Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and the Yamaha R3 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is available at a price on request, while the Yamaha R3 is priced at ₹359,900. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 comes with a 124.45 cc unit compared to the Yamaha R3's 321cc, producing 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm and 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 50 kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 versus 25 Kmpl for the Yamaha R3. 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 | Air cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 124.45 cc | 321cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Power | 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 29.5 Nm (3.0 kgfm) @ 9,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 50 kmpl | 25 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 145 | 169 |
| Seat Height | 805 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single channel ABS with 3 ABS ride modes | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | 240 mm (CBS/CBS premium) and 260 mm (ABS) front disc | Hydraulic single disc, 298 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum CBS | Hydraulic single disc, 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 17 | 110/70 R17M/C 54H Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80 - 17 | 140/70 R17M/C 66H Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Halogen Headlamp | Dual LED headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 4Ah | 12 V, 7.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | — | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Burnt BlackBeach BlueBurnt RedPearl Mettalic whitePewter GreyFiery Orange | Icon Blue |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| 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 | | 339028 |
| Starter | Kick and Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |








