Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS 125 makes 12 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Splendor Plus XTEC stand at 8.02 PS and 8.05 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS 125 in 9 colours whereas the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC comes in 6 colours. Out of 404 user reviews, Splendor Plus XTEC scores 4.6 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 405 user reviews..The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl, while the Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Mileage is around 73 kmpl.

Pulsar NS 125 vs Splendor Plus XTEC

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS 125	Splendor Plus XTEC
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	73 kmpl
Max Power	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS 125	Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
On-Road Price	Rs.1,08,062* Onwards	Rs.95,991* Onwards
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	73 kmpl
Max Power	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews	4.6 Based on Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,118 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 2,763 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,339 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance	Rs.6,717 Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance
Colours	Beach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt RedPewter GreyView All Colours	Black Sparking BlueBlack Tornado GreyRed BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

On-Road Price

Rs.1,08,062* Onwards

Rs.95,991* Onwards

Mileage (City)

64.75 kmpl

73 kmpl

Max Power

12 PS @ 8500 rpm

8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews

4.6

Based on Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,118

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 2,763

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,339
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Rs.6,717
Splendor Plus XTEC Insurance

Colours

Beach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt RedPewter GreyView All Colours

Black Sparking BlueBlack Tornado GreyRed BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
Displacement	124.45 cc	97.2 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	2
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Multiplate Wet Type
Gearbox	5 Speed	4 Speed
Bore	52 mm	50 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	49.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10+/- 0.5 : 1	9.9:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Kick and Self Start	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine

Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC

Displacement

124.45 cc

97.2 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Handlebar type	-	Single Piece
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Digital	-
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Call/SMS Alerts

USB Charging Port

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	Integrated Braking System
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	Yes

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combi Brake System

Integrated Braking System

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Real Time Mileage Indicator

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	64.75 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage (Tested)	56.46 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	64.75 kmpl	73 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	7.81 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	10.53 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	12.27 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	25.85 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	21.15 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	103 kmph	87 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

64.75 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

56.46 kmpl

Overall Mileage

64.75 kmpl

73 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

7.81 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	9.8 L
Width	810 mm	720 mm
Length	2018 mm	2000 mm
Height	1078 mm	1052 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.6 L	1 L
Ground Clearance	178 mm	165 mm
Wheelbase	1370 mm	1236 mm
Kerb Weight	145 kg	112 kg
Seat height	805 mm	785 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 L

9.8 L

Width

810 mm

720 mm

Length

2018 mm

2000 mm

Height

1078 mm

1052 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	Halogen
Taillight	LED	Bulb
Indicators	Bulb	Bulb
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Bulb

Indicators

Bulb

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	240 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Size	130 mm	130 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	25 psi	25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	25 psi	25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	41 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

240 mm

130 mm

Rear Brake Size

130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

25 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

25 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Perimeter	Tubular Double Cradle

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter

Tubular Double Cradle

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- Offers great handling characteristics
- Has the looks of a proper modern streetfighter
- Ample performance for a 125cc bike
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
- Exceptionally lively and fuel-efficient within urban areas
- The motorcycle remains stable while still being agile
- Feature-rich for a 100cc commuter

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- Lacking several features commonly found in its segment.
- Average build quality
- Rear suspension is on the firmer side
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
- The vibrations start creeping into the seat very early on
- There is room for improvement in the suspension tuning, especially when encountering sharp bumps
- The initial response from the front lever lacks the desired level of feedback

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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar NS 125
Splendor Plus XTEC

G
garry on Jun 01, 2026
5.0
Pulsar review
Name is enough to buy this bike, rest its good with its performance and comfort is good in long ride, it give immense pleasure to ride this beast. Good performance and style make it more reliable and worth it. As far as i have ride it this gives thrill to drive. Comfortable seats and have good ground clearance, good in off roading as well as pick up of this bike is amazing and that's been enough to make any ride comfortable. Yes, Bajaj is the one who brought revolution in indian two wheeler market and they are doing great job with pulsar and each time they make it more comfortable and more convenient. You must have this in your garage.
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navneet on Feb 17, 2026
4.5
Super bike
Powerful engine 125 cc 4 stroke 11.8 ps power and 11 Nm torque stylish design, light design, sound less engine sports look muscular fuel tank and sharp lines, good mileage up to 40 to 45 kmpl performance. Comfortable seating's and decent suspension make it easy to navigate city streets, smooth rides, handling responsive, steering and comfort size make it a great city commuter sporty vibe and peppy engine. This price is best bike value for money and comfortable long ride stylish decent mileage 40-45 good power steering and best is abs support light is led performance is good and price is not so higher 1 lack.
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M
mo on Feb 09, 2026
4.7
Very comfort and super bike This segment this one
My favorite my family favorite my friend favorite. I suggest this for all person in my contact, this bike very smooth, this look is very hot and cool. Best performance in highway, mileage is nice in city mileage average but nice riding very comfortable, nice bajaj pulsar ns 125. 5 star comfort and this segment nice mileage, riding very smooth my pocket money no extra fuel, very nice mileage riding for this bike. India's first segment comfort-ability. I love this one for bajaj pulsar ns 125. Hot look this segment my favorite bike, sporty look sporty riding, riding is amul butter. I love this bike bajaj pulsar ns 125, white colour is my favorite colour, best use for my money purchase this bike.
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S
shaik on Jan 09, 2026
3.8
You need best performance
Best comfort and best for family and youngster, good performance and looks, easy to ride best top end and maintenance cost is low. Parts price is cheap good for off road and best 125 cc. I ride 200 non stop and no problem. I owned this bike no engine problem in 2 years, best for collage. This bike is good nice handling and best performance and comfort. I did not start for 2 months but one self bike start easy cold start. One thing bike too heavy. Best performance compare to other bikes, but no better features and better mileage. Bike is too heavy compare to other 125 cc,if you need best mileage to other company and you need performance this is better option.
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6 3
N
nagesh on Dec 26, 2025
4.7
overall good 😊
The best bike, all time favourites and this bike looks is very good, body style is superb. Overall bike is amazing. I love this bike too much. Budget friendly and come with good mileage. Good comfort with good features come with quality. The Bajaj is giving a good thing in his motorcycle we are proud of own a Indian brand motorcycle.
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R
ramkishan on May 14, 2026
5.0
velue For Money Bike & Best bike
Smooth on highway, best suspension, good mileage, family freindly, stylish look, good bike for city and village pocket friendly, low maintenance, seat is very comftable, long travelling eidth is proper for most Men. Good mileage, best handling, best experience, good pickup, throttle is very excellent for longer highway for covering larger distances, fuel tank is sufficient for day to day use for common people, speedometer gives exact details about bike. Yes, I have recommend this bike to my many brother and friends and other people of my village also of my workplace and feedback also same as my experience. This bike is made and designed for Indian needs and requirement of common people.
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A
adarsh on Jan 08, 2026
4.3
Review of splendor plus xtec
Best bike for riding in budget and overall average is quite good comparing to other vehicles in this price range Performance is all good Personally I never feel tired when I riding hero splendor plus xtec Quite good and also good long rides but one thing remember give time to the bike for engine cooling because of your riding 200km then you have to give same time to bike otherwise It can be heated and it can damage your engine also Yess I will recommend this bike because when I ride I feel comfort and feeling comfort while riding is most important than for anyone And mileage is absolutely good in this price the bike is absolutely perfect
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B
boss on Dec 01, 2025
4.2
splendor is the first choice of every indian middle class family.
After owning this bike for than 3 years , I feel that its very good about mileage, comfort, and riding posture . It's a very low maintenance bike , service costs are also very low. If you get full tank petrol in this bike you don't have get petrol for 1 month it take out a massive mileage. In India this bike is first choice for the middle class families. I also own this bike and doesn't have any complaint about it.
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6 9
K
kunal on Nov 26, 2025
5.0
Everyday Reliability with Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
A friend’s night ride idea made me plan the same, and it actually felt nice. This bike handles city roads calmly, doesn’t feel tiring, and keeps short trips easy. Weekend outings feel more relaxed, and even small store runs stay smooth. We wanted something steady for city lanes and small weekend plans. This bike feels comfortable and doesn’t trouble you in traffic. Quick turns, short breaks, and small detours all feel natural. Good for couples who like short peaceful rides. Great option for people who want a practical ride for daily movement. Works well in tight streets and doesn’t feel annoying on short trips. Weekend outings stay simple, and every ride feels manageable without extra effort or stress.
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C
chirag on Nov 25, 2025
4.8
The Perfect Gift
My younger brother was preparing for his college entrance exams and he needed reliable bike. I decided to gift him Hero Splendor Plus XTEC after seeing him struggle with public transport. Seeing his smile when he know about it I knew it was perfect for him. He rides it daily and it has been great. I went along with him for the weekend trip to the nearby lake and he was thrilled. Watching him enjoy the ride made me feel gifting this bike was worth it. We both are feel happy on our each ride. I parked the bike outside my office and shared my ride story with a colleague. Seeing my excitement and how stress free my commute has become he asked if he should get one too. I realized then that anyone dealing with busy traffic and daily commuting would genuinely enjoy this bike as much as I do. I recommend it to all.
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FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Splendor Plus XTEC

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero Splendor Plus XTEC?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has a score of 4.4/5 while Hero Splendor Plus XTEC has rate of 4.6 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs 94,188 & Hero Splendor Plus XTEC price starts at Rs 81,083 in Delhi . Hero Splendor Plus XTEC is cheaper between these.

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