BikeDekho claims to have spotted a test mule of the
BS-VI compliant Bajaj Pulsar 150 Classic. Similar to the current Pulsar 150
Classic version, the test mule in the spy photograph uses a single-piece
saddle. The graphics on the headlight mask match the design on the current
generation model. The test mule is
seen with an engine cowl that adds a sporty look to the package. Bigger changes
would come to the engine that, in BS-VI form, will use a fuel-injection system
along with an ECU and other hardware to comply with the stringent emission
norms.
Styling remains largely similar to the current
generation model, and the test mule continues to feature a muscular design. The
fascia appears to retain a halogen headlight along with DRLs on top corners. A
tinted flyscreen sits above the headlight mask. The instrument console does not
seem to get many alterations, and closer inspection reveals a design that
matches the current generation models. Thus, the BS-VI compliant Bajaj Pulsar
150 Classic will most likely retain the analogue tachometer along with an LCD
screen. The fuel tank retains the bolted shroud design along with a 3D Bajaj
logo. The side panel also keeps its mesh grille while the rear panel hangs on
to the upward sweeping style. A single-piece pillion grab rail gets a black
finish to add a contrast to the monotone paint. The rear section keeps the
split-style LED tail light.
Braking hardware includes single disc at the front
and a drum unit at the back – a setup identical to the current generation Bajaj
Pulsar 150 Classic. The safety net, similar to the current generation model,
will use single-channel ABS to keep the prices low. The front calliper on the
test mule gets a gold paint (as against a black unit on the current model).
Suspension department remains unaltered although the motorcycle uses a
reflector on the front fork. Shock absorption tasks are performed by
conventional telescopic forks and Nitrox charged twin-sided springs at the
front and back respectively.
The mechanical specifications will witness the addition of a fuel-injection system, an ECU, closed-loop
catalytic converter and a lambda (O2) sensor. The performance numbers are
likely to remain in the same ballpark as the current generation model. The
BS-IV compliant model, for reference, draws 14 PS of peak power at 8,000 rpm
and 13.4 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm from its 149.5cc, SOHC, 2-Valve,
air-cooled, single-cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i engine.
