Hero Passion XTEC vs Bajaj Pulsar 125

Should you buy Hero Passion XTEC or Bajaj Pulsar 125 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Hero Passion XTEC price in Delhi is Rs 81038 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 125 price in Delhi is Rs 81414 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Passion XTEC makes 9.15 PS and 9.79 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar 125 stand at 12 PS and 11 Nm respectively. Hero offers the Passion XTEC in 3 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes in 5 colours. Out of 345 user reviews, Pulsar 125 scores 4.3 whereas the Hero Passion XTEC tallies 3.7 out of 5 based on 137 user reviews..TheHero Passion XTEC Mileage is around 56 kmpl, while the Bajaj Pulsar 125 Mileage is around 51.46 kmpl.

Passion XTEC vs Pulsar 125

Key Highlights	Passion XTEC	Pulsar 125
Mileage (Overall)	56 kmpl	51.46 kmpl
Max Power	9.15 PS @ 7500 rpm	12 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
Engine Type	Air cooled 4 stroke	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine

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Basic Information	Hero Passion XTEC	Bajaj Pulsar 125
On-Road Price	Rs.93,791 onwards	Rs.94,205 onwards
Mileage (Overall)	56 kmpl	51.46 kmpl
Max Power	9.15 PS @ 7500 rpm	12 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	3.7 Based on 137 Reviews	4.3 Based on 345 Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 2,724 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 2,737 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.6,270 Passion XTEC Insurance	Rs.6,278 Pulsar 125 Insurance
Colours	Black with Force SilverBlack with Polestar BlueCandy Blazing Red	Black SilverBlack Solar Red Pewter Grey
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Basic Information

Hero Passion XTEC

Bajaj Pulsar 125

On-Road Price

Rs.93,791 onwards

Rs.94,205 onwards

Mileage (Overall)

56 kmpl

51.46 kmpl

Max Power

9.15 PS @ 7500 rpm

12 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

3.7

Based on 137 Reviews

4.3

Based on 345 Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 2,724

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 2,737

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.6,270
Passion XTEC Insurance

Rs.6,278
Pulsar 125 Insurance

Colours

Black with Force SilverBlack with Polestar BlueCandy Blazing Red

Black SilverBlack Solar Red Pewter Grey

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Air cooled 4 stroke	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine
Displacement	113.2 cc	124.4 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	1	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	2	2
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Carburetor
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	Wet Multi Plate	-
Ignition	-	Dual digital ignition
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	4 Speed Constant Mesh	5 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	50 mm	56 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	57.8 mm	50.5 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	9.7:1	-
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	9.79 Nm @ 5000 rpm	11 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Kick and Self Start	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

Air cooled 4 stroke

4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine

Displacement

113.2 cc

124.4 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Air Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Side-Stand Engine Cut-Off	-
Seat Type	Single	Single
Body Graphics Refers to the decorative decals or paint schemes on the bike's bodywork, enhancing its visual appeal.	Yes	-
Clock	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Call/SMS Alerts

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	-	Combi Brake System
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Side-Stand Engine Cut-Off	-
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Braking Type

Combi Brake System

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Side-Stand Engine Cut-Off

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Performance
City Mileage	-	51.46 kmpl
Highway Mileage	-	57 kmpl
Overall Mileage	56 kmpl	-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	8.10 sec Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	11.33 sec Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	13.58 Sec
Quarter Mile	-	21.78 sec @ 92.08 kmph Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	-	18.81 m, 2.57 sec Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	-	34.51 m, 3.57 sec Sec
Top Speed	-	99 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

51.46 kmpl

Highway Mileage

57 kmpl

Overall Mileage

56 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

8.10 sec Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	10 L	11.5 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	715 mm	755 mm
Length	2036 mm	2055 mm
Height	1113 mm	1060 mm
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	799 mm	-
Ground Clearance	180 mm	165 mm
Wheelbase	1270 mm	1320 mm
Kerb Weight	117 kg	140 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

10 L

11.5 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

715 mm

755 mm

Length

2036 mm

2055 mm

Height

1113 mm

1060 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Tail Light	Bulb	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	Bulb
Projector Headlights	Yes	-
LED Tail Lights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pilot Lamps	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Tail Light

Bulb

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

Projector Headlights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	130 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	130 mm	130 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

130 mm

240 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

130 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Diamond	Single down tube chassis frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond

Single down tube chassis frame

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