Though Bajaj has 125cc Pulsar, a devoted 125cc commuter could have higher capabilities in opposition to rivals like Hero Tremendous Splendor and Honda CB Shine

Earlier, Bajaj used to have 125cc commuters comparable to Uncover 125 and XCD125. Nonetheless, these had been discontinued attributable to stricter emission norms. Bajaj does promote Uncover in worldwide markets, but it surely’s not obtainable right here. Whereas Bajaj has finished nicely to trim its portfolio, in some way the 125cc commuter section was given a miss.

With 125cc commuter bikes registering sturdy progress, Bajaj is seeking to make a re-entry into this area. The corporate’s latest commuter is CT125X, which has now been launched. It has additionally began arriving at dealerships.

Whereas it stays targeted on utility, Bajaj CT125X additionally packs in some sporty, premium options. An optimum mix of utility and aesthetics ensures a novel profile and permits improved competencies in opposition to rivals.

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Bajaj CT125X options

Core design philosophy for CT125X is kind of the identical as used for CT 110X. A number of of the options are frequent throughout each bikes. It consists of the spherical headlamp, steel guards on the headlamp and fork gaiters for a sportier feel and appear, V-shaped DRL, compact visor, rubber tank pads for further consolation, giant stomach pan for engine safety and robust aspect crash guard with rubber grips.

When it comes to utility, the bike has a devoted rack on the rear. The flat seat design appears comfortable and will additionally double up as a platform to hold some further load. One other utility comes within the type of a USB charging port, which is situated within the cockpit space. A canopy has been supplied for the USB port, which ought to preserve it protected from mud, water and humidity.

The bike has been outfitted with a traditional twin dial analogue instrument console. It has a halogen headlamp, flip alerts and tail lamp. Suspension system includes commonplace telescopic forks at entrance and twin rear shock absorbers. Whereas drum brakes might be commonplace, there might be variants with entrance disc and rear drum combo.

Bajaj CT125X efficiency

In home market, Bajaj at the moment has solely Pulsar in 125cc section. Its commuter vary has Platina 100cc and 110cc and CT110X. Engine used for Bajaj CT125X is similar as that of Pulsar 125 and Pulsar NS125. The 124.4cc, twin spark motor generates 11.8 PS of max energy at 8,500 rpm and 10.8 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. It’s mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

Like earlier commuters from Bajaj, CT125X is among the many most reasonably priced in its section. The bike appears to have potential and will emerge as a formidable rival on this area. It’s priced from Rs 71,354, ex-sh Delhi. That is about Rs 5k greater than its 110cc sibling CT110X.  It is going to be attention-grabbing to see how a lot of an affect CT125X has on this area, in relation to different 125cc commuters comparable to Honda Shine, Hero Glamour, Hero Tremendous Splendor and Honda SP 125.