All-New Bajaj Pulsar 125 New vs Old: Differences Explained
A generational update done right? We analyse
Bajaj recently launched the all-new Pulsar 125 in India. Here is a detailed breakdown of what's new and what’s unchanged on the next-gen Pulsar 125 when compared to the older one.
What's New?
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The bike gets an all-new design, however the basic Pulsar silhouette is still intact.
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There is a sharper looking LED headlamp, giving it a more modern and aggressive face.
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It gets a muscular fuel tank with new sharper looking tank extensions that goes well with the bike's sporty design.
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It gets an all-new 125 cc engine which makes 12.1 PS, 11.4 Nm and comes paired to a 5-speed gear box.
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It features an engine stop/start feature along with a silent starter, which should help in making the engine a bit more fuel efficient.
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The 2026 Pulsar 125 gets a new single-cradle frame, replacing the previous dual-cradle frame.
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The rear suspension has been changed from a twin-shock setup to a more modern monoshock setup.
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The top-spec variants get a new TFT instrument console with modern connectivity features, like Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, SMS/call alerts, music controls, document storage and even Google Maps mirroring.
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There are also three riding modes: Rain, Road, and Sport.
What's Unchanged?
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The rear-braking setup remains the same as the old bike, with a 130 mm drum brake setup at the rear.
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The bike rolls on the same 17-inch wheels at both ends and is wrapped with an 80-section front and 100-section rear tyre.
Price Comparison: New vs Old Bajaj Pulsar 125
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New Pulsar 125 Variants |
Price |
Old Pulsar 125 Variants |
Price |
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125 |
Rs 92,990 |
Neon Single Seat |
Rs 90,494 |
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125 STD Single Seat |
Rs 99,291 |
Carbon Fibre Single Seat |
Rs 92,314 |
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125 STD Split Seat |
Rs 1,00,288 |
Carbon Fibre Split Seat |
Rs 94,518 |
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Premium Split Seat |
Rs 1,04,218 |
All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi
BikeDekho Says
The all-new Bajaj Pulsar 125 has become a much more feature-loaded, good-looking, and powerful proposition than before. The long features list of the base LCD variant or the top-spec TFT variant justifies its slightly higher pricing very easily. Along with all these updates the new Bajaj Pulsar 125 has become a much stronger contender in the 125cc commuter market.