A highly sought after bike in Indian markets, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is there in the market offering an awesome balance of power and performance besides affordability. Equipped with a refined 149.5 cc engine along with other modern features including single-channel ABS and fuel injection, it is fit for city commuting as well as long rides. It comes with a perfect blend of mileage, durability, and advanced features to tempt the attention of a wide range of people.
Power and Performance
The Bajaj Pulsar 150 has a 149.5 cc engine that delivers a maximum power of 13.8 bhp at 8500 rpm along with a peak torque of 13.25 Nm at 6500 rpm. The vehicle’s engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission, comes with a 1 Down 4 Up type gear shifting pattern. The Mileage it delivers is pretty decent as 47 kmpl. It is very apt for daily commutting with a riding range of 705 km.
The top speed that this bike can do is 110 kmph. The one used in the engine is BS6 Phase 2. The bike uses a wet multi-plate clutch and a fuel injection system for smooth riding experience.
Brakes, Wheels and Suspension
For braking, it gets a single-channel ABS system. The front brake is mounted with a 260 mm disc featuring a 2-piston caliper while the rear one is a 130 mm drum. This bike runs on 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. The front tyre size is 80/100 – 17 while the rear tyre size is 100/90 – 17. The front suspension comprises a Telescopic 31mm conventional fork, and the suspension at the rear is a twin shock absorber with gas-filled canisters to provide maximum stability and comfort.
Dimensions and Chassis
Bajaj Pulsar 150 comes with a kerb weight of 148 kg, which means an equal ride. Seat Height of this bike is 785 mm while ground clearance is at 165 mm and easily suitable for conditions in India. The height, width, and length of the body are accordingly 2055 mm in length, 765 mm in width, and 1060 mm in height. Its stable handling with a perfectly contributing ground clearance of 1320 mm wheelbase and placed on a double cradle chassis.
Features and Technology
The Pulsar 150 provides a semi-digital instrument console: digital speedometer, digital fuel gauge, and tachometer. Besides that, it further provides two trip meters and some indicators such as low fuel, low battery, and a service reminder. Nothing like a touchscreen display and mobile connectivity. However, it does boast some of the advanced features like DRLs (Daytime Running Lights), halogen bulb headlight, and an LED tail light. Also, it has a pass light, pillion grab rail, and pillion footrest to make the owner’s ride much more convenient.
Price and Warranty
The Bajaj Pulsar 150 comes with a 5 year standard warranty or 75,000 km, whichever is earlier. The bike really does not have any equals in terms of pricing and still, in my honest opinion, it delivers well in terms of price-quality specifications.
Conclusion
The Bajaj Pulsar 150 still makes a good choice for anyone looking for a stable motorcycle that is affordable and has sufficient power, mileage, and basic modern features.