Best 125cc bikes
Updated September 2026 · 16 models · Ranked by overall rating. Motorcycles with engines between 110cc and 135cc.
The 125cc class is where commuting stops being a chore. Compared with a 100cc, you get a fifth gear, a front disc option and enough torque to carry a pillion up a flyover without downshifting, for ₹8,000–15,000 more. Refinement varies more than the spec sheets suggest; the Honda is in a different league for smoothness, the TVS for pace.
16 models qualify, from ₹74,847 for the CT 110 to ₹1.15 Lakh. Our top pick is the Honda Shine 125, rated 7.5/10: the smoothest 125 you can buy, and the one that holds its value.
- #1
₹82,000
≈ ₹95,000 on-road Delhi
The Honda Shine 125 is the best-selling 125cc bike in India, prized for a vibration-free engine, an easy 55 kmpl and an optional front disc brake.
- Our score
- 7.5/10
- Mileage
- 55 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,369/mo
- Best for
- Refined daily commuting
Good: Exceptionally refined, near-zero vibration at any speed
Watch: Styling is plain to the point of anonymous
- #2
₹87,000
≈ ₹1 Lakh on-road Delhi
The TVS Raider 125 packs a punchy 11.2 bhp oil-cooled engine, a monoshock, a front disc and a colour TFT console into a commuter price, making it the sportiest bike under ₹1 lakh.
- Our score
- 7.5/10
- Mileage
- 56 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,479/mo
- Best for
- Young riders
Good: Quickest 125 in a straight line
Watch: Mileage drops to the mid-40s if you use Power mode
- #3
₹83,928
≈ ₹97,100 on-road Delhi
The Super Splendor Xtec is Hero's well-rounded 125cc commuter, with 10.72 bhp, a 5-speed gearbox and a claimed 69 kmpl from ₹83,928. It adds Bluetooth, LED lighting and a longer 6,000 km service interval over cheaper Hero commuters, making it one of the more complete all-rounders in this batch.
- Our score
- 7.5/10
- Mileage
- 69 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,232/mo
- Best for
- Daily commuting
Good: 10.72 bhp and 10.6 Nm, strong for a 125cc commuter
Watch: Disc variant crosses ₹87,000, close to some 150cc rivals
- #4
₹92,841
≈ ₹1.07 Lakh on-road Delhi
The Xtreme 125R packs a 124.7cc, 11.4bhp engine with a front disc, monoshock and bluetooth connectivity, priced from ₹92,841 and rising to ₹1.10 lakh for dual-channel ABS. It claims 66kmpl, but at 136kg it is heavier than most 125cc rivals it competes against.
- Our score
- 7.0/10
- Mileage
- 66 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,320/mo
- Best for
- Riders wanting 125cc performance
Good: 11.4bhp and 10.5Nm lead most 125cc commuter rivals here
Watch: 136kg kerb weight is heavier than the Raider 125 or SP 125
- #5
₹85,002
≈ ₹98,300 on-road Delhi
The Glamour is Hero's mainstream 125cc commuter, offering 10.39 bhp, a 5-speed gearbox and a claimed 65 kmpl from ₹85,002 for the drum-brake variant. It brings LED lighting and idle start-stop as standard, and typically returns 51-57 kmpl in real use, though it costs more than several similarly quick 125cc rivals.
- Our score
- 7.0/10
- Mileage
- 65 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,369/mo
- Best for
- Daily commuting
Good: 10.39 bhp with a 5-speed gearbox for confident overtakes
Watch: Priced above the Splendor Plus Xtec for similar running costs
- #6
₹90,636
≈ ₹1.04 Lakh on-road Delhi
The SP 125 is Honda's mainstream 125cc commuter, built for riders who want more mid-range punch than a 100cc bike without stepping up to a premium 125. Its 10.72bhp engine and claimed 63kmpl come at a price that sits above cheaper rivals like the Glamour, and it still relies on drum brakes even on the disc variant.
- Our score
- 6.5/10
- Mileage
- 63 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,183/mo
- Best for
- Daily commuting
Good: 10.72bhp is strong for a 125cc commuter engine
Watch: Rear drum brake persists even on the Disc variant
- #7
₹1.04 Lakh
≈ ₹1.19 Lakh on-road Delhi
The Freedom 125 is Bajaj's dual-fuel CNG-petrol motorcycle, built for riders who track fuel spend more than 0-60 times. It makes 9.3bhp from a 125cc engine, with prices starting near ₹1.04 lakh for the drum-brake variant. Running on CNG typically cuts fuel cost sharply, but the extra tank pushes kerb weight to 149kg, blunting acceleration and low-speed agility.
- Our score
- 6.5/10
- Mileage
- 91 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹822/mo
- Best for
- Daily high-mileage commuting
Good: CBS, alloy wheels and full LED lighting as standard
Watch: 149kg kerb weight is heavy for a 125cc commuter
- #8
₹74,847
≈ ₹87,100 on-road Delhi
The CT 110 is Bajaj's rugged commuter, positioned just above the Platina twins for buyers who want a tougher-feeling bike for bad roads. It makes 8.48bhp from a 115.45cc engine, returns a claimed 70kmpl, and starts at ₹74,847. The trade-off is a heavier 127kg build and drum brakes despite the higher price than its Platina siblings.
- Our score
- 6.5/10
- Mileage
- 70 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,072/mo
- Best for
- Rural and rough roads
Good: 170mm ground clearance suited to rough, rural roads
Watch: 127kg kerb weight, heaviest of the Platina family
- #9
₹89,562
≈ ₹1.03 Lakh on-road Delhi
The Glamour X 125 is Hero's feature-heavy commuter, pairing an 11.4bhp, 124.7cc engine with bluetooth, ride modes and turn-by-turn navigation from ₹89,562. It claims 65kmpl, but even the disc-badged variant is listed with drum brakes at both ends, an odd mismatch for a bike this equipped.
- Our score
- 6.5/10
- Mileage
- 65 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,253/mo
- Best for
- Tech-focused commuters
Good: Bluetooth, ride modes and turn-by-turn navigation rare at this price
Watch: Drum brakes at both ends despite the disc-badged top variant
- #10
₹1.15 Lakh
≈ ₹1.32 Lakh on-road Delhi
The CB 125 Hornet is a 2025 addition to Honda's naked lineup, priced from ₹1.15 lakh with USD front forks and a colour TFT console, features usually reserved for bigger-engined bikes. Its 10.99bhp is modest against 150-160cc rivals at the same price, but its claimed 55kmpl and real-world 51-57kmpl are the best in its price bracket.
- Our score
- 6.5/10
- Mileage
- 55 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,369/mo
- Best for
- Style-conscious commuting
Good: USD front forks and TFT navigation rare at this price point
Watch: 10.99bhp trails 150-160cc rivals priced the same
- #11
₹93,694
≈ ₹1.08 Lakh on-road Delhi
The Pulsar N125 is a naked 125cc commuter with sporty styling, LED lighting and idle start-stop, priced from ₹93,694. It is aimed at first-time buyers who want a Pulsar's looks without the running costs, but a rear drum brake and CBS instead of full ABS are compromises at this price.
- Our score
- 6.5/10
- Mileage
- 60 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,344/mo
- Best for
- First bike
Good: 60kmpl claimed mileage among the best in its class
Watch: Rear drum brake instead of a disc
- #12
₹85,925
≈ ₹99,300 on-road Delhi
The Super Splendor Xtec 2.0 updates the same 124.7cc engine with a claimed 75 kmpl, a standard front disc brake and an engine kill switch, priced from ₹85,925. It is genuinely more efficient than the outgoing Super Splendor Xtec, but the roughly ₹2,000 premium buys marginal gains rather than a clear leap forward.
- Our score
- 6.5/10
- Mileage
- 75 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,253/mo
- Best for
- Efficiency-focused commuting
Good: Claimed 75 kmpl, best efficiency figure in the Splendor range
Watch: Costs more than the older Super Splendor Xtec for similar power
- #13
₹75,798
≈ ₹88,200 on-road Delhi
The Platina 110 is a step up from the Platina 100, built for buyers who want a touch more engine and a smoother ride for a modest premium. It makes 8.48bhp from a 115.45cc engine, returns a claimed 70kmpl, and starts at ₹75,798. The trade-off is a price close to the CT 110 without a clearly distinct advantage.
- Our score
- 6.0/10
- Mileage
- 70 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,072/mo
- Best for
- Modest step-up buyers
Good: Nitrox rear suspension for a smoother ride quality
Watch: Drum brakes front and rear, no disc option
- #14
₹93,507
≈ ₹1.08 Lakh on-road Delhi
The Pulsar 125 is Bajaj's entry-level naked in the Pulsar family, built for buyers who want Pulsar styling without a 150cc or 180cc price tag. It makes 11.8bhp from a 124.4cc engine, with prices starting at ₹93,507. The brief does not confirm mileage or kerb weight for this bike, so expect commuter-friendly efficiency rather than a firm number.
- Our score
- 5.5/10
- Best for
- Style-focused first bike
Good: 11.8bhp output, competitive against similarly priced 125cc rivals
Watch: Kerb weight and mileage figures are not confirmed here
- #15
₹94,043
≈ ₹1.08 Lakh on-road Delhi
The Pulsar NS125 is a naked commuter with sportier styling than most 125s, offering a front disc and CBS but no full ABS, from ₹94,043. Claimed mileage of 46.9kmpl is behind most 125cc rivals, making this a style-first choice rather than the most economical option in its class.
- Our score
- 5.5/10
- Mileage
- 46.9 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,573/mo
- Best for
- Style-conscious commuting
Good: Front disc brake and digital console rare in this class
Watch: 46.9kmpl claimed mileage trails most 125cc rivals by 10-15kmpl
- #16
₹1.06 Lakh
≈ ₹1.21 Lakh on-road Delhi
The Burgman Street 125 is Suzuki's newest maxi-style scooter for 2026, built around connectivity features like Bluetooth navigation and keyless start rather than outright performance. It starts at ₹1,06,095, runs a 124cc engine making just 8.31bhp, claims 58.5kmpl, but at this price it sits alongside 125cc motorcycles with noticeably more power, which is the trade-off buyers should weigh.
- Our score
- 5.5/10
- Mileage
- 58.5 kmpl
- Running cost
- ₹1,557/mo
- Best for
- Tech-focused commuters
Good: Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation and keyless start included
Watch: 8.31bhp is modest for a ₹1.17 lakh scooter
Questions people ask
- Which is the best 125cc bikes?
- On our scoring, the Honda Shine 125 at ₹82,000. The Honda Shine 125 is the best-selling 125cc bike in India, prized for a vibration-free engine, an easy 55 kmpl and an optional front disc brake.
- Which is the cheapest on this list?
- The Bajaj CT 110 at ₹74,847 ex-showroom Delhi, about ₹87,100 on-road in Delhi.
- How is this list ranked?
- Ranked by overall rating. Motorcycles with engines between 110cc and 135cc. Ratings are editorial and explained on each bike's page; prices are checked monthly against manufacturer listings.