Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Motocorp Splendor Plus

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

124.58 cc
97.2 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injection
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
8.4 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

11.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm
8.3 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
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Number of Gears

5
4

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Multiplate wet type

Bore

–
50.0 mm

Stroke

–
49.5 mm

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

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Fuel Tank Size

–
9.8 L

Top Speed

–
87 kph kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond-type frame
Tubular double cradle

Chassis type

Diamond Type
Tubular Double Cradle Type

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 31mm diameter, 125mm stroke
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Front Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock — Nitrogen gas-charged emulsion type, 110mm stroke
5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Electronic suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Drum

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
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Wheel Size

Front-17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Front - 18 inch, Rear - 18 inch

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Drum
Front - Drum, Rear - Drum

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Front Brake Size

260 mm
130 mm

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Drum

Rear Brake Size

130 mm
130 mm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Dimensions

Adjustable seat height

–

Length

–
2000 mm

Width

–
720 mm

Height

–
1052 mm

Wheelbase

–
1236 mm

Seat height

–
785 mm

Ground Clearance

–
165 mm

Kerb Weight

–
113 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

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Traction control

–

Engine brake control

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
Halogen

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
Analogue

Pillion Backrest

–

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

–

Electric System

12V DC
12V DC

Battery

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

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
Halogen

Brake/Tail Light

LED
Halogen

Turn Signal

Odometer

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

–

Daytime Running Lights

–

Quickshifter

–

Keyless Lock

–

No. of Tripmeters

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

Low Battery Indicator

–

Clock

–

Stand Alarm

–

Shift Light

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Semi-digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

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Tachometer

Trip Meter

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

Digital
Analogue

Tachometer Type

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Service due indicator

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Engine/Motor temperature gauge

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