Best 125cc Bike Models

The Hero Glamour i3S is essentially a funkier, more attractive, and more efficient version of the Hero Glamour. The Glamour i3S features attractive, edgy graphics, and funky styling. It does certainly have looks which belong in a segment above it. The most significant change though is the implementation of the i3S start-stop-idle system, which is claimed to make the motorcycle more efficient than it already is. The Hero Glamour i3S is powered by an air-cooled, 124.7cc, single-cylinder engine with a maximum power output of 11.4bhp and a peak torque figure of 11Nm. Hero claims the mileage of the motorcycle to be 60km/l.

The CB Shine is a 125cc commuter motorcycle from Honda, which does look understated, but performs brilliantly. A commuter motorcycle at this price point is expected to be extremely frugal and comfortable during commutes, and the CB Shine delivers on that front. It looks stylish to an extent, with edgy graphics on the fuel tank. The Honda CB Shine is powered by an air-cooled, 124.7cc, single cylinder engine with a maximum power output of 10.16bhp and a peak torque output of 10.30Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a 5-speed gearbox. The engine also comes with Honda Eco Technology (HET) which increases fuel efficiency and claimed mileage for the motorcycle stands at 65km/l.

The Bajaj Pulsar 125 looks similar to its elder siblings, the Pulsar 150. The bike is offered with dual-disc and attractive neon paint scheme. The motorcycle also features part-digital instrument cluster as well. The Pulsar 125 is powered by an air-cooled, single-cylinder, 124.4cc engine producing 11.8bhp and 11Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a five-speed gearbox.

The KTM 125 Duke is one of the most powerful motorcycles in the Indian 125cc motorcycle segment. It is also the first performance motorcycle in 125cc segment. The KTM 125 Duke borrows the same design from its larger 200cc sibling, however, it does offer new body graphics, which help differentiate between the two. The 125cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder unit on the ‘baby Duke’ produces 14.5bhp and 12Nm of torque with a claimed mileage figure between 35 to 40km/l.

Honda SP 125 is offered with several segment first features including an engine start-stop switch, fully-digital instrument cluster, silent start with ACG motor and more. The SP 125 also features programmable fuel-injection with Honda’s Enhanced Smart Power (eSP) engine technology. The motorcycle is powered by a BS-VI compliant fuel-injected 124cc engine producing 10.7bhp and 10.9Nm of torque, and comes mated to a five-speed gearbox.

The KTM RC125 is an entry-level fully-faired track ready motorcycle from the brand. The motorcycle comes equipped with clip-on handlebars, rear-set footpegs, fully-digital instrument cluster and more. The KTM RC 125 is being powered by a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 124cc engine producing 14.5bhp at 9,250rpm and 12Nm of peak torque at 8,000rpm. The engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. The RC 125 also comes equipped with a single-channel ABS.