Bajaj Auto has launched the all-new Classic Pulsar 125 in India at a starting price of Rs 92,990, giving the popular 125cc motorcycle a comprehensive mechanical and technological overhaul as part of the Pulsar brand's 25th anniversary celebrations.
The new-generation motorcycle receives a fresh engine and gearbox, a stiffer frame and monoshock rear suspension, while higher variants gain a 5-inch TFT instrument console with connected features. Prices begin at Rs 92,990 for the entry-level LCD-equipped version and rise to Rs 1.04 lakh for the range-topping TFT variant. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.
Despite the extensive changes underneath, Bajaj has retained the familiar Classic Pulsar design, allowing the motorcycle to preserve the visual identity that has helped make the Pulsar nameplate one of the company's best-known brands.
More powerful 125cc engine
The new Pulsar 125 is powered by a 124.58cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine producing 12.1hp at 8,500rpm and 11.4Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. Compared with its predecessor, output has increased by 0.3hp while peak torque is up by 0.6Nm. Bajaj claims the figures make the new Pulsar the most powerful 125cc motorcycle currently available in the Indian market.
The engine is paired with an all-new five-speed gearbox. Bajaj says the transmission has been developed to provide greater tractive effort in the lower gears and improve performance at low speeds.
The company also claims an improved power-to-weight ratio has made the motorcycle quicker from 0-60kph, although an official acceleration figure has not been disclosed.
Mechanical changes extend well beyond the powertrain. The Pulsar 125 now uses a new diamond-type frame with greater stiffness, with the engine functioning as a stressed member of the chassis.
Bajaj says the arrangement should improve stability and handling.
Monoshock replaces twin shocks
One of the most significant chassis changes is at the rear, where the traditional twin-shock arrangement has made way for a gas-charged monoshock.
The change brings the Classic Pulsar's suspension architecture closer to that of newer-generation motorcycles while representing a major departure from the configuration associated with the model for years.
The combination of the new frame and monoshock is intended to deliver improved ride and handling without abandoning the everyday usability that remains central to the 125cc segment.
Bajaj has also sought to modernise the motorcycle's equipment substantially, particularly on the higher variants.
TFT brings Google Maps mirroring
The biggest technology addition is a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster, previously introduced on the Pulsar N160 SS.
The system supports Google Maps mirroring and navigation, giving riders directions through the motorcycle's display. It also allows users to digitally store important vehicle documents, including registration and insurance details.
Connected functionality includes incoming call and message notifications along with music controls.
The Pulsar 125 also receives three riding modes — Road, Rain and Sport — allowing riders to select settings according to road and riding conditions.
Another addition is Crawl Tech, designed to provide better control at very low speeds and make the motorcycle easier to manage in congested traffic.
Stop-start system targets better economy
The top three variants are equipped with an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). The system enables silent engine starts as well as an automatic start-stop function.
The engine can shut down when the motorcycle remains stationary and restart when required, helping reduce unnecessary fuel consumption during traffic stops.
The technology is particularly relevant to the Pulsar 125's positioning as an everyday motorcycle, where fuel efficiency and ease of use remain important purchasing considerations despite its sportier image.
With prices stretching from Rs 92,990 to Rs 1.04 lakh, Bajaj is positioning the revamped Pulsar 125 as a more premium and technology-heavy offering in India's highly competitive 125cc motorcycle market.
The launch also accompanies the arrival of the new-generation Pulsar 150, signalling a broader effort by Bajaj to modernise its Classic Pulsar range while retaining the styling and identity associated with the long-running nameplate.