While Bajaj Auto is yet to announce the prices of
the ABS-equipped Pulsar 150 Twin Disc and Pulsar 180 ABS, a report claims that
the motorcycles would be available for INR 87,226 and INR 92,563 – both
ex-showroom – respectively. The motorcycles had started to arrive at dealership
stockyards over a month ago. Similar to the rest of the Bajaj motorcycles (except the Dominar
400), the Pulsar 150 Twin Disc and Pulsar 180 will be available with
single-channel ABS only. The safety net also includes a Rear Lift-off
Protection (RLP).
The source report claims that the motorcycles would
not feature visual upgrades. However, as seen in the previous spy images, the
bikes get a mild makeover to give them a mid-life visual update before all new
models arrive in 2020. Updated styling cues on both motorcycles include revised
graphics and a new engine cowl – similar to the unit seen on the Pulsar 220 ABS
–that adds a sportier look to the overall package.
The Bajaj Pulsar 150 Twin Disc ABS continues to use
a 149cc, 4 Stroke, 2-valve, twin spark, air-cooled, DTS-i engine that delivers
14 PS of maximum power at 8,000 rpm and 13.4 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm.
The Bajaj Pulsar 180 uses a 178.6cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops
17.02 PS of maximum power at 8,500 rpm and 14.22 Nm of peak torque at 6,500
rpm. Both motors come paired with a five-speed gearbox.
Bajaj Auto has extended its product portfolio in
2019 by introducing a semi-faired version of the Pulsar 180. Christened as the
Pulsar 180F, the motorcycle draws from the Pulsar 220F and comes equipped with
a semi-fairing deign, vertically stacked headlight and new colour schemes.
Surprisingly, the first impressions video of the Pulsar 180F from YouTube
revealed that the motorcycle was not equipped with ABS.
