Bajaj Pulsar NS125 2025 vs KTM RC 125

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	124.45 cc	124.70 cc
Engine	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Single Cylinder 4 Valve, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Fuel injection
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Clutch	--	Wet, Multiplate
Ignition	--	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Cooling System	Air cooled	Liquid cooling system
Maximum Power	12 Ps @ 8500 rpm	14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Maximum Torque	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Transmission	5 speed constant mesh	6 speed constant mesh
Gear Shift Pattern	--	1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Battery	DC, 12V, 8Ah VRLA	12 V 8 AH VRLA
Display	Digital	--
Frame	--	Trellis Frame
Headlamp	12V, 35/35W	--

Front	R17 – Tubeless	110/70 R17 Rear
Rear	R17 – Tubeless	150/60 R17
Wheel / RIM	--	Alloy

Front	240 mm Disc	300 mm Disc
Rear	130 mm Drum CBS	230 mm Disc
ABS	Single channel ABS in select variant	--

Front	Telescopic	43 mm Inverted telescopic fork
Rear	Mono shocks	Mono shox.- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots)

Colors

Black Orange Red Blue

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Length	2012 mm	1977 mm
Width	810 mm	--
Height	1078 mm	--
Weight	--	154.2 kg
Kerb Weight	144	--
Seat Height	805	--
Wheelbase	1353 mm	1341 mm
Ground Clearance	179 mm	157 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 litres	9.5 litres

About	The 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS125 includes single-channel ABS in select variants for improved braking Read More	The KTM RC 125 is a sleek and stylish sports bike that is sure to turn heads on the road. With Read More
Features	- Bluetooth connectivity - Gear position indicator - Distance-To-Empty Readout - Instantaneous Fuel Economy & Average Fuel Economy	--
Additional Details	Power to Weight (PS/Ton): 83.3	--

Pros	--	- High-performance engine in the 125cc segment with liquid cooling and fuel injection - Sporty, aggressive design and styling that stands out - Reliable braking system with disc brakes at both ends - Good handling and maneuverability due to the lightweight Trellis frame - Advanced features like a digital ignition system and a VRLA battery
Cons	--	- High price for a 125cc motorcycle, which might not suit all budgets - Limited fuel tank capacity of 9.5 liters may require frequent refueling on longer rides - May be underpowered for experienced riders looking for more speed and torque - Ground clearance of 157mm, while decent, may pose issues on extremely rough terrains - Lack of certain advanced features like dual-channel ABS, which are available in some competitors