All New Bajaj Pulsar 150 New Vs Old: Differences Explained
The new-gen bike is the biggest update to the OG Pulsar yet. Here’s how it differs from the older-generation bike.
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?
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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.
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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.
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The biggest change is the new chassis, along with a monoshock suspension that replaces the older dual-cradle frame and dual-shock absorbers.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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
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New Pulsar 150 Variants |
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
Old Pulsar 150 Variants |
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
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Pulsar 150 SD |
Rs 1,15,233 |
Pulsar 150 SD |
Rs 1,11,197 |
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Pulsar 150 TD Single-Seat |
Rs 1,22,184 |
Pulsar 150 SD UG |
Rs 1,14,094 |
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Pulsar 150 TD Split-Seat |
Rs 1,23,187 |
Pulsar 150 TD UG |
Rs 1,17,906 |
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.