Best 125cc bikes in India. Know the Price, Mileage and Specifications
In India, 125cc bikes have a strong grip on the customers because of affordability and good mileage. Because of growing demand, now 125cc bikes are coming with the features of a 150cc bike in India. In the current scenario, there is no difference between most of the 125cc and 150cc bikes in India except for CC and power. Now, 125cc bikes are coming with all modern features available in the 150cc or 200cc bikes in India. Due to ongoing high petrol prices in India, youth are diverting to these modern 125cc bikes it provides both mileage and style at an affordable price compared to other higher cc bikes. In this article, we are going to discuss the best 125cc bikes in India at an affordable price and superior mileage. Please read this exclusive full article.
1. TVS Raider 125
TVS Raider 125 is just launched in India by the TVS Motor India. Raider is among the most affordable and modern feature-loaded 125cc bikes in India. TVS Raider is powered by an air and oil-cooled single-cylinder 3-valve 124.8 cc spark ignition engine which generates a maximum power of 8.37 kW at 7500 rpm and the maximum torque of 11.2 Nm at 6000 rpm. The lighthouse of the TVS Raider has been built with an all-LED headlamp and tail lamp with LED DRLs. You will get a multicolor full-digital reverse LCD cluster, Eco Mode and Power Mode in the Raider which is 1st in the 125cc segment. Raider comes with a split seat function and there is space under the rear seat to keep safe your purse, mobile or important documents. You will not get this feature in most of the 150cc-200cc segment in India. TVS claims a handsome 67 kmpl mileage to this 125 cc bike because of the new generation Eco Thrust Fuel Injection (ETFI) and silent start technology with auto start/stop technology. The digital console of this bike shows real-time, gear shift indication, gear position indication, top speed, distance to fuel empty and average fuel economy. TVS offers synchronized braking technology (SBT), engine guard, side stand indication with engine cut-off feature in this bike. TVS Raider 125 is a perfect blend of style, comfort and strength. It is a perfect 125cc bike in India which is affordable also.
TVS Raider 125 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of TVS Raider 125: Rs 77,500
- On-Road Delhi Price of TVS Raider 125: Rs 90,300
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 60 kmpl
- Engine: Air and oil-cooled single-cylinder 3-valve 124.8 cc spark-ignition engine
- Power & Torque: 8.37 kW at 7500 rpm & 11.2 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, 80/100-17 (Front) and 100/90-17 (Rear)
- Suspension: Telescopic (Front) and 5-step adjustable gas-charged Monoshock (Rear)
- Brake: SBT, 240mm disc/130mm drum (Front) and 130mm drum (Rear)
- Lighthouse: All LED with DRL excluding blinkers
- Seat height: 780mm
- Ground Clearance: 180mm
- Kerb Weight: 123 kg
2. Honda Shine BS6
BS6 Honda Shine is one of the revolutionary 125cc bikes in India which is famous for its smooth engine and very comfortable suspension. BS6 Honda Shine is powered by a 4-stroke air-cooled 123.94 cc spark ignition BS6 engine which crunches out the maximum torque of 11 Nm at 6000 rpm and a maximum power of 7.9 kW at 7500 rpm. Earlier Shine was launched with a 4-speed gearbox system but now it comes in a 5-speed gearbox system. This fuel in this bike is supplied by a programmed fuel injection system (PGM-FI). Thanks to silent ACG starter and Honda enhanced smart power (eSP) technology which increased the fuel efficiency of the Shine 14% more compared to the previous model. Honda Shine comes with a combi-brake system (CBS) and engine start/stop switch also. New Shine looks heavy, bolt and it is more comfortable also. Shine is a package of comfortable ride and engine durability with great mileage. Shine needs some up-gradation like LED headlamp and DRL and digital instrument cluster but it will affect to its affordability. Shine is one of the best-selling 125cc bikes in India.
Honda Shine BS6 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of Hero Shine BS6: Rs 73,300
- On-Road Delhi Price of Hero Shine BS6: Rs 84,900
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 55 kmpl
- Engine: BS6 4-stroke air-cooled 123.94 cc spark ignition engine
- Power & Torque: 7.9 kW at 7500 rpm & 11 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, 80/100-18 (Front) and 100/90-18 (Rear)
- Suspension: Telescopic (Front) and Hydraulic type (Rear)
- Chassis: Diamond type
- Braking: CBS, 240mm disc/130mm drum (Front) and 130mm drum (Rear)
- Lighthouse: Halogen
- Seat height: 791mm
- Ground Clearance: 162mm
- Kerb Weight: 115 kg
3. Hero Glamour BS6
Hero Glamour BS6 is a 125cc bike from Hero MotoCorp India. Hero Motocorp India is the largest two-wheeler producer in the world. In 2008, Glamour is launched in India under the name of Hero Honda Glamour 125. Later Hero and Honda separated and now Hero is producing Glamour 125. BS6 Glamour is powered by an air-cooled 4-stroke 124.7cc engine which generates 8 kW (10.73 HP) at 7500 rpm power and the maximum torque of 10.6 Nm at 6000 rpm. It comes with i3s electric start and fuel injection technology. The ground clearance of BS6 Glamour 125 is 180 mm and both wheels are alloy wheels. The front suspension is telescopic fork type while the rear suspension is a 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber. Hero has enabled this bike with auto sail technology for smooth city riding and it comes in a 5-speed gearbox system that enhances the mileage. The instrument cluster is in the combination of analog and digital which shows the mileage also. Glamour BS6 is among the most affordable and durable 125cc bikes in India. BS6 Hero Glamour also comes in the beautiful color in its Limited Blaze Edition.
Hero Glamour BS6 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of Hero Glamour BS6: Rs 74,900
- On-Road Delhi Price of Hero Glamour BS6: Rs 88,100
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 55 kmpl
- Engine: Air-cooled 4-stroke 124.7cc engine
- Power & Torque: 8 kW (10.73 HP) at 7500 rpm & 10.6 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, 80/100-18 (Front) and 100/80-18 (Rear)
- Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front) and 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers (Rear)
- Chassis: Diamond type
- Braking: IBS, 240mm disc/130mm drum (Front) and 130mm drum (Rear)
- Lighthouse: Halogen
- Seat height: 793mm
- Ground Clearance: 180mm
- Kerb Weight: 123 kg
4. Hero Glamour XTEC
The new Hero Glamour Xtec is the smart tech loaded bike which is quite similar to the BS6 Hero Glamour but technically smarter. This smart 125cc bike is loaded with the features like navigation assist, Bluetooth connectivity, built-in mobile charger, auto sail technology, side stand engine cut off and LED headlamp with DRL. The engine and dimension parameters of Glamour Xtec are the same as the BS6 Glamour. The instrument console of Xtec is all digital with turn by turn navigation indicator. Xtec is also enabled with Hero Motocorp i3s technology and Autosail technology. Glamour Xtec is the first 125cc bike in India to provide a turn-by-turn navigation system for 125cc bikes.
Hero Glamour XTEC Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of Hero Glamour XTEC: Rs 83,500
- On-Road Delhi Price of Hero Glamour XTEC: Rs 97,500
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 55 kmpl
- Engine: Air-cooled 4-stroke 124.7cc engine
- Power & Torque: 8 kW (10.73 HP) at 7500 rpm & 10.6 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, 80/100-18 (Front) and 100/80-18 (Rear)
- Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front) and 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers (Rear)
- Chassis: Diamond type
- Braking: IBS, 240mm disc (Front) and 130mm drum (Rear)
- Lighthouse: All LED with DRL excluding blinkers
- Seat height: 793mm
- Ground Clearance: 180mm
- Kerb Weight: 123 kg
5. Honda SP 125
Honda SP 125 is like a Honda Shine 125 having a more aggressive and slick look with all digital instruments cluster to attract the youth of India. It is powered by the same engine as Honda Shine which generates a maximum power of 8 kW at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.9 Nm at 6000 rpm. Honda promises 16% more mileage to the new SP 125. New SP 125 is loaded with an all-LED headlamp with DRL and engine kill switch on the right-hand side of the handle. The fully digital instrument console of SP 125 shows the average fuel consumption, time, distance to fuel empty, eco mode indication and gear position indication. It also comes with a seal chain like Shine which provides longer life to the chain and prevents the chain from dust.
Honda SP 125 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of Honda SP 125: Rs 78,900
- On-Road Delhi Price of Honda SP 125: Rs 91,000
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 65 kmpl
- Engine: BS6 4-stroke air-cooled 123.94 cc spark-ignition engine
- Power & Torque: 8 kW at 7500 rpm & 10.9 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, 80/100-18 (Front) and 100/80-18 (Rear)
- Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front) and Hydraulic shock absorbers (Rear)
- Chassis: Diamond type
- Braking: CBS, 240mm disc/130mm drum (Front) and 130mm drum (Rear)
- Lighthouse: LED headlamp
- Seat height: 790mm
- Ground Clearance: 160mm
- Kerb Weight: 118 kg
6. Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Two Wheeler India has launched Pulsar 125 after the success of Pulsar 150 in the Indian automobile market. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is just like Pulsar 150 or Pulsar 180 having 125 cc engine. Pulsar 125 is powered by a 4-stroke air-cooled 2-valve twin spark BS6 DTS-i 124.4 cc engine which generates a maximum power of 8.68 kW at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.8 Nm at 6500 rpm. Pulsar 125 comes in two models the one is single-seat and another is single-seat. Each model comes in two variants of drum and front disc variants. The split seat variant comes with an engine guard also. LED lighthouse is missing in this bike but the build quality is good. This bike is 142 kg in weight with 165 mm of ground clearance. Because of the modern look, build quality and style this bike is ruling the Indian 125cc two-wheeler market.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of Bajaj Pulsar 125: Rs 78,500
- On-Road Delhi Price of Bajaj Pulsar 125: Rs 91,400
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 55 kmpl
- Engine: BS6 4-stroke air-cooled 2-valve twin spark DTS-i 124.4 cc engine
- Power & Torque: 8.68 kW at 8500 rpm & 10.8 Nm at 6500 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, 80/100-17 (Front) and 100/90-17 (Rear)
- Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front) and Twin Gas shock absorbers (Rear)
- Chassis: Single down tube type
- Braking: CBS, 240mm disc/170mm drum (Front) and 130mm drum (Rear)
- Lighthouse: Halogen
- Seat height: 790mm
- Ground Clearance: 165mm
- Kerb Weight: 140 kg
7. Bajaj Pulsar NS125
Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is a brand new 125cc pure sports bike to target the youth which is inspired by the Pulsar NS200. Pulsar NS125 is powered by a 4-stroke air-cooled 4-valve twin spark BS6 124.45 cc DTS-i Ei engine which generates a maximum power of 8.82 kW at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 11 Nm at 7000 rpm. This street fighter 125cc naked bike is just like the Pulsar NS200 with a 125cc engine. Its aerodynamically designed body, unique headlamp and adjustable rear mono-shock are the main charms. NS125 comes with a 5-speed constant speed gearbox system and anti-skid braking system. If you want a naked street bike that will be affordable with excellent mileage then Pulsar NS125 is the best option for you.
Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of Bajaj Pulsar NS 125: Rs 99,350
- On-Road Delhi Price of Bajaj Pulsar NS 125: Rs 1,14,350
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 45 kmpl
- Engine: BS6 4-stroke air-cooled 4-valve twin spark 124.45 cc DTS-i Ei engine
- Power & Torque: 8.82 kW at 8500 rpm & 11 Nm at 7000 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, 80/100-17 (Front) and 100/90-17 (Rear)
- Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front) and Mono shock absorbers (Rear)
- Chassis: Single down tube
- Braking: CBS, 240 mm disc (Front) and 130 mm drum (Rear)
- Lighthouse: Halogen
- Seat height: 805 mm
- Ground Clearance: 179 mm
- Kerb Weight: 144 kg
8. Super Splendor BS6
Super Splendor BS6 is ruling the Indian roads for more than a decade. Super Splendor is ornamented by a 4-stroke single cylinder 124.7 cc SOHC SI air-cooled engine which crunches out the maximum power of 8 kW at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.6 Nm at 6000 rpm. Super Splendor is a basic 125cc bike available in India which is known for its durability. It also comes with fuel injection and Hero Motocorp i3s technology. It is powered by a 5-speed gear train and Xsens technology which senses all engine parameters to control the engine temperature. The larger seat and touch terrain capability with 180 mm ground clearance lead this 125 cc bike to an affordable and capable bike for all roads.
Super Splendor BS6 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of Super Splendor BS6: Rs 73,900
- On-Road Delhi Price of Super Splendor BS6: Rs 86,400
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 58 kmpl
- Engine: BS6 4-stroke single cylinder 124.7 cc SOHC SI air-cooled engine
- Power & Torque: 8 kW at 7500 rpm & 10.6 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, 80/100-18 (Front) and 90/80-18 (Rear)
- Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front) and 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers (Rear)
- Chassis: Tubular Diamond type
- Braking: IBS, 240 mm disc/ 130 mm drum (Front) and 130 mm drum (Rear)
- Lighthouse: Halogen
- Seat height: 799 mm
- Ground Clearance: 180 mm
- Kerb Weight: 122 kg
9. KTM Duke 125
KTM Duke 125 is India's 1st oil-cooled 125cc naked super sports bike. KTM Duke 125 is decorated by a most powerful 4-stroke single-cylinder 4-valve 125cc oil-cooled DOHC engine which crunches out the maximum power of 11 kW (15 hp) at 10000 rpm and a maximum torque of 12 Nm at 7500 rpm. The engine rotation is controlled by a 6-speed gear train wet multi-disc cable-operated clutch system. Duke 125 is the segment-first 125cc bike that has a Bosch Dual-Channel ABS system for braking with a 4-piston radially mounted caliper 300 mm disc brake on the front side and a single-piston floating caliper 230 mm disc brake on the rear side. It comes with an all-digital instrument console and an all-LED lighthouse. Duke 125 is built on the same powder-coated steel trellis frame platform just like KTM 1290 Super Duke R. Duke 125 is unique, most powerful and stylish also. This 125 cc sportbike comes with a 1st in class up-side-down (USD) fork suspension on the front side and a mono-shock suspension on the rear side. The exhaust is very unique. The tubeless tyre of the Duke 125 is 110 mm wide on the front wheel and 150 mm wide on the rear wheel. KTM Duke 125 is costly because of the all modern features and build quality.
KTM Duke 125 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of KTM Duke 125: Rs 1,70,500
- On-Road Delhi Price of KTM Duke 125: Rs 1,93,900
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 40 kmpl
- Engine: 4-stroke single-cylinder 4-valve 125cc oil-cooled DOHC engine
- Power & Torque: 11 kW (15 hp) at 10000 rpm & 12 Nm at 7500 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, Radial, 110/70-R17 (Front) and 150/60-R17 (Rear)
- Suspension: USD Telescopic Forks (Front) and 10-step adjustable Mono shock absorbers (Rear)
- Chassis: Split trellis frame type
- Braking: Switchable Single Channel ABS, 300 mm disc (Front) and 230 mm disc (Rear)
- Lighthouse: All LED with DRLs
- Seat height: 818 mm
- Ground Clearance: 155 mm
- Kerb Weight: 159 kg
10. KTM RC 125
KTM RC 125 is a supersport 125cc bike available in India. It is powered by the same engine as KTM Duke 125. The front headlamp of RC 125 is a dual projector headlamp with DRL. KTM has used an all-digital LCD display in this supersport bike.
KTM RC 125 Price and Specifications
- Ex-Showroom Delhi Price of KTM RC 125: Rs 1,80,500
- On-Road Delhi Price of KTM RC 125: Rs 2,04,900
- Owner Reported Average Mileage (Fuel Economy): 40 kmpl
- Engine: 4-stroke single-cylinder 4-valve 125cc oil-cooled DOHC engine
- Power & Torque: 11 kW (15 hp) at 10000 rpm & 12 Nm at 7500 rpm
- Tyre: Tubeless, Radial, 110/70-R17 (Front) and 150/60-R17 (Rear)
- Suspension: WP Apex 43 (Front) and WP Apex Monshock (Rear)
- Chassis: Powder-coated steel trellis frame type
- Braking: Switchable ABS, 300 mm disc (Front) and 230 mm disc (Rear)
- Lighthouse: All LED with DRLs
- Seat height: 820 mm
- Ground Clearance: 178.5 mm
- Kerb Weight: 159 kg