Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Yamaha R15S

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or Yamaha R15S 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 Delhi is Rs 100422 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R15S price in Delhi is Rs 165500 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS 125 makes 11.99 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R15S stand at 18.6 PS and 14.1 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS 125 in 4 colours whereas the Yamaha R15S comes in 2 colours. Out of 1115 user reviews, R15S scores 4.6 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 219 user reviews..TheBajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl, while the Yamaha R15S Mileage is around 40 kmpl.

Pulsar NS 125 vs R15S

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS 125	R15S
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	40 kmpl
Max Power	11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm	18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS 125	Yamaha R15S
On-Road Price	Rs.1.15 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.94 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	40 kmpl
Max Power	11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm	18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
User Rating	4.2 Based on 219 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1115 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,313 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 5,634 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,683 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance	Rs.13,564 R15S Insurance
Colours	Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red	Matte BlackRacing Blue
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Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Yamaha R15S

On-Road Price

Rs.1.15 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.94 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

64.75 kmpl

40 kmpl

Max Power

11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm

18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm

User Rating

4.2

Based on 219 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1115 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,313

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 5,634

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,683
Pulsar NS 125 Insurance

Rs.13,564
R15S Insurance

Colours

Pewter GreyBeach BlueFiery OrangeBurnt Red

Matte BlackRacing Blue

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Displacement	124.45 cc	155 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	1	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	-	Wet, multiple-disc
Ignition	-	TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	5 speed constant mesh	6-Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	58 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	58.7 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	-	11.6:1
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Kick and Self Start	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

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

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve

Displacement

124.45 cc

155 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Air Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Analogue and Digital	Digital
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	-	Auxiliary light, Fuel consumption indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Inner Tube - 41.0 mm
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics Refers to the decorative decals or paint schemes on the bike's bodywork, enhancing its visual appeal.	-	Yes
Clock	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Analogue and Digital

Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

Digital

Techometer

Analogue

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Combine Braking System	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	-	Auxiliary light, Fuel consumption indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Inner Tube - 41.0 mm

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combine Braking System

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Auxiliary light, Fuel consumption indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Inner Tube - 41.0 mm

Performance
City Mileage	64.75 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	56.46 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	-	40 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	7.81 Sec	-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	10.53 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	12.27 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	25.85 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	21.15 s @ 95.10 kmph Sec	-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	21.36 m, 2.92 sec Sec	-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	39.68 m, 3.86 sec Sec	-
Top Speed	103 kmph	-
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Performance

City Mileage

64.75 kmpl

Highway Mileage

56.46 kmpl

Overall Mileage

40 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

7.81 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	11 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	810 mm	725 mm
Length	2012 mm	1990 mm
Height	1078 mm	1135 mm
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	805 mm	815 mm
Ground Clearance	179 mm	170 mm
Wheelbase	1353 mm	1325 mm
Kerb Weight	144 kg	142 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

11 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

810 mm

725 mm

Length

2012 mm

1990 mm

Height

1078 mm

1135 mm

Electricals
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
LED Tail Lights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Tail Light

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

LED

LED Tail Lights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	240 mm	282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	130 mm	220 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

240 mm

282 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

130 mm

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Perimeter Frame	Deltabox

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter Frame

Deltabox

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