Top 5 Best 125cc Commuter Bikes in India (Specifications & Price List)

Top 5 Best 125cc Bikes in India: Looking for more power but cannot compromise on mileage? Here is a perfect solution. Moving into the 125cc segment can help you save your pocket from getting burnt with added fuel costs while still bringing that additional grunt that’s missing from a very basic 100-110cc commuter.

Finding a perfect 125cc motorcycle is easier than ever as Indian market now offers five impressive options from four most reputed brands of the country. Here we have 5 Best 125cc Bikes in India that may sound perfect for your everyday needs.

We skipped the KTM 125 Duke from this list as the motorcycle is not comparable to commuter 125cc bikes in India. In case you are interested in 125 Duke, you can click here to know more about it.

Top 5 Best 125cc Commuter Bikes

1) Honda CB Shine

Available in Shine and Shine SP variants, Honda offers this motorcycle with identical 124.73 cc engine producing 10.16 BHP and 10.30 Nm of torque. The SP variant offers five speed gearbox while standard comes with 4-speed gearbox. Here, the price starts at INR 57,683 for Shine and INR 63,300 for Shine SP. Buyers looking for a perfect 125cc companion can trust the vote of other 90,000+ buyers who opt for the Shine every month.

Honda CB Shine Specifications

• Displacement: 124.73 cc
• Power: 10.16 Bhp @ 7500 rpm
• Torque: 10.30 Nm @ 5500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders: 1
• No. of Gears: 4
• Seat Height: 790 mm
• Ground Clearance: 157 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight: 123 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.5 litres
• Top Speed: 93 kmph

Honda CB Shine Price List

• Self-Start + Drum Brake: INR 57,683
• Self-Start + Disc Brake: INR 59,997
• Self-Start + Disc Brake + CBS: INR 62,903

*Above mentioned price are ex-showroom Delhi.

Honda CB Shine SP Specifications

• Displacement: 124.73 cc
• Power: 10.16 Bhp @ 7500 rpm
• Torque: 10.30 Nm @ 5500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders: 1
• No. of Gears: 5
• Seat Height: 790 mm
• Ground Clearance: 160 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight: 123 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.5 litres
• Top Speed: 95 kmph

Honda CB Shine SP Price List

• Self-Start + Drum Brake: INR 63,300
• Self-Start + Disc Brake: INR 65,786
• Self-Start + Disc Brake + CBS: INR 67,777

*Above mentioned prices are ex-showroom Delhi.

2) Hero Glamour

Recently updated and carrying the most powerful engine out of all, Hero Glamour stands number one due to its fuel injected engine on offer. It is more refined than ever and produces 11.4 BHP and 11 Nm of torque. Starting at INR 60,500 for the carburetor variant, Hero took the motorcycle to one higher point with sporty design, better tyres and impressive alloy wheels. The fuel injected variant is priced at INR 66,700.

Hero Glamour (Carb) Specifications

• Displacement: 124.7 cc
• Maximum Power: 11.4 BHP at 7500 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 11 Nm @ 6500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders: 1
• No. of Gears: 4
• Seat Height: 790 mm
• Ground Clearance: 159 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight: 127 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 litre
• Top Speed: 95 kmph

Hero Glamour (Fi) Specifications

• Displacement: 124.7 cc
• Maximum Power: 11.4 BHP at 7500 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 11 Nm @ 6500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders: 1
• No. of Gears: 4
• Seat Height: 790 mm
• Ground Clearance: 159 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight: 127 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 litre
• Top Speed: 95 kmph

Hero Glamour Price List

• Glamour Drum Brake: INR 60,500
• Glamour Disc Brake: INR 62,500
• Glamour Fuel Injection: INR 66,700

*Above mentioned prices are ex-showroom Delhi.

3) Bajaj V12

Unique design, powerful engine and high comfort defines Bajaj V12 in few words. Based on the same design as V15, the baby commuter starts early at INR 58,458 and comes with front and rear drum brakes. Bajaj also introduced a front disc brake model of V12 but it is now not listed on the official website. The 125cc engine is good for 10.55 HP and 10.98 Nm of torque. Engine comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox as standard. It weighs 133 kg, making it heavier than first two bikes by a considerable margin.

Bajaj V12 Specifications

• Displacement: 124.5 cc
• Maximum Power: 10.55 Bhp @ 7500 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 10.98 Nm @ 5500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders: 1
• No. of Gears: 5
• Seat Height: 780 mm
• Ground Clearance: 165 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight: 133 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 litres
• Top Speed: 107 kmph

Bajaj V12 Price List

• Front & Rear Drum Brakes: INR 58,458

*Above mentioned price is ex-showroom Delhi.

4) Yamaha Saluto 125

As Yamaha stepped into the 125cc segment few years back, Saluto gained a lot of positive comments from motorcycle lovers around the country. It is reliable and comes with solid built quality for maximum riding pleasure without breaking your peace of mind. Not just that, Yamaha’s introduction of vibrant shades further made things better for buyers with typical choices. It weighs just 113 kg and thus, power delivery is really amazing in all conditions. Price range starts from INR 54,398.

Yamaha Saluto Specifications

• Displacement: 125 cc
• Maximum Power: 8.18 Bhp @ 7000 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 10.1 Nm @ 4500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders: 1
• No. of Gears: 4
• Seat Height: 805 mm
• Ground Clearance: 180 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight: 113 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 7.6 litres
• Top Speed: 98 kmph

Yamaha Saluto Price List

• Saluto Drum Brake: INR 54,398
• Saluto Disc Brake: INR 56,864
• Saluto Matte Green Edition: INR 57,844

*Above mentioned prices are ex-showroom Delhi.

5) Bajaj Discover 125

Discover 125 starts at just INR 57,165 and comes with 10.90 Bhp of maximum power. It is perfect for those on strict budget as many 110 cc bikes are even placed higher than Discover 125.

Bajaj Discover 125 Specifications

• Displacement: 124.5 cc
• Maximum Power: 10.9 Bhp @ 7500 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 11 Nm @ 5500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders: 1
• No. of Gears: 5
• Seat Height: 805 mm
• Ground Clearance: 165 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight: 120 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 8 litres
• Top Speed: 100 kmph

Bajaj Discover 125 Price List

• Discover 125 Drum Brake: INR 57,165
• Discover 125 Disc Brake: INR 59,488

*Above mentioned prices are ex-showroom Delhi.