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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Honda CB125 Hornet

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

Bajaj Pulsar 150
Honda CB125 Hornet

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 150

From ₹1.15 Lakh

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Honda

CB125 Hornet

From ₹1.15 Lakh

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Bajaj Pulsar 150Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD · ₹1.15 Lakh
Honda CB125 HornetCB125 Hornet · ₹1.15 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 150: ₹1.15 Lakh (ahead) CB125 Hornet: ₹1.15 Lakh Pulsar 150 ₹252 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 150: Single-channel ABS CB125 Hornet: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar 150: 47.5 kmpl CB125 Hornet: Not published Claimed
Power Pulsar 150: 13.8 bhp (ahead) CB125 Hornet: 11.14 PS Torque 14.1 vs 11.2 Nm
Weight Pulsar 150: 148 kg CB125 Hornet: 132 kg Seat height 785 vs 790 mm
Versions Pulsar 150: 4 (ahead) CB125 Hornet: 1

Pick the Pulsar 150 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.15 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.3 Lakh
₹1.31 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,461 a month
₹3,469 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
13.8 bhp
11.14 PS
Torque
14.1 Nm
11.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
47.5 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark
4-Stroke, 4V SOHC Single Cylinder PGM-FI
Displacement
149.5 cc
124.7 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
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, 260 mm on all versions
260 mm Petal Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130mm (Single Disc) or Disc, 230mm (Twin Disc)
220 mm Petal Disc
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
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, 33 mm fork
Upside Down (USD) Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, 110 mm stroke
Monoshock Suspension
Frame Type
Diamond type frame, with the engine as a stressed member
Diamond Steel Frame
Wheelbase
1,320 mm (Single Disc) / 1,345 mm (Twin Disc)
1,340 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,055 mm (Single Disc) / 2,035 mm (Twin Disc)
2,010 mm
Width
765 mm (Single Disc) / 750 mm (Twin Disc)
780 mm
Height
1,060 mm (Single Disc) / 1,115 mm (Twin Disc)
1,060 mm
Seat Height
785 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight
148 kg (Single Disc) / 150 kg (Twin Disc)
132 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 litres
11.5 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch colour LCD with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation (SD); 5-inch TFT with Bluetooth (TD versions)
Full Digital LCD / TFT Cluster
Gear Shift Light
Yes
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Optional Bluetooth
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, with 2 pilot lamps and Auto Headlamp On
Full LED Headlamp with Sharp DRLs
Taillight
LED
X-Shape LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
Bulb on the SD; LED on the TD versions
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single seat on the SD and TD Single Seat; split seat on the TD Split Seat versions
Split Sports Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
None

Choice

Versions
4 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.15 Lakh – ₹1.29 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 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD₹1.15 Lakh CB125 Hornet₹1.15 Lakh CB125 Hornet ₹252 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD against CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet

CityPulsar 150CB125 HornetGap
Mumbai₹1.34 Lakh₹1.34 LakhPulsar 150 ₹283 less
Pune₹1.34 Lakh₹1.34 LakhPulsar 150 ₹283 less
New Delhi₹1.3 Lakh₹1.31 LakhPulsar 150 ₹276 less
Bengaluru₹1.42 Lakh₹1.42 LakhPulsar 150 ₹301 less
Chennai₹1.35 Lakh₹1.35 LakhPulsar 150 ₹286 less
Hyderabad₹1.38 Lakh₹1.39 LakhPulsar 150 ₹294 less
Ahmedabad₹1.28 Lakh₹1.28 LakhPulsar 150 ₹271 less
Kolkata₹1.31 Lakh₹1.32 LakhPulsar 150 ₹279 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 150 or the CB125 Hornet?

The Pulsar 150, by ₹252 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD at ₹1.15 Lakh against CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet at ₹1.15 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.3 Lakh against ₹1.31 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD makes 13.8 bhp and 14.1 Nm and the CB125 Hornet CB125 Hornet makes 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,461 a month for the Pulsar 150 and ₹3,469 for the CB125 Hornet, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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