Best 125 cc Bikes Daily

Last Updated on: 24 Sep 2026
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the smallest motorcycle in Bajaj's Classic Pulsar line-up, but shares its chassis and bodywork with the larger Pulsar 150. This shared underpinning is why Autocar India's road test rates it as the sportiest motorcycle in its segment barring the costlier KTM 125 Duke. Power comes from a single 124.4cc engine producing 11.8hp, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox across every model. Kerb weight stands at 140kg, heavier than its nearest rivals.
Braking hardware includes a front disc brake with combi-braking system (CBS) as standard on every variant, though the rear brake remains a drum unit across the range. Suspension at the rear uses 5-step adjustable shocks. Seat height is set at 790mm, and the bike carries an 11.5-litre fuel tank with a 2.5-litre reserve, enough for a top speed of 100kph.
On the equipment front, the Pulsar 125 gets a halogen headlamp, an LED tail lamp, and a semi-digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. The one area Autocar India flagged as a shortcoming is tyre grip, with the factory-fitted tyres not inspiring much confidence in corners despite the chassis' sporty intent.
Our Rating Yet to be Reviewed | Body Type Bike |
Engine 124.58 cc | Fuel Type Petrol |
Transmission Manual |
Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Petrol |
Engine Displacement | 124.58 cc |
Valvetrain | 2 Valves/Cyl |
Fueling | Fuel-Injection |
Cooling | Air/Oil Cooled |
Engine Type | 1 cylinder |
Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
Max Engine Power | 12.1 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Max Engine Torque | 11.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder |
Number of Gears | 5 |
Reverse gear | No |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Clutch | Wet Multiplate |
Auto Start/Stop | Yes |
Chassis name | Diamond-type frame |
Chassis type | Diamond Type |
Front Suspension Type | Telescopic, 31mm diameter, 125mm stroke |
Front Suspension Adjustability | No |
Rear Suspension Type | Monoshock — Nitrogen gas-charged emulsion type, 110mm stroke |
Electronic suspension | No |
Front Brakes | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Wheel Type | Alloy |
Wheel Construction | Alloy |
Tyre type | Tubeless |
Front Tyre Size | 80/100-17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 100/90-17 |
Radial tyres | No |
Front Disc/Drum Size | 260 mm |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 130 mm |
Wheel Size | Front-17 inch, Rear - 17 inch |
Brake type | Front - Disc, Rear - Drum |
Front Wheel Size | 17 inch |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Front Brake Size | 260 mm |
Rear Brake Type | Drum |
Rear Brake Size | 130 mm |
Adjustable seat height | No |
| Combined Braking System | |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | |
| Cornering ABS | |
| Hazard lights | |
| Wheelie control | |
| Slide-control |
| Headlamp Type | LED |
| Pass-light switch | |
| Brake lock clasp | |
| Engine-kill switch | |
| Audio System | |
| USB Charging Port |
| Instrument console | Digital |
| TFT colour Instrument cluster | |
| Tachometer | |
| Trip Meter | |
| Fuel gauge | |
| Speedometer | Digital |
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