Comparing the Hero Karizma XMR 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 Hero Karizma XMR is available at ₹181,400, while the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is priced at ₹91,610. On the engine front, the Hero Karizma XMR comes with a 210 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar 125's 124.4 cc, producing 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm and 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 41.55 Kmpl for the Hero Karizma XMR 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 | 210 cc | 124.4 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine |
| Power | 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm | 10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres | 15 L |
| Mileage | 41.55 Kmpl | 51.46 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 163.5 | Split: 144 / Single: 146 |
| Seat Height | 810 | 795 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Disc 300 mm | 240 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush | 30mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Brake | Disc 230 mm | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable | Twin Hydraulic Suspension |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80 - 17 | 80/100 × 17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70 - 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 | MF Battery 12V- 6 Ah, ETZ-7 | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | Fully Digital LCD |
| Color Options | Turbo RedIconic YellowPhantom BlackCombat Grey | Racing Red Tan BeigeBlack Race RedBlack Cyan BlueBlack Dark GreyBlack Gold |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Top | 186644 Combat | 188257 | Single Seat | 92170 Split Seat | 94229 Neon Single Seat | 107675 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric & Kick |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5‑speed |
