Due to the recent GST rate cut and massive discounts rolled out by the OEMs, this Diwali festive season is the best time to buy your favorite 125cc motorcycle
The festive season of Diwali has commenced in full swing and the two-wheelers showrooms are witnessing an increased footfall due to the recent cut in GST rates. The models with engine capacity below 350cc have become cheaper than ever and hence the buyers are rushing to dealerships to purchase their favourite motorcycles and scooters.
The 125cc bikes contribute to the major chunk of two-wheeler sales in the Indian market and hence in this piece, we will talk about the best 125cc motorcycles to buy this festive season in India.
TVS Raider: TVS Raider is one of the most popular motorcycles in the 125cc segment in India. Equipped with a 124.8cc single-cylinder petrol engine, it has max power of 11.2 bhp and peak torque of 11.2 Nm. The engine is linked to a 5-speed gearbox. Available in a total of six variants namely Drum, Single-Seat, Split-Seat, iGO, SSE and SX, it is priced between Rs 80,500-94,500 (ex-showroom) in the Indian market. Some of the notable features in the Raider 125 are front disc brake, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamp and tail-lamp, 5-inch TFT display and 0-60 kmph in 5.8 secs.
Bajaj Pulsar 125: Being the entry-level Pulsar model in the country, it is offered in two trims namely Neon Single Seat and Carbon Fibre at price points of Rs 79,048 and Rs 85,633, respectively. Both the prices mentioned here are ex-showroom, Delhi. The bike comes with an all-new digital console which offers Bluetooth connectivity and Mobile notifications. At the heart, it has a OBD-2B compliant 124.4cc DTS-i petrol engine which is capable of making top power of 8.6 bhp and highest torque of 10.8 Nm at 6500 rpm while paired to a 5-speed gearbox.
Honda CB125 Hornet: Honda CB125 Hornet, priced at Rs 1.03 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), is the latest model to join the bandwagon of the 125cc segment of motorcycles in the Indian market. It also happens to be the most feature rich bike in the segment with bells and whistles like golden USD front forks, all-LED lighting setup, multi-spoke alloy wheels, 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, Honda RoadSync app, Universal USB Type-C charging port, and side-stand indicator with engine inhibitor. It comes loaded with a OBD-2b compliant 123.94cc, single-cylinder petrol engine which belts out 11 bhp and 11.2 Nm while coupled with a 5-speed gearbox.
Hero Xtreme 125R: Hero Xtreme 125, often dubbed as Baby Xtreme, is available across three grades namely IBS, ABS, and ABS Single-Seat at prices of Rs 91,116, Rs 94,504 and Rs 94,504 (ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively, in the Indian market. It is rolled out with a 124.7cc single-cylinder petrol engine which rakes in top power of 11.4 bhp and peak torque of 10.5 Nm while mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Sitting on a diamond frame, it gets plenty of premium features in the form of Single-channel ABS, Hazard lamp, Muffler cover, All-LED lighting, Wider rear tyre and 66 kmpl mileage.
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