Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 comes with a 124.45 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 50 kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 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 | 124.45 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 50 kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 145 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 805 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single channel ABS with 3 ABS ride modes | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 240 mm (CBS/CBS premium) and 260 mm (ABS) front disc | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum CBS | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80 - 17 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Halogen Headlamp | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 4Ah | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Burnt BlackBeach BlueBurnt RedPearl Mettalic whitePewter GreyFiery Orange | 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 | Electronic Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | Standard | 92760 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels, CBS, Halogen headlamp LED Bluetooth | 97409 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels, CBS, LED headlamp LED Bluetooth - ABS | 102111 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Single channel ABS, LED headlamp | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Kick and Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
