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Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS125
Hero Xtreme 125R

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS125

From ₹94,188

Full Pulsar NS125 page Change

Hero MotoCorp

Xtreme 125R

From ₹91,500

Full Xtreme 125R page Change
Bajaj Pulsar NS125Pulsar NS125 Standard · ₹94,188
Hero Xtreme 125RXtreme 125R IBS · ₹91,500

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS125: ₹94,188 Xtreme 125R: ₹91,500 (ahead) Xtreme 125R ₹2,688 cheaper
Braking Pulsar NS125: Single-channel ABS Xtreme 125R: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar NS125: 64.75 kmpl (ahead) Xtreme 125R: 57 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar NS125: 12 PS (ahead) Xtreme 125R: 11.4 bhp Torque 11 vs 10.5 Nm
Weight Pulsar NS125: 144 kg Xtreme 125R: 136 kg Seat height 805 vs 794 mm
Versions Pulsar NS125: 3 Xtreme 125R: 4 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar NS125 for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Xtreme 125R for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹94,188
₹91,500
On-road in
₹1.07 Lakh
₹1.04 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,801 a month
₹1,751 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
12 PS
11.4 bhp
Torque
11 Nm
10.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
64.75 kmpl
57 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, SOHC, 4-Valve, Air Cooled
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, SPRINT-EBT FI
Displacement
124.45 cc
124.7 cc
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
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, 240-260 mm depending on trim
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 standard, single-channel ABS with riding modes on select trims
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, 31mm
37 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Forks (120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Showa Monoshock (Hydraulic, 7-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Single down-tube
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1,353 mm
1319 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
180 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,012 mm
2009 mm
Width
810 mm
793 mm
Height
1,078 mm
1051 mm
Seat Height
805 mm
794 mm
Kerb Weight
144 kg
136 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 litres
10.0 L (Reserve 1.6 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Semi-digital: digital speedo/odo/fuel gauge, analogue tachometer
Negative LCD Full-Digital Display with Gear Position & Real-time Mileage
Gear Shift Light
Yes
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No
USB Charging
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain and Off-Road on the ABS-equipped variant
None
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
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
Halogen bulb
Full LED Projector Headlamp with aggressive twin LED DRL eyebrow
Taillight
LED
LED Taillamp (Smoked lens)
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
Full LED (Segment-first all-LED lighting)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped, split pillion seat
Split Stepped Sport Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
3 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹94,188 – ₹1.06 Lakh
₹91,500 – ₹1.08 Lakh
Colours
9 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 NS125 Standard₹94,188 Xtreme 125R ABS₹95,700 Xtreme 125R ₹1,512 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar NS125 Pulsar NS125 Standard against Xtreme 125R Xtreme 125R IBS

CityPulsar NS125Xtreme 125RGap
Mumbai₹1.1 Lakh₹1.07 LakhXtreme 125R ₹3,029 less
Pune₹1.1 Lakh₹1.07 LakhXtreme 125R ₹3,029 less
New Delhi₹1.07 Lakh₹1.04 LakhXtreme 125R ₹2,948 less
Bengaluru₹1.11 Lakh₹1.08 LakhXtreme 125R ₹3,056 less
Chennai₹1.09 Lakh₹1.06 LakhXtreme 125R ₹3,002 less
Hyderabad₹1.11 Lakh₹1.08 LakhXtreme 125R ₹3,056 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 NS125 or the Xtreme 125R?

The Xtreme 125R, by ₹2,688 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS125 Pulsar NS125 Standard at ₹94,188 against Xtreme 125R Xtreme 125R IBS at ₹91,500, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.07 Lakh against ₹1.04 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar NS125 claims 64.75 kmpl against 57 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar NS125 Pulsar NS125 Standard makes 12 PS and 11 Nm and the Xtreme 125R Xtreme 125R IBS makes 11.4 bhp and 10.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,801 a month for the Pulsar NS125 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 NS125 vs Raider 125 From ₹94,188 and ₹84,460 Pulsar NS125 vs CB125 Hornet From ₹94,188 and ₹1.15 Lakh Pulsar NS125 vs FZ-Fi From ₹94,188 and ₹1.17 Lakh Xtreme 125R vs Raider 125 From ₹91,500 and ₹84,460 Xtreme 125R vs CB125 Hornet From ₹91,500 and ₹1.15 Lakh Xtreme 125R vs FZ-Fi From ₹91,500 and ₹1.17 Lakh
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