Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs Honda CB125 Hornet

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N125 price starts at Rs. 93,043, which is Rs. 22,442 cheaper than the base variant of Honda CB125 Hornet, priced at Rs. 1.15 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar N125 offers a claimed 58 kmpl, while the CB125 Hornet delivers 48 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar N125 uses a 124.58cc engine producing 12 PS @ 8500 rpm and the CB125 Hornet a 123.94cc engine producing 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N125 and CB125 Hornet, the Pulsar N125 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the CB125 Hornet stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Pulsar N125 vs CB125 Hornet Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N125Honda CB125 Hornet
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 93,043Rs. 1.15 Lakh
Mileage 58 kmpl48 kmpl
Engine 124.58 cc123.94 cc
Max power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 125 Kg124 Kg

Pulsar N125 vs CB125 Hornet Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N125 LED Disc BTHonda CB125 Hornet STD
Rating
14 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 93,043 Check On Road Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Cooled, Single Spark, 2 Valve 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N125 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. 2,781 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,327 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,317 Pulsar N125 Insurance Rs. 6,744 CB125 Hornet Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
100 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Air Cooled, Single Spark, 2 Valve
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
124.58 cc
123.94 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
11 Nm @ 6000 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
54 mm
50 mm
Stroke
54.4 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
Compression Ratio
Not Available
10.0:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
58 kmpl
48 Kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
96
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 125 mm Stroke
Golden Upside Down Fork (USD)
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, 125 mm Stroke
Monoshock

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 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 :-110/80-17
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
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.5 L
Not Available
Seat Length
Not Available
597 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2015*783*1087 mm3
Wheelbase
1295 mm
1330 mm
Length
Not Available
2015 mm
Ground Clearance
198 mm
166 mm
Height
Not Available
1087 mm
Width
Not Available
783 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.5 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
125 Kg
124 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 4AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Diamond Frame
Diamond Type
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Integrated Starter Generator
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
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km /45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km /240 days
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km /365 days
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
Bajaj Pulsar N125
  • Refined motor with good grunt
  • Lightweight and compact bike for daily commuting
  • Nimble handling and very plush ride quality over bad roads
  • Unique design, does not share parts with other N-series Pulsar models
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
Bajaj Pulsar N125
  • Only gets CBS (Combined Braking System) - No ABS being offered
  • The entry-spec model gets a skinnier rear tyre
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • Doesn’t get a rear disc brake

Is Bajaj Pulsar N125 Better Than Honda CB125 Hornet?

50% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar N125 over Honda CB125 Hornet in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 26 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar N125 and Honda CB125 Hornet on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar N125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Honda CB125 Hornet is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of performance 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 CB125 Hornet Pulsar N125
Mileage 4.3 5.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 3.5 4.7
Maintenance 3.3 5.0
Safety 1.0 1.3
Features 3.8 3.3
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar N125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Honda CB125 Hornet is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
The Bajaj Pulsar N125 is cheaper than Honda CB125 Hornet by ₹22,442.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
For the LED Disc BT version, 124.58 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar N125 produces 12 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 11 Nm @ 6000 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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