Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Splendor Plus undercuts the Pulsar 125 by ₹18,007, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Splendor Plus takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Pulsar 125 and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹18,007 lower (₹75,500 against ₹93,507), about ₹580 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Pulsar 125
Pulsar 125 makes 3.9 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus adds tubeless tyres that the Pulsar 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus gets led headlamp, digital console, bluetooth connectivity and engine kill switch.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Pulsar 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar 125 if
- your priority is style-focused first bike
- your priority is budget pulsar buyers
Buy the Splendor Plus if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is first bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar 125 | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹93,507 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,07,600 | ₹87,900 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar 125 | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹93,507 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,970 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.4 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 11.8 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 10.8 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Manual | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | — | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1236 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | — | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | — | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | — | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | — | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | — | 80/100-18 |
Pulsar 125 vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 125 or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹18,007 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹93,507 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar 125 and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹19,700: roughly ₹1,07,600 for the Pulsar 125 and ₹87,900 for the Splendor Plus, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
