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Bajaj Pulsar 150 review: 7.2/10, Good Buy

Bajaj · Petrol · ₹1.15L - ₹1.23L · Launched 24 Aug 2026

ReviewHub score: 7.2/10 · Verdict: Good Buy — based on 5 YouTube reviews (5 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative).

The biggest Pulsar update in 25 years finally swaps the double-cradle frame and twin shocks for a monoshock and real tech - just don't expect the mid-spec brakes and tyres to cash the cheques the engine is writing.

About this car

Bajaj's ground-up overhaul of its 25-year-old Pulsar 150 nameplate - an all-new 149.5cc air-cooled engine, a lighter diamond-type chassis replacing the old double-cradle frame, rear monoshock suspension, and a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth, spread across three variants (Single Disc Single Seat, Twin Disc Single Seat and Twin Disc Split Seat) priced ₹1.15L-1.23L ex-showroom.

Score by aspect

  • Looks & Design: 6/10
  • Performance: 7.5/10
  • Comfort & Ride: 6.5/10
  • Mileage: 8/10
  • Features & Tech: 8.5/10
  • Value for Money: 6.5/10

What owners and reviewers like

  • Most meaningful update in close to two decades, with changes to the underpinnings and engine
  • New 149cc air-oil-cooled engine is rev-happy and also tractable. Ride modes help customise the riding experience
  • Accessible 795 mm seat height, neutral foot peg positioning and tall clip-ons translate to a comfortable riding position
  • Impressive straight-line stability at highway speeds. Doesn't lose composure under hard braking or when making quick direction changes
  • Lighter chassis, rear monoshock and other weight-saving measures have made it ~9 kg lighter than its predecessor
  • Loaded with features, such as a 5-inch TFT, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi connectivity, Google Maps mirroring, ride-by-wire throttle, three ride modes, USB-C charging port and more

What to watch out for

  • Top variant costs significantly more than the base variant. It is also more expensive compared to its rivals
  • Looks very similar to its predecessor. To an untrained eye, it would be hard to tell the two apart
  • Rear monoshock is set on the firmer side, making the ride over broken roads uncomfortable
  • Handling is not sporty. Slim tyres don't provide much confidence in corners
  • Gets lower-spec hardware compared to the predecessor - smaller front disc brake and slimmer fork stanchions
  • Some missing features, such as dual-channel ABS, traction control, etc.

What each reviewer said

  • BikeWale (English) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A thorough first ride calling this the biggest overhaul the Pulsar 150 has received in its 25-year history, praising the refined, smooth engine, light clutch, a crisp gearbox with zero false neutrals, and a genuinely nimble feel through traffic, while flagging a firm monoshock that kicks back over bad roads and a stalling issue in 2nd/3rd gear when revs dropped during testing. Bottom line: 'a lovely motorcycle' and a great pick for an accessible, sporty 150cc commuter, priced on par with the TVS Apache RTR 160.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Sagar Sheldekar Official (English) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “An enthusiastic but candid take calling the refined, tractable new engine his favourite part of the bike - lighter by 7kg, with a new diamond frame, monoshock, and a crawl feature that pulls cleanly from just 1800rpm - while genuinely frustrated that this mid-spec variant gets skinnier tyres and forks and a smaller 260mm front disc than the previous-generation top variant, even though the chassis and engine clearly have more to give. Bottom line: 'an absolute no-brainer' on value for just ₹4,000 more than the outgoing model, with fingers crossed for a proper top-spec variant to complete the package.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • MotorBeam (Hindi) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A pros-and-cons format review praising the 5-inch TFT's value for money, a genuine comfort improvement over the related N160SS, the option of a kickstarter as a practical backup, and a well-balanced 14PS/14Nm power delivery across all three ride modes, while flagging skinny tyres for a 150, a front end that now looks a little oversized for the body, and switchgear that feels less premium than rivals like the NS. Bottom line: the Pulsar has shifted more towards a commuter than a performance bike, but at an on-road price under ₹1.35 lakh, 'this one does make sense.'” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Dev Mtr (Hindi) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A detailed variant-by-variant walkthrough comparing the base, Carbon Edition mid, and top split-seat models - covering the 149.5cc air-cooled DTS-i engine's 14PS/13.25Nm output, the kickstarter available only on the base and mid variants, the 280mm front disc and wider tyres exclusive to the top twin-disc model, and full on-road pricing from roughly ₹1,13,544 for the base single-disc up to ₹1,44,195 for the top split-seat variant. Bottom line: a straightforward spec-and-price reference rather than an opinion piece, aimed at helping buyers pick the right variant.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • 6 SPEED (Tamil) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A hardware-focused review crediting the new LED headlamp and DRLs, NS-shared alloy wheels, the oil-cooled engine, a noticeably lighter clutch, and a more premium-feeling TFT display, while noting the front disc has shrunk from 280mm to 260mm and that the handling, while improved, doesn't quite deliver the sharper 'true Pulsar' feel some were hoping for. Bottom line: 'hardware-wise, it's a really nice update' and Bajaj is clearly putting in the work, even if a few things were trimmed to get there.” Watch the review on YouTube

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