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Well it seems that Bajaj has been displaying the upgraded Pulsar 150 and upgraded Pulsar 180 at a few dealerships in Pune. The upgraded Pulsar 200 and 2009 Pulsar 220 will be launched later. We found few pics of the 2009 Edition Pulsars on a popular social networking site and xbhp. Bajaj seems to have mixed and matched alot of stuff among the Pulsars siblings.
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September 19, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Hi fas, i will be buying a bike very soon. i have shortlisted Apache RTR 180 and Pulsar 180. Which one IS A BETTER BIKE IN TERMS OF HANDLING, DURBILITY and RELIABLITY. Please help me fus. I’m really confused. I heard that the Apache suffers from vibration problem. Is this true? If yes, then to what extent and at what speeds?
September 20, 2009 at 12:17 am
Prashant, both the bikes will vibrate on high speeds (above 100kmph) but both of them are fun to ride. Looking at your requirements you should go ahead with the Apache 180 eyes closed.
September 20, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Dear Fas, have the vibrations in the Apache 180 reduced when compared to the Apache RTR 160? I heard that Apache 160 vibrates alot in the speed range of 70 to 80? Is this problem still prelevent in the Apache 180?
September 20, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Prashant, yes the vibes in the Apache 180 has been greatly reduced. We are planning to road test the bike soon, but not before another two weeks.
September 20, 2009 at 4:50 pm
thanks fas. please publish the results of the vehicle on this particular site. thanks again.
September 20, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Your most welcome Prashant. Will surely publish the results. However due to the unavailability of vehicle its might take some time.
September 26, 2009 at 8:26 pm
hey, i’m getting confused b\w the new bajaj discover 135 and the xcd 135…………plz suggest wic one to buy….can u give der rattings ??
September 26, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Sudarshan, both are good bikes but of the two, the Discover is the one to buy.
September 26, 2009 at 8:51 pm
okie, and i heard dat, xcd has an constant gear system i.e. neutral-1st-2-3-4-5 !!!
is it true for discover also……or is it same like the one in pulsar…??
September 26, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Sudharshan, the Discover has been updated to the Pulsar system. I would recommend you take test rides of both the bikes and see which suits you more before you book or purchase any bike.
September 29, 2009 at 2:07 am
Iam willing to buy pulsar 150 2009 but is it possible to fix front fairing of p220 to 150 wat will be the cost.REPLY ASAP.
TNKX,
JAMES.
September 29, 2009 at 2:20 pm
James, it is possible but it won’t be an easy thing to do. Plus it will cost around Rs. 10,000/- Its best to avoid it.
September 29, 2009 at 11:40 am
Hi fas, You have reco Unicorn, Pulsar 150 and Apache 160. How can i select any one of them. I need good engine,speed, ok mileage(50). I might use it for 50kms Daily. Please elaborate so that everyone can get more details from your insight.
Also can you explain as why you have reco discover 135 instead of XCD 135. In most reviews xcd has been appreciated and in comparison has been reviewed better.
Thanks fas.
September 29, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Ajay, the Unicorn is the best bet for your requirements. Get the Unicorn, it will serve you very well for years to come. The Discover 135 has more power than the XCD 135 but if power is not what you are after the XCD makes sense. I would honestly prefer the Stunner over the XCD or Discover.
October 1, 2009 at 8:28 pm
hi fas….am planning to buy a 150cc bike….which one will be better-hunk,cbz xtreme,pulsar 150?? also can u tell me whether tvs’s after sales service is good???
October 2, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Hi Fas, i got an Apache 180 and i’m more than satisfied with the bike. Everyone advised me not to ride the vehicle on a speed more than 40km for the first 1500 kms. Should i do that? If yes, than for what reason? And please brief me regarding the other type of care which i must take of the bike.
October 2, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Prashant, don’t ride over 60kmph for the initial 1000kms. This is the running in period where you should take it easy and then you can unleash the beast. Don’t accelerate or brake hard for the initial 1000kms and ensure you adhere to service schedule as set by TVS Motors.
October 2, 2009 at 8:47 pm
hi fas
i wana buy pulsar 180 .
but the problem is that dealers dont provide a footrest at rear for my mom to sit
can it be made possible?
i want center locking for my bike.is there any problem using it?
can i modify handle of pulsar 150 to that of pulsar 180?
which is best buy-150 or 180?
October 2, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Tanu, the Pulsar 180 is a better buy. You can fit a footrest at the rear, shouldn’t be that difficult IMO. Central locking only eats little battery, other than that there is no issue with it. Yes you can modify the handle but it won’t be as good as original handle.
October 3, 2009 at 3:58 pm
what is th mileage difference between pulsar 150 and pulsar 180? which is better pulsar 180 or rtr 180?
October 4, 2009 at 1:09 am
Raghu, mileage difference is 5kmpl. The RTR 180 is better if you like riding and corning. The Pulsar is good for day to day rides.
October 4, 2009 at 12:51 pm
thanks fas
October 4, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Tanu, your most welcome.
October 5, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Hi Fas, Had a test drive of RTR180 and liked its control/handle. As you said, will it be uncomfortable even for 50kms per day(25kms in 1 go..). Any other Negatives.
Is CBZ extreme comparable to pulsar 150 and RTR 160. Which one would u prefer(Other than Unicorn which is ur fav i guess).
October 5, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Ajay, for 50kms a day the Apache wont be uncomfortable. Negatives of the Apache is, its not suited for tall riders. CBZ Extreme is a good bike but its old. I would never buy the Unicorn and its not my favourite either, only thing being the Unicorn is reliable and does the job very well for a 150cc bike. I would personally prefer the Fazer or the GS150R.
October 5, 2009 at 7:02 pm
fas, u have mentioned about adding a footrest at the rear for P180. Would it be done by the dealer on our request or should we be doing it ourselves. And also, interms of day to day usage (comfort, milege etc) and convenience, which bike is best buy – P180 or Yamaha Fazer ?
Is there any drawback for the new version of P180 from previous one?
Thanks in advance for your help in this matter.
October 5, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Vish, you can ask the dealer, some dealers might do it for you. Otherwise you will have to do it yourself. Yamaha Fazer seems a better buy as it comes with Yamaha quality, fantastic resale and amazing looks. There are no drawbacks on the new P180, Bajaj seems to have rectified most of the issues.
October 5, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Hi Fas,
I am zeroing on RTR 180. Does the new rear Disk have any problem. And the dealer said 180 mileage is same as that of 160(just marketing talk?). Hope RTR 180 is better than pulsar 180 or atleast comparable. Or shall i go for pulsar 150(is mileage differance around 10kms) I am confused????
Thanks,
Ajay
October 6, 2009 at 1:49 am
Ajay, there is no problem in the rear disc. The RTR 180 will give less mileage than the RTR 160. Yes the RTR 180 is better than the Pulsar 180 if you like riding. Forget the Pulsar 150, get the RTR. If mileage is a concern get the Unicorn.
October 6, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Thanks Fas. Honda is the best if we require Mileage, good engine and good power. But in few reviews i have seen that CBZ and Unicorn are offering/Added only stickers where as pulsar/apache have improved.(Who cares if the bike is Perfect viz a yamaha RX100)
But their booking period sucks. I am Ok with RTR 180 if it can give me 45-50kmpl.
October 7, 2009 at 1:21 am
Ajay, the RTR 180 will give you 40kmpl at best. CBZ and Unicorn were already having proper mechanicals and thus their manufacturers really didn’t need to upgrade them mechanically. With the Pulsar, you know it keeps getting better every time because its far from perfect.
October 9, 2009 at 9:31 pm
HI FAS. I HAVE A GEAR SHIFTING PROBLEM WITH MY RTR 180 WHEREIN THE GEAR SHIFTING IS TOO HARD . IS IT NORMAL IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THE BIKE OR SHOULD I VISIT TVS SERVICE CENTER?
October 10, 2009 at 1:08 am
Prashant, its not normal. Visit TVS Service Center and get it rectified.
October 13, 2009 at 4:13 pm
i want to purchase a 150 cc bike , but i am confused which one to take out of cbz extreme , pulsar, apache . want atleast 50 km/ltr.
October 13, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Sunny, get the Honda Unicorn. It will give you 50kmpl along with high reliability.
October 14, 2009 at 7:52 pm
hi fas, yesterday the speedometer of my 15 day old rtr 180 stopped working all of a sudden. i immediately took the bike to tvs service center and got it checked. they took a test ride of the vehicle and said that the speedo sensor is gone and they would replace it free of cost to a new 1 after a week as they r out of stock. but when i took the bike out of service station, the speedo started functioning normally and it is normal even now. what must i do? should i take my bike to get the speedo replaced or should i continue with this? is the speedo sensor covered under the warranty? what may be the reason 4 this malfunctionality? i am totally worried as this is happening to such a new bike. please help…
October 15, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Prashant, its perfectly normal for the speedometer to stop working if the speedo sensor is gone. Get it replaced by the TVS Service Center. Yes it will be under warranty and you don’t have to pay even a cent. Sometimes due to defective parts by the supplier, there can be issues with some parts but the company will replace it for you. I faced the same issue in a car and got it replaced.
October 15, 2009 at 7:10 pm
but now its working perfectly.. what should i do fas? i cant get it replaced it now, right?
October 16, 2009 at 9:02 am
Hi Fas, I booked a Unicorn.Its 1 week and now they say it will take min 60 days..phew.. After your opinion on Unicorn and GS150. I did a test drive of GS and liked it. But do you thing Rusting of GS bikes is an issue or you would neglect it.
http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/6831-suzuki-gs150r-223.html
Also knocking and not able to go smooth pickup 3rd gear < 15kmph.
Please suggest, planning to buy with diwali discount.
October 17, 2009 at 12:54 am
Ajay, 60 days is ridiculous. The dealer is playing games, don’t fall for it. I suggest you get the GS150R. The rusting issue was with a particular batch which Suzuki has resolved now. The GS has been geared in such a way that it does knock when you put in high gear at low speeds. Actually any bike would.
October 17, 2009 at 1:15 am
Thanks Fas and HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL.
Yes i enquired at Malakpet and Somajiguda And 60days was minimum(:) even the somajiguda Marketing person said..it because they have a strong Production plan). Anyway… Coming to GS150, i can go and buy it today itself. but sorry to ask for confirmation regarding the Rust issue as it has been in above mentioned blog and other sites for few months and even till last month.
October 18, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Ajay, wish you the same. There is no issue. You can ask any query you have. We all are here to answer :)
November 4, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Hi, I was just wondering if I can rely on the pulsar 180 to deliver 45-50 kmpl? Thanks in advance.
November 4, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Arun, yes you can but with a very light twist of the wrist.
November 5, 2009 at 2:35 pm
i love pulsar 150cc .its very good n i like one thing its pic up its a racer bike also………….
November 6, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Hi Folks nice to meet you here; I bought a New Pulsar 150 Cc recently;
Its true, this bike is really playing wid me;
Its mileage became unpredictable, I donno what happened to the bike all of a sudden;
During the time of purchase it was good and gave a good mileage
but at that time i was a bit worried about the pickup and the engine beat;
When i went for a first service; I asked them to increase my bike pick up; There the things went wrong; I don’t know what the stupid showroom guys did to my Bike; It suddenly got changd like some 5 yrs old bike. Even the pick up is also not good;
What should i do to my bike now; Could some please suggest me some way out
November 7, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Racer, take the bike to the showroom and tell them to rectify the faults asap.
November 9, 2009 at 4:09 pm
hii fas……….
would u please tell me abt the exact average pr ltr of new pulsar 180 and whtsthe diff in bhp of p180 nd p200 nd how much tht diff affects on the speed…….
November 9, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Hitesh, both the bikes give similar average of around 45kmpl. Power difference is just 1bhp and top speed is slightly lower by 5kmph.
November 14, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Hi, i am going to purchase new Pulser150 cc, it is my first experience with bike previously i have the LML scooter, so i just wnat to know is this bike is value for money or not?
November 14, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Hi,
I want to purchase a 150 CC bike. i am not able to decide which bike to go for. i.e Pulsar 150 or Suzuki GS150R. I just want to know which of these bike is value for money. What about maintanence cost & spare part support from them?
Please reply as soon as possible as I want to decide soon.
Thanks
November 15, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Nik, get the Suzuki GS150R. Spares of the Pulsar are cheaper but the Suzuki is a better bike and will serve you well for a long time.
November 23, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Hi! fas or any one’ who is reading this message….
This is Avdhesh & want to purchase a bike i.e. Honda Stunner CBF 125 CC…please tell me about the feed back from your end……..or suggest me a bike under a budget of Rs. 50,000/-…..Please reply as soon as possible…..
December 1, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I think its a nice one!!!!!!!!
December 12, 2009 at 1:42 am
Hi,
Planing to buy Pulser but finding difficult whether to go with 150 or 180
can some one let me know the diff
Thanks in advance
December 18, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Hi fas,
I am purchasing pulsar 150 cc (2006 model,km: 30000) for 35000/- Rs. What is your opinion on second purchase of this bike. Shall i purchase this bike or new bike.
December 18, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Sharath, buying a second hand Pulsar is a dicey affair. Try to get a Hero Honda bike if possible.
December 18, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Hello FAS, i own a Pulsar 150cc(UGII) Dts-i presently and i am looking for an upgrade, just took a test ride of Pulsar 180 UGIV couple of days back….I felt its a good upgrade and planning to book it on next week (Exchanging my Old Pulsar 150cc).
I would like to know your suggestion, if its a good move or should i wait for any other upcoming model or should i try any other Brands (Apache 180, GS150R, FAZER, FZ16 Sport)?
December 18, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Kiran, how was your experience with the Pulsar 150? If you want reliability and quality get the FZ16. There is nothing exceptional offered by the Pulsar 180 per se. Apache 180 is also a mean machine, worth a try for sure.
Nilesh dude, chill. Bajaj is yet to make a error free bike. Yes they are far better than what they were but still there is room for improvement. I am not a Bajaj hater but facts are facts. The Pulsar 220 UG4 faces overheating problems at times as well as starting issues. Now have you heard similar issues with Yamaha, TVS, Hero Honda, etc? I am not supporting any bike manufacturer but when you buy a bike peace of mind is foremost important and I am sure you will agree with that.
December 18, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Don’t ask to fas..he even doesn’t deserves that.
If u look at history of comments of him,u will come to know that he hates BAJAJ-Pulsar brand(150/180,220-UG4)and just supporter of TVS n yamaha…!!
so u r going in wrong direction.
@P80-About owning P180 is always Great Pride to anyone in terms of Beauty,Ride,Power,Look,Biggy,Sexy,mileage…!!
Dude…I assure u just LOVE it… Pulsar 180. ROCKS..!!!!So Plz Get it ASAP..!!
December 20, 2009 at 11:17 pm
hi fas…first of all i would like to gve thnks as ur r doing a good job by answering our queries n ur suggestions r helpful.i m planing 2 buy a bike bt like others m confused between pulsar 180 n apache rtr 180.though my first choice is p180 but i have hrd a lot of starting issues of p180 as it dont hav a kick n wat about d battery life? wil u plz clarify d matter?
December 21, 2009 at 12:35 am
Guruji, starting issues are not necessary because of lack of kick. The Pulsar is not the most reliable bike around and still faces some issues. The RTR is a better bet as its something different and not just every second bike on the road. Get the RTR with your eyes closed.
December 25, 2009 at 10:31 pm
thnx 4 rplying.now i will go for rtr.bt as it will only giv 40!wat about 160 fi?does it hav any problem?n later on if it had some problem can it b rectified easily as it is EFI?i belong to gauhati assam.
December 27, 2009 at 1:20 am
Guruji, get the RTR 180, the 160 has no problem but the 180 is better with more power and features.
January 9, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Dear FAS
I am planning to purchase FLAME SR-125 or FLAME DS 125. Kindly le me know your opinion.
January 10, 2010 at 12:13 am
Hi.Biker boyz.There’s no match of pulsar 180cc.I’ve rided almost bikes available in india.Bt i have never seen such a bike like p180.It is awesome guys.I bought the first model of pulsar150 in 2002.Then 180cc in 2006 nd nw again 180cc in dec2009 .Bt guys blieve me there is no such bike made yet.U can buy pulsar 180 with closed eyes..Dont worry about anything.It has everything.Speed milage power n everything u want.Go n buy..
January 11, 2010 at 1:53 am
@manish
apache 180 is better than p180 in all aspects u have mentioned. please dont misguide anyone…
January 23, 2010 at 10:44 am
hi fas!
m confused whether to buy apache 160 rtr RD or pulsur 150 as my height is 5″10, which bike gonna suit me more?? n which hav d better performence n mileage?? or should i go for other bike then these 2?
January 24, 2010 at 6:52 pm
San, why are you looking at these bikes when there are better bikes in reach like the Pulsar 180 and Apache 180. If you want mileage get the Unicorn.