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Pulsar 125 vs Shine

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Pulsar 125
Price Range

₹92,990 – ₹1.04 lakh

Mileage

51.46 km/l

Petrol • 3 TrimsOpen model
VS
Honda

Shine

Shine
Price Range

₹83,422 – ₹88,081

Mileage

55 km/l

Petrol • 3 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Pulsar 125 and Shine target slightly different buyer priorities while matching each other closely in total value. Choose Pulsar 125 for individual equipment highlights or Shine for ownership discipline.”

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Pulsar 125

12.1 PS

Torque not published

Shine

10.8 PS

11 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Shine
Pulsar 125

51.46 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Shine Standout

55 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Bajaj

Pulsar 125

Listed items₹1,16,595
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹1,16,595
Honda

Shine

Listed items₹1,09,091
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹1,09,091
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹11,509(Shine lower)

Standard Single Seat TFT

124.58 cc • Manual • 51.46 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹99,291

Disc

123.94 cc • Manual • 55 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹87,782
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Pulsar 125
Shine
Engine TypeDiffers
Pulsar 125:124.58 cc
Shine:123.94 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Pulsar 125:12.1 PS
Shine:10.8 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Pulsar 125:—
Shine:11 Nm
Transmission Options
Pulsar 125:Manual
Shine:Manual
Fuel Options
Pulsar 125:Petrol
Shine:Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Pulsar 125:51.46 km/l
Shine:55 km/l
Pulsar 125
Shine
SeatingDiffers
Pulsar 125:—
Shine:791 mm
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Pulsar 125:184 mm
Shine:162 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Pulsar 125:11 litres
Shine:10.5 litres
Body Type
Pulsar 125:Motorcycle
Shine:Motorcycle
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Pulsar 125 has a published mileage of 51.46 km/l. The Shine has a published mileage of 55 km/l.