Best 125cc Bike Models

The Honda CB Shine is one of the smoothest motorcycles in the 125cc segment. It is also known for its brilliant fuel efficiency and ultra-reliable nature. Honda Shine is one of the best two-wheelers in the country and offers the best blend of fuel efficiency, comfort and performance. Apart from that, the Honda CB Shine comes with bullet-proof reliability. Powering the Honda Shine is a 123.94cc, 4-stroke engine with 10.5 bhp and 11 nm of torque, and comes with a 5-speed gearbox.

The TVS Raider comes with a super stylish exterior and comfortable riding posture that is equally good for weaving through the city traffic and occasional long rides. Apart from that, the 125cc motorcycle comes loaded with features such as LED headlamps, LED taillamps, a digital instrument cluster, gear shift indicator, low-battery warning, ride modes and many more. Powering the TVS Raider is a 124.8cc 3-valve engine with 11.2 bhp and 11.2 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed gearbox.

The Bajaj NS125 is a very stylish 125cc motorcycle that will appeal to young riders without breaking their bank. Apart from that, the 125cc motor in the Bajaj NS125 is quite punchy and produces 11.82 bhp and 11 Nm of torque. The bike also comes with an almost identical perimeter frame to the bigger NS200. However, unlike the NS200, the NS125 comes with a 5-speed gearbox.

Honda SP125 is more than just a stylised version of the Honda Shine. The 123.94cc 4-stroke engine produces 10.7 bhp and 10.9 Nm of torque. Apart from that, the motorcycle also features LED headlamps and a fully-digital instrument cluster. Like the Honda Shine, the Honda Sp125 also comes with a 5-speed gearbox.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 offers the best blend between comfort and sportiness. It offers a similar level of equipment as the bigger Pulsar 150 such as the part digital instrument console, 5-step adjustable Nitrox rear shock absorbers, 240mm front disc brakes and many more. Powering the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is an 11.64 bhp 125cc engine with 10.8 Nm of torque.

The KTM 125 Duke is a premium and sporty 125cc motorcycle, and the motorcycle comes with top-shelf hardware such as a trellis frame, upside-down front forks, light weight 17-inch alloy wheels, 300mm front disc brake, 230mm rear disc brake and many more. The Austrian bike is powered by a 124.7cc single-cylinder engine with 14.57 bhp and 12 Nm of torque. The motorcycle also sports a 6-speed transmission, which allows the rider to stretch the motorcycle’s legs during long rides.

The Hero Glamour is one of the best motorcycles produced by Hero MotoCorp. It has just the right amount of premium features to set it apart from the Super Splendor. It looks attractive with a variety of colours and attractive graphics. It also features a digital-analogue instrument cluster with a real-time fuel efficiency indicator. The Hero Glamour BS6 is powered by an air-cooled, 124.7cc, single-cylinder engine with a maximum power output of 10.72bhp and a peak torque output of 10.6Nm. A 5-speed gearbox drives the rear wheel. Suspension duties are handled by a telescopic fork up front and 5-step adjustable shock absorbers at the rear.

The KTM RC125 sports a slightly different geometry to the 125 Duke, this allows the RC 125 to be slightly sharper and more immediate in the corners compared to the KTM 125 Duke despite having similar hardware. Moreover, the motorcycle also sports a very committed riding posture, which makes the KTM RC125 ideal motorcycle for rookie riders.