Bajaj Pulsar N125 Drive Report: Comfortable ride with potential to be more

Bajaj Pulsar N125 report: Bajaj Auto recently launched the Pulsar N125 in the market, with updated styling, a powerful 125cc engine, and comfortable riding. The Bajaj Pulsar N125 is available in two variants and comes with features like an auto start/stop system. Bajaj organised a media ride to experience the new motorcycle on our short ride, we were able to highlight some key aspects of the vehicle. Here is our experience:  

Bajaj Pulsar N125 design:

The design of the Bajaj Pulsar N125 is striking in the segment. It offers an LED headlamp setup in the top variant and the throw of the lights is decent in the dark. The silhouette is similar to that of other Pulsar models and the company offers new colour options for the customers. The front tyres have a 110-profile and come with 17-inch alloys with a 240mm disc at the front.

From the side, there is a sporty character attached to the Pulsar N125. The underbelly exhaust and the single mono-shock suspension enhance the sporty characteristic. The split seat setup ensures comfortable seating for the rider and the pillion.

At the rear, the Bajaj Pulsar N125 offers LED taillamps but the indicators are halogen units. The rear tyre is a 100-profile unit with a 17-inch alloy wheel. Despite having disc brakes at the front, it misses at the rear.

Bajaj Pulsar N125 features:

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 offers handy features for the customer, oriented to enhance fuel efficiency. For starters, it offers an auto start/stop system, USB charging socket, LCD instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, and more. On comparing it with the competition, the Bajaj Pulsar N125 misses features such as riding modes, LED indicators, hazard lamps, and single-channel ABS. The switchgear quality is decent as per the competition standards.

Bajaj Pulsar N125 engine specifications:

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 is offered with a 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 12 BHP and 11 Nm torque, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The bike offers decent performance and the exhaust note is on the sportier side as compared to the competition.

The performance of the engine was evident. The company has a claimed top speed of 97 km/h but on our test, the bike passed the claimed top speed and recorded speed of 108 km/h. The gearshifts were smooth and the clutch was soft, making quick shifts possible.

Bajaj Pulsar N125 fuel efficiency:

The Bajaj Pulsar has a claimed fuel efficiency of 60 km/l from a single tank of fuel. Since our test duration was short, the bike displayed a fuel efficiency of 39 km/l during the test. The auto start/stop system feature also helps in improving fuel efficiency.

Bajaj Pulsar N125 suspensions:

The suspensions on the Bajaj Pulsar N125 are tuned on the softer side. The front offers telescopic suspensions and has decent travel. The rear mono-shock suspension offers comfortable ride quality on bad patches and potholes. The ride quality with a pillion is on the softer side and maintains the momentum at decent speeds.

Bajaj Pulsar N125 brake test:

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 comes with a combi-braking system. It is offered with a front disc brake and a rear drum brake. The performance from the brakes is sure-footed, but the rear disc brakes could have been offered for additional safety.

Bajaj Pulsar N125 price and competition:

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 starts at Rs 94,707 (ex-showroom) for the base variant. It is offered in two variants, with the top variant offering Bluetooth connectivity. The Bajaj Pulsar N125 mainly competes against the TVS Raider 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R in the segment.

Conclusion:

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 comes with a stylish design, a decent engine, and handy features for enhancing fuel efficiency. It offers a comfortable ride for your daily commutes, whether for the city or highways. The competitive pricing in the segment helps to have an advantage and it is a practical, economical, and comfortable offering at the price point.