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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Karizma XMR: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Expected ex-showroom	₹87,255	₹186,644
Engine	124 cc	210 cc
Mileage	50.0 kmpl	35.0 kmpl
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Top speed	100 kmph	130 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

Hero Karizma XMR

₹186,644 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Mileage	50 Kmpl	35 Kmpl
Top Speed	100	130
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Mileage City	51	—

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Displacement	124.4	210
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	12: 01
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid-cooled
Bore	56	73
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	50.5	50
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Battery Type	VRLA	MF Battery
Battery Capacity	DC, 12V, 4Ah	12 V 6 Ah
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Fuel Supply	Carburetor	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	15	11
Fuel Reserve	2	2.2
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Ground Clearance	165	160
Height	1060	1110
Kerb Weight	144	163.5
Length	2042	2068
Passenger Footrest	Yes	—
Saddle Height	790	—
Seat Height	795	810
Width	755	760

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Constant Mesh
Clutch	—	Wet Type Assist and Slipper Clutch

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Rear Brake	Drum	Petal Disc
Front Brake	Disc	Petal Disc
Front Brake Diameter	240	300
Rear Brake Diameter	130	230
Abs	—	Dual channel ABS

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Suspension Front	Telescopic	Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
Suspension Rear	Twin Hydraulic	Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Tyre Size	Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17	Front : 100/80-17 TL, Rear : 140/70-17 TL
Wheel Size	Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1320	1351
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	25	29
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	29

Electricals 2

Electricals	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 7

Lights	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Tail Light	LED	LED
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Service Due Indicator	Yes	—
Drls	—	LED
Projector Headlights	—	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Yes	—
Display	—	TFT

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Seat Type	Split	Split

Features 1

Features	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	—

Other 12

Other	Pulsar 125	Karizma XMR
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Emission Type	BS6	BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	4-stroke, 4 valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Body Type	Commuter	Sports
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Single down tube	Steel Trellis Frame
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	—
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
Pilot Lamps	Yes	—
Stepup Seat	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and Hero Karizma XMR starts at ₹186,644. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹99,389 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; Hero Karizma XMR is listed at 35 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 15 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero Karizma XMR and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Hero Karizma XMR?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and Hero Karizma XMR starts at ₹186,644. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹99,389 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; Hero Karizma XMR is listed at 35 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 15 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the Karizma XMR?

Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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