125cc bikes are the perfect balance between style, fuel economy and power performance. Though the Indian roads are crowded with mileage oriented bikes fall under 100cc and 110cc, there are also 125cc bikes that deliver the better mileage along with sporty and stylish features.
We have made a list of Top 5 Best 125cc bikes in India 2017 belonging to the 125cc segment. Below is the article containing all technical specifications, latest prices, styling features and most importantly mileage of the bikes.
3) Bajaj V12
Hero Super Splendor
| Mileage | 75 kmpl |
| Price (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai) | INR 55,379 |
The Hero Super Splendor is the advanced version of Splendor. Splendor is known for its fuel efficiency, reliability and durability. Hero MotoCorp then decided to upgrade it with 125cc and named it Hero Super Splendor.
The bike is powered by a 125cc Air cooled, 4 - stroke cylinder OHC engine that churns out the power of 9 bhp at 7,000 rpm and a torque of 10.35 Nm at 4,000 rpm mated to a 4 Speed Constant Mesh gearbox.
Hero Super Splendor Technical Specifications
| Hero Super Splendor Technical Specification | |
| Engine | Air cooled, 4 - stroke cylinder OHC, Self Start |
| Displacement | 124.7 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 52.4 mm x 57.8 mm |
| Maximum Power | 6.72 KW (9 BHP) @ 7000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10.35 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 4 Speed Constant Mesh |
| Engine Start | Kick Start / Self Start |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Rectangular Swing Arm with 5 step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Kerb Weight | 121 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Liters |
| Mileage | 75 kmpl |
Hero Super Splendor Price in India: Rs. 55,379/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
Yamaha Saluto
| Mileage | 78 kmpl |
| Price (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai) | INR 55,898 |
Yamaha is famous for manufacturing premium sports bikes where luxury is the benchmark. With the launch of ‘Yamaha Saluto’, the company stepped into the economy bike segment that gives maximum fuel efficiency for daily commuting.
Yamaha Saluto is the vehicle for "Economical & Practical Indian Family Motorcycle" equipped with the Blue Core Engine Technology that claims a mileage of 78 kmpl. The bike’s light weight design plays an important role to give the best fuel economy.
It is powered by 125cc, air-cooled, four stroke engine that produces the power of 8.3 PS at 7000 rpm and torque of 10.1 Nm at 4500 rpm.
Yamaha Saluto Technical Specifications
| Yamaha Saluto Technical Specification | |
| Engine | Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve |
| Displacement | 125cc |
| Bore x stroke | 52.4 mm x 57.9 mm |
| Maximum Power | 8.3PS @ 7000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10.1Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 4-speed Constant mesh |
| Engine Start | Electric start & Kick start |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Kerb Weight | 112 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.6 Liters |
| Mileage | 78 kmpl |
Yamaha Saluto Price in India: Rs. 55,898/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
Bajaj V12
| Mileage | 65 kmpl |
| Price (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai) | INR 58,319 |
As Bajaj has launched the limited numbers of popular premium commuter – the V15, the company decided to launch Bajaj V12, which is a scaled down version of the V15.
Powered by the 125cc Air cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC 2 valve, DTS-i engine that delivers the power of 10.7 PS @ 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.9 PS @ 5500 rpm mated to a five-speed gearbox.
Its trendy removable rear cowl, muscular fuel tank and chrome-rimmed headlamp are inspired from the Bajaj V15. The V12 is offered in four colour schemes – red, blue, white and black.
Bajaj V12 Technical Specifications
| Bajaj V12 Technical Specification | |
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC 2 valve, Air cooled, DTS-i |
| Displacement | 124.5cc |
| Bore x stroke | - |
| Maximum Power | 10.7 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10.9 PS @ 5500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual gearbox |
| Engine Start | Self / Kick Start |
| Front suspension | 30 mm Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks, Nitrox (Gas filled) |
| Kerb Weight | 133 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Liters |
| Mileage | 65 kmpl |
Bajaj V12 Price in India: Rs. 58,319/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
Honda CB Shine SP
| Mileage | 65 kmpl |
| Price (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai) | INR 61,876 |
The new CB Shine SP is the 125cc bike packed with amazing features. It has everything that makes the ride effortless.
The bike carries 124.73cc, air cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine that churns out the power of 10.57 bhp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.3 Nm at 5500 rpm mated to a five-speed gearbox.
Honda CB Shine SP is offered in six colour schemes - Black, Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Amazing White, Imperial Red Metallic, Geny Grey Metallic and Pearl Siren Blue.
Honda CB Shine SP Technical Specifications
| Honda CB Shine SP Technical Specification | |
| Engine | Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine |
| Displacement | 124.73cc |
| Bore x stroke | 52.4 mm x 57.8 mm |
| Maximum Power | 10.16 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10.30 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5- speed gearbox |
| Engine Start | Self / Kick Start |
| Front suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type |
| Kerb Weight | 123 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 Liters |
| Mileage | 65 kmpl |
Honda CB Shine SP Price in India: Rs. 61,876/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
Hero Glamour FI
| Mileage | 72 kmpl |
| Price (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai) | INR 72,355 |
The Hero Glamour FI offers the excellent fuel efficiency, drivability and minimum emission. Hero MotoCorp mainly focuses on more fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs in the wide segment of 100cc and 125cc. Hero Glamour FI is targeted towards the executive segment.
The bike is loaded with 125cc Air cooled, 4 - Stroke Single Cylinder engine that delivers the power of 8.6 kW @ 7500 RPM and a torque of 11 Nm @ 6000 RPM mated to 4-Speed Constant Mesh. It also has Stunning Graphics, a Semi Digital Instrument showing Real Time Mileage Indicator, Front Disc Brake, Body-Colored Rear-View Mirrors and all-new Alloy Wheels.
Hero Glamour FI Technical Specifications
| Hero Glamour FI Technical Specification | |
| Engine | Air cooled, 4 - Stroke Single Cylinder |
| Displacement | 124.7 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 52 mm x 58 mm |
| Maximum Power | 8.6 kW @7500 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 11 Nm @6000 RPM |
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Constant Mesh |
| Engine Start | Self-Start |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension | 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Kerb Weight | 127 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Liters |
| Mileage | 72 kmpl |
Hero Glamour FI Price in India: Rs. 72,355/- (Ex- showroom, Mumbai)
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