Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon vs Honda CB Shine SP vs Hero Glamour: Specification Comparison
Published On Aug 14, 2019 06:09 PM By Alpesh Rajpurohitfor Bajaj Pulsar 125
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It’s the battle of the 125s! Can the Pulsar 125 Neon prove its mettle? We find out
The Pulsar 125 Neon has brought with it a breath of fresh air in the 125cc segment. On paper, the baby Pulsar is quite tempting, but should you consider buying one for yourself? Well, before you make any decision, we put the Pulsar 125 Neon against the Honda CB Shine SP and Hero Glamour to see which one trumps the others. Let the battle of the 125s begin!
Also read: Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon: All You Need To Know
Engine:
|
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon |
Honda CB Shine SP |
Hero Glamour |
|
|
Engine |
124.4cc |
124.73cc |
124.7cc |
|
Power |
12PS@8,500 |
10.3PS@7,500 |
11.7PS@7,500rpm |
|
Torque |
11Nm@6,500 |
10.3Nm@5,500 |
11Nm@6,000rpm |
|
Gearbox |
5-speed |
5-speed |
4-speed |
Despite packing the smallest engine here, the Pulsar 125 Neon produces the most power at 12PS. And even though the power figures between the Glamour and Pulsar 125 Neon are almost similar, the Pulsar might feel a bit sportier than the Glamour. Additionally, the extra cog on the Pulsar 125 Neon and the CB Shine SP should help both motorcycles be a bit relaxed at highway speeds.
Underpinnings:
|
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon |
Honda CB Shine SP |
Hero Glamour |
|
|
Front suspension |
Telescopic |
Telescopic |
Telescopic |
|
Rear suspension |
Twin Gas Shock |
Spring load |
Adjustable shock absorbers |
|
Front brake |
240mm Disc/ 170mm Drum |
240mm Disc/ |
240mm Disc |
|
Rear brake |
130 Drum |
130mm Drum |
130mm Drum |
|
Front tyre |
80/100 x 17 |
80/100-18 |
80/100-18 |
|
Rear tyre |
100/90 x 17 |
80/100-18 |
90/90- 18 |
On paper, the trio is similarly equipped when it comes to suspension and braking hardware. So it will be quite difficult to judge these bikes before testing them out in the urban conditions. However, the major difference between these motorcycles is the wheel size. While the Pulsar 125 Neon, being a slightly sport-ish motorcycle, rolls on 17-inch wheels, the other two are equipped with 18-inch wheels to suit their commuterish character.
Dimensions:
|
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon |
Honda CB Shine SP |
Hero Glamour |
|
|
LxWxH (mm) |
2055x755x1060 |
2007x762x1085 |
2023x766x1091 |
|
Wheelbase |
1320mm |
1266mm |
1262mm |
|
Seat height |
790mm |
NA |
NA |
|
Ground clearance |
165mm |
160mm |
159mm |
|
Kerb weight |
140kg |
123kg (Disc+CBS variant) |
125kg |
|
Fuel tank capacity |
11.5-litre |
10.5-litre |
10-Litre |
Here’s where things get more interesting. You see, at 1060mm, the Pulsar 125 Neon is the shortest of the three. However, at 165mm, it has slightly more ground clearance than its competitors. So if you live in a locality where huge potholes are a normal sight, the Pulsar 125 Neon could overtake the others on this front. Speaking of lugging around cities, the Pulsar 125 Neon will surely feel a bit more cumbersome to tackle due to its 140kg kerb weight, which is 17kg and 15kg more than its rivals!
Price (ex-showroom Delhi):
|
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon |
Honda CB Shine SP |
Hero Glamour |
|
Rs 64,000 Drum |
Rs 65,020 Drum |
Rs 69,950 |
|
Rs 66,618 Disc |
Rs 68,938 Disc |
Compared to the CB Shine SP and the Glamour, the Pulsar 125 Neon will surely turn heads with its black and neon yellow/blue paint scheme. Also, if you see, it’s the most powerful of the lot, which makes it quite a tempting deal. So, the question here is whether you should go for the Pulsar 125 Neon or not? Well, we still haven’t tested the motorcycle yet, so we will reserve our judgement. Stay tuned to BikeDekho more updates.