Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Revolt RV1
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Revolt RV1 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹6,479 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The RV1 takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Pulsar 125 and 5/10 for the RV1.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar 125
The Pulsar 125 starts ₹6,479 lower (₹93,507 against ₹99,986), about ₹200 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
RV1
The RV1 is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
RV1
RV1 adds front disc brake, rear disc brake and tubeless tyres that the Pulsar 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
RV1
RV1 gets rear monoshock, led headlamp, led daytime running lamp and digital console and 7 more items.
Warranty
RV1
RV1 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Pulsar 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
- your priority is style-focused first bike
- your priority is budget pulsar buyers
Buy the RV1 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is daily commuting without petrol
- your priority is riders who want a bike, not a scooter
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar 125 | RV1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹93,507 | ₹99,986 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,08,905 | ₹1,01,730 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar 125 | RevoltRV1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹93,507 | ₹99,986 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,970 | ₹3,170 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.4 cc | — |
| Power | 11.8 bhp | — |
| Torque | 10.8 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 2.8 kW |
| Battery | — | 2.2 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 100 km |
| Charging time | — | 4.5 hrs |
| Top speed | — | 70 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 108 kg |
| Seat height | — | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1350 mm |
| Length | — | 2045 mm |
| Width | — | 715 mm |
| Height | — | 1065 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | — | Disc, 240 mm |
| Rear brake | — | Disc, 240 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | — | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | — | Monoshock(Adjustable) |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | — | 110/80-17 |
Pulsar 125 vs RV1: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 125 or the RV1?
- The Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹6,479 at the base variant (₹93,507 against ₹99,986 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar 125 and RV1 in Delhi?
- About ₹7,175: roughly ₹1,08,905 for the Pulsar 125 and ₹1,01,730 for the RV1, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
