Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs. 1.02 Lakh, which is Rs. 7,243 cheaper than the base variant of Hero Xtreme 125R, priced at Rs. 1.09 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar NS 125 offers a claimed 64.75 kmpl, while the Xtreme 125R delivers 66 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS 125 uses a 124.45cc engine producing 12 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Xtreme 125R a 124.7cc engine producing 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS 125 and Xtreme 125R, the Pulsar NS 125 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Xtreme 125R stands out for mileage and a lighter kerb weight.

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Pulsar NS 125 vs Xtreme 125R Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS 125Hero Xtreme 125R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.02 LakhRs. 1.09 Lakh
Mileage 64.75 kmpl66 kmpl
Engine 124.45 cc124.7 cc
Max power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Kerb weight 144 Kg136 Kg

Pulsar NS 125 vs Xtreme 125R Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 BTHero Xtreme 125R Dual Channel ABS
Rating
420 reviews
258 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.02 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.09 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Max Power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Mileage (ARAI) 64.75 kmpl 66 Kmpl
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 Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,035 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,134 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,479 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance Xtreme 125R Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
103 kmph
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Engine Displacement
124.45 cc
124.7 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque
11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
52 mm
52.4 mm
Stroke
58.6 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
Compression Ratio
10+/- 0.5 : 1
9.9:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
64.75 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
64.75 kmpl
66 Kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
25.85s
Not Available
0-40 Kmph (sec)
3.28s
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
83.3
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
64.75 kmpl
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
56.46 kmpl
Not Available
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
3.28s
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
50-55 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
7.81s
Not Available
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
10.53s
Not Available
Overall (KPL)
Not Available
66 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Dia. 37 Conventional Fork
Suspension-Rear
Mono shocks
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 :-110/90-17
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
805 mm
794 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2012*810*1078 mm3
2009*793*1051 mm3
Wheelbase
1353 mm
1319 mm
Length
2012 mm
2009 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
180 mm
Height
1078 mm
1051 mm
Width
810 mm
793 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
144 Kg
136 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
240 mm
276 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 4AH

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Perimeter
Diamond
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
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
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
750 Kms/60 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
3500 Kms/160 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
6500 Kms/260 Days
4th Service
Not Available
9500 Kms/

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 NS 125?

60% users have chosen Hero Xtreme 125R over Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1265 users have also rated Hero Xtreme 125R and Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 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 Hero Xtreme 125R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is better on the grounds of features.
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 NS 125
Mileage 4.7 4.2
Performance 4.6 4.3
Comfort 4.5 4.3
Maintenance 4.4 4.0
Safety 0.7 0.1
Features 4.0 4.3
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Comparison with Similar Bikes

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better between Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and TVS Raider?
  • The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 packs a peppy engine, is fun to ride, and could be the perfect beginner bike for you. The entry-level NS125 could be the perfect platform for those graduating from a scooter, and yearning to learn the ropes. On the other hand, TVS Raider's styling, features and performance will excite youngsters, and for someone looking at their first motorcycle, the Raider does make good sense. TVS has gone the smarter route, keeping a thrilling ride experience as the USP, instead of a purely commuter-centric approach. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Duke 125 vs ns 125 which is better.?
  • Selecting the right bike would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, engine options, brand preference, etc. The KTM 125 Duke BS6 is the most affordable way into the KTM family. It Service as the perfect stepping stone to performance-oriented motorcycles. The only grouse is you may be able to master the motorcycle rather quickly, and the lack of power means you will be left craving for more performance. KTM 125 Duke is powered by a 124.7 cc engine. This Duke 125 engine generates a power of 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm and a torque of 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm. The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 follows the same design ethos as its other NS siblings. The same wolf-inspired headlamp, muscular tank, chunky body, and split-seat setup make their way into the NS125. However, blame it on the skinny tyres and a slim telescopic fork, the proportions of the bike do not seem quite right. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is powered by 124.4 cc engine.This Pulsar NS 125 engine generates a power of 11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm and a torque of 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Ns125 bater than glamour 125 bike.
  • Both Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Glamour are good with their own forte. Bajaj pulsar offers the practicality of the Hero and Honda bikes, without compromising on the cool quotient or being too heavy on the pocket. On the other hand, Hero has done well to keep the Glamour BS6’s pricing in check during the BS4 to BS6 transition given the fact that the BS4 Glamour already had Fi. With the new pricing, the Hero is still one of the expensive 125cc motorcycles out there but it undercuts the Honda SP 125 by around Rs 5,000. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Glamour
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Hero Xtreme 125R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper than Hero Xtreme 125R by ₹7,243.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
For the BT version, 124.45 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS 125 produces 12 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Dual Channel ABS 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 the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has better performance.

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