Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon Review: In India, Bajaj Auto’s Pulsar series has been the most successful. Continuing the series, the company recently launched the new Pulsar 125 Neon. This bike targets customers who want both power and mileage. After spending quite some time with the new Pulsar 125 Neon, we are here with its review. Let’s find out if it can truly dominate the 125cc segment.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon Review
Looks and Feel
Bajaj’s Neon series is designed keeping youth in mind and has been quite popular. At first glance, this bike will remind you of the Pulsar 150 Neon. Except for the engine, everything else is similar to what you see in the Pulsar 150 Neon. Nonetheless, the new Pulsar 125 Neon also looks significantly better. It features a grab rail, a 3D logo on the rear cowl, Pulsar logo, and black alloy wheels, giving it a rich feel. It comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster, but in our opinion, Bajaj needs to upgrade its design and backlight color. Overall, we liked the look of this bike.
Dimensions
The Pulsar 125 Neon has a length of 2,055mm, width of 755mm, and height of 790mm. It has a wheelbase of 1,320mm and a ground clearance of 165mm. The bike weighs 140 kilograms and has a fuel tank capacity of 11.5 liters. It is the heaviest bike in its category.
Price and Variants
The Pulsar 125 Neon is available in two variants, drum, and disc. The price of the drum brake version is Rs. 64,000, while the disc brake version is priced at Rs. 66,618. It comes in three color options – Neon Blue, Solar Red, and Platinum Silver. We got the Solar Red color for our ride, which really adds to the bike’s appeal.
Engine and Performance
Now, let’s talk about the performance of the Pulsar 125 Neon. But before that, let’s take a look at its engine details:
- Engine: 124.4 cc, DTS-i
- Power: 12 PS
- Torque: 11 Nm
- Gear: 5-speed
- Weight: 140 kilograms
- Mileage: 57.5 kmpl
- Fuel Tank: 11.5 liters
Riding and Handling
Many of you have asked us about the engine of the new Pulsar 125 Neon. Does it have the Discover engine? When we asked Bajaj, they told us that it has the Pulsar series engine but with some technical changes to bring it into the 125cc category. The company also claims that its performance will not disappoint. To find out, we went for testing… The initial pickup of the bike remains consistent until the end. Its handling instills confidence and keeps every problem at bay. It easily reaches speeds of 0-60 and 0-80 kmph. However, it takes a little longer to reach speeds of 80-100 kmph. But we don’t recommend riding this bike at high speeds. Riding at 60-70 kmph is enjoyable. The bike is very smooth. Currently, even at high speeds, the engine does not vibrate. Its NVH level is good. Although it weighs 140 kilograms, there is no problem riding it. Its stability improves on the road. Its seat is soft, but while riding, you have to lean a bit, so on long distances, you will have to straighten your back a bit. Its suspension does not disappoint and handles rough roads easily.
Braking
The bike has a disc brake in the front tire and a drum brake in the rear. Since this is a 125cc bike, it does not have an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), but it is equipped with CBS to compensate for that deficiency. CBS helps in quickly stopping the bike. In terms of braking, the bike impressed us.