Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero XPulse 200 4V

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero XPulse 200 4V 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 XPulse 200 4V price in is Rs 1,48,227 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS 125 makes 12 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of XPulse 200 4V stand at 19.16 PS and 17.35 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS 125 in 9 colours whereas the Hero XPulse 200 4V comes in 6 colours. Out of 383 user reviews, XPulse 200 4V scores 4.4 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 XPulse 200 4V Mileage is around 36 kmpl.

Pulsar NS 125 vs XPulse 200 4V

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS 125	XPulse 200 4V
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	36 kmpl
Max Power	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	19.16 PS @ 8000 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Off Road Bikes
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Air-Oil Cooled, 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder OHC

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS 125	Hero XPulse 200 4V
On-Road Price	Rs.1,16,013* Onwards	Rs.1,71,268* Onwards
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	36 kmpl
Max Power	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	19.16 PS @ 8000 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews	4.4 Based on Hero XPulse 200 4V Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Off Road Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,342 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 4,956 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.7,680 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance	Rs.11,183 XPulse 200 4V Insurance
Colours	Beach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt RedPewter GreyView All Colours	Black Sports RedMet Nexus Blue WhiteTechno Blu Met BlkBlack Industrial GreyView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Hero XPulse 200 4V

On-Road Price

Rs.1,16,013* Onwards

Rs.1,71,268* Onwards

Mileage (City)

64.75 kmpl

36 kmpl

Max Power

12 PS @ 8500 rpm

19.16 PS @ 8000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews

4.4

Based on Hero XPulse 200 4V Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

Off Road Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,342

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 4,956

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.7,680
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Rs.11,183
XPulse 200 4V Insurance

Colours

Beach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt RedPewter GreyView All Colours

Black Sports RedMet Nexus Blue WhiteTechno Blu Met BlkBlack Industrial GreyView 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-Oil Cooled, 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder OHC
Displacement	124.45 cc	199.6 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Multi-Plate Wet Type
Gearbox	5 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	52 mm	66.5 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	57.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10+/- 0.5 : 1	10.5:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	17.35 Nm @ 6500 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-Oil Cooled, 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder OHC

Displacement

124.45 cc

199.6 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Digital	Yes
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

Navigation

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

Braking Type

Anti-lock Braking System

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	64.75 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage (Tested)	56.46 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	64.75 kmpl	36 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	135 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

64.75 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

56.46 kmpl

Overall Mileage

64.75 kmpl

36 kmpl

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

7.81 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	13 L
Width	810 mm	862 mm
Length	2012 mm	2222 mm
Height	1078 mm	1320 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.6 L	-
Ground Clearance	179 mm	220 mm
Wheelbase	1353 mm	1410 mm
Kerb Weight	144 kg	160 kg
Seat height	805 mm	825 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 L

13 L

Width

810 mm

862 mm

Length

2012 mm

2222 mm

Height

1078 mm

1320 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	Bulb	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	-	LED Projector
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

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	240 mm	276 mm
Rear Brake Size	130 mm	220 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

276 mm

Rear Brake Size

130 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

25 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

25 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Perimeter	-

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter

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 XPulse 200 4V
- Plenty of ground clearance and suspension travel
- Light kerb weight makes it easy to control off-road
- Great bottom-end grunt makes off-road riding quite fun
- Well-tuned suspension setup offers a comfortable riding experience

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- Lacking several features commonly found in its segment.
- Average build quality
- Rear suspension is on the firmer side
Hero XPulse 200 4V
- Fit and finish levels could have been better
- Lacks top-end performance for touring on the highway
- Tall seat height might not be accessible to shorter riders

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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar NS 125
XPulse 200 4V

A
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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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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H
haris on Jul 18, 2026
5.0
Best in the segment.
Fabulous bike for people who commutes daily and also for long rides. This bike goes everywhere, does everything. Great mileage, works great on highways and off roads. Top speed of this bike is 130 kmph. Comfortable to ride, easy to handle in traffic. This bike have all good features. Must buy and comes under budget also. ABS also works like a charm of this bike. Must recommended.
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U
uday on Mar 06, 2026
4.8
Great, But if you add on a bit extra to stock bike
Bike is really good, if you choose to ride a stock vehicle, you might feel a bit comfortable, but if you get some accessories on it, it will be your friend for life. Just like i have added accessories like, seat modification with extra foam, handle bar riser, Fog light(for sure), Center stand, Top rack with back rest.
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santosh on Feb 05, 2026
4.3
Hero x pulse 200 4V review after 22000 kms
I am five eleven and it suits me for my height. Comfort of a rider not a pillion and mileage is a plus for this bike. Maintenance cost is also very good and cheap you can get service done from any of the authorised hero service centres. I have been driving since almost twenty two thousand kilometres so far and im fully satisfied with the performance of this bike. I just changed chain socket and fuel motor in the fuel tank. Ride comfort is very good for rider not for pillion thats only negative. Yes I would definitely recommend this bike to those who have height above five eight. I am driving this bike since two thousand twenty two and no major faults or damages done to bike. I am fully satisfied with this bike.
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V
vedant on Jan 13, 2026
4.2
Best choice for Bad Roads and Daily Use.
I chose Hero Xpulse 200 4V for its comfort on bad roads while still being easy to ride daily. The suspension works great on potholes, the engine is smooth for city rides, and maintenance stays affordable. Ride quality has been comfortable so far, especially on rough roads. Mileage is decent for daily use, handling feels light and confident, and while top speed isn't aggressive it's stable and relaxed at cruising speeds. Yess -- I'd recommend it for daily riders who want comfort on rough roads, easy handling in traffic, good mileage and reliable performance. Not ideal if you want high speed or aggressive sport riding.
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sukriti on Jan 05, 2026
3.5
Perfect offroad machine
It's a perfect bike for beginners who want to learn more into offroading and motocross. Along with that you can use it for your day to day life and even long tours . Perfect for solo riding. Low maintenance, good mileage. I have ridden it for more then 30000km . From plain to hills to high altitude area. It's good for offroading, even rode it in off road track it performs pretty good. Not good if you want to go for long tour with pillion. If you want to learn motocross or rally or offroad trails you can definitely go for it. Even looking into the Indian road conditions it perfect. You can do long high way ride with decent speed of 80-90kmph.
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FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero XPulse 200 4V

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Hero XPulse 200 4V?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has a score of 4.4/5 while Hero XPulse 200 4V has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero XPulse 200 4V is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs 97,203 & Hero XPulse 200 4V price starts at Rs 1,48,227 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper between these.

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