Ahead of the government-set safety norms deadline,
the new Bajaj Pulsar 150 ABS model has been spied testing in India for the
first time, courtesy Rushlane. The Pulsar 150 is the highest selling motorcycle
in its range.
The new safety norms, which come into effect from 1
April 2019, mandate two-wheelers above 125 cc to be equipped with ABS as
standard. While the publication states that the said model has a dual-channel
ABS system (owing to the presence of the ABS encoder ring at the back), we beg
to differ on this front.
Case in point, the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and the Pulsar
NS200 both come with similar ABS encoder rings at the back but get a
single-channel ABS. Moreover, the introduction of dual-channel ABS on the Bajaj
Pulsar 150 will drastically increase the price of the bike in India. The Pulsar
Twin Disc model currently retails at INR 78,515 (ex-showroom Delhi), and the
ABS model is likely to cost around INR 90,000 (ex-showroom).
That said, the new Bajaj Pulsar 150 ABS variant receives
few cosmetic updates like faux carbon fibre finish on the side panels, an
engine belly fairing and a slightly expanded exhaust. The motorcycle continues
with the dual-tone paint scheme, clip-on handlebars, LED taillights and
tubeless tyres. The Pulsar 150 ABS model is likely to be launched in India
during the festive season (October to November).
