P. The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is one of the best selling commuter motorcycles in India, which merges a sporty look with practical performance. It holds true to the iconic Pulsar DNA meanwhile ensuring it now falls in reach of those on a budget looking for a sporty and highly efficient motorcycle.
Design and Styling
The 125cc offering comes with a muscular tank with large graphics, wolf-eyed headlamp unit featuring twin pilot lamps and a sporty split seat setup on the higher variants. The sleek LED tail lamp and sporty grab rails at the rear give it a premium look making the bike lot more aggressive than your regular 125cc commuter. The sporty looking stance of the Pulsar 125 makes it attractive to both young riders and regular commuters.
Engine and Performance
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is powered by a 124.4cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes about 11.8 PS power and 10.8 Nm torque. The 5-speed gearbox is good for fast changes and smooth cruising. This bike comes with the mileage of around 50–55 kmpl, so it is a good fit for those who need performance and average. It is performance primarily jams for city and decent on highways too. Comfort and Features
To guarantee rider comfort, Pulsar 125 comes with upright seating posture, telescopic front forks and twin gas-shock rear suspension as well. It comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster showing speedometer, odometer, trip meter and fuel gauge. Other key features include:
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- Clip-on handlebars for sporty handling
- Tubeless tyres & alloy wheels
- Optional front disc brake
Safety
Safety is addressed by CBS (Combi Braking system) as standard for the Pulsar 125. On the other hand, front disc brakes are standard on higher trims and drum brake models are available for entry-level buyers with sliding rear windows also gracing them all. The bike is made for everyday riders as its robust chassis and high-speed stability can boost the rider’s confidence.
Variants and Price in India
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is offered in three primary avatars – Drum Brake, Disc Brake and Split Seat.
- Price of Drum Brake variant: Rs 82,000(approx. ex-showroom)
- Disc Brake version price:Approx ₹89,000 (Ex-showroom)
- Split Seat Variant Price: Approx ₹92,000 (ex-showroom)
Final Verdict
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the best entry-level sporty commuter bike in India. With the aggressive looks, adequate performance, frugal mileage and competitive pricing – the Dominar is definitely a very good option for college-goers or young professionals to consider who are in need of an affordable stylish motorcycles.
