Bajaj Pulsar 125 : The Pulsar range is a name that has been associated with sporty styling and peppy performance in the Indian two-wheeler segment, ever since it was first launched by Bajaj Auto.
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 brings that sporty DNA in the Pulsar series that makes it ’too sporty to be a commuter’, and does that at a price point, making it accessible to many. ‘We heard you PulsarManiacs.
Please don’t ever compromise style, aggression or performance!’ Bajaj wrote in a post.“
Designed 4 the ‘Real PulsarManiac’ who wants to remain unmatchable in terms of style and persona even in the 125cc segment,” the company added while displaying the tagline ‘Fair analysis is Not Enough. Here’s the proof’.
Fresh Out of the Box Athletic Design off a Bargain of a Budget
The most affordable Pulsar of all, the 125cc version doesn’t let you down in terms of aggressive style, either.
Design wise, even though it is predominantly based on the Pulsar 150, Bajaj has thrown in a muscular tank, sharp tank extensions, split grab rails, sporty graphics and the wolf-eyed headlamp.
This lends the Pulsar 125 a premium appearance at a significantly lower cost.
Solid black paint on the alloy wheels and on the engine cover, coupled with bright color contrasts, add to the sporty style of this scooter.
No matter if you chose the single-seater or the split-seat, the bike has a street presence of its own.
A two-tone color finish, matte tank finishes on a few trims and contrasting decals lend it a sense of size and price larger than it truly is.
Engine And Performance: Depenable and Playful
Bajaj Pulsar 125 gets a 124.4cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, DTS-i engine making around 11.8 bhp and 10.8 Nm, for motive duty.
And though the numbers may appear modest on paper, the bike feels punchy and responsive in the real world.
It’s linear power and torque is spread and makes it perfect for city commute and short rides on highways.
The 5-speed gearbox is smooth, making riding in the traffic and in the city an enjoyable experience.
One rare advantage that stood out in this motor is its refinement — it feels relaxed even at the higher end of the rev range and doesn’t let vibrations seep into the frame (especially at cruising speeds).
Comfort and Ride Quality
The riding position of Pulsar 125 is upright and relaxed, which makes it user-friendly for novice riders and experienced riders alike.
The seat is broad and well cushioned and gives good comfort to both the rider and the pillion. The bike also gets the sporty split seat while ensuring that the seating serves its intended purpose.
It gets telescopic forks at the front and twin gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear to perform the suspension tasks.
This system gives a comfortable ride on city streets by absorbing small bumps and potholes without jarring. It’s a good compromise between comfort and control for daily commutes.
Features and Equipment
The Pulsar 125 is decently loaded for a bike in its price segment of 125cc motorcycles.
It receives a semi-digital instrument cluster comprising of a digital speedometer, trip meter and fuel gauge coupled with an analog tachometer.
The quality of the switchgear is decent, and the bike comes with a pass switch, an engine kill switch and backlit buttons offering a premium feel.
Braking is taken care by a regular drum setup, though an optional front disc is offered in the top version.
Common Braking System (CBS) comes as standard in all variants for safer brake operation. It may not have ABS, but the CBS does its job for the kind of power the bike makes.
Pros and Cons
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 brings a long list of pros for the budget shoppers. The design is one of its best features; the bike looks like a larger one but at a fraction of the cost.
The motor is smooth and strong enough to serve most daily uses. It is easy on the wallet with a fuel efficiency of generally 50-60 km/l.
The ride is decent, too, for a bike in this price range. But it is not without its flaws. The rear drum brake especially, on the base version, does not have the bite you would expect on a disc brake variant.
For one thing, the bike is sporty looking, not a performance machine, which might disappoint thrill-seekers when accelerating. And next to some more recent rivals, the instrument console also looks a bit dated.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Conclusion
If you are looking for the sportiness of a bike, but don’t want to stretch your budget, then the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the bike for you.
With good looks that are ready to go, and best of all, a very affordable price, it takes the cherished Pulsar name straight into smart, efficient motoring.
With its exciting design, potent motor, and a proven brand backing, Pulsar 125 continues to be among the leading options in the 125cc commuter space — with a great balance in terms of value for money and road presence against its pricing.