The classic Pulsar 180 could be making a comeback. It has been spotted on a dealership floor with similar bodywork, graphics and headlight to the Pulsar 150. Here are all the things we can deduce from the images.
1. Bajaj Pulsar 180 gets graphics similar to the Pulsar 150’s
2. It now has LED headlight and indicators
3. The classic Pulsar 180 was discontinued in 2022
Pulsar 180 spotted: What’s new
The Pulsar 180 will rival the TVS Apache RTR 180
The 180cc version was one of the first Pulsar models to be launched. It was discontinued for the first time in 2019, ahead of the BS6 emission norms, and was replaced by its semi-faired sibling, the 180F. Then, in 2021, Bajaj reintroduced the Pulsar 180, replacing the 180F in turn. Bajaj subsequently pulled the plug on the Pulsar 180 in 2022.
Now, a Pulsar 180 model has been spotted at a dealership. It features the same headlight, bodywork, graphics, paint scheme and LCD dash as the updated Pulsar 150, albeit with a bigger engine. This helps the classic Pulsar range to compete better against the classic two-valve Apache range. The Pulsar 180 will lock horns with the TVS Apache RTR 180, its chief rival, when it is eventually re-launched.
While mechanical details are still under wraps, the older Pulsar 180 was powered by a 178.6cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that put out 17hp at 8,500rpm and 14.2Nm at 6,500rpm and was mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
Currently, the Pulsar 150 is priced at Rs 1.10 lakh, whereas the 220F costs Rs 1.29 lakh, ex-showroom. The new Pulsar 180 could slot between these two models in terms of pricing.
Image credits: Suraj Bajaj Expert Two Wheeler/YouTube
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