| Battery & Range | - Fuel tank capacity: 12 L (YouTube review, quoted company figure)
- Claimed mileage: around 40–45 km/l (company figure quoted)
| - Fuel tank: 5.2 litre (official brochure).
- Superior mileage claim: 58+ KMPL; actual mileage may vary (official brochure).
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 124.45 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, FI DTS-i petrol engine
- Max power: 12 PS @ 8500 rpm
- Max torque: 11 Nm
- 5-speed gearbox, 1-down 4-up pattern (global NS125 manual, likely same for Nepal)
- Chain drive to rear wheel, standard motorcycle layout (global-spec NS125 manual)
| - Air Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 2-Valve engine (official brochure).
- 125 cc displacement (official brochure).
- Hybrid equipped; Smart Motor Generator fitted (official brochure).
- 6.0 kW (8.2 PS) / 6500 r/min max power (official brochure).
- 10.3 N·m / 5000 r/min max torque with assist (official brochure).
- Fuel Injection, V-Belt Automatic, electric starter and kick starter (official brochure).
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase: 1352–1363 mm (global NS125 tech sheet; applied to Nepal)
- Ground clearance: 176–178 mm (global NS125 documents; applied to Nepal)
| - Wheelbase: 1,280 mm (official brochure).
- Minimum ground clearance: 145 mm (official brochure).
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| Dimensions | - Length: about 2017 mm (global NS125 dimensions; applied to Nepal)
- Width: about 803–804 mm (global NS125 dimensions; applied to Nepal)
- Height: about 1060–1078 mm (global NS125 dimensions; applied to Nepal)
- Kerb weight: 146 kg (YouTube Nepal review mentions 146 kg kerb)
| - Overall size: 1,880 x 685 x 1,190 mm (official brochure).
- Seat height: 785 mm (official brochure).
- Kerb weight: 99 kg with oil and full fuel tank (official brochure).
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage: minimal, enough for documents/tools, no helmet storage (typical NS125 layout; inferred from global brochure)
| - Under-seat storage: 21 litre (official brochure).
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| Comfort & Interior | - Single-piece seat with sporty riding posture (YouTube Nepal walkaround of new ABS version)
- Rear Nitrox monoshock suspension with preload adjust (YouTube review, Nepal bike spec)
- Telescopic front forks for improved ride comfort
| - Two-level seat present (official brochure).
- Telescopic suspension front and unit swing rear (official brochure).
- USB charger optional (official brochure).
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Fully digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation via Bluetooth-enabled console
- ABS ride modes selectable through console
- Call/SMS alerts and smart connectivity features
- Real-time mileage and distance-to-empty display (YouTube Nepal review of updated NS125)
| - Analogue meter console on Drum STANDARD (official brochure).
- Multi Function Key present (official brochure).
- Pass switch present (official brochure).
- LED position light present (official brochure).
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| Safety | - Single-channel ABS with three ride modes (Rain/Road/Off-road) (YouTube Nepal review, feature explanation)
- Front disc brake with ABS (approx. 260 mm, global NS125 spec)
- Rear drum brake retained on Nepal ABS variant (YouTube Nepal review visual confirmation)
- Combined Braking System (CBS) also mentioned for NS125 platform (India brochure, tech description)
- Tubeless tyres front and rear (YouTube review notes wider tubeless tyres)
- LED headlamp improves nighttime visibility (YouTube review: updated LED setup)
| - Unified Braking System equipped (official brochure).
- Side stand engine cut-off switch equipped (official brochure).
- Halogen headlight on Drum STANDARD; LED only on disc trims (official brochure).
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| Design & Exterior | - Aggressive naked streetfighter styling with perimeter frame
- Wolf-eye inspired LED headlight with LED DRLs (YouTube Nepal review of updated NS125)
- LED tail lamp; indicators likely bulb-type (YouTube walkaround visuals)
- Four colours: Beach Blue, Burnt Red, Fiery Orange, Pewter Grey
- Sporty tank extensions and sharp body graphics (YouTube Nepal review visuals)
- Black alloy wheels with wider tyres than older NS125 (YouTube Nepal review mentions wider tyres)
| - Brush guard present (official brochure).
- Wider 110 mm rear tyre with cast wheel and block pattern tyre (official brochure).
- Colour options: Metallic Black, Cyan Blue (official brochure).
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially sold as Pulsar NS125 ABS FI BS6 by Bajaj Auto Nepal
- Imported from India as CKD/CBU; shares India BS6 spec (India NS125 brochure and Nepal listing alignment)
- Latest ABS+digital console update recently launched in Nepal (YouTube launch review)
- Older CBS-only NS125 continues at lower price as base variant (YouTube mentions two prices CBS vs ABS)
| - BS-VI compliant (official brochure).
- Current Nepal price: Rs. 283,900, matching Nepal-market listing.
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Positioned as feature-rich 125cc with ABS, connectivity at ~NPR 3.29 lakh (YouTube Nepal pricing)
- Premium over CBS variant justified by safety and console upgrades (YouTube reviewer comment on Rs 25,000 hike)
- Competes with Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125 in Nepal (YouTube comparison mention)
| - Lowest-priced RayZR Hybrid trim in Nepal.
- Strong value for basic hybrid scooter use.
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| Pros | - Strong 12 PS performance for 125cc segment
- Single-channel ABS with selectable modes enhances safety (YouTube Nepal review)
- Fully digital, Bluetooth-enabled console with navigation
- LED headlamp and sporty design appeal to younger riders (YouTube Nepal walkaround)
- Good balance of power and mileage (~40–45 km/l claimed) (YouTube Nepal review)
| - Hybrid assist improves pickup and fuel economy (official brochure).
- Light kerb weight aids city maneuverability (official brochure).
- Large 21-litre storage is practical (official brochure).
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| Cons | - Rear brake still drum on Nepal ABS variant (YouTube visuals)
- 12 L fuel tank smaller than Pulsar 125’s 15 L (Pulsar 125 owners manual vs NS125 review)
- Underseat storage limited; no dedicated cargo space (global NS125 layout)
- ABS and connectivity price premium over CBS variant (YouTube notes Rs 25,000 hike)
| - Drum brake and analogue cluster are the least equipped trim (official brochure).
- No EV-style battery, charging, or range specs because it is petrol-hybrid (official brochure).
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