Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar 125

Premium Split Seat-TFT

1.04 lakh

Indian Chief Dark Horse

Standard

21.59 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

124.58 cc
1890 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
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Fueling

Fuel-Injection
Fuel Injection

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
2 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

12.1 hp @ 8500 rpm
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Max Engine Torque

11.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm
156 Nm @ 3300 rpm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
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Number of Gears

5
6

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet, Multi-Plate

Bore

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103.2 mm

Stroke

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113 mm

Gearbox Type

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6 Speed Transmission

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

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Fuel Tank Size

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15.1 L

Official Fuel Economy

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14 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond-type frame
Steel Welded Tube Frame

Chassis type

Diamond Type
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Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 31mm diameter, 125mm stroke
Telescopic Fork

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock — Nitrogen gas-charged emulsion type, 110mm stroke
Dual Shocks w/ adjustable preload

Electronic suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Cast Aluminium

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

80/100-17
130/60B19

Rear Tyre Size

100/90-17
180/65B16

Radial tyres

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Front Disc/Drum Size

260 mm
300 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

130 mm
300 mm

Wheel Size

Front-17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Front - 19 inch, Rear - 16 inch

Brake type

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

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
16 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

260 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Drum
Disc

Rear Brake Size

130 mm
300 mm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Tyre make and model

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Metzeler CruiseTec

Calliper Type

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4 piston front, 2 piston rear

Dimensions

Adjustable seat height

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Length

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2286 mm

Width

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922 mm

Height

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1253 mm

Wheelbase

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1626 mm

Seat height

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662 mm

Ground Clearance

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125 mm

Kerb Weight

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304 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

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Wheelie control

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Slide-control

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Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

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Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

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Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

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Blind Spot Monitor

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Lane keep assist

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Side-stand engine cut-off

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Traction control

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Pass-light switch

Brake lock clasp

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Engine-kill switch

Audio System

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Navigation

Riding Modes

Launch Control

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Steering Damper

–

Cruise Control

Adjustable Windscreen

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Heated Grips

Heated Seat

Luggage Panniers

Stepped Seat

Tripmeters Type

Digital
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Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Electric System

12V DC
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Battery

DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA
12 Volt, 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA, Sealed Glass Mat

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

Dual Channel ABS

Daytime Running Lights

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Self-cancelling indicators

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Underseat storage light

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Charging Socket

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Keyless Lock

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Keyless Start

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Hill-hold Assist

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Clock

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Stand Alarm

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Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

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Gear Indicator

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Ambient temperature gauge

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