Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Motocorp Passion Plus

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

124.58 cc
97.2 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
1 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injection
–

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

12.1 hp @ 8500 rpm
8.02 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

11.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm
8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

5
4

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate

Bore

–
50 mm

Stroke

–
49.5 mm

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Tank Size

–
11 L

Official Fuel Economy

–
70 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
1.8 L

Top Speed

–
85 kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond-type frame
Double Cradle

Chassis type

Diamond Type
Double Cradle

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 31mm diameter, 125mm stroke
Telescopic

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock — Nitrogen gas-charged emulsion type, 110mm stroke
Twin Tube

Electronic suspension

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

80/100-17
80/100 - 18

Rear Tyre Size

100/90-17
80/100 - 18

Radial tyres

–

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
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

260 mm
240 mm

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Rear Brake Size

130 mm
130 mm

Dimensions

Adjustable seat height

–

Length

–
1982 mm

Width

–
770 mm

Height

–
1087 mm

Wheelbase

–
1235 mm

Seat height

–
790 mm

Ground Clearance

–
168 mm

Kerb Weight

–
116 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Wheelie control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Traction control

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Pass-light switch

Brake lock clasp

–

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Navigation

Riding Modes

–

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Cruise Control

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

–

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Electric System

12V DC
–

Battery

DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA
12V-3Ah MF Battery

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
Halogen Bulb

Turn Signal

Odometer

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

–

Low Battery Indicator

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

No. of Tripmeters

–

Quickshifter

–

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

–

Clock

–

Daytime Running Lights

–

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer Type

Digital

Service due indicator

–

Touchscreen

–

Average Speed

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Gear Indicator

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

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