Bajaj Pulsar P150 - Another Pulsar under the brand

 BAJAJ PULSAR P150

Bajaj has launched another Pulsar under the brand based on the new theme we saw with the earlier launch of the Pulsar N250 and F250.  As we know Pulsar is already a brand in the Indian two-wheeler market. We already know that there are 5 Pulsars that we can buy, but where does this sixth Pulsar fit in the portfolio. It's a new Pulsar with a new engine and this time it's not a DTSi engine, which is one of the famous Bajaj technology.  

DESIGN 

The new Pulsar P150 comes with a sharp and edgy design and follows some design traits of the new Pulsar series. It also gets a projector LED headlamp setup, with DRLs. The tail lights are similar to the N160 with a crystal texture on the tights, and the tail section looks clean as it gets an underbelly exhaust. 

ENGINE SPECS

The new Bajaj Pulsar P150 has an all-new 149.68 cc engine that produces 14.5 PS @ 8500 rpm and 13.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm. It gets a 5-speed gearbox. But this new engine does not uses  DTSi technology, which is Bajaj's famous twin spark technology that we see in most motorcycles. 

ENGINE SPECS COMPARISON

Other Specifications

The Pulsar P150 comes with a 14 liters fuel tank capacity

Tyre and Brakes:

Pulsar P 150 Twin Disc

Front - 90/90-17

Rear - 110/80-17

Pulsar P 150 Single Disc

Front - 80/100-17

Rear - 100/90-17

The Pulsar P150 has a wheelbase of 1352 mm and a seat height of 790 mm. It has a ground clearance of 165 mm and a weight of 140 Kg.

Price and Variants

The Pulsar P 150 similar to the Pulsar 150 comes in two variants, which are Twin Disc Split Seat and Single Disc Single Seat. Here are 5 major differences between these two variants:-

• First, the obvious difference is the Twin Disc Split Seat variant gets Disc brakes both in front and the rear wheel as well as a split seat. While the Single Disc Single Seat variant gets a Disc brake only in the front and a single-piece seat.
• The Twin Disc Split Seat variant gets thicker tyres compared to the Single Disc Single Seat.
• The Twin Disc Split Seat variant gets clip-on handlebars while the Single Disc Single Seat variant gets a single-piece handlebar.
• The Twin Disc Split Seat variant gets rear set footpegs which give it an aggressive seating position while the Single Disc Single Seat variant gets slightly forward set footpegs which gives it more commuter footpegs.
• The Twin Disc Split Seat variant gets split grabrails while the Single Disc Single Seat variant gets a single-piece grabrail.

The Pulsar P 150 Single Disc Single Seat variant is priced at Rs  1,16,755 Ex-Showroom New Delhi and the Twin Disc Split Seat variant is priced at Rs 1,19,757 Ex-Showroom New Delhi

Conclusion

The Baja Pulsar P150  is another new offering from Bajaj, The problem arises when you compare the bikes offered by Bajaj 150/ 160 cc category. This category has 4 motorcycles to offer but the pulsar 150 and P150 have approx the same engine specification at approx the same price point. So, in the end, it all depends upon you, and what you are looking for.