5 Best 125cc Motorcycles You Can Buy In India: Updated List

The newly launched Honda CB125 Hornet comes at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1,12,000. Designed with a sharp and aggressive look, the motorcycle features a full LED lighting setup, including a twin LED headlamp with DRLs, high-mounted indicators and a split seat layout. Honda CB125 Hornet houses a 123.94cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 11 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 11.2 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Honda claims that the CB125 Hornet can accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in 5.4 seconds. Built on a diamond-type frame, it features upside-down front forks with a gold finish and a rear monoshock with 5-step adjustability. The braking setup includes a 240 mm front disc and 130 mm rear drum with single-channel ABS. A 4.2-inch TFT display supports Bluetooth connectivity via the Honda RoadSync app, offering navigation, call alerts and music controls. The CB125 Hornet is available in four dual-tone colours.

Bajaj’s Pulsar N125 is priced between Rs 93,158 and Rs 99,213 (ex-showroom) and is offered in two variants: LED Disc and LED Disc BT. It is powered by a 124.58cc engine generating 11.83 bhp and 11 Nm of torque. The N125 is underpinned by a new chassis that uses the engine as a stressed member and is suspended by a telescopic front fork and monoshock at the rear. The top variant gets a wider rear tyre, full LCD console with Bluetooth connectivity, and a silent Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) for quiet starts. It also features auto start/stop to improve fuel efficiency. Braking is handled by a front disc and rear drum, with CBS offered as standard.

TVS Raider is priced between Rs 87,010 and Rs 1,02,300 (ex-showroom) and stands out for its youthful styling and modern features. It houses a 124.8cc, air-and-oil cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 11.2 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 11.2 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It weighs 123 kg and comes with a ground clearance of 180 mm. The bike gets a digital console, LED headlamp and a comfortable riding posture, making it popular among younger riders.

Hero’s entry in this category, the Xtreme 125R, is priced from Rs 96,425 (ex-showroom). The Hero Xtreme 125R is powered by a 124.7cc air-cooled engine that puts out 11.4 bhp at 8,250 rpm and 10.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm Paired with a 5-speed constant mesh transmission and a wet multi-plate clutch. Hero claims that the Xtreme 125R can accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in 5.9 seconds. The bike features a diamond frame, 10-litre fuel tank and a kerb weight of 136 kg. With a seat height of 794 mm and ground clearance of 180 mm, it offers a balanced ride for city commutes.

The Bajaj Freedom 125 stands out as India’s first CNG-powered motorcycle, with prices ranging from Rs 90,976 to Rs 1,10,976 (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 125cc horizontal engine with counterbalancer that produces 9.37 bhp and 9.7 Nm of torque. The bike features a unique setup with a 2 kg CNG tank and a 2-litre petrol tank, offering a claimed combined range of 330 km. Notably, the Freedom 125 boasts a 780 mm long seat, claimed to be the longest in its class. It also comes with linked monoshock suspension, LED headlamp, reverse LCD console with Bluetooth and a dual-tone paint scheme.