Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Keeway SR125

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Keeway SR125

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS160

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Full Pulsar NS160 page Change

Keeway

SR125

From ₹1.29 Lakh

Full SR125 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar NS160Pulsar NS160 · ₹1.26 Lakh
Keeway SR125Standard · ₹1.29 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS160: ₹1.26 Lakh (ahead) SR125: ₹1.29 Lakh Pulsar NS160 ₹2,699 cheaper
Braking Pulsar NS160: Dual-channel ABS (ahead) SR125: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Pulsar NS160: 44 kmpl SR125: 47–50 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Pulsar NS160: 17 PS (ahead) SR125: 9.8 bhp Torque 14.6 vs 8.2 Nm
Weight Pulsar NS160: 152 kg SR125: 120 kg Seat height 805 vs 780 mm
Versions Pulsar NS160: 2 (ahead) SR125: 1

Pick the Pulsar NS160 for the lower price, dual-channel abs, more power and more versions.

Pick the SR125 for better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.26 Lakh
₹1.29 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.46 Lakh
₹1.45 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,452 a month
₹2,442 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
17 PS
9.8 bhp
Torque
14.6 Nm
8.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Mileage
44 kmpl
47–50 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air/oil cooled, twin spark, 4-valve
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, EFI
Displacement (cc)
160.3 cc
125 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
10:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5 Speed Manual (1D 4U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet Multiplate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
57 mm x 48.8 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
Disc, 300 mm, 3-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Disc, 210 mm, 1-piston caliper
Braking System
Sources disagree: single-channel ABS per one source, dual-channel ABS with 300mm disc per Bajaj own current site. Confirm current spec with a dealer.
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Spoke (Wire Spoke)
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Combined Braking System (CBS)
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
130/70-17

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Sources disagree: telescopic fork per one source, 37mm USD forks per Bajaj own current site
Telescopic Forks (128 mm Travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Nitrox and canister
Dual Coil-Spring Hydraulic Shocks (29 mm Travel, 5-step adjustable)
Frame Type
Perimeter frame
Single Downtube Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,372 mm
1285 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,017 mm
1890 mm
Width (mm)
804 mm
790 mm
Height (mm)
1,060 mm
1050 mm
Seat Height (mm)
805 mm
780 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
152 kg
120 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
12 litres
14.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital
Single-pod Digital LCD
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No
USB Charging
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes, live location
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
No
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED
Halogen with LED DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Single-piece Ribbed Bench Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
None

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.26 Lakh – ₹1.35 Lakh
₹1.29 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
3 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 NS160₹1.26 Lakh Standard₹1.29 Lakh SR125 ₹2,699 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 against SR125 Standard

CityPulsar NS160SR125Gap
Mumbai₹1.49 Lakh₹1.49 LakhSR125 ₹472 less
Pune₹1.49 Lakh₹1.49 LakhSR125 ₹472 less
New Delhi₹1.46 Lakh₹1.45 LakhSR125 ₹553 less
Bengaluru₹1.59 Lakh₹1.58 LakhSR125 ₹283 less
Chennai₹1.51 Lakh₹1.51 LakhSR125 ₹445 less
Hyderabad₹1.55 Lakh₹1.54 LakhSR125 ₹364 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 NS160 or the SR125?

The Pulsar NS160, by ₹2,699 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 at ₹1.26 Lakh against SR125 Standard at ₹1.29 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.46 Lakh against ₹1.45 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The SR125 claims 47–50 kmpl against 44 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 makes 17 PS and 14.6 Nm and the SR125 Standard makes 9.8 bhp and 8.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,452 a month for the Pulsar NS160 and ₹2,442 for the SR125, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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