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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda CB125 Hornet

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 125
Honda CB125 Hornet

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 125

From ₹92,990

Full Pulsar 125 page Change

Honda

CB125 Hornet

From ₹1.15 Lakh

Full CB125 Hornet page Change
Bajaj Pulsar 125Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD · ₹92,990
Honda CB125 HornetCB125 Hornet · ₹1.15 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 125: ₹92,990 (ahead) CB125 Hornet: ₹1.15 Lakh Pulsar 125 ₹22,495 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 125: Combined braking (CBS) CB125 Hornet: Single-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Pulsar 125: 57 kmpl CB125 Hornet: Not published Claimed
Power Pulsar 125: 11.8 PS (ahead) CB125 Hornet: 11.14 PS Torque 10.8 vs 11.2 Nm
Weight Pulsar 125: 140 kg CB125 Hornet: 132 kg Seat height 790 vs 790 mm
Versions Pulsar 125: 4 (ahead) CB125 Hornet: 1

Pick the Pulsar 125 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the CB125 Hornet for single-channel abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹92,990
₹1.15 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.06 Lakh
₹1.31 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹2,813 a month
₹3,469 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
11.8 PS
11.14 PS
Torque
10.8 Nm
11.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
57 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Single Spark, Air Cooled
4-Stroke, 4V SOHC Single Cylinder PGM-FI
Displacement
124.4 cc
124.7 cc
Compression Ratio
10.05:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Liquid / Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-Speed Manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
52.4 x 57.8 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 240 mm
260 mm Petal Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
220 mm Petal Disc
Braking System
CBS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Single Channel ABS
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
100/80-17 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
130/70-17 (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 30mm
Upside Down (USD) Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers
Monoshock Suspension
Frame Type
Single down-tube
Diamond Steel Frame
Wheelbase
1,320 mm
1,340 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Width
755 mm
780 mm
Seat Height
790 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight
140-146 kg depending on variant
132 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.5-15 litres, sources disagree meaningfully
11.5 Litres
Length
Not listed
2,010 mm
Height
Not listed
1,060 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Colour-LCD on base variant, full TFT with Bluetooth and Google Maps mirroring on Standard/Premium TFT variants
Full Digital LCD / TFT Cluster
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, on TFT variants
Optional Bluetooth
Distance to Empty
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging Port
Yes
Not listed
Navigation
Not listed
Turn-by-Turn (Optional)
USB Charging
Not listed
USB Type-C

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Center Stand
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
No
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED
Full LED Headlamp with Sharp DRLs
Taillight
LED
X-Shape LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split seat or single-seat variant available
Split Sports Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
None

Choice

Versions
4 versions
1 version
Price range
₹92,990 – ₹1.04 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
4 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 CB125 Hornet₹1.15 Lakh CB125 Hornet ₹22,495 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD against CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet

CityPulsar 125CB125 HornetGap
Mumbai₹1.09 Lakh₹1.34 LakhPulsar 125 ₹25,351 less
Pune₹1.09 Lakh₹1.34 LakhPulsar 125 ₹25,351 less
New Delhi₹1.06 Lakh₹1.31 LakhPulsar 125 ₹24,677 less
Bengaluru₹1.1 Lakh₹1.42 LakhPulsar 125 ₹32,505 less
Chennai₹1.08 Lakh₹1.35 LakhPulsar 125 ₹27,436 less
Hyderabad₹1.1 Lakh₹1.39 LakhPulsar 125 ₹29,041 less
Ahmedabad₹1.04 Lakh₹1.28 LakhPulsar 125 ₹24,227 less
Kolkata₹1.07 Lakh₹1.32 LakhPulsar 125 ₹24,902 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 CB125 Hornet?

The Pulsar 125, by ₹22,495 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD at ₹92,990 against CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet at ₹1.15 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.06 Lakh against ₹1.31 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 125 Pulsar 125 Single Seat LCD makes 11.8 PS and 10.8 Nm and the CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet makes 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,813 a month for the Pulsar 125 and ₹3,469 for the CB125 Hornet, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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