Yamaha YZF-R2 vs Bajaj Pulsar 125

Yamaha YZF-R2 vs Bajaj Pulsar 125: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Expected ex-showroom ₹231,000 ₹87,255
Engine 204 cc 124 cc
Mileage 30.0 kmpl 50.0 kmpl
Power 26.5 bhp @ 10000 rpm 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Top speed 152 kmph 100 kmph
Yamaha YZF-R2
Yamaha YZF-R2

₹231,000 Onwards

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Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Mileage 30 Kmpl 50 Kmpl
Max Torque 18.5 Nm 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed — 100
Mileage City — 51
Engine 7
Engine YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Displacement 199 CC 124.4
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Compression Ratio — 10.05 +/- 0.3 :1
Cooling System — Air Cooled
Bore — 56
Stroke — 50.5
Valve Per Cylinder — 2
Battery 3
Battery YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Battery Type — VRLA
Battery Capacity — DC, 12V, 4Ah
Low Battery Indicator — Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection Carburetor
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Capacity — 15
Fuel Reserve — 2
Low Fuel Indicator — Yes
Dimensions 9
Dimensions YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Seat Height 815 795
Total Weight 150 —
Ground Clearance — 165
Height — 1060
Kerb Weight — 144
Length — 2042
Passenger Footrest — Yes
Saddle Height — 790
Width — 755
Transmission 3
Transmission YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Clutch Slipper Clutch —
Gear Box 6 Speed 5 Speed
Transmission Manual Manual
Brakes 5
Brakes YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Rear Brake Disc Drum
Abs Dual channel —
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter — 240
Rear Brake Diameter — 130
Suspension 2
Suspension YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Suspension Front 37 mm Upside Down Telescopic Front Forks Telescopic
Suspension Rear Linked Type Monocross Suspension with Adjustable Preload Twin Hydraulic
Wheels & Tyres 9
Wheels & Tyres YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Tyre Size — Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17
Wheel Size — Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm
Wheels Type — Alloy
Tubeless Tyre — Tubeless
Wheelbase — 1320
Front Tyre Pressure Rider — 25
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion — 25
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider — 28
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion — 32
Electricals 2
Electricals YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Bluetooth Connectivity — Yes
Usb Charging Port — Yes
Lights 5
Lights YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Tail Light LED LED
Projector Headlights Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator — Yes
Service Due Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Display Digital —
Instrument Console Digital Semi-Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer — Analogue
Clock — Yes
Seat 1
Seat YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Seat Type 37 mm Upside Down Telescopic Front Forks Split
Features 1
Features YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Additional Features — Split Grab Rails
Other 12
Other YZF-R2 Pulsar 125
Max Power 24 Hp 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Engine Type single-cylinder, four-stroke engine 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine
Drive Type Chain drive Chain Drive
Head Light LED LED
Turn Signal Lamp LED Bulb
Stepup Seat Yes —
Emission Type — BS6
Body Type — Commuter
Frame — Single down tube
Braking Type — Combi Brake System
Ignition — CDI
Pilot Lamps — Yes

Price difference

Yamaha YZF-R2 starts at ₹231,000 and Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹143,745 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Yamaha YZF-R2 is listed at 30 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 20 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Yamaha YZF-R2 vs Bajaj Pulsar 125 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, Yamaha YZF-R2 or Bajaj Pulsar 125?
Yamaha YZF-R2 starts at ₹231,000 and Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹143,745 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Yamaha YZF-R2 is listed at 30 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 20 kmpl more.
Should I buy the YZF-R2 or the Pulsar 125?
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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