Yamaha MT-125 vs Honda CB125F vs Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Comparison

Updated: 14, Feb, 2025 01:00 PM

	Yamaha MT-125 Expected Price ₹ 1,20,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 4234 views All time: 1618496 views	Honda CB125F Expected Price ₹ 75,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 330 views All time: 234257 views	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 99,571 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1299 views All time: 362917 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	142 kg	128 kg	144 kg
	Ground Clearance
	160 mm	160 mm	179 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	10 litres	13 litres	12 litres
	Wheelbase
	1325 mm	1295 mm	1353 mm
	Overall Length
	1960 mm	2035 mm	2012 mm
	Overall Width
	800 mm	765 mm	810 mm
	Overall Height
	1065 mm	1080 mm	1078 mm
	Seat Height
	810 mm	775 mm	805 mm
	Engine Oil Capacity
	1.05 litres	NA	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat
		NA
	Pillion Grabrail

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Yamaha MT-15 mileage is 47.6 kmpl (company-claimed).	65 kmpl (approx.)	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 mileage is 50-55 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	Yamaha MT-15 top speed is around 120 kmph (approximate).	NA	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 top speed is 112 kmph (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	125 cc	124.7 cc	124.45 cc
	Bore
	52 mm	52.4 mm	54.0 mm
	Stroke
	58.7 mm	57.8 mm	58.8 mm
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Gearbox Type
	Constant Mesh	NA	Constant Mesh
	Compression Ratio
	11.2 : 1	9.2:1	NA
	Engine Details
	125cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine	Air-cooled 4-stroke 2-valve OHC single with balancer shaft	124.45cc, Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Single Cylinder, DTS-i Ei Engine
	Maximum Power
	14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm	10.46 HP @ 7750 rpm	12 HP @ 8500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	10.2 NM @ 6250 rpm	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	5	5
	Clutch
	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet, multiplate with coil springs	Wet Multiplate Clutch
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooling	Air Cooling	Air Cooled
	Lubrication
	Wet Sump	NA	NA
	Fuel System
	Electronic Fuel Injection	PGM-Fi (Programmed Fuel Injection)	Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)	NA	NA
	Final transmission
	Chain	NA	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6 Phase 2	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
		NA	NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Analog	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Analog	Analogue
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Analog	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Analog	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	NA	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Analog	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA	CBS (Combined Braking System)
	Similar Bikes
	Kawasaki Z125, KTM Duke 125, Suzuki GSX-S125, Honda CB125R, Aprilia Tuono 125	NA	Honda SP125, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, KTM Duke 125, Hero Glamour 125, Hero Super Splendor, TVS Raider
	Key Features
	Sophisticated Negative LCD Instruments, Dual Slant-Eye Positions LED Headlight, Assist and Slipper Clutch, 125cc EU5 Engine with Variable Valve Actuation, Sporty Deltabox Frame and Aluminium Swingarm, Modern and Aggressive Body Design.	NA	Some of the key Bajaj Pulsar NS125 features include - Digi-Analogue Console, Stylish Alloy Wheels, Attractive Colour Options, Wolf-Eyed Headlamp & Infinity Twin-Strip LED Tail Lamp, 5-step Monoshock Suspension.
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
		NA
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA	LED
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA	LED
	Head Light
	LED	35W/35W	12V 35/35 W Halogen Headlamp with Wolf-Eye Design
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	MF	Maintenance Free, VRLA
	Tail Light
	LED	NA	Infinity Twin-Strip LED Taillight
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.	NA	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
	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA
	Front Brake
	292mm Hydraulic Single Disc	240mm disc with double piston calliper	240mm Disc
	Alloy Wheels
		NA
	Rear Brake
	220mm Hydraulic Single Disc	130mm drum	130mm Drum
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	NA	NA
	Front Tyre
	100/80-17 M/C 52S	80/100 – 18M/C 47P	80/100-17
	Rear Tyre
	140/70-17 M/C 66S	90/90 – 18M/C 51P	100/90-17
	ABS
		NA	NA
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	18” six spoke cast aluminium	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	18” six spoke cast aluminium	17-inch
	Traction Control System
		NA	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	41mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks	120mm telescopic fork (31mm diameter)	Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Swingarm, (Link Type Suspension)	Dual rear shocks with 5-step spring preload adjustment	5-Step Monoshock
	Frame (Chassis)
	Diamond	Diamond, Steel	Perimeter Frame
	Front Wheel Travel
	130 mm	NA	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	110 mm	NA	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	48 g/km	NA	NA
	Caster
	26º	26°	NA
	Trail
	95 mm	97 mm	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Commuter	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Darkness is the Next Level	Fast & Stylish	Lean Mean Street Machine
	Bike Variant
	2024 Yamaha MT-125	2024 Honda CB125F	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 (New Model)
	Availability Status in India
	Upcoming	Upcoming	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Yamaha MT-125 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.20 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	2024 Honda CB125F is expected to be priced around Rs 75,000 in India (ex-showroom).	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 price is Rs 99,571 (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Icon Blue, Tech Black, Storm Fluo	Red, Black, Yellow, White	Pewter Grey, Beach Blue, Fiery Orange, Burnt Red
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	India Launch Update
	As of now, Yamaha has no official plans to launch the MT-125 in India. If it comes, it would be competing with the likes of KTM Duke 125.	NA	NA