Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

Check out how the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 fares against its rivals, on paper. The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 has been updated for 2024 with a new LED headlight design and an all-new LCD instrument console. Check out the details here.If you are confused on which Bajaj Pulsar NS to buy, then check out our explainer here.

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is among the top five best-selling bikes between Rs 1-2 lakh. Read more about it here. It is the manufacturer’s most affordable and obviously the smallest bike in the NS lineup in India.

The Pulsar NS125 is the entry point into the NS family, acting as the smallest and most affordable Bajaj Pulsar NS bike. 

Design

The NS125 adopts the NS family’s design language with the familiar wolf headlamp setup, muscular fuel tank and a split-seat setup. That said, the slim tyres and slender fork remind you that it’s the smallest NS.  

Engine, Performance And Mileage

The NS125’s engine has been derived from the NS160 and is a rev-happy one. It offers a much better mid-range punch than the Pulsar 125 and commuting on it is a lot more fun. The engine is decently tractable too and that’s visible in the roll-on timings as well. 

Handling And Ride Quality

The Pulsar NS125 is an excellent handler. When you push the bike around some twisties, the rev-happy engine combined with its sense of lightness makes for a bike that will definitely put a smile on your face. Now while the telescopic fork absorbs bad roads nicely, the monoshock is on the firmer side. That said, it’s not uncomfortably stiff in any way. 

Comfort

The Pulsar NS125’s clip-on handlebars and slightly rearset footpegs result in a slightly sporty stance. Its seat height, at 805mm, is slightly tall but its slim nature and overall agility should help shorter riders feel confident as well. 

Features

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125's feature set is minimal. In fact, it even lacks an LED headlight and a fully digital dashboard. Even the semi-digital instrument cluster doesn’t have a range indicator and gear position indicator. The halogen headlight and LED tail light closely resemble those found on the NS160 and NS200.

Should You Buy The Bajaj Pulsar NS125

The Pulsar NS125 is an enjoyable motorcycle and at Rs 1,06,355 (ex-showroom Delhi), it costs Rs 30,000 less than the NS160. That said, the TVS Raider 125, at Rs 95,219 (ex-showroom Delhi), has more modern looks, a lot more features, better performance and better fuel economy.