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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Comparison
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Bajaj Pulsar 125
₹87.25k
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Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
₹81.08k
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Bajaj Pulsar 125
₹87.25k
Ex-Showroom
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Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
₹81.08k
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹87.25k
₹81.08k
EMI
₹1,611
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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₹1,497
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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Rating
3.8
4.2
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine
Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC
Displacement
124.4 cc
97.2 cc
Max Torque
11 Nm @ 6500 rpm
8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm
No. of Cylinders
1
1
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Fuel Supply
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Ignition
Dual digital ignition
-
Gear Box
5 Speed
4 speed Constant Mesh
Bore
56 mm
50 mm
Stroke
50.5 mm
49.5 mm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Multiplate Wet Type
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Analogue
-
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Seat Type
Single
Single
Clock
-
Passenger Footrest
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts
-
USB Charging Port
-
Additional Features Of Variant
-
Side-stand Engine cut-off, High beam indicator, Neutral indicator, Meter illumination, xSens FI Technology, Real Time Mileage Indicator
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Integrated Braking System
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
-
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital
Pass Switch
-
Clock
-
Passenger Footrest
I3s Technology
-
Additional Features
-
Side-stand Engine cut-off, High beam indicator, Neutral indicator, Meter illumination, xSens FI Technology, Real Time Mileage Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
-
Real Time Mileage Indicator
-
Display
-
City Mileage
51.46 kmpl
73 kmpl
Highway Mileage
57 kmpl
93 kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
13.58s
-
Quarter Mile
21.78 sec @ 92.08 kmph
-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
8.10 secs
-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
11.33 secs
-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)
18.81 m, 2.57 secm
-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)
34.51 m, 3.57 secm
-
Overall Mileage
51.46 Kmpl
73 Kmpl
User Reported Mileage
50 Kmpl
73 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
51 Kmpl
73 Kmpl
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Front Suspension
Telescopic
-
Rear Suspension
Twin Gas Shock
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Chassis Type
Single down tube
-
Width
755 mm
720 mm
Length
2055 mm
2000 mm
Height
1060 mm
1052 mm
Fuel Capacity
11.5 L
9.8 L
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Wheelbase
1320 mm
1236 mm
Kerb Weight
140 kg
112 kg
Saddle Height
-
785 mm
Headlight
Halogen
Halogen
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb
LED Tail Lights
-
Low Fuel Indicator
Pilot Lamps
-
DRLs
-
Front Brake Diameter
240 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm
Top Speed
100 kmph
-
Peak Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Battery Type
-
Lead Acid
Battery Capacity
-
12V / 3AH
Charging At Home
-
Charging At Charging Station
-
Suspension Front
Telescopic
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Suspension Rear
Twin Gas Shock
Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Brakes Front
Drum
Drum
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-80/100-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Frame
Single down tube chassis frame
Tubular Double Cradle
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Vehicle Warranty
-
5 Years
Calls & Messaging
-
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Comparison with similar bikes
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC Comparison with similar bikes
Pros And Cons
Bajaj Pulsar 125
- ✓Strong low and mid-range pull
- ✓Bigger bike road presence
- ✓Five-speed gearbox
- ✓Decent highway stability
- ✓Competitive starting price
Hero Splendor Plus XTEC
- ✓Excellent real-world fuel efficiency
- ✓Proven and reliable 97.2cc engine
- ✓Feature-rich for a 100cc commuter
- ✓Comfortable riding posture for daily use
- ✓Lightweight and easy to handle in traffic
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