Breaking: The Bajaj Pulsar 180 Is Back!

Bajaj has launched the 2021 Pulsar 180 at Rs 1,04,768 (ex-showroom Mumbai), Rs 10,000 less than the Pulsar 180F priced at Rs 1,14,003. Bookings for the Pulsar 180 have also begun with no waiting period as the bikes have already arrived at select Bajaj dealerships.

The naked Pulsar features a halogen headlamp with bulb indicators and an LED tail lamp. The instrument cluster remains the same as the previous model with an analogue tachometer and an LCD screen that shows the speed, fuel level, and the odometer.

At the heart of the Pulsar 180 is a BS6-compliant air-cooled single-cylinder 178.6cc mill that pumps out 17PS at 8,500rpm and 14.52Nm at 6,500rpm. It’s mated to a 5-speed gearbox. With a kerb weight of 151kg, the Pulsar 180 is almost 5kg lighter than the 180F as it doesn’t get any fairing.

Even the underpinnings on the 2021 model are the same as before. It’s sprung on telescopic forks at the front and a pair of five-way adjustable gas-charged rear shocks. Braking hardware on the Pulsar 180 comprises a 280mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc. Single-channel ABS comes standard.

As of the now, the 2021 Pulsar 180 is available in two colours: Laser Black and Nuclear Blue. It will take on the TVS Apache RTR 180 and Honda Hornet 2.0. We’ve ridden the Honda Hornet 2.0 and here’s what we think about it.