Part of Bajaj Auto’s broader portfolio refresh—which also includes updates to the Pulsar N160 and Pulsar 125—the new Pulsar 150 gets significant mechanical and cosmetic updates.
Key Upgrades at a Glance
1. New Platform & Monoshock Suspension
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Single-Downtube Frame: Replaces the long-standing double-cradle chassis architecture that supported the classic Pulsar lineup for years.
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Monoshock Rear Setup: Swaps out the old twin shock absorbers for a modern, preload-adjustable rear monoshock to improve ride handling and stability.
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Front Setup: Retains a conventional telescopic fork at the front.
2. Oil-Cooled Engine Upgrade
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Thermal Management: The 150cc single-cylinder motor transitions from pure air-cooling to an air- and oil-cooled setup, improving thermal performance under sustained riding.
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Performance Expectations: Expected to retain a 5-speed gearbox with power figures around or slightly above the outgoing model’s 14 hp and 13.3 Nm output.
3. Fresh Styling & Modern Tech Features
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Design Refresh: Updated LED headlight cowl with integrated DRLs, restyled tank shrouds, and a slimmer tail section featuring a sharp new LED tail-lamp unit.
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Digital Display: Upgrades to a larger, rectangular colour LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, call/SMS alerts, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Specifications & Market Comparison
| Feature | Outgoing Pulsar 150 | Next-Gen Pulsar 150 (Leaked) |
| Frame | Double-cradle frame | New single-cradle frame |
| Rear Suspension | Twin hydraulic shock absorbers | Preload-adjustable monoshock |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled | Air- and oil-cooled |
| Instrument Console | Analogue / Reverse LCD | Colour LCD with Bluetooth & Navigation |
| Target Rivals | TVS Apache RTR 160, Honda CB150 Hornet, Yamaha FZ FI | TVS Apache RTR 160, Honda CB150 Hornet, Yamaha FZ FI |
