Update
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 - Bajaj has brought in the smaller version of the NS with a displacement engine of 124.45cc. This unit churns out 11.83 bhp at 8500 RPM with a peak torque of 11 Nm at 7000 RPM. It gets mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and has a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres.
India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Being a developing country, the call for mobility solutions is very high in India. Two-wheelers are no longer a fancy product (at least for the masses) and it is now one of our basic needs. Nowadays, everyone wants a two-wheeler to commute from point A to point B but not everyone can afford a high-end bike or a scooter. So, the most sought-after motorcycle segment in the country is the 125cc segment. Thats because these bikes are adequately powerful for daily city usage, offer good fuel-efficiency, are practical and budget-friendly too. So, today we list for you the Best 125cc BS6 Bikes that you can buy in India in 2020. The listicle is sorted according to the price of the motorcycles in ascending order.
Best 125cc BS6 Bikes that you can buy in India in 2020
Honda Shine 125 BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 67,857
Whenever we talk about the 125cc motorcycle segment of India, the first name which comes in our mind is the Honda Shine. The Honda Shine is one of the best-selling bikes in India and is loved by all. Recently, it was updated to meet BS6 emission norms and along with the BS6 update, it got some other changes too. The new Honda Shine 125 BS6 looks almost similar to its BS4 counterpart but it gets some subtle changes that make it look more charming than before. Upfront, it gets a chrome surrounded headlamp and new colours and body graphics that further enhance its appeal. It is available in four different colour options: Black, Geny Grey Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic and Rebel Red Metallic.
The new Shine 125 is powered by a BS6-compliant 124cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 10.5 PS of power at 7500 RPM and 11 Nm of torque at 6000 RPM. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It also gets a silent start system with ACG starter motor technology and Honda's Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology that maximizes performance and fuel efficiency. The BS6 Honda Shine 125 is available in two variants - Drum and Disc (front). The Drum brake variant is priced at Rs. 67,857 while the front Disc brake variant is priced at Rs. 72,557. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi.
Hero Super Splendor 125 BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 68,150
Hero MotoCorp is known for making good and one of the most affordable motorcycles in its class. The Super Splendor 125 is a very popular motorcycle in India and recently with the BS6 update, it got a lot of upgrades. The new 2020 Hero Super Splendor 125 has grown in size by a bit, it gets new body decals with new attractive colour shades and new features. The motorcycle now even gets an optional disc brake, a more superior 5-speed gearbox with lots of other changes. The new Super Splendor 125 BS6 is available in four different colour options Nexus Blue, Glaze Black, Candy Blazing Red and Heavy Grey.
The 2020 Hero Super Splendor 125 is powered by a new BS6-compliant 124.7cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with X-sens fuel-injection technology. This motor churns out 10.7 PS of power at 7500 RPM and 10.6 Nm of torque at 6000 RPM. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This new engine offers punchy performance and like all other Hero bikes, the new Super Splendor also gets Heros patented i3S or idle stop/start system to maximize fuel efficiency. The 2020 Hero Super Splendor 125 is proffered in two variants - Drum and Disc (front). The Drum brake model is priced at Rs. 68,150 while the front Disc brake variant is priced at Rs. 71,650. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi.
Hero Glamour 125 BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 69,750
The third motorcycle in our Best 125cc BS6 Bikes in India in 2020 listicle is again from Hero Motocorp. This time it's the Hero Glamour. The Glamour is a youthful 125cc commuter bike and with the BS6 update, it got a plethora of upgrades. The motorcycle sports a muscular design language and upfront, it gets a big halogen headlamp with smoked-out pilot lamps. The side profile features new sporty tank extensions with bold graphics and at the rear, it gets a sharp-looking LED tail-lamp. The new 2020 Hero Glamour 125 BS6 is available in four different colour options - Candy Red, Sports Red, Techno Blue and Tornado Grey. It also gets a semi-analogue semi-digital instrument cluster and comes loaded with a lot of information.
Powering the Glamour 125 is the same 125cc engine that also powers the new Hero Super Splendor. It gets a 124.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 10.7 PS of power at 7500 RPM and 10.6 Nm of torque at 6000 RPM. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It gets Hero's X-sens fuel-injection technology to deliver optimum performance. Also, it gets Hero's patented i3S or idle stop/start system to maximize fuel efficiency. The new Glamour 125 BS6 is available in two variants - Drum and Disc (front). The Drum brake variant is priced at Rs. 69,750 while the front Disc brake variant is priced at Rs. 73,250. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 70,995
Bajaj Auto launched the Pulsar 125 Neon in August 2019 and it became the best-selling Pulsar in no time. More than One lakh Pulsar 125 motorcycles were sold in India within just six months of its launch. The Pulsar 125 Neon is a sporty looking commuter motorcycle and despite having a low-displacement motor, it gives you the swag of owning a Pulsar. It borrows its cycle parts from bigger Pulsars and aesthetically it is completely identical to the Pulsar 150 Neon. Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon is available in three colour options - Neon Blue, Solar Red, and Platinum Silver.
Powering the Pulsar 125 Neon is a BS6-compliant 124.4cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 11.8 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 10.8 Nm of peak torque at 6500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Pulsar 125 Neon also gets fuel-injection and Bajaj's patented DTS-i technology. Like most other commuter motorcycles, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon is also available in two variants - Drum and Disc (front). The Drum brake variant is priced at Rs. 70,995 while the front Disc brake variant is priced at Rs. 75,494. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi.
Honda SP 125 BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 73,452
The Honda SP 125 is the new-generation model of the Honda CB Shine SP. It was the first BS6-compliant motorcycle to be launched in India. The Honda SP 125 BS6 looks very youthful, thanks to its new all-LED angular headlamps, sharp tank extensions with sporty dual-tone body graphics. This motorcycle gets a lot of first-in-segment features like an all-digital instrument cluster loaded with a lot of information and it even gets a gear position indicator. The SP 125 comes in four different colour shades - Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue, Imperial Red Metallic and Striking Green.
The new 2020 Honda SP 125 is powered by an all-new BS6-compliant 124cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 11.03 PS of maximum power at 7500 RPM and 10.9 Nm of peak torque at 6000 RPM. The engine comes coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It also gets a silent start system with ACG starter motor technology and Honda's Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) technology that maximizes performance and fuel efficiency. The BS6 Honda SP 125 is available in two variants - Drum and Disc (front). The Drum brake variant is priced at Rs. 73,452 while the front Disc brake variant is priced at Rs. 77,652. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 Split Seat BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 79,091
The Bajaj Pulsar Pulsar 125 Split Seat is a more sporty iteration of the Pulsar 125 Neon. A few weeks ago, we brought to you an exclusive report on this motorcycle and recently its BS6 model was officially launched in the country. The new 2020 Bajaj Pulsar 125 Split Seat differentiates itself from the Pulsar 125 Neon in multiple ways. It gets new body colours, revised graphics and as its name goes, it gets a split seat set-up, split grab rails and muscular tank shrouds. It also gets an engine cowl (belly-pan) which gives it a sporty appeal. It is available in three colour variants - Neon Green on Matte Black, Black with Silver and Black with Red paint scheme.
The Bajaj Pulsar 125 Split Seat shares its mechanicals with the Pulsar 125 Neon. It is powered by a BS6-compliant 125cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected DTS-i engine. This motor churns out 11.8 PS of maximum power at 8500 RPM and 10.8 Nm of peak torque at 6500 RPM. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Also, it sports some best-in-class features like a powerful engine, clip-on handlebars, an all-digital instrument cluster etc. The Pulsar 125 Split Seat BS6 is available in only one variant that gets Disc at the front and a drum brake unit at the rear. It is priced at Rs. 79,091, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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