The Bajaj Pulsar is the first bike in India which came in direct competition with the Hero Honda CBZ. Later Bajaj introduced Pulsar 150cc DTS-i with digital twin spark ignition and till today Pulsar is one of the most sought after bike in the 150cc segment. It has definitely won over other bikes, but let us justify its triumph.
How does it look?
The engineers at Bajaj realized the fact that if there is no beauty and only brawn, it is not going to sell in the Indian market. Claimed to be designed and developed in Japan, this bike does have a head turning looks. The most noticeable feature of this bike is the tank. Big tanks give a big bike feel, and when Pulsar was introduced, it had one of the biggest tanks in India.
The design of the headlamps has been viewed differently by people. Some really love it and some say it could have been designed better. The headlight comes with city lights also called tell tale lights which is a value addition to its looks. Bullet and Karizma were the only bikes with city lights before Pulsar was introduced.
The tail part of the bike… hmm, yeah, I could say it is nicely designed too. Here too there is a difference of opinion. The new razor sharp rear light, whether looking good or nor not, definitely adds to the uniqueness of Bajaj Pulsar.
How does it perform?
Bajaj says “DTS-i gives high power without compromising on mileage.” and the bike lives upto this statement. Another great advantage of the Digital Twin Spark ignition is the throttle responsiveness. Definitely the throttle response is better than the CBZ. It does give a good adrenaline rush when you twist the throttle.
When I had a ride on this bike, what I felt was a feeling of insecurity. Eventhough the bike is heavy, I somehow felt that the bike is not as safe as the Karizma. I cannot technically explain why it is so, but thats what I felt. But the pickup is awesome. Karizma picks up in slow and steady pace and maintains stability at high speeds, but Pulsar jumps off pretty fast but cannot be as good as the Karizma when at speed more than 80 kmph.
Bajaj has generously provided Pulsar with good disc breaks, but the brakes are too sensitive that it has to be applied carefully. I have heard many people applying the front discs too quick and due to the type of weight distribution that the bike has, the bike topples over. It is claimed that the Bajaj Pulsar 150cc gives a mileage of around 55 – 60 kmpl. But it greatly depends on user riding quality, service quality and frequency of maintenance.
How does it stand out?
Bajaj Pulsar was a great buy sometime ago, but right now considering the competition there are better bikes around from Honda, TVS and Yamaha. People are already bored seeing too many Pulsars in the city. It is time for Bajaj too launch a new 150cc model to its product line.
The digital console was an attraction a while ago, but now many bikes have introduced them. If you are a Pulsar fan and have admired the bike for quite a long time, then go ahead and buy it.
Rating
Overall Rating: 4/5
Performance Rating: 4/5
Beauty Rating: 4/5
Pros: Trendy Looks, Fuel Efficiency, Great pickup
Cons: A little unsafe, Riding posture is not good for people more than 6 ft tall.
Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i Specifications:
Maximum Power: 10.37 KW (14.09 PS) @ 8500 RPM
Maximal Torque: 12.76 N-m @ 6500 RPM
Gear Box: 5 Speed
Wheel Base: 1320mm
Tires: Rear: 100 x 90
Wheels: 17″ Alloy wheels
Ask any Bajaj Pulsar 150 bike owner and unfortunately he has heaps of complaints on his bike. The drawbacks for the Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi include but not limited to:
Comparatively, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 's performance proved to have great pickup and easy-shift gears that offer comfort for a superb riding experience. Combustion is very efficient because of the dual-spark design that speeds up the motorcycle's performance, and levels flame production. Since the advent of the DTSi, the new Pulsar accentuated with new features rather features that gives the bike a feel-good and rides-good advantage over its competitors in the same segment. They include:
1. the power output that the engine delivers
2. lighter yet strong alloy wheels that when joined with a longer wheelbase making the bike more stable with better agility
3. excellent shocks
4. less vibrations
5. conveniently laid out switches.
Finally, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi still has the looks; technically, pickup and above average decent speed; better mileage of three-four kilometer up per every liter of petrol relative to Bajaj Pulsar 150cc; tires and brakes that give you a good standby in case of crashing into a clogging target.
Ask any Bajaj Pulsar 150 bike owner and unfortunately he has heaps of complaints on his bike. The drawbacks for the Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi include but not limited to:
- * unmanageable gearbox
- * worst ever manual transmission assembly and that they don't sync with the console
- * low-quality digital console that when it goes off, everything goes off
- * turn radius getting stuck in a U-turn or a sharp turn
- * more space to get out of parking
- * magnificent front suspension, but very poor rear suspension (should be at least soft?)
Comparatively, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 's performance proved to have great pickup and easy-shift gears that offer comfort for a superb riding experience. Combustion is very efficient because of the dual-spark design that speeds up the motorcycle's performance, and levels flame production. Since the advent of the DTSi, the new Pulsar accentuated with new features rather features that gives the bike a feel-good and rides-good advantage over its competitors in the same segment. They include:
1. the power output that the engine delivers
2. lighter yet strong alloy wheels that when joined with a longer wheelbase making the bike more stable with better agility
3. excellent shocks
4. less vibrations
5. conveniently laid out switches.
Finally, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi still has the looks; technically, pickup and above average decent speed; better mileage of three-four kilometer up per every liter of petrol relative to Bajaj Pulsar 150cc; tires and brakes that give you a good standby in case of crashing into a clogging target.
