Earlier this year, we exclusively broke the story that Bajaj planned to update its Classic Pulsar range. After months of anticipation, the brand has finally launched the all-new Pulsar 125 as part of Pulsar’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Priced from Rs 92,990, the updated 125cc motorcycle gets a new engine and gearbox, a stiffer frame, monoshock suspension and a 5-inch TFT console.
- New 124.58cc engine makes 12.1hp and 11.4Nm
- Gets monoshock suspension and a new diamond-type frame
- It’s the most powerful 125cc bike on the market, claims Bajaj
Bajaj Pulsar 125 engine and specs
The new Pulsar 125 is powered by a 124.58cc single-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine producing 12.1hp at 8,500rpm (a gain of 0.3hp) and 11.4Nm at 6,500rpm (a gain of 0.6Nm). Bajaj claims it is the most powerful 125cc motorcycle on the market – a title earlier held by the now discontinued Pulsar N125. The engine is paired with an all-new 5-speed gearbox, which is claimed to improve tractive effort in the lower gears and deliver stronger low-speed performance.
Bajaj also claims an improved power-to-weight ratio enables quicker 0-60kph acceleration, although it has not specified an acceleration time.
The Pulsar 125 gets a new diamond-type frame with increased stiffness, with the engine acting as a stressed member. Bajaj says this setup improves ride stability and handling. Suspension duties are now handled by a gas-charged monoshock at the rear.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 features
A major update is the addition of a 5-inch TFT console that debuted with the N160 SS. It supports Google Maps mirroring and navigation and allows riders to store vehicle documents such as the registration certificate and insurance details.
The console even displays live call and message alerts and provides music controls. The Pulsar 125 additionally gets three ride modes: Road, Rain and Sport.
Another new feature is Crawl Tech – similar to that of the KTM models – which is designed to provide greater control during low-speed riding in traffic.
The motorcycle also features an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) on the top three variants. The system enables automatic start-stop functionality, which Bajaj says helps improve fuel economy and enables silent starts. The new Bajaj Pulsar 125 is priced at Rs 92,990 for the LCD variant and goes up to Rs 1.04 lakh for the top-spec TFT variant.
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.
Vishal Venugopal
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