Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Hero Xtreme 125R price starts at Rs. 92,500, which is Rs. 1,192 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar 125, priced at Rs. 93,692. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar 125 offers a claimed 51.46 kmpl, while the Xtreme 125R delivers 66 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar 125 uses a 124.58cc engine producing 12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Xtreme 125R a 124.7cc engine producing 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 125 and Xtreme 125R, the Xtreme 125R is the better pick for mileage.

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Pulsar 125 vs Xtreme 125R Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 125Hero Xtreme 125R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 93,692Rs. 92,500
Mileage 51.46 kmpl66 kmpl
Engine 124.58 cc124.7 cc
Max power 12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Kerb weight 131 Kg136 Kg

Pulsar 125 vs Xtreme 125R Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 125 Standard Single Seat LCDHero Xtreme 125R IBS
Rating
6 reviews
259 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 93,692 Check On Road Price Rs. 92,500 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Max Power 12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Integrated Braking System
Mileage (ARAI) 51.46 kmpl 66 Kmpl
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,800 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,665 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,329 Pulsar 125 Insurance Rs. 6,306 Xtreme 125R Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
99 kmph
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine
Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Engine Displacement
124.58 cc
124.7 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm
11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque
11.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
56 mm
52.4 mm
Stroke
50.5 mm
57.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
DC
Not Available
Compression Ratio
10.05:1
9.9:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Integrated Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
51.46 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
51.46 kmpl
66 Kmpl
City Mileage (Tested)
51.46 kmpl
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
57 kmpl
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
50-55 kmpl
50-55 kmpl
Overall (KPL)
Not Available
66 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
110 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 31
Dia. 37 mm Conventional Fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
794 mm
Gross Weight
294 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2055*755*1060 mm3
2009*793*1051 mm3
Wheelbase
1320 mm
1319 mm
Length
2055 mm
2009 mm
Ground Clearance
184 mm
180 mm
Height
1060 mm
1051 mm
Width
755 mm
793 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
131 Kg
136 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
260 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Type C (optional)
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 4AH
Pilot Lamps
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Double-cradle
Diamond
Digital Display Type
Coloured LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Horn - Single, Clip-On Handlebar with Casted Components
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Kms
750 Kms/60 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Kms
3500 Kms/160 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Kms
6500 Kms/260 Days
4th Service
14500-15000 kms
9500 Kms/360 days

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
5 Years or 70,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
70000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero Xtreme 125R
  • Tractable motor
  • Riding in high gears at slow speeds is easy
  • Engine refinement
  • Optional ABS really adds to safety
  • Nimble handling will make city riding a breeze
  • Looks quite striking - stands apart from the crowd
Hero Xtreme 125R
  • Front-end can feel a bit vague while cornering
  • Digital instrument cluster is a bit small and can be difficult to read

Is Hero Xtreme 125R Better Than Bajaj Pulsar 125?

67% users have chosen Hero Xtreme 125R over Bajaj Pulsar 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 384 users have also rated Hero Xtreme 125R and Bajaj Pulsar 125 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Xtreme 125R Pulsar 125
Mileage 4.7 5.0
Performance 4.6 4.3
Comfort 4.5 5.0
Maintenance 4.4 4.3
Features 3.9 5.0
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R?
The Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar 125 by ₹1,192.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R?
For the Standard Single Seat LCD version, 124.58 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 125 produces 12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 11.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the IBS version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 125R produces 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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