Bajaj Pulsar 180: A full tour of the stunning bike

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Key Highlights

Displacement

178.6 cc
Mileage

45 kmpl
Top Speed

122 Kmph
Kerb Weight

151 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity

15 litres
Seat Height

790 mm

Full Specification for Pulsar 180

Latest on Pulsar 180

After delisting Pulsar 180F, Bajaj relaunched 180 in February 2021. This lead to a belief that Pulsar 180 is the replacement of Pulsar 180F. Except for the presence of semi faired design in Pulsar 180F, there’s no substantial difference in both the bikes. But the new Pulsar 180 entails enough features to give it a sporty look.
Though Bajaj has recently revised the prices of all Pulsar ranges, barring Pulsar 125, still Pulsar 180 costs less than Pulsar 180F.
In April 2021, Bajaj the Dagger Edge Edition of Pulsar 180. In addition, after revising the prices of the Pulsar range, Pulsar 180 price also got hiked. Earlier, the motorcycle ranged Rs. 1,09,907 and now its 1,13,363. So, the price raise gets Rs 3,456.

Introduction of Pulsar 180

Pulsar 180, the most loved bike of enthusiast Indian riders, suffice the mass need. Pulsar 180 targets riders who look for sports vehicles accompanied by technology and performance.

Pulsar 180 has cemented its leadership in the segment for two decades, and still, it continues to stand with the demand of time.

Bajaj discontinued Pulsar 180 for some time. But it got relaunched in 2021 again with the replacement of Pulsar 180F. Though Bajaj has revised the price of the bike, its features justify the price.

After the relaunch of Pulsar 180 in February 2021, Bajaj launched the Dagger Edge Edition of Pulsar 180 in April 2021. With the new Pulsar 180, you get beat features without making holes in your pocket.

The 2021 Pulsar 180 entails sporty split seats, black alloy wheels, an LED tail lamp, and a 5-speed gearbox. The bike also features a telescopic anti-friction bush at the front suspension, and the rear gets five-way adjustable nitrox shock absorbers.

The design of Pulsar 180 gets inspired by Pulsar 150. The new avatar entails sporty body graphics across the fuel tank and front fender. The contoured split-seats and pillion grab rails add to the riding comfort.

Let’s discuss every spec and feature of the new Pulsar 180 and see how it can be a better option to buy in the segment.

Highlights of Pulsar 180

Design Of Pulsar 180

For a sporty appearance, the bike uses a split seat and a slightly forward set of handlebars. The contrasting graphics all over the motorcycle enhance its aesthetics. It misses the fairing, outgoing in Pulsar 180F. But, the new Pulsar 180 features a much cleaner naked look.

Other designing highlights of the story rely on the tinted windshields, clip-on handlebars, and black rear-view mirrors. The halogen headlamp comes along with twin pilot lamps.

The bike entails split seats, pillion grab rail, and multi-spoke black finished alloy wheels. For a sportier look, the motorbike now gets an engine cowl.

To sturdy feel, Bajaj engineers put the plastics, fittings, and other cycle parts well together. The new edition gets tank shrouds borrowed from the bigger Pulsar 200DTSi.

Coming to its dimensions, Pulsar 180 gets 2,035mm in length, 765mm in width, and 1,115 mm in height. The motorcycle has a ground clearance of 165 with a kerb weight of 151kg, which is less than Pulsar 180F. The fuel tank gets muscular and has a capacity of 15-litres.

Colour Options and Variants

The colour of the bike and the graphics goes with the time. So, it grabs the attention of many budding riders. Pulsar 180 offers you a range of four colours.

Volcanic Red
Black Red
Pearl White
Sparkle Black

Pulsar 180 comes in two variants:

Bajaj Pulsar 180 STD BS VI
Bajaj Pulsar 180 Dagger Edge Edition

Engine Of Pulsar 180

Pulsar 180 gets the same mechanicals as 180F. As it’s a streetfighter bike, so it weighs lesser than Pulsar 180 F.

The Pulsar 180 gets powered by a BS6-compliant air-cooled single-cylinder 178.6cc engine. The engine generates 16.76PS of power at 8,500 rpm and 14.52Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. This power and torque are minutely less than 180F’s engine. But, the minute power and torque change don’t affect the performance of Pulsar 180.

The motorcycle gets mated by a 5-speed transmission. As per the manufacturers, the bike gets the capability to give a mileage of 45kmpl.

Handling and Braking Of Pulsar 180

Bajaj Pulsar gets built around a double-cradle frame. The bike rides on a 90/90-17 section tyre at the front, and at the rear, it has a 120/80-17 section.

The suspension duties of the 180 get performed by telescopic anti-friction bush forks at the front. At the rear, the bike includes a 5-way adjustable nitrox filled shock absorber.

The braking system of the bike includes:

280mm disc brakes at the front
230mm disc brakes at the rear

The brakes include single-channel ABS at the front and rear wheel. So, it provides better control over the bike at any surface, even at the corners.

Exhaust Note of Pulsar 180

The new Pulsar 180 exhaust note gets a good grunt when at idle and at low revs. The RPMs made the exhaust note get louder.

Features Of Pulsar 180

As you already read above, the design and styling of the new Pulsar 180 don’t have any substantial changes. The split-seats, wolf-eyed headlamps, semi-digital instrument cluster, muscular tank with shrouds, engine cowl, and split pillion grab rails.

The single-pod headlight with twin DRLs and a tinted visor at the front make the motorcycle more stylish. The cockpit entails the modern semi-digital instrument cluster.

The contoured split-seats add comfortability to both rider and pillion

Some of the essential features of Bajaj Pulsar 180 include:

Signature dual LED lights
12-section rear tyre
Clip-on handlebars
Conventional telescopic front forks
Alloy wheels and tubeless tyres
Twin Rear shock absorbers
Digital analogue tachometer
Odometer
The instrument cluster gets part digital
LCD screen- relaying the information for speed and fuel
Electric Start

Pros and Cons of Bajaj Pulsar 180

Pros

Performance-rich
Sporty design
Single ABS
Competitive pricing
Good fuel tank capacity
Spare parts get easily available
Comfortable seat height
Good handling
Maintenance get cheaper
Comfortable to ride in the city

Cons

Heavier
Instrument Cluster get basic
Same old design
Lags in fit and finish
Gearbox needs to get more smooth

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Specifications & Features

Power & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol
Max Power

16.76 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque

14.52 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard

BS-VI
Displacement

178.6 cc
Cylinders

1
Bore

63.5 mm
Stroke

56.4 mm
Valves Per Cylinder

2
Compression Ratio

9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1
Ignition

Digital Twin Spark Ignition
Spark Plugs

2 Per Cylinder
Cooling System

Air Cooled
Transmission

5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type

Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern

1 Down 4 Up
Clutch

Wet multiplate
Fuel Delivery System

Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity

15 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity

3.2 litres
Riding Range

630 Km
Mileage - ARAI

45 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported

42 kmpl
Top Speed

122 Kmph
Engine Type

4 - stroke

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Braking System

Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type

Disc
Front Brake Size

280 mm
Rear Brake Type

Disc
Rear Brake Size

230 mm
Calliper Type

Dual Piston
Wheel Type

Alloy
Front Wheel Size

17 inch
Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
Front Tyre Size

90/90 - 17
Rear Tyre Size

120/80 - 17
Tyre Type

Tubeless
Radial Tyres

No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)

30 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi
Front Suspension

Telescopic with Anti Friction Bush
Rear Suspension

5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight

151 kg
Overall Length

2,035 mm
Overall Width

765 mm
Overall Height

1,115 mm
Wheelbase

1,345 mm
Ground Clearance

165 mm
Seat Height

790 mm
Chassis Type

Double Cradle

Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty (Year)

5 Year
Standard Warranty (Kilometers)

75000 Kilometers

Features

Odometer

Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)

Yes
Mobile App Connectivity

No
GPS & Navigation

No
USB charging port

No
Front storage box

No
Under seat storage

No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

Yes
Speedometer

Digital
Fuel Guage

Yes
Tachometer

Analogue
Stand Alarm

Yes
Stepped Seat

Yes
No. of Tripmeters

2
Tripmeter Type

Digital
Low Fuel Indicator

Yes
Low Oil Indicator

No
Low Battery Indicator

Yes
Pillion Backrest

No
Pillion Grabrail

Yes
Pillion Seat

Yes
Pillion Footrest

Yes
Digital Fuel Guage

Yes
Start Type

Electric Start
Shift Light

Yes
Killswitch

Yes
Clock

No
Battery

12V Full DC MF
Headlight Type

Halogen
Brake/Tail Light

LED Taillamp
Turn Signal

Yes
Pass Light

Yes
Additional features

Split Grab Rails

Expert Reviews

The new Pulsar 180 comes with enough features to meet the need of riders. The bike doesn’t get any cosmetic upgrade, yet it gets unique in the segment.
The motorcycle comes at an affordable price delivering good performance. But the design and aesthetic of Pulsar 180 needs some renovation, as it doesn’t get to the level of time.
The gearshift of the motorbike gets slick and precise. The gear change gives the confidence to ride with ease.
Coming to ride, the ergonomics of the Pulsar 180 got altered to enhance the motorcycle’s sporty appeal. The clip-on’s give sporty riding posture, but they sometimes get uncomfortable in the stop-and-go city traffic. The split-seat adds to its charm. But yes, to reach up to the eye, Pulsar 180 needs some more new features.

The bike gives an aggressive feel while riding. The brakes and the safety features enable you to ride the bike through traffic without any hassle. Raw power produced by the motorcycle gets handled by 280mm front and 230mm rear disc brakes with wide tyres and 5 spoke alloy wheels r. The single-channel ABS gives the confidence to ride any surface.
Focusing on performance, the trusted 180cc BS6 compliant DTS-i engine of Pulsar 180 gives the best performance in its class. Even the performance-centred tuning on the bike make it the quickest bike in its segment.

Top 3 Competitors of Bajaj Pulsar 180

In the age when the two-wheelers market gets bursting at seems, Pulsar 180 features made it stand out in the crowd. Even in 2021, Pulsar 180 gives tough competition to many of the bikes in the same segment. Pulsar 180 gives a fierce cutthroat competition to many bikes like:

Honda Hornet 2.0
TVS Apache RTR 180
Hero Xtreme 160R

Let’s compare each of 180′ rivals separately and find out which is the best bike that meets your need:

Pulsar 180 vs. Honda Hornet 2.0

Both the bikes get naked and get the same 180 cc segment. Both the bikes come with bells and whistles. So, now let’s see how they differ from each other in different aspects.

Design: Talking of design, you will notice that Pulsar 180 gets the same looks like the earlier models. The aesthetic features of Pulsar 180 get the same as entry-level Bajaj Pulsar 125. But if you are a Pulsar fan, then it might not be an issue.

However, Honda Hornet 2.0 looks more modern and stylish. The aggressive elements, fuel tank design, attractive alloy wheels, sharp headlamp, and muscular front view.

Engine: The new Pulsar gets a 178.6cc single-cylinder engine, the same used in Pulsar 180F. The engine entails SOHC and DTS-i technology. The Bajaj engineers have tuned the bike to produce 17.02PS power at 8,5000 and 14.52Nm torque at 65,000rpm. The transmission gets done by a 5-speed gearbox.

On the other hand, Honda Hornet 2.0 gets powered by a 184cc single-cylinder engine incorporated by the company’s HET and PGM-Fi technologies. It produces the power of 17.26 PS at 8,500rpm and torque of 16.1Nm at 6,000rpm.

Colour and Variant: Pulsar 180 comes in four colours and one variant. Honda Hornet 2.0 gets available in four colours and two variants.

Mileage: Pulsar 180 gives the mileage of 42kmpl. Whereas Honda Hornet 2.0 gives the mileage of 45kmpl.

Pulsar 180 vs. TVS Apache RTR 180

Design: As the new Pulsar 180 comes with the same design, it remains similar to 180F. The new Pulsar 180 gets a split seat, wider tyres, clip-on handlebars, an LED taillight, and a 3D logo. The motorcycle looks gets muscular and sturdy.

The new TVS Apache RTR 180 gets aggressive looks because of its design. It gets featured with LED taillight with pilot lamps, striking graphic design, uplifted single-seat, appealing graphic design, disc brakes in both wheels. The cowl on the tank gives it an aerodynamics and racing look.

Engine: The new Pulsar 180 gets compliant with BS6 norms. Its air-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, and entails SOHC and DTS-i technology 178.6cc engine. The motor churns out a power of 17.02PS at 8,500rpm and a torque of 14.5Nm at 6,500rpm.

Whereas the new TVS Apache RTR 180 gets powered 177.4cc BS6 engine. The engine is single-cylinder, oil-cooled, and fuel-injected. The motor churns out the power of 16.8PS at 8,500 and a torque of 15.5Nm at 7,000rpm.

Both, Pulsar 180 and TVS Apache RTR 180 get mated with 5-speed manual gearbox.

Colour and Variant: Pulsar 180 comes in four colours and one variant. TVS Apache RTR 180 gets available in four colours and one variant.

Mileage: Pulsar 180 gives the mileage of 42kmpl. TVS Apache RTR 180 gives the mileage of 45kmpl.

Pulsar 180 vs. Hero Xtreme 160R

Design: Pulsar 180 borrows the same design from 180F. It gets a

split seat, wider tyres, clip-on handlebars, an LED taillight, and a 3D logo. The motorcycle looks muscular and sturdy.

The Hero Xtreme 160R look sporty with the muscular tank. It includes many advanced features like the attractive LED headlight with LED DRL, hazard lights, step-up seat, an LED taillight, alloy wheels, tubeless tyres, and engine kill switch.

Engine: The new Pulsar 180 gets air-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected with SOHC and DTS-i technology 178.6cc engine. The motor churns out a power of 17.02PS at 8,500rpm and a torque of 14.5Nm at 6,500rpm.

Whereas the Hero Xtreme 160R gets powered 163cc. The engine is air-cooled, fuel-injected. The motor churns out the power of 15.22PS at 8,500 and a torque of 14Nm at 6,500rpm.

Both the bikes get mated with 5-speed manual gearbox.

Colour and Variant: Pulsar 180 comes in four colours and one variant. Hero Xtreme 160R gets available in four colours and three variants.

Mileage: Pulsar 180 gives the mileage of 42kmpl.Hero Xtreme 160R gives a mileage of 48kmpl.

Conclusion

After the reincarnation of the naked Pulsar 180, it got launched in the Indian market. Though the newest version of the bike looks identical to its previous iteration, it gets compliant with BS6 norms.

The better grip, brakes, and wide tyres of the bike give you confidence while riding. The single-channel ABS provide better control, even at the corners. If you are looking for an affordable bike without compromising on features and performance, Pulsar 180 can be a good choice.

With good performance, sufficient features, and sporty design, the motorcycle attracts many youths. The bike provides a comfortable city ride without neglecting performance. So, in short, the new Pulsar 180 can be a good option for riders who use their motorcycle for daily commutes.

FAQs Regarding Pulsar 180

Is Pulsar 180 good for long rides?

The 180cc engine of Pulsar 180 gives better acceleration and includes excellent power. The bike is an absolute performance machine. So, it’s not for long journeys.

What’s the start type of Pulsar 180?

The bike gets self start only. There’s no kick start.

How’s the comfortability of Pulsar 180?

The alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, improved brakes, and suspension system provides a comfortable ride. The contoured split seat made with premium material gives extra comfort while riding.

The front telescopic with Anti-friction bush suspension and rear nitrox shock absorber suspension offers better handling.

Is Bajaj Pulsar 180 good to buy?

Yes, it’s a worthwhile motorcycle to buy in the segment. It gets fuel-efficient and provides better mileage than others. The sporty look gets enhanced with its good handling, safety measures, comfort, and convenience. It comes with a powerful engine. The Twin spark DTS-i engine is known for its good performance.