Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda CB125 Hornet

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 125 price starts at Rs. 92,990, which is Rs. 22,495 cheaper than the base variant of Honda CB125 Hornet, priced at Rs. 1.15 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar 125 offers a claimed 51.46 kmpl, while the CB125 Hornet delivers 48 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar 125 uses a 124.58cc engine producing 12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm and the CB125 Hornet a 123.94cc engine producing 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 125 and CB125 Hornet, the Pulsar 125 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the CB125 Hornet stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Pulsar 125 vs CB125 Hornet Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 125Honda CB125 Hornet
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 92,990Rs. 1.15 Lakh
Mileage 51.46 kmpl48 kmpl
Engine 124.58 cc123.94 cc
Max power 12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 131 Kg124 Kg

Pulsar 125 vs CB125 Hornet Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 125 Standard Single Seat LCDHonda CB125 Hornet STD
Rating
6 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 92,990 Check On Road Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Colors
Honda CB125 Hornet Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Single Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,779 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,327 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,316 Pulsar 125 Insurance Rs. 6,814 CB125 Hornet Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
99 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
124.58 cc
123.94 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
12.1 PS @ 8500 rpm
11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
11.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
56 mm
50 mm
Stroke
50.5 mm
63.121 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chian Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
DC
Not Available
Compression Ratio
10.05:1
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

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

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
110 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 31
Golden Upside Down Fork (USD)
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Monoshock

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 :-80/100 - 17, rear :-110/80 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
796 mm
Seat Length
Not Available
597 mm
Gross Weight
294 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2055*755*1060 mm3
2015*783*1087 mm3
Wheelbase
1320 mm
1330 mm
Length
2055 mm
2015 mm
Ground Clearance
184 mm
166 mm
Height
1060 mm
1087 mm
Width
755 mm
783 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
131 Kg
124 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
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 4AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Pilot Lamps
Yes
Not Available

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

1st Service
500-750 Kms
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Kms
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Kms
Not Available
4th Service
14500-15000 kms
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • The bike gets a TFT console with connected features
  • Comes with all LED lights and a USB charging port
  • Gets golden-coloured USD fork
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • Doesn’t get a rear disc brake

Is Bajaj Pulsar 125 Better Than Honda CB125 Hornet?

100% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar 125 over Honda CB125 Hornet in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 17 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Honda CB125 Hornet 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 Pulsar 125 CB125 Hornet
Mileage 5.0 5.0
Performance 4.3 5.0
Comfort 5.0 4.7
Maintenance 4.3 5.0
Features 5.0 3.3
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
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 Honda CB125 Hornet?
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper than Honda CB125 Hornet by ₹22,495.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
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 STD version, 123.94 cc Petrol engine of CB125 Hornet produces 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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