Bajaj Pulsar 125 Split Seat vs Honda SP 125: Spec Comparison
Modified On Aug 7, 2020 05:44 PM By Benjamin Noel Gracias for Bajaj Pulsar 125
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Two premium 125cc motorcycles compared on paper. Which one comes out on top?
Until recently, the Honda SP 125 was the most premium 125cc motorcycle available in India. Now, there’s a new option in town that promises to be more upmarket - the Bajaj Pulsar 125 Split Seat variant. Let’s compare the two capable 125cc motorcycles on paper to find out which one is the better buy.
Also read: Honda SP 125: First Ride Review
Engine:
The BS4 Bajaj Pulsar 125 was the second most powerful 125cc motorcycle after the KTM 125 Duke. Thankfully, it continues to be so even though it has lost some power and torque with the BS6 updates. While we haven’t ridden the new BS6 Pulsar 125 yet, we expect the new fuel-injected motor to offer crisper throttle response. The Honda SP 125 gets an all-new motor and despite losing out on power and torque figures, it impressed us with its refinement and tech. The new motor gets a nifty ACG starter generator for silent starts. Both motorcycles get a 5-speed gearbox which should help highway manners.
Underpinnings:
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 Split Seat variant continues to use the Pulsar 125 Neon’s sporty underpinnings. It comes in just one variant with a 240mm front disc brake as standard fitment. It also gets a fatter rear wheel. The Honda SP 125 shares its underpinnings with the Shine BS6 and gets 18-inch wheels that offer a better ride over rough roads. Both motorcycles get tubeless tyres as standard fitment. The Pulsar 125 Split Seat gets sportier underpinnings while the SP125 is more commuter-oriented.
Dimensions:
The Pulsar 125 Split Seat variant gets the same underpinnings and bodywork as its larger Pulsar 150 cousin. Although it is longer than the Honda, the SP 125 is wider and taller. The Pulsar 125 looks like a larger motorcycle but the tradeoff is added weight. It weighs a whopping 24kg more than the SP 125. While both have the same seat height, the Pulsar has a better ground clearance and a slightly larger fuel tank.
Pricing:
The Pulsar Split Seat variant costs Rs 3,597 over the Pulsar 125 Neon. This premium does not get you anything more than extra body cladding. The SP 125, meanwhile, gets features like an LED headlamp and a fully digital instrument console. Its all-new motor impresses with its refinement and low-end grunt. If you want a sporty ride, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon offers nearly the same at a lower price point. For everything else, the Honda SP 125 is the better bet.