Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs Honda Shine 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Honda Shine 125 are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Shine 125 undercuts the Pulsar NS125 by ₹12,043, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Shine 125 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Pulsar NS125 and 7.5/10 for the Shine 125.
Category by category
Price
Shine 125
The Shine 125 starts ₹12,043 lower (₹82,000 against ₹94,043), about ₹380 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Shine 125
Shine 125 claims 55 kmpl against 46.9 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,447 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Shine 125
Shine 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 94 against 82 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Pulsar NS125
Pulsar NS125 gets rear monoshock, led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and ride modes.
City manners
Shine 125
Shine 125 is 31 kg lighter and lower in the seat (791 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar NS125
Pulsar NS125 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Shine 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar NS125 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is style-conscious commuting
- your priority is first bike
Buy the Shine 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar NS125 | Shine 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹94,043 | ₹82,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,08,200 | ₹95,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹94,395 | ₹82,160 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,192 | ₹4,560 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,25,287 | ₹1,99,220 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar NS125 | HondaShine 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹94,043 | ₹82,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,980 | ₹2,600 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.5 cc | 123.9 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, PGM-FI |
| Power | 11.8 bhp | 10.6 bhp |
| Torque | 11 Nm | 11 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 46.9 kmpl | 55 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5-speed |
| Starter | — | Self start only |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 103 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 144 kg | 113 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 10.5 L |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 179 mm | 162 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1353 mm | 1285 mm |
| Length | 2012 mm | — |
| Width | 810 mm | — |
| Height | 1078 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper | 240 mm disc / 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Mono shocks | Twin hydraulic shocks, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-17 | 80/100-18 |
Pulsar NS125 vs Shine 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar NS125 or the Shine 125?
- The Shine 125 is cheaper by ₹12,043 at the base variant (₹82,000 against ₹94,043 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar NS125 or the Shine 125?
- The Shine 125 claims 55 kmpl against 46.9 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar NS125 and Shine 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹13,200: roughly ₹1,08,200 for the Pulsar NS125 and ₹95,000 for the Shine 125, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,25,287 for the Pulsar NS125 and ₹1,99,220 for the Shine 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Shine 125 comes out ₹26,067 ahead.
