it carries the bold and aggressive design of the Hornet series. You get a big bike feel with sharp styling, muscular tank, and LED lights. So far, my riding experience with the Honda CB125 Hornet has been smooth comfortable, and trouble free. The bike feels stable in traffic, the engine runs refined, and the mileage has been consistently good. So far, my riding experience with the Honda CB125 Hornet has been smooth comfortable, and trouble free. The bike feels stable in traffic, the engine runs refined, and the mileage has been consistently good.
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                  7 4
                • Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews
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                  prasad on Sep 03, 2026
                  4.3
                  NS 200 best of all time
                  No vibration, perfect riding position, best performance, all rounder bike. And because I trust the bajaj and in this segment this is the best bike i bought. And the good one is gearing position, I like the design of my bike. Mileage i got on highway around 40 kml in cities 34 around, but best handling in every way. I ride the bike around 1900 km and I got the good mileage i observed there is no mileage drop in this segment. I ride around 50 km per day. Don't buy if you are not a men. Because pulsar is only for men. I would suggest this bike for every men, it is also best for college students and office mates. It attracts the whole attention of everyone.
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                  akash on Jul 16, 2026
                  5.0
                  best is the class
                  just go for it this bike doesn't have any compitition, the 200cc felt amazing and the look's are great, mileage and all led setup is good for night ride, also you can ride it in city and highways, you not gonna feel bored and in this price range, you're not gonna get anything better believe me, I have ridden alot of bike but the ns 200 one of is kind.
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                  gitesh on Mar 03, 2026
                  4.7
                  the best ever
                  The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is one of India’s most popular 200 cc streetfighter motorcycles, known for its powerful engine and sporty character. It’s powered by a 199.5 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve DTS-i engine that makes around 24.1–24.5 PS of power and ~18.7 Nm of torque, paired with a smooth 6-speed gearbox that delivers strong acceleration and a top speed near 140 km/h, making it fun for both city rides and highway cruising.
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                  amey on Feb 09, 2026
                  4.2
                  The underrated gem
                  The first gen 200ns was the bike I fell in love with back then, so I always wanted one and hence got the current version of the bike. Apart from that the character of the engine and mainly the muscular timeless design and the sound...! The ride until now has been pretty pretty good, Yes there are some nacks here n there in terms of the build quality, fit n finish and some minor vibration aroun fron visor and rear seat, But the bike feels soo much emgaging to ride, everytime I'm on the bike it wants me to rev the engine all the way, and I find myself smiling inside my helmet. the major chunk of power comes above 6k rpm and that's where all the fun starts. All though the engine is much much more refined than the original 200ns but still you can feel that aggresive character in it. I feel the braking could have been better specially the organic brake pads, I think bybre was much better. And the abs kicks in a bit sooner than needed. In terms of handling this bike is such a gem, with the new usd forks its better than ever, the bike feels so like yet so stable on highways and once you get it into corners, then you can actually unleash the full potential of this machine, the chassis and dynamics are so good, the bike just flows into corners, I think bajaj can do better job for tyres as well, the bike demands 110 and 140 sections. But Bajaj being Bajaj, they had to do cost cutting so. Overal I'd say an amazing experience so far not a single moment of regret. All I have is satisfaction and the urge to get on my bike again and go out for a spin...! Okay so if you're someone who is very much into techy features and all those stuff then you should stay away, there are many other competitors who are much better. But i think that's not the purpose of this bike. This machine is for someone who just wants to have fun every time they get on the bike, someone who want to feel that rush and adrenaline surge into your veins everytime you ride the bike, someone who wants to lean how to ride fast the right way, someone who cares more about the engaging riding feel and experience rather than spec sheets filled with all the tech gizmos... You should definitely go and have a proper ride on this bike to fell all that beforehand atleast once..!
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                  anuj on Jan 19, 2026
                  4.0
                  It’s very good bike in 65000.
                  It’s very good bike in absolute condition ready to ride it’s very comfortable and good bike for long routes and rides it would be good choice for you If you want the sports bike under 200cc it’s abosolute best to ride and ready to rock on the streets for riding very low maintenance sports bike value for money.
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                  10 5
                • Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Reviews

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                FAQs on Honda CB125 Hornet and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

                Q) Which bike is better Honda CB125 Hornet or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

                A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB125 Hornet has a score of 4.8/5 while Bajaj Pulsar NS200 has rate of 4.4 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Honda CB125 Hornet and Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is cheaper?

                A) Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs 1,15,485 & Bajaj Pulsar NS200 price starts at Rs 1,48,603 in Delhi . Honda CB125 Hornet is cheaper between these.
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