After a long hiatus, Bajaj Auto has brought back one of its most popular sporty commuters, the Pulsar 180, at Rs 1.22 lakh (ex-showroom). It was discontinued back in 2022, leaving a gap between the Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 220F, which has now been addressed.
2026 Bajaj Pulsar 180 – What Does It Offer?
Engine
- The Pulsar 180 returns with revised styling, new features and a familiar mechanical package.
- That said, it comes equipped with a 178.6cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 17PS of max power at 8,500rpm and 15Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm.
- While the peak power remain same as its previous version, the torque output has increased by 0.8Nm.
- Transmission duty is handled by a 5-speed unit.
- We expect the performance to be similar to the outgoing model.
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Underpinnings
- Speaking of the underpinnings, the bike is based on the same platform as the outgoing model, suspended by a 37mm telescopic fork and twin gas-charged shocks.
- It has a ground clearance of 165mm, a fuel-carrying capacity of 15 litres, and a kerb weight of 156kg.
- It rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres and disc brakes at both ends, assisted by single-channel ABS.
Styling and Features
- In terms of styling, it looks largely similar to the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150.
- Bajaj offers it in five colour options: Black & Blue, Black & Red, Black & Grey, Black & Gold and White.
- When it comes to features, the Pulsar 180 comes equipped with an all-LED lighting system, split seat setup, an LCD console with Bluetooth connectivity and a Type-A USB charging port. Surprisingly, it skips navigation assist.
Rivals
In the affordable performance streetfighter segment, the Pulsar 180 locks horns with the TVS Apache RTR 180, which is currently priced between Rs 1.25-1.28 lakh (ex-showroom).
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