Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Super Splendor XTEC

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero Super Splendor 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 97,203 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Super Splendor XTEC price in is Rs 84,448 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS 125 makes 12 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Super Splendor XTEC stand at 10.84 PS and 10.6 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS 125 in 9 colours whereas the Hero Super Splendor XTEC comes in 7 colours. Out of 105 user reviews, Super Splendor XTEC scores 4.5 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 407 user reviews..The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl, while the Hero Super Splendor XTEC Mileage is around 68 kmpl.

Pulsar NS 125 vs Super Splendor XTEC

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS 125	Super Splendor XTEC
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	68 kmpl
Max Power	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	10.84 PS @ 7500 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 Super Splendor XTEC
On-Road Price	Rs.1,16,013* Onwards	Rs.97,545* Onwards
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	68 kmpl
Max Power	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	10.84 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews	4.5 Based on Hero Super Splendor XTEC Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,342 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 2,813 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.7,680 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance	Rs.6,342 Super Splendor XTEC Insurance
Colours	Beach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt RedPewter GreyView All Colours	BlackCandy Blazing RedMatt GreyMatt Nexus BlueView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Hero Super Splendor XTEC

On-Road Price

Rs.1,16,013* Onwards

Rs.97,545* Onwards

Mileage (City)

64.75 kmpl

68 kmpl

Max Power

12 PS @ 8500 rpm

10.84 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews

4.5

Based on Hero Super Splendor XTEC Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,342

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 2,813

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.7,680
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Rs.6,342
Super Splendor XTEC Insurance

Colours

Beach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt RedPewter GreyView All Colours

BlackCandy Blazing RedMatt GreyMatt Nexus BlueView 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	124.7 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	Wet Multiplate
Gearbox	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	52 mm	52.4 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	57.8 mm
Compression Ratio	10+/- 0.5 : 1	9.9:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	10.6 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

124.7 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Digital	-
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Anti-lock Braking System	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	Yes

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Anti-lock 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	68 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	90 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

64.75 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

56.46 kmpl

Overall Mileage

64.75 kmpl

68 kmpl

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

7.81 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	12 L
Width	810 mm	729 mm
Length	2012 mm	2042 mm
Height	1078 mm	1092 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.6 L	-
Ground Clearance	179 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	1353 mm	1267 mm
Kerb Weight	144 kg	122 kg
Seat height	805 mm	793 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 L

Width

810 mm

729 mm

Length

2012 mm

2042 mm

Height

1078 mm

1092 mm

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

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

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	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	25 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 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 Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter

Tubular Diamond

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 Super Splendor XTEC
- Comes with smartphone connectivity
- Easy handling, thanks to the lightweight body
- Offers a comfortable riding experience to both rider and pillion

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- Lacking several features commonly found in its segment.
- Average build quality
- Rear suspension is on the firmer side
Hero Super Splendor XTEC
- The design is pretty basic compared to its rivals in the segment
- The disc brake variant is more expensive than its peers
- The yellow backlight on the instrument console feels low-quality

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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar NS 125
Super Splendor XTEC

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arun on Jul 05, 2026
4.7
VERY GOOD PERFORMANCE
Service and maintenance charge is normal, mileage is 50 - 55 kmpl on highway, 45-50 kmpl in cities and streets. Overall, it is a quite good bike with good performance and minimal costs. Everyday rides upto hundred kms can be done easily, I ride daily around 80 kms and it is very easy for me and it's a sports bike even with only 125 CC engine.
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A
abhishek on Jun 17, 2026
4.5
The flying beast..
This is one of my favourite bike in the list and i selected this bike as my first one in white and black combo also it has sporty look and everything is good also i'm already using a bajaj bike from last 4 years and thats the reason i again choosen the bajaj pulser. The long rides are comfortable engine performance with the mileage speed its control throttle everything is smooth and I have ride 312 km from my city Farrukhabad to ghaziabad nonstop and it was just flying smoothly. Yes i would really like to recommend this bike to all the person or youth who want their first bike to be a sports bike with average range budget. The bajaj pulsar ns 125 is the one where they can go for it without any hesitation.
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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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faizan on Jan 31, 2026
4.2
good bike for daily use
Overall very good bike with reasonable price and engine performance, but yes some vibration in engine at high speed around 70. Looks wise also clean and pickup is not very good or bad. I used honda shine in past pickup was better than this one and yellowish digital meter can be also negative for some user.
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5 2
A
abhishek on Jan 07, 2026
4.0
The hero super splendor is reliable bike in 125cc
Excellent bike ride and looks are beautiful bought this after reading a few owners reviews the Design looked near and clean also comfortable for longer rides . I went for this because it's affordable and has a solid engine Ride quality is good but long ride comfortable I picked this bike because I wanted something light to mange in traffic but still strong on open roads the seating was a very comfortable and very flexible and the test ride felt easy without any strain Looks are good I choose the hero super splendor because I wanted comfortable and features both . The digital screen I had a big seat and strong engine. I needed a bike for both family and work use ..
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5 3
V
vishal on Nov 13, 2025
5.0
Value for Every Rupee
The mileage of this bike is excellent for long rides. I trusted it. I bought this one because it had both style and mileage. It looked neat, not overdone, and the performance felt strong. Ideal for long-term use. Very good ride quality. The handling is smooth, engine noise is low, and it’s comfortable for long hours. Feels solid while riding. Smooth gear shifting and steady performance even on rough stretches. Best for daily users who want fuel efficiency and fewer repairs. This bike is best for long rides and feels dependable. Great for anyone who wants a balance of comfort, looks, and economy. Definitely worth it for city use.
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A
aman on Nov 13, 2025
5.0
Comfort That Feels Premium
Bought this after reading a few owner reviews. The design looked neat and the mileage was impressive. Also comfortable for longer rides. I went for this because it’s affordable and has a solid engine. Didn’t want to spend too much but still wanted a strong machine. It’s a smooth experience overall. Doesn’t make much noise, handles well on turns, and the brakes feel secure. Engine feels peppy and the pickup is nice. Doesn’t shake even at 70–80 km/h. I use it daily and haven’t faced any problems. A good fit if you’re looking for a middle-ground bike — not too heavy, not too light. Easy on the pocket and runs long. Worth recommending if you want value for money. It’s simple, strong, and very pocket-friendly to maintain.
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A
aarush on Nov 13, 2025
4.8
Stylish soft and dependable for relaxed daily use
I picked Super Splendor XTEC for comfort and style. Looks modern, engine strong. I ride daily to work, and it feels stable. Pickup is smooth, seat soft. Traffic is easy to handle. Bike feels reliable. Every trip feels calm and nice. I enjoy riding it every day to office and nearby places. Riding is smooth and balanced. Engine feels strong, gears shift easily. I went on a long ride last weekend, and it was comfortable. City and highway rides feel simple. Handling is light. Every day ride feels calm and fun. Yes, I recommend because it is strong, comfortable and stylish. Great for the office, short trips, and long rides. Friends who want smooth, safe daily rides will enjoy XTEC. Every trip feels easy, comfortable, and safe.
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FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Super Splendor XTEC

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

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has a score of 4.4/5 while Hero Super Splendor XTEC has rate of 4.5 /5.

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

A) Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs 97,203 & Hero Super Splendor XTEC price starts at Rs 84,448 in Delhi . Hero Super Splendor XTEC is cheaper between these.

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