Here are the five best 125cc bikes that you can consider buying during this festive season of Diwali in the Indian market
The budget-friendly 125cc performance bikes segment has been grabbing a lot of eyeballs from the last few years in the Indian market. It all started with the Duke 125 from KTM, which was sadly discontinued last year. However, presently, several key brands such as Hero, Honda, TVS and Bajaj retail good-looking 125cc bikes in the domestic market. In this piece, we will talk in detail about 5 best options in the 125cc bike segment currently available in India, which you can consider buying during the festive season of Diwali 2026.
Bajaj Pulsar 125
The latest-gen Pulsar 125 was launched in Aug 2026 in the local market in India. Sitting on a new diamond-type frame, it was rolled out in four variants namely 125, 125 STD Single Seat, 125 STD Split Seat and 125 Premium Split Seat. The Pulsar 125 is priced between Rs 92,990-1,04,318 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike comes with a new monoshock rear suspension which replaces the dual-shock unit from the previous model.
Bajaj Pulsar 125 is powered by a new 124.58cc single-cylinder engine which delivers top power of 11.8 bhp at 8000 rpm and peak torque of 11 Nm at 6000 rpm. It is the most powerful motorcycle in the 125cc segment. The new-gen model flaunts an all-new LED ‘Wolf-Eye’ headlamp while equipped with TFT instrument cluster, Google Maps mirroring and Connected tech. The riders can also store vehicle RC, insurance and other important documents on the TFT console.
Honda CB125 Hornet
The CB125 Hornet went on sale in August 2026 at a limited period introductory price of Rs 1.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Gurgaon). is offered in four colour options namely Pearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice Yellow, Pearl Igneous Black, Pearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue Metallic, and Pearl Siren Blue with Sports Red. Some of the notable design elements onboard the motorcycle are muscular fuel tank, all-LED lighting, premium muffler and ignition key mounted on fuel tank.
Underpinned by a diamond type frame, Honda CB125 Hornet gets segment-first golden USD front forks. The bike also houses a 4.2-inch TFT display with bluetooth connectivity through Honda RoadSync App which offers an array of features to the rider in the form of navigation, calls & SMS alerts. At the heart, it has the OBD-2B compliant 123.94cc single-cylinder petrol engine which generates max power of 11 bhp at 7500 rpm and highest torque of 11.2 Nm at 6000 rpm.
Hero Xtreme 125R
The Xtreme 125R is available in a total of four variants namely IBS, ABS, ABS Single-Seat, and Dual-Channel ABS. The bike is priced between Rs 91,500-1.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Some of the prominent highlights of the Xtreme 125R are Ride Modes, Cruise Control, 4.2-inch Multi-colour LCD display, First-in-segment 120/80 section (wider) rear tyre, and monoshock rear suspension.
Mechanically, it comes equipped with 124.7cc single-cylinder engine which returns top power of 11.4 bhp at 8,250 rpm and peak torque of 10.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is linked to a 5-speed gearbox as the Xtreme 125R sprints from 0-60kmph in merely 5.7 secs. The bike has a healthy mileage of 63 kmpl. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels while based on a diamond frame.
TVS Raider 125
The range-topping TFT DD and SXC DD variants of the Raider 125 were updated recently with modern features in the Indian market. Both these variants now come with a first-in-segment Traction Control System (TCS) as standard. The 2026 TVS Raider SXC DD and the 2026 TVS Raider TFT DD were introduced at price points of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.03 lakh, respectively, in India. Both the prices mentioned before are ex-showroom, Delhi.
The company also introduced a 27W USB Type-C fast charger in the Raider 125 to ensure that the riders can top up their phones quickly between stops. In addition, Emergency Brake Warning and a wider rear tyre have been offered as standard fitments in the 2026 TVS Raider SXC DD and the 2026 TVS Raider TFT DD. It draws power from the 125cc single-cylinder engine which generates 11.2 bhp and highest-in-segment torque of 11.75 Nm. The engine is linked to a 5-speed gearbox.
Hero Glamour X ABS
Launched last month in India, Hero Glamour X ABS is retailed at a price point of Rs 1.01 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It was rolled out in two new colour options namely Gun Metal Grey and Matt Axis Grey in addition to the existing two paint shades, which are Black Pearl Red and Black Teal Blue. Hero Glamour X ABS became the first motorcycle in 125cc segment to feature single-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) paired with an Integrated Braking System (IBS).
It is already equipped with multiple other safety features which includes Panic Brake Alert and Hazard Lamps. Design-wise, the Glamour X ABS continues with muscular and sculpted styling as it gets all-LED lighting, ‘H’ Signature and sporty graphics as standard. Some of the notable features onboard the bike are Ride modes (Eco, Road & Power), Ride by Wire throttle, Cruise control, and C-Type USB charging port. At the heart, it packs a 124.7cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which generates maximum power output of 11.4 bhp at 8250 rpm and peak torque delivery of 10.5 Nm at 6500 rpm. The engine comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
