India, March 11 -- Bajaj Auto has launched the new Pulsar NS125 in India, priced at Rs 1.05 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2024 Pulsar NS125 is the brand's entry-level commuter bike that receives updates in the form of revised styling and a fully digital instrument cluster. It is aimed squarely at the likes of the TVS Raider 125 (Rs 95,219 to Rs 1.03 lakh) and the Hero Xtreme 125R (Rs 95,000 to Rs 1 lakh) - launched in January. We compare the latter with the recently launched Bajaj Pulsar NS125 to find out how they stack up against each other.

In terms of the powertrain, both bikes come powered by a 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine mated to a five-speed transmission. The 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS125 develops 11.8bhp at 8,500rpm, whereas the...