Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available at ₹91,610, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes with a 124.4 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 51.46 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar 125 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 124.4 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 51.46 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | Split: 144 / Single: 146 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 795 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 240 mm Disc | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | 30mm Telescopic forks | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Hydraulic Suspension | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100 × 17 Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90 × 17 Tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V HS1 35/35 W | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Fully Digital LCD | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Racing Red Tan BeigeBlack Race RedBlack Cyan BlueBlack Dark GreyBlack Gold | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | Single Seat | 92170 Split Seat | 94229 Neon Single Seat | 107675 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric & Kick | Electric |
| Transmission | 5‑speed | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
