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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 125
Hero Xtreme 125R

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 125

From ₹92,990

Full Pulsar 125 page Change

Hero MotoCorp

Xtreme 125R

From ₹91,500

Full Xtreme 125R page Change
Bajaj Pulsar 125Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD · ₹92,990
Hero Xtreme 125RXtreme 125R IBS · ₹91,500

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 125: ₹92,990 Xtreme 125R: ₹91,500 (ahead) Xtreme 125R ₹1,490 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 125: Combined braking (CBS) Xtreme 125R: Single-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Pulsar 125: 57 kmpl Xtreme 125R: 57 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar 125: 11.8 PS (ahead) Xtreme 125R: 11.4 bhp Torque 10.8 vs 10.5 Nm
Weight Pulsar 125: 140 kg Xtreme 125R: 136 kg Seat height 790 vs 794 mm
Versions Pulsar 125: 4 Xtreme 125R: 4

Pick the Pulsar 125 for more power.

Pick the Xtreme 125R for the lower price and single-channel abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹92,990
₹91,500
On-road in
₹1.06 Lakh
₹1.04 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,779 a month
₹1,751 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
11.8 PS
11.4 bhp
Torque
10.8 Nm
10.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
57 kmpl
57 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Single Spark, Air Cooled
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, SPRINT-EBT FI
Displacement
124.4 cc
124.7 cc
Compression Ratio
10.05:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5 Speed Manual (1N 2 3 4 5)
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
52.4 mm x 57.8 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 240 mm
Disc, 276 mm (with Single Channel ABS on top trim / IBS on base)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
Drum, 130 mm
Braking System
CBS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
17-inch Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Single Channel ABS (Bosch) or Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
90/90-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
120/80-17 Tubeless (Widest in segment)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 30mm
37 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks (120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers
Showa Monoshock (Hydraulic, 7-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Single down-tube
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1,320 mm
1319 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Width
755 mm
793 mm
Seat Height
790 mm
794 mm
Kerb Weight
140-146 kg depending on variant
136 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5-15 litres, sources disagree meaningfully
10.0 L (Reserve 1.6 L)
Length
Not listed
2009 mm
Height
Not listed
1051 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Colour-LCD on base variant, full TFT with Bluetooth and Google Maps mirroring on Standard/Premium TFT variants
Negative LCD Full-Digital Display with Gear Position & Real-time Mileage
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, on TFT variants
No
Distance to Empty
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging Port
Yes
Not listed
Navigation
Not listed
No
USB Charging
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Center Stand
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
None
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
Yes, on Dual Channel ABS variant (with ride-by-wire throttle); No on IBS/ABS variants

Lights

Headlight
LED
Full LED Projector Headlamp with aggressive twin LED DRL eyebrow
Taillight
LED
LED Taillamp (Smoked lens)
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED (Segment-first all-LED lighting)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split seat or single-seat variant available
Split Stepped Sport Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
4 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹92,990 – ₹1.04 Lakh
₹91,500 – ₹1.08 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
9 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD₹92,990 Xtreme 125R IBS₹91,500 Xtreme 125R ₹1,490 less

On-road price by city

Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD against Xtreme 125R Xtreme 125R IBS

CityPulsar 125Xtreme 125RGap
Mumbai₹1.09 Lakh₹1.07 LakhXtreme 125R ₹1,679 less
Pune₹1.09 Lakh₹1.07 LakhXtreme 125R ₹1,679 less
New Delhi₹1.06 Lakh₹1.04 LakhXtreme 125R ₹1,634 less
Bengaluru₹1.1 Lakh₹1.08 LakhXtreme 125R ₹1,694 less
Chennai₹1.08 Lakh₹1.06 LakhXtreme 125R ₹1,664 less
Hyderabad₹1.1 Lakh₹1.08 LakhXtreme 125R ₹1,694 less
Ahmedabad₹1.04 Lakh₹1.02 LakhXtreme 125R ₹1,604 less
Kolkata₹1.07 Lakh₹1.05 LakhXtreme 125R ₹1,649 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 125 or the Xtreme 125R?

The Xtreme 125R, by ₹1,490 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD at ₹92,990 against Xtreme 125R Xtreme 125R IBS at ₹91,500, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.06 Lakh against ₹1.04 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD makes 11.8 PS and 10.8 Nm and the Xtreme 125R Xtreme 125R IBS makes 11.4 bhp and 10.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,779 a month for the Pulsar 125 and ₹1,751 for the Xtreme 125R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

Pulsar 125 vs Raider 125 From ₹92,990 and ₹84,460 Pulsar 125 vs CB125 Hornet From ₹92,990 and ₹1.15 Lakh Pulsar 125 vs FZ-Fi From ₹92,990 and ₹1.17 Lakh Xtreme 125R vs Pulsar NS125 From ₹91,500 and ₹94,188 Xtreme 125R vs Raider 125 From ₹91,500 and ₹84,460 Xtreme 125R vs CB125 Hornet From ₹91,500 and ₹1.15 Lakh
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