As the price of petrol is increasing, Indians are getting more concerned about ‘Kitna Deti hai?‘. 125cc bikes are best for everyday commutes and home-to-office rides as they are not so underpowered and offer great mileage also.
125cc category bikes are popular among Indians due to their performance, mileage, and low maintenance. Brands are also trying to give new and advanced features in this category. In this category, there are lots of options but we have narrowed down your search. Here is the list of the top 8 Best 125cc Bikes in India.
8. KTM RC 125
- Displacement: 124.7cc
- Mileage: 40 kmpl
- Engine type: Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
- Ex-showroom price: Rs. 1.81 Lakh
KTM has launched its RC 125 targeting the younger generation. The younger sibling of RC 390 and RC 200 is cheaper and affordable. The entry-level bike gives the riding experience of a sports bike but with less power and more mileage.
KTM RC has a single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine of 125cc having 14.5 bhp power and 12 Nm torque. It has a 6-speed transmission and 9.5 liters fuel tank which provides you a range of approx. 380 Km.
It has single-channel abs and a digital instrument cluster. The RC 125 is the fastest and most expensive bike in its segment. It will be one of the best bikes beginner riders should consider. The only con of this bike is it is overpriced considering the Indian market.
7. KTM Duke 125
- Displacement: 124.7cc
- Mileage: 38 kmpl
- Engine type: Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
- Ex-showroom price: Rs. 1.70 Lakh
On the 9th position of best 125cc bikes in India is the ‘Baby Duke’ of KTM. Duke 125 is the younger sibling of Duke 200 and 390. This naked bike is catching the eyes of youngsters.
Duke 125 has the same engine as RC 125 which gives 14.3 bhp max power and max torque of 12 Nm. It has a range of 540 Km provided by the 13.5 liters fuel tank. Duke 125 weighs 159 Kg and has a 6-speed gearbox.
Duke 125 is a good bike for daily commuting as it’s having more power than its rivals and offers better mileage than its siblings with the same stance. The only con of this bike is that it comes with a very high price tag.
6. Bajaj Pulsar NS125
- Displacement: 124.45cc
- Mileage: 60 kmpl
- Engine type: 4 – stroke, SOHC 2-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i, EI Engine
- Ex-showroom price: Rs. 98,000
Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is another bike from Bajaj’s most loved ‘Pulsar’ series. Pulsar NS 125 is the younger sibling of NS160. NS125 offers comfortable riding, power, and great fuel efficiency.
The NS125 is powered with the single-cylinder air-cooled 124cc engine that churns out max power of 11.99 PS @8500rpm and max torque of 11 Nm @7000 rpm. It has a 5-speed gearbox and weighs 144 Kg. The fuel tank capacity is 12 liter that provides a range of 540 Km.
Pulsar NS125 comes with a badge of Bajaj which has won millions of hearts in India. It has a great riding position, offers great mileage, and the service cost is also low.
If you want a bike having a sporty stance and is also pocket-friendly you can think about Bajaj Pulsar NS125. It is one of the best 125cc bikes in India.
5. Hero Super Splendor
- Displacement: 124.7cc
- Mileage: 57 kmpl
- Engine type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC
- Ex-showroom price: Rs. 72,000 – 76,000
Hero Super Splendor is an upgraded version of ‘Splendor’ with a bigger engine. The upgraded version comes with a more premium design and features. Splendor has been sold by Hero for two decades now. Let’s see the Super Splendor can continue its legacy.
Super Splendor is equipped with a 124.7cc air-cooled engine that produces max power of 10.8 PS @7500 rpm and max torque of 10.6 Nm @6000 rpm. It weighs 122 Kg and has a 5-speed gearbox. The fuel tank capacity is 12 liters which can provide you a range of 685 Km.
The all-new Super Splendor is equipped with advanced features. It has now a more appealing design and power. As it comes under the badge of Hero the Super Splendor is reliable, has low maintenance, and has more fuel efficiency.
Hero Super Splendor will compete with Honda Shine and Bajaj Pulsar 125.
4. Bajaj Pulsar 125
- Displacement: 124.4cc
- Mileage: 51 kmpl
- Engine type: 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine
- Ex-showroom price: Rs. 77,000 – 87,000
The next bike on our list is the Bajaj Pulsar 125. Pulsar 125 is offering sporty nature and great fuel economy in the 125cc segment. It has the trustworthiness of the ‘Pulsar’ brand as well.
Pulsar 125 is powered by the same engine as NS 125. It produces max power of 11.64 bhp @8,500 rpm and max torque of 10.8 Nm @6,500 rpm. It offers a 5-speed gearbox and has a kerb weight of 140 kg. It has an 11.5 liters fuel tank that provides you a range of 575 km.
Pulsar 125 offers premium and class-leading features. It is one of the best-selling 125cc bikes in India. Its reliability, looks, riding position, sporty nature, and very low maintenance cost attracts lots of Indians.
3. Honda Shine
- Displacement: 124cc
- Mileage: 58 kmpl
- Engine type: Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, BS-VI Engine
- Ex-showroom price: Rs. 74,000 – 79,000
Honda Shine is India’s most favorite 125cc bike. Since its launch in 2006, Shine has been the most popular and one of the highest-selling bikes in the 125cc category. Its reliability, mileage, and power are best in class.
Honda Shine has an air-cooled 4 stroke engine that offers max power of 10.74 PS @7500 rpm and max torque of 11 Nm @6000 rpm. It comes with a 5-speed gearbox and weighs 114 Kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 10.5 liters which gives a range of 580 Km.
Shine comes in 2 variants and 4 colors. Shine has won many awards and recognitions. It was the only motorcycle to cross 1 lakh sales in a month. It is one of the best 125cc bikes in India.
2. Hero Glamour
- Displacement: 124.7cc
- Mileage: 56 kmpl
- Engine type: Air-cooled, 4 – stroke
- Ex-showroom price: Rs. 74,900 – 83,500
Another bike in this category is Hero Glamour. Hero Glamour was launched in 2005 and since then it has evolved and improved till now.
Glamour has an engine that generates a max power of 10.87 PS @7500 rpm and max torque of 10.6 Nm @6000 rpm. The fuel tank capacity is 10 liters and provides a range of 560 Km. Glamour comes in 8 variants and 5 colors.
The current generation Glamour gets advanced features and a fully digital speedometer. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation which many other brands are lacking to provide at this price point. With Hero’s superb build quality and features, Glamour is one of the best bikes in its category.
1. Honda SP 125
- Displacement: 124cc
- Mileage: 63 kmpl
- Engine type: Air-cooled, 4 – stroke, SI Engine
- Ex-showroom price: Rs. 78,000 – 83,000
Honda SP 125 is the best 125cc bike in India. It is best in every term an owner is looking for. Its cost, mileage, design, and performance make it one of the highest-selling bikes in India. It comes with the reliability of Honda and has won millions of hearts.
As the name suggests, it comes with a 124cc BS6 engine that produces a max power of 10.8 PS @7500 rpm and max torque of 10.9 Nm @6000 rpm and has a 5-speed gearbox. It has 11 liters fuel tank that can provide you a range of 715 Km. SP weighs 117 Kg.
After Shine, SP 125 is following the legacy of Honda of becoming the highest selling and best-in-class bike. It has achieved many awards and has set a trademark in the market. Its affordability, authenticity, performance, and admiration for this bike from the consumers have made Honda SP 125 the best 125cc bike in India.