Bajaj Pulsar 150: Top 5 facts that make it the highest selling 150cc motorcycle in India

Power:

Among the main reasons that prompt a two-wheeler consumer to upgrade to a 150cc displacement motorcycle is its higher power output. And for this reason many youngsters dream to kick-off their motorcycle journey with a 150cc bike. In fact, the 150cc segment can be labelled as the entry-level segment for performance motorcycles with respect to the Indian two-wheeler market. Bajaj struck gold with the first generation Pulsar 150 owing to its healthy power output and it continues with the current generation Bajaj Pulsar 150 as well. The 149cc, air-cooled single-cylinder motor churns out 15.1PS at 9,000rpm and 12.5Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm and the engine is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. While the above numbers don’t look revolutionary with respect to current crop of 150cc motorcycles one has to remember the fact that it was launched more than 6 years ago. The punchy powerplant offered good performance especially acceleration and this had many youngsters hooked on to the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and to this date it rules the roost in the 150cc segment. 

Design:

The styling of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is sharp and edgy which seems to have clicked with the youngsters. Another aspect that is special to the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is the manner in which the current design language is an evolution from the original Pulsar 150 that debuted in early 2000’s. Owing to this fact the Pulsar design DNA is still present and one can’t mistake the Pulsar 150 for any other bike in the market. The stylish bikini fairing with a raked windscreen and muscular fuel tank with edgy tank shrouds make the Pulsar 150 a handsome looking bike. Other design details include the sharp rear section with integrated LED tail lamps, beefy dual tone exhaust muffler and alloy wheels. Also the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is offered in dual-tone shades which further enhance its visual appeal. 

Features:

Features are one aspect that Bajaj Auto is renowned to be generous with and the Pulsar 150 is no exception. The Bajaj Pulsar 150 gets loaded with part-analogue-part digital instrument console, clip-on handle bars, engine kill switch, tubeless tyres, DC headlamp, self cancelling turn indicators and backlit switches. Goodies like alloy wheels, disc brake and electric start were standard fitment on the Bajaj Pulsar 150 while it was optional on its competitors. These factors hiked the desirability quotient of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 even further. 

Price:

Pricing is one facet that Bajaj Auto scores highly. Part sharing with other motorcycles under its portfolio might irk many but it results in the aggressive price tag that the Bajaj motorcycles command. The Bajaj Pulsar 150 retails for Rs 70, 757 which makes it stupendous value for money proposition in comparison to its rivals. The cutthroat pricing is among the key factors that the Bajaj Pulsar 150 still clocks the highest sales figures despite the arrival of modern and better engineered rivals.  

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Fuel efficiency:

Fuel efficiency is among the most vital criteria for Indian two-wheeler buyers. This is where the 150cc struck a chord among the hordes of buyers. Apart from providing good performance, the 150cc segment motorcycles are decently fuel efficient as well. This allows the rider to enjoy the performance without worrying about running cost. The Bajaj Pulsar 150 made use of technology to deliver good mileage. The DTS-i technology enabled the Bajaj Pulsar 150 to offer a fuel efficiency figure of 65kmpl (manufacturer claimed) which is among the best for a 150cc segment motorcycle.