BMW R18 Cruiser vs Triumph Rocket 3 GT vs Bajaj Pulsar N125 Comparison

Updated: 22, Oct, 2024 12:17 PM

	BMW R18 Cruiser Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 19,90,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 20 views All time: 28871 views	Triumph Rocket 3 GT Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 20,50,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 27 views All time: 38380 views	Bajaj Pulsar N125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 94,707 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 15 views All time: 552 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Wheelbase
	1731 mm	1677 mm	1295 mm
	Seat Height
	690 mm	750 mm	795 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	16 litres	18 litres	9.5 litres
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	4 litres	NA	NA
	Overall Length
	2440 mm	NA	2012 mm
	Overall Height
	1126 mm	1066 mm	1078 mm
	Overall Width
	964 mm	886 mm	810 mm
	Kerb Weight
	345 kg	NA	125 kg
	Gross Vehicle Weight
	560 kg	NA	NA
	Maximum Payload
	215 kg	NA	NA
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	4.80 secs	2.73 secs	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Pillion Grabrail
		NA
	Engine Kill Switch
		NA	NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
		NA	NA
	Electric Start

	Genuine Leather Seats
		NA	NA
	Riding Modes
			NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	BMW R18 mileage is 17.8 kmpl (company-certified).	As reported by Triumph UK, the certified mileage of Rocket 3 GT is 14.66 kmpl.	Bajaj Pulsar N125 mileage is 55-60 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	BMW R18 top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).	Triumph Rocket 3 GT top speed is 225 kmph (approximate).	Bajaj Pulsar N125 top speed is 112 kmph (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 2500cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 2.73 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Bore
	107.1 mm	110.2 mm	54.0 mm
	Stroke
	100 mm	85.9 mm	58.8 mm
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1802 cc	2458 cc	124.59 cc
	Compression Ratio
	9.6:1	10.8:1	NA
	Secondary Drive
	Shaft Drive	NA	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	2	3	1
	Engine Details
	1802cc, Air/Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts	2458cc, Water-Cooled, Inline 3-Cylinder, DOHC	124.59cc, Air-Cooled, Single Spark, 2-Valve, Single Cylinder Engine
	Maximum Power
	91 HP @ 4750 rpm	167 HP @ 6000 rpm	12 HP @ 8500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	221 Nm @ 4000 rpm	11 Nm @ 6000 rpm
	Fuel System
	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection	Ride-by-Wire, Fuel Injected	Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	Twin-Spark Ignition	NA	NA
	Clutch
	Single Disk Dry Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate Hydraulically Operated, Torque Assist	Wet Multiplate Clutch
	Cooling
	Air/Oil Cooled	Water Cooled	Air Cooled
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2
	Number of Gears
	6	6	5
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
			NA
	LED Indicator Lights
		NA	NA
	Service Reminder
			NA
	Low Oil Indicator
			NA
	Low Battery Indicator
			NA
	Speedometer
	Analog	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
		Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	CBS (Combined Braking System)
	Key Features
	Unique Design, Excellent Build Quality, Powerful Engine, Retro-Modern Instrument Console	Ride-Enhancing Technology Including Sophisticated Personalisable Full-Colour TFT Instrument Console, Optimised Cornering ABS & Traction Control, Four Riding Modes, All-LED Lighting, Hill Hold Control, Cruise Control, Keyless Ignition, Optional Triumph Shift Assist, Powerful Engine, Head-Turning Looks	Some of the key Bajaj Pulsar N125 features include - All Digital Instrument Console, Stylish Alloy Wheels, Attractive Colour Options, LED Headlamp & Tail Lamp, 5-Step Monoshock Suspension, Aerodynamic and Light Weight, USB Charging Port, Wide Tyres.
	Ride Modes
	3 Ride Modes - Rain, Roll, and Rock	Rain, Road, Sport, Rider-Configurable	NA
	Similar Bikes
	Ducati xDiavel, Triumph Rocket 3 R, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Yamaha VMAX	Suzuki M1800R Intruder, Yamaha VMAX, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Ducati xDiavel, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy	Honda SP125, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, KTM Duke 125, Hero Glamour 125, Hero Super Splendor, TVS Raider 125, Hero Xtreme 125R
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Capacity
	26 Ah	NA	8Ah
	Voltage
	12 V	NA	12V
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Alternator
	Permanent Magnet Generator 600 W (Nominal Capacity)	NA	NA
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free, VRLA
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
			NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 2500cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 2.73 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.
	Comfort
			NA
	Fuel Economy
			NA
	Features
			NA
	Build Quality
			NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Wheel Type
	Spoke Wheel	NA	NA
	Front Wheel
	3.5" x 19"	17 x 3.5 inch, Cast Aluminium	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	5.0" x 16"	16 x 7.5 inch Cast Aluminium	17-inch
	Front Tyre
	120/70-R19	150/80-R17 V	80/100-17
	Rear Tyre
	180/65-B16	240/50-R16 V	110/80-17
	Front Brake
	300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers	Dual 320mm Discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-Piston Radial Monobloc Calipers, Cornering ABS	240mm Disc
	Rear Brake
	300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers	Single 300mm Disc, Brembo M4.32 4-Piston Monobloc Caliper, Cornering ABS	130mm Drum
	ABS
	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral)	2-Channel Cornering ABS	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on Underbeams	Full Aluminium Frame	Diamond Type Frame
	Front Suspension
	Telescopic Forks	Showa 47mm Upside-Down Cartridge Front Forks, Compression and Rebound Adjuster	25mm Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut	Fully adjustable Showa Piggyback Reservoir RSU with Remote Hydraulic Preload Adjuster	5-Step Monoshock
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	120mm	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	90 mm	107mm	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Steering Angle
	57.3°	NA	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	Bike Variant
	2024 BMW R18 Cruiser (Standard Model)	2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT	Bajaj Pulsar N125
	2-Wheeler Type
	Cruiser	Cruiser	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Soul is All That Matters.	Magnificent Rocket	Zip Your Way
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2024 BMW R18 Cruiser price is Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT price is Rs 20.50 lakh (ex-showroom).	Bajaj Pulsar N125 price is Rs 94,707 (ex-showroom).
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Black	Phantom Black, Silver Ice & Storm Grey	Ebony Black, Cocktail Wine Red, Pearl Metallic White, Carribean Blue, Ebony black - Cocktail Wine Red, Ebony Black - Purple Fury, Pewter Grey-Citrus Rush
	On Road Price
	2024 BMW R18 Cruiser on road price is Rs 22.90 lakh in Delhi, Rs 23.68 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 23.18 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 23.48 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT on road price is Rs 23.60 lakh in Delhi, Rs 24.39 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 23.88 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 24.19 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Triumph dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Bajaj Pulsar N125 on road price is Rs 1.09 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.10 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.12 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Bajaj dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.