Bajaj Auto has launched the completely revamped Pulsar 150 in India, giving one of the company's longest-running motorcycles its most comprehensive overhaul yet while retaining the familiar styling that has defined the model for years.
Prices for the new-generation Pulsar 150 start at Rs 1.15 lakh for the SD Single Seat variant and extend to Rs 1.23 lakh for the fully equipped TD Split Seat version. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.
The motorcycle is now offered in three variants — SD Single Seat, TD Single Seat and TD Split Seat. While the basic silhouette remains recognisably Pulsar, Bajaj has made substantial changes underneath, introducing a new frame, revised engine, new gearbox and significantly expanded electronics package.
Engine and chassis comprehensively revised
Power continues to come from a 149.5cc single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine producing 14hp. However, peak power now arrives at 8,000rpm, 500rpm earlier than on the previous model.
Torque has increased by 0.9Nm to 14.1Nm and continues to peak at 6,500rpm. Bajaj has paired the engine with a new gearbox designed to improve tractability at lower speeds, particularly for everyday urban riding.
One of the biggest mechanical changes is the switch from the earlier dual-cradle chassis to a new single-cradle frame. The engine now functions as a stressed member of the chassis, a configuration Bajaj says contributes to improved stability and overall riding behaviour.
The familiar twin rear shock absorbers have also been replaced by a monoshock with 110mm of travel. At the front, the motorcycle retains a conventional 33mm telescopic fork offering 125mm of travel.
Braking duties are handled by a 260mm front disc across the range. Higher variants receive a 230mm rear disc, while the base model uses a 130mm rear drum. Single-channel ABS is standard on all three variants.
The motorcycle rides on 17-inch tubeless tyres measuring 80/100 at the front and 100/90 at the rear.
TFT display and Google Maps arrive
Technology represents another significant leap over the previous Pulsar 150. The base model receives a new 5-inch LCD instrument console, while the two higher variants are equipped with a 5-inch TFT display.
The digital interface provides connected functions including incoming call and SMS notifications. Riders can also store vehicle documents for easier access.
The top-spec model additionally offers Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling Google Maps mirroring on the instrument cluster.
Bajaj has introduced three ride modes along with a crawl function intended to make low-speed riding in congested traffic easier. The traditional USB Type-A charging outlet has also been replaced by a USB Type-C port across the range.
Stop-start tech on higher variants
The TD Single Seat and TD Split Seat versions receive an Integrated Starter Generator, or ISG. The technology enables silent engine starts as well as an automatic stop-start function designed to reduce fuel consumption during prolonged traffic halts.
The motorcycle can switch off its engine when stationary and restart when required, potentially improving efficiency in stop-and-go urban conditions.
Lighting has received revisions as well. The Class-B LED headlamp introduced on the previous model continues, while the fairing has been redesigned for a sharper appearance. The two higher variants receive an all-LED lighting package.
Despite the extensive mechanical and technological changes, Bajaj has deliberately retained visual links to the classic Pulsar design rather than shifting the 150 completely towards the styling of the newer N-series motorcycles.
Classic Pulsar enters new generation
The Pulsar 150 has been a crucial model for Bajaj since the Pulsar nameplate first transformed the company's position in India's performance-oriented commuter segment.
Over successive generations, the motorcycle received engine, emissions, equipment and styling updates, but its fundamental architecture remained familiar. The 2026 model represents a much deeper reinvention.
The combination of a monoshock, redesigned chassis, increased torque, connected TFT display, ride modes and stop-start technology brings the motorcycle closer to newer-generation rivals while allowing Bajaj to preserve the identity of the classic Pulsar.
With prices beginning at Rs 1.15 lakh, the company is betting that the extensive upgrade will keep the Pulsar 150 relevant in an increasingly feature-rich segment while appealing to buyers who continue to associate the original design with the Pulsar brand.