Bajaj Auto positions Pulsar 125 as a lighter commuter at ₹92,990–₹1.04 lakh

Bajaj Auto’s Pulsar 125 enters the commuter motorcycle segment with a 131 kg kerb weight and pricing ₹19,000–₹30,000 below the Pulsar 150. The model targets buyers weighing agility and performance against rivals including TVS Raider.

— Source publishedFri, 25 Sept, 2026, 21:06 IST·First seen Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 21:07 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Review of Bajaj Auto’s new Pulsar 125 commuter motorcycle, positioned against the Pulsar 150, NS125 and TVS Raider. The model is priced from ₹92,990 to ₹1.04

Key facts

  • Pulsar 125 price: ₹92,990-₹1.04 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • 11.9 bhp
  • 1.16 kg-m torque
  • 13 kg lighter than Pulsar NS125
  • 0-60 kph in 6.4 seconds
  • Top speed: 99 kph
  • Kerb weight: 131 kg
  • Pulsar 150 kerb weight: 141 kg
  • ₹19,000-₹30,000 price difference versus Pulsar 150

Why this matters

The launch strengthens Bajaj’s position in the value-performance commuter segment and raises competitive pressure on TVS Raider and other 125cc rivals.

What to watch

  • Monthly 125cc motorcycle registrations and Bajaj's share versus TVS Raider, Honda SP125 and Hero Glamour.
  • Pulsar 150 retail volumes, dealer inventory days and discount levels following the Pulsar 125 rollout.
  • Average transaction price and finance penetration for Pulsar 125 compared with Bajaj's lower-displacement commuter range.
  • Competitor variant launches, exchange bonuses, financing subvention or price cuts in the ₹90,000-₹1.1 lakh band.
  • Regional demand split between metros, tier-2 cities and rural markets, where lighter weight may matter differently than fuel economy and resale value.
  • Push dealer-led comparison selling against TVS Raider and 100-110cc commuter upgrades, emphasizing weight, styling and Pulsar brand equity.
  • Use financing and low down-payment schemes to keep the effective monthly installment close to mass-commuter motorcycles.
  • Introduce periodic special editions, graphics packages or connected features to sustain interest without moving the core price ladder upward.
  • Monitor whether Pulsar 150 conversion weakens and adjust variant availability, incentives or feature differentiation to protect the 150cc step-up.