All New Bajaj Pulsar 150 New Vs Old: Differences Explained

Bajaj has launched the all-new Pulsar 150 in India at a starting price of Rs 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), giving the iconic bike a much-needed upgrade. Here’s how it differs from the older-gen bike.

What's New?

• The bike gets a comprehensive overhaul to its design, with a new LED headlamp, LED DRLs, sharper tank extensions, and a redesigned taillight, giving the bike a fresher and more aggressive look.

• It gets an all-new 150cc air-and-oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine. It makes 14 PS and 14.2 Nm (0.85 Nm more than the older bike), paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

• The biggest change is the new chassis, along with a monoshock suspension that replaces the older dual-cradle frame and dual-shock absorbers.

• The new bike is equipped with either a 5-inch colour LCD screen or a 5-inch TFT console, depending on the model. Compared to the negative LCD console on the older bike, the new console looks much more modern and premium.

• The new-gen bike gets Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and call/SMS alerts as standard. The top TFT variants also get full Google Maps mirroring, document storage and music controls.

• The bike gets 3 riding modes: Road, Rain and Sport. In terms of safety features, it gets single-channel ABS and a hazard light switch as standard.

What's Unchanged?

• The braking setup remains unchanged between the generations, with a 260mm disc brake up front and a 130mm drum at the rear for the base variant, while the dual-disc variants get a 240mm disc at the rear. 

• The bike rides on 17-inch wheels as standard, with an 80-section tyre at the front and a 100-section tyre at the rear.

Price Comparison: New vs Old Pulsar 150

BikeDekho Says

The brand-new Pulsar 150 is a significant upgrade over the previous-gen bike. With its new engine, monoshock suspension, updated features, and sharper design, it will definitely become a much stronger contender in the hotly contested 150cc commuter bike segment.