Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Motocorp Xpulse 210

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar 125

Premium Split Seat-TFT

1.04 lakh

Hero Motocorp Xpulse 210

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1.74 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

124.58 cc
210 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injection
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
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Max Engine Power

12.1 hp @ 8500 rpm
24.2 bhp @ 9250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

11.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm
20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

5
6

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Bore

–
73 mm

Stroke

–
50 mm

Slipper clutch

–

Gearbox Type

–
Manual

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Size

–
13 L

Official Fuel Economy

–
None kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
36.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
41.7 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
2.6 L

User Reported Mileage

–
36.51 kmpl

0-60kph

–
3.9 sec

0-100kph

–
11.2 sec

60-0kph

–
17.89 m

0-80kph

–
6.68 sec

0-40kph

–
2.05 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond-type frame
Semi Double Cradle

Chassis type

Diamond Type
Semi Double Cradle

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 31mm diameter, 125mm stroke
Telescopic Front Forks dia 41mm with anti friction bush

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock — Nitrogen gas-charged emulsion type, 110mm stroke
Rectangular swingarm with 10 step adjustable gas charged

Electronic suspension

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Wheel Construction

Alloy
–

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubed

Front Tyre Size

80/100-17
90/90 - 21

Rear Tyre Size

100/90-17
120/80 - 18

Radial tyres

Front Disc/Drum Size

260 mm
276 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

130 mm
220 mm

Wheel Size

Front-17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
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Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Drum
Disc

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
21 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

260 mm
276 mm

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Disc

Rear Brake Size

130 mm
220 mm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Dimensions

Adjustable seat height

Length

–
2254 mm

Width

–
884 mm

Height

–
1348 mm

Wheelbase

–
1446 mm

Seat height

–
830 mm

Ground Clearance

–
220 mm

Kerb Weight

–
170 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual Channel

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 indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Traction control

–

Engine brake 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 - 6Ah

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Switchable ABS

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Keyless Lock

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

No. of Tripmeters

–
2

Daytime Running Lights

–

Stand Alarm

–

Shift Light

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Quickshifter

–

Clock

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Underseat storage light

–

Charging Socket

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Touchscreen

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Gear Indicator

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

–

Ambient temperature gauge

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