Comparing the Aprilia RS 457 and the Bajaj Pulsar 125 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Aprilia RS 457 is available at a price on request, while the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is priced at ₹91,610. On the engine front, the Aprilia RS 457 comes with a 457 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar 125's 124.4 cc, producing 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm and 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457 versus 51.46 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar 125. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled | Air‑cooled |
| Displacement | 457 cc | 124.4 cc |
| Engine Type | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine |
| Power | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm | 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm | 10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl | 51.46 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 175 | Split: 144 / Single: 146 |
| Seat Height | 800 | 795 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | — |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston | 240 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel | 30mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel | Twin Hydraulic Suspension |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 80/100 × 17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60 - 17 | 100/90 × 17 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | 12 V HS1 35/35 W |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12v MF | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | — | Fully Digital LCD |
| Color Options | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow | Racing Red Tan BeigeBlack Race RedBlack Cyan BlueBlack Dark GreyBlack Gold |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 | Single Seat | 92170 Split Seat | 94229 Neon Single Seat | 107675 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric & Kick |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5‑speed |
