Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs NS125 Price Comparison: Which One’s The Better Value For Money Bike?
With a price difference of Rs 6,708, let’s look at which is the better Pulsar of the two on paper
Bajaj has been on a roll expanding its Pulsar range, and now that both the Pulsar N125 and NS125 get fully loaded top-end variants, it’s time to settle the big question: which one of these baby Pulsars is the smarter buy? The LED BT variant of the Pulsar N125 is priced at Rs 91,692, and the Pulsar NS125 LED BT ABS (recently updated with new features) is priced at Rs 98,400 (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). Let’s compare the two Pulsars and see which one is a better value for money proposition.
Bajaj Pulsar N125 LED Disc BT
Price: Rs 91,692 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The Bajaj Pulsar N125’s LED Disc BT trim is the most tech-loaded variant of the bike. It gets a sleek LED headlight with DRLs and a large LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity for call and SMS alerts. What truly sets it apart, though, is its Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). This system allows for near-silent starts and even features auto stop-start tech. With this feature, the engine shuts down at idle (after some time) and restarts when you pull the clutch. It’s a small touch, but it adds a layer of convenience that urban riders will appreciate - by saving fuel while riding on roads with heavy stop-and-go traffic.
Powering the bike is an all-new 124.59cc air-cooled engine producing 12PS at 8,500rpm and 11Nm at 6,000rpm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The combination makes it an easy-going commuter with a hint of Pulsar DNA – smooth, peppy and refined enough for everyday use.
Bajaj Pulsar NS125 LED BT ABS
Price: Rs 98,400 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Meanwhile, the Pulsar NS125 in its top-end ABS avatar takes a slightly different route. While it retains the same 124.45cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine (11.9PS and 11Nm), Bajaj has given it more rider-focused tech. The highlight here is the inclusion of single-channel ABS with three modes: Rain, Road, and Off-road, something unheard of in this segment. The console is also more advanced, offering turn-by-turn navigation along with the same call and SMS alerts. Add to that a fresh Pearl Metallic White colour scheme, and the NS125 top-end feels a bit more serious and safety-conscious in its appeal.
Which One’s The Better Buy?
Despite being in a somewhat similar price bracket, the two bikes cater to very different priorities. The N125 feels like the more refined commuter with its stop-start tech, slightly higher claimed power, and a more contemporary design that looks unlike any other Pulsars the brand sells. The NS125, on the other hand, offers genuine functional advantages for riders who value safety and practicality, such as ABS modes and on-screen turn-by-turn navigation, which are features you can actually use every day.
So, which one’s the better value? If you want a 125cc Bajaj commuter that feels a little more premium and tech-savvy, the Pulsar N125 makes sense. But if safety, real-world usability and the trademark ‘Pulsar NS’ looks matter more, the Pulsar NS125 ABS edges ahead. For just a few thousand rupees more, it brings in features that no other bike in the class offers, and that’s what makes it the more well-rounded package of the two in our opinion. If you’re convinced about buying, the Pulsar NS125 Ultimate Buying Guide will be super useful to you.
User Reviews
Nice and balanced overall. Bike weight is very good. Its never goes disbalanced. Mileage is 55 around, no matter where you drive and which kind of conditions are you driving on. Seats are a bit conjusted but driving experience is overall good. Suspensions works well on road. Perfect bike for daily commuting also.Read More
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.Read More