The new Bajaj Pulsar N150 is a combination of P150 and N160 motorcycles within the Pulsar lineup, offering best of both worlds
Pulsar line from Bajaj Auto has been one of the most popular and sought-after among motorcycling enthusiasts. Today, Bajaj has launched yet another Pulsar in India. This is the Pulsar N150 and is the third 150cc Pulsar in its portfolio. Bajaj has priced it at Rs. 1.17 lakh (ex-sh), which is in line with the segment considering Pulsar P150 starts from Rs. 1.17 lakh (ex-sh) for single disc single seat variant.
Bajaj Pulsar N150 Launch Soon
If there is a motorcycle lineup that has the most models under one sub-brand, it has to be Bajaj’s Pulsar. Now, there are two 125cc Pulsars, three 150cc, two 160cc, one 200cc, one 220cc and two 250cc Pulsars. Bajaj has already confirmed launch of “biggest Pulsar” by the end of this financial year.
Rushlane’s sources have confirmed 294cc engine displacement number for this “biggest Pulsar”. By the end of this financial year, Bajaj has confirmed six new Pulsar launches and Pulsar N150 is likely to be first of these six. New Pulsar N150 boasts an edgier and slightly more appealing design than Pulsar P150. There are three colour options on offer – Racing Red, Ebony Black and Metallic Pearl White.
Pearl Metallic White shade resembles the one offered with Pulsar NS160. This is by far the best colour for Pulsar N range and we hope it makes it to Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N250 as well. Sticking to Bajaj’s core strategies, there is no design change with Pulsar N150 when compared to Pulsar N160. In a general way, one can surmise Pulsar N150 as the Pulsar N160 with Pulsar P150’s powertrain and wheels.
One thing that Pulsar N150 seems to miss out on, is an option to choose a split seat and dual disc brake variant. Something which Pulsar P150 has on offer for Rs. 1.2 lakh (ex-sh). We would wager that Bajaj will introduce a twin disc with split seat variant with Pulsar N150 in the future if there is enough demand.
Changes as opposed to Pulsar P150
New Bajaj Pulsar N150 has similar headlights, body panels and fuel tank as Pulsar N160. Bi-LED projector headlight setup along with LED DRLs is slightly better than on Pulsar P150. Overall design is sharper and edgier too and fits the overall aggressive character that Bajaj is going for.
Even though most design attributes are from Pulsar N160, wheels and tyres aren’t. New Pulsar N150 gets the same alloy wheels as Pulsar P150. But tyres are fatter than on Pulsar P150 with a 90-section width at front and a 120-section width at the rear.
Powertrain is similar to the one on Pulsar P150. This is a 149.68cc single-cylinder engine generating 14.29 bhp and 13.5 Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Attributes like USB phone charger, bezel-less semi-digital instrument cluster, single disc setup at both ends, single-channel ABS and underbelly exhaust are notable.
Words from the manufacturer
Sarang Kanade, President – Motorcycles, Bajaj Auto said, “Twenty years ago, we launched the first Pulsar 150 cc motorcycle that shook up the entry-level sport biking segment and has been India’s largest selling 150cc since then. With the N150, Pulsar is back to rule the road in its biggest and boldest avatar.
Its aggressive styling, segment-leading features, stellar on-road performance and an incredibly attractive price point make it a splendid value addition to the Pulsar family. Our goal is to make the joy of riding accessible to everyone, and this new bike is a testimony to that mission.”
