Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs QJ Motor SRC 250

Last Updated: August 7, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs. 97,203, which is Rs. 39,797 cheaper than the base variant of QJ Motor SRC 250, priced at Rs. 1.37 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar NS 125 offers a claimed 64.75 kmpl, while the SRC 250 delivers 50 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS 125 uses a 124.45cc engine producing 12 PS @ 8500 rpm and the SRC 250 a 249cc engine producing 17.64 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS 125 and SRC 250, the Pulsar NS 125 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the SRC 250 stands out for performance.

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Pulsar NS 125 vs SRC 250 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS 125QJ Motor SRC 250
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 97,203Rs. 1.37 Lakh
Mileage 64.75 kmpl50 kmpl
Engine 124.45 cc249 cc
Max power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm17.64 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 144 Kg163 Kg

Pulsar NS 125 vs SRC 250 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 BTQJ Motor SRC 250 STD
Rating
420 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj QJ Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 97,203 Check On Road Price Rs. 1.37 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine Twin Cylinder Inline, 4V SOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
Max Power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm 17.64 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Colors
QJ Motor SRC 250 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-381 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 2,905 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,947 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 7,680 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance Rs. 10,994 SRC 250 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
103 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
Twin Cylinder Inline, 4V SOHC, Liquid-cooled Engine
Engine Displacement
124.45 cc
249 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
17.64 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
17 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
52 mm
55 mm
Stroke
58.6 mm
52.4 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electric
Compression Ratio
10+/- 0.5 : 1
9.0:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
64.75 kmpl
50 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
Not Available
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
7.81s
Not Available
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
10.53s
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Mono shocks
Telescopic Coil Spring Oil Damped

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 :-90/90-18 Rear :-130/90-15
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-381 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
805 mm
780 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2012*810*1078 mm3
2070*810*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1353 mm
1370 mm
Length
2012 mm
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
179 mm
160 mm
Height
1078 mm
1100 mm
Width
810 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
144 Kg
163 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
240 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
240 mm

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

Frame Type
Perimeter
Bassinet Type
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Street Bikes, Commuter Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Digital
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Latest News on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and QJ Motor SRC 250

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 QJ Motor SRC 250 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs QJ Motor SRC 250?
QJ Motor SRC 250 has out rated Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs QJ Motor SRC 250?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper than QJ Motor SRC 250 by ₹39,797.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs QJ Motor SRC 250?
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 STD version, 249 cc Petrol engine of SRC 250 produces 17.64 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 17 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has better performance.

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