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Hero Electric Optima vs Bajaj Pulsar 125

Should you buy Hero Electric Optima or Bajaj Pulsar 125 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Hero Electric Optima price in Delhi is Rs 106590 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 125 price in Delhi is Rs 81414 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar 125 stand at 12 PS and 11 Nm respectively. Hero Electric offers the Optima in 2 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes in 5 colours. Out of 343 user reviews, Pulsar 125 scores 4.3 whereas the Hero Electric Optima tallies 4.0 out of 5 based on 80 user reviews..
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Hero Electric Optima vs Bajaj Pulsar 125 Comparison

*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

Basic Information

On-Road PriceRs.1.11 Lakh onwards
Rs.94,205 onwards
Rs.1.09 Lakh onwards
Mileage Not Applicable
51.46 kmpl
71.94 kmpl
Max Power-
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating
4.0
Based on 80 Reviews
4.3
Based on 343 Reviews
4.3
Based on 427 Reviews
Body TypeElectric Scooters
Commuter Bikes
Sports Bikes
Motor Power1.2 kW
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor TypeBLDC
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time4.5 Hr
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range89 km/charge
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
EMI Starts₹ 3,206Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
₹ 2,737Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
₹ 3,162Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
InsuranceRs.4,195
Optima Insurance

Rs.6,278
Pulsar 125 Insurance

Rs.6,572
Raider Insurance

Colours
Blue
maroon
Black Silver
Black Solar Red
Pewter Grey
Striking Red
Wicked Black
Brochure

Engine and Transmission

Motor Power1.2 kW
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range (Eco Mode)-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range (Normal Mode)-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range (Sport Mode)-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Type
Not Applicable
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine
Air and oil cooled single cylinder, SI
DisplacementNot Applicable
124.4 cc
124.8 cc
No. of Cylinders
Not Applicable
1
1
Cooling System
Not Applicable
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
2
3
Fuel SupplyNot Applicable
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Not Applicable
-
Wet - Multi plate type
IgnitionNot Applicable
Dual digital ignition
Electronic Control Unit
Gear Box
Not Applicable
5 Speed
5 Speed
Bore
Not Applicable
56 mm
53.5 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
50.5 mm
55.5 mm
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
-
-
Emission Type
Not Applicable
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
No. Of Batteries1
-
-
Max Torque
-
11 Nm @ 6500 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting
Push Button Start
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only

Features

Cruise Control-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
External Speakers-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charger Output10 A
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Digital
USB Charging PortYesNoYes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Digital
Techometer-
Analogue
-
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Speed Modes - Eco, Parking Brake, Battery Safety Alarm, Drive Mode Lock, Side Stand Sensor
-
intelliGO, Engine inhibitor, Helmet reminder, Side-stand engine cut-off
Seat TypeSingle
Single
Single
Clock-
YesYes
Passenger Footrest
-
YesYes
Underseat storage-
-
Yes

Features and Safety

Charging Point-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fast Charging-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Operating System-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fast Charging Time-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Processor-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Braking TypeCombi Brake System
Combi Brake System
Synchronized Braking System
Gradeability7 Degrees
-
-
Service Due Indicator-
-
Yes
Fuel Gauge-
Digital
Digital
Riding Modes-
-
Yes
EBSYes-
-
Additional Features
Speed Modes - Eco, Parking Brake, Battery Safety Alarm, Drive Mode Lock, Side Stand Sensor
-
intelliGO, Engine inhibitor, Helmet reminder, Side-stand engine cut-off

Performance

City MileageNot Applicable
51.46 kmpl
71.94 kmpl
Highway MileageNot Applicable
57 kmpl
65.44 kmpl
Overall MileageNot Applicable
-
-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)Not Applicable
8.10 sec Sec
6.89 sec Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)Not Applicable
11.33 sec Sec
9.96 sec Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)-
13.58 Sec
11.28 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)-
-
22.04 Sec
Quarter Mile-
21.78 sec @ 92.08 kmph Sec
-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)-
18.81 m, 2.57 sec Sec
24.23 miuntes Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)-
34.51 m, 3.57 sec Sec
41.94 minutes Sec
Braking (100-0 Kmph)-
-
67.46 minutes Sec
Top Speed48 km/Hr
99 kmph
99 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel CapacityNot Applicable
11.5 L
10 L
Width
-
755 mm
785 mm
Length-
2055 mm
2070 mm
Height-
1060 mm
1028 mm
Saddle Height
-
-
780 mm
Ground Clearance165 mm
165 mm
180 mm
Wheelbase-
1320 mm
1326 mm
Kerb Weight93 kg
140 kg
123 kg
Additional Storage-
-
Yes

Electricals

Headlight-
Halogen
LED
Tail Light-
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp-
Bulb
Bulb
DRLs-
-
Yes
LED Tail Lights-
Yes-
Low Fuel IndicatorNoYesNo
Pilot Lamps-
Yes-

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter
-
240 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
-
130 mm
130 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)-
-
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)-
-
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)-
-
32 psi

Motor & Battery

Motor TypeBLDC
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Capacity-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Reverse Assist-
Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Underpinnings

Frame-
Single down tube chassis frame
Single cradle tubular frame

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*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Optima
  • Pulsar 125
  • Raider
  • Good Two Wheeler

    Impressive service and a commendable staff at Hero Optima. It stands out as the best two-wheeler. I've been using it.....Read More

    By jayesh
    On: Mar 11, 2024 | 638 Views
  • Terrible Experience With Hero Electric Optima

    I bought the Hero Electric Optima for my business a year ago, spending Rs. 78,000. Unfortunately, the battery failed.....Read More

    By sourabh
    On: Mar 07, 2024 | 884 Views
  • Best Performance

    I've had an amazing experience using a battery with the best backup and minimal maintenance costs. It has truly been a.....Read More

    By akshay ramesh tarade
    On: Jan 30, 2024 | 822 Views
  • Great Experience

    Delivering an overall comfortable driving experience, this vehicle stands out for its cost-effective mileage and.....Read More

    By mutharasan
    On: Jan 12, 2024 | 713 Views
  • Embrace Electric Commuting Hero Electric Optima

    The Hero Electric Optima elevates megacity commutes, which is why I've a strong affection for it. I suppose its.....Read More

    By prachi
    On: Dec 20, 2023 | 806 Views
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