Bajaj Auto has launched the Pulsar 180F
BS6 in India. The new BS6 Pulsar has a revised 178.6 cc engine and no visual
upgrades. Its price* crosses the INR 1 lakh mark. The Bajaj Pulsar 180F BS6 has
been priced at INR 1,07,827*. This makes it INR 11,437 more expensive than the
Pulsar 180F BS4 which retailed at INR 96,390*.
The highlight of the new Pulsar 180F BS6
is its engine. It is an upgraded 178.6 cc, SOHC, 4-valve, DTS-i engine which
comes with a fuel-injection system for better throttle response, enhanced
performance, and improved fuel efficiency. The revised cat-con in the exhaust
system helps the Bajaj Pulsar 180F to comply with the BS6 emission norms. The
single-cylinder, air-cooled mill produces 17.02 PS of maximum power at 8500 rpm
and 14.52 Nm of peak torque at 6500 rpm. It is linked to a 5-speed
transmission. In comparison, the Pulsar 180F BS4's engine delivered the same
amount of power, but its torque output was slightly lesser at 14.22 Nm. The
transmission was the same 5-speed unit.
Bajaj Auto has implemented no visual
changes in the Pulsar 180F. It continues to flaunt the quarter-fairing and
vertically stacked headlight setup. This combination has indeed become outdated
yet manages to attract new buyers. The bike also features a 3D ‘Pulsar’ logo on
the 15-litre fuel tank, an engine cowl, split seats, semi-digital instrument
cluster, and coloured highlights over the grabrail, tank and bikini fairing.
The cycle parts of the new Pulsar 180F BS6
are also familiar. Conventional telescopic forks and 5-way adjustable twin
Nitrox shock absorber handle the suspension duties at the front and rear
respectively. The braking setup includes a 280 mm front disc, a 230 mm rear
disc and a single-channel ABS.
The new Bajaj Pulsar 180F BS6 is available
in two colour options - Black/Red and Neon Orange - and competes directly with
the TVS Apache RTR 180 BS6 which was launched last month at INR 1.01 lakh*.