While enthusiasts are waiting for the upgraded Pulsar 200 and the upgraded Pulsar 220, Bajaj seems to give the Pulsar 180 preference and is planning to launch it before the other Pulsars. The reason can be quite obvious – The TVS Apache 180. There is a very miniscule rise in power to 17.02PS @ 8500rpm compared to the earlier P180s power output of 16.51PS at the same rpm. Thanks to the borrowed swingarm from the 220/Avenger, the kerb weight has gone up to 147kgs from an earlier 143kgs. The wheelbase has also increased by 25mm to 1345mm. The bike no longer has kick-start and the rider will have to rely on battery power for ignition.
Visually, this bike looks strikingly similar to the Pulsar 200 but a trained eye can quickly spot the difference. Bajaj have once again mixed and matched a lot of components from its portfolio to make the 180 appear evn more muscular. The exhaust styling remains unchanged though. The bike will be available across all Bajaj showromms by the end of this week. It is likely to retail for around Rs.3,000 more than the previous 180 model. The upgrade Pulsar 180 is expected to be launched by end of this month.
Upgrades in the 2009 Pulsar 180 :-
Front Suspension:
The bike now gets the 37mm fork assembly from the Pulsar 220 and promises more stability in corners. The bottom pipes are finished in matte black unlike the silver used on the 220.
Steering Tee:
The steering tee is lifted straight from the 220′s chasis again. The new 180 also gets the clip-ons from the 220 which should aid handling and wrist comfort to an extent.
Rear Suspension, Tyre and Sprockets:
The swingarm for the new 180 comes from the 220/Avenger and is finished in black. The rear sprocket and the O-ring chain come from the 200. The rear tyre is wider with a 120 section width similar to the 200/220.
Seating:
The outgoing models single step seat unit has been traded in for split seats from the 200/220. The pillion seat gets th same grabrails as the bigger Pulsars.
Body Panels:
While the majority of the body panels remain similar to the outgoing 180, the new bike gets the tank extensions from the 200. The ‘Pulsar’ monogram on the tank is more pronounced with a metallic finish unlike the rubberized one on the 200/220.
Seating:
The outgoing models single step seat unit has been traded in for split seats from the 200/220. The pillion seat gets th same grabrails as the bigger Pulsars.
Bajaj is also going to revamp the Pulsar 150 but the changes are purely cosmetic. The bike will merely receive the ‘All Black’ treatment for is engine and alloy wheels The tank extensions of the Pulsar 200 have also managed to find a place on the 2009 Pulsar 150.
Source – Bike India
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December 18, 2009 at 12:30 pm
hey……m really gr8 fan of pulsar 180……..no 1 can beat it…..thnx bajaj groups
December 21, 2009 at 12:53 pm
pulsar 180 is so nice and xcellent looking….i likit a lot….full black wit double piece hand bar is so fantastic and topspeed is marvellous
December 25, 2009 at 10:53 pm
hi!!
after 4 months my pulsar 180cc giving me a wonderful 50-55 km mil
December 26, 2009 at 5:13 pm
hi fas.does d new p180 has choke or not?n for d female pillion rider is der ny footrest?
December 26, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Guruji, no choke but yes a footrest is present.
June 22, 2011 at 2:11 pm
foot rest is not present dude for women
December 29, 2009 at 2:25 pm
i wanna no dat which one is betr p150 or p180
pls reply soon
December 29, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Ishan, P180 is better.
May 9, 2011 at 4:16 pm
hero splender is betr
January 3, 2010 at 7:34 pm
hi fas,,
if der is no kick start for pulsar 180 wil der b any prblem with self start….
nd also der is also no full handle bar like 150 pusar where should i keep my helmet
January 6, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Hi guys this is Jerry….
I’m lookin’ to but the new p180…. but i’m uncertain about the milage..
please advice….
January 14, 2010 at 4:50 pm
hi………is pulsar 180 tubeless
January 17, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Hey fas can you advise about the milage of the new p180???
reply fast man…
January 17, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Jerry, new 180 gives anything between 40-45kmpl.
January 18, 2010 at 1:04 am
I am getting mileage around 45 to 50 km.
City 45 Outer 50 Km. If I raise then mileage will come down.
for all
this is my wonderfull bike.100% satisfied with this bike
I come accross so many bikes. This is my kid. wonderfull to drive inside a city and outside city.
we will get 100% confidence while driving inside city.that much control. i cannot think that the other bikes have this.
worth to buy without second thinking
January 20, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Thanks fas.. what about the price of the vehicle??
January 22, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Jerry, Rs. 68,000/-
January 21, 2010 at 9:09 am
is pulsar 180 tubeless???
January 27, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Hey fas will it be better for me if I buy in EMI or in ready cash man???
January 28, 2010 at 1:59 am
Jerry, if you pay cash you save on interest. If you take loan you save on tax.
February 8, 2010 at 9:40 am
bajaj pulsar 180 is super look ,style prfomence, good milage too …. no other is in india .really superb ..dont misss,,,,,,,,,,,
June 22, 2011 at 2:11 pm
footrest is not presebt dude for women
February 17, 2010 at 2:23 pm
one of ma frnd bought pulsar 180……
it really rocks>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
February 20, 2010 at 9:11 pm
i bought pulsr150 its a useless bike
April 2, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Pulsar 150 is the best.
June 16, 2010 at 2:20 pm
pulsar is one of tne beautifull bike
June 26, 2010 at 12:42 am
*****fas Says:
January 28th, 2010 at 1:59 am
Jerry, if you pay cash you save on interest. If you take loan you save on tax.**********************
who said u get tax rebate on vehicle loans
July 11, 2010 at 9:18 pm
bajaj servicing very poor i hate it hyderbad begumpet
July 11, 2010 at 9:20 pm
servicing very poor i hate it hyderbad begumpet
July 22, 2010 at 9:32 am
pulsar 180 really rokzzz
wat a bike …… great rear n front looks
but nthing culd beat pulsar 200
Y DID THEY STOP 200?????
July 23, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I BOUGHT THIS BIKE IT IS REALLY AMAZING AND SUPERB ,WHAT A HIGH OERFORMANCE BIKE……………….SO DU U WANT TO BE THE FASTEST INDIAN ?
July 27, 2010 at 9:10 pm
It is really superb.Who cares about milageit is very fast.
July 28, 2010 at 12:07 am
I think Pulsar 180 does not have the kick starter at all .. correct?
Has this caused any problem to anybody where the ignition start has stopped working?
July 28, 2010 at 10:48 pm
hi
i drive very crazily i frequently go for long drive between 90 to 120kmspeed at that time what would be the mileage of this bike????????????
July 31, 2010 at 9:04 am
I bought this bike Pulsar 180cc , iam very excited for 180 , I love drive pulsar 180 , it is really superb and excillent…
July 31, 2010 at 4:11 pm
keka
September 1, 2010 at 9:11 pm
i have a bajaj pulsar 180cc.i m very excited for 180,i like drive on pulsar and they have also good performence.
November 2, 2010 at 4:52 pm
MY PULSAR 180 IS MY LOVE
I LOVE U P180.
November 29, 2010 at 8:35 pm
my bike is pulsar 180.this bike is very fastly.my mo 9876328390
December 8, 2010 at 6:17 pm
watt!! pulsar 180cc doesnt have a kick start ahh
December 11, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Ive brought the bike in 2009 n since then its given me a lot of problems(180)like the battery goin dead in the 3rd mth and the chain sproket breakin in the 9th mth no doubt its fast but so many problems
January 20, 2011 at 4:10 pm
nice bike
February 3, 2011 at 7:02 pm
I think now pulsar is not a trend.it was a trend during 2004-2008 period.Now with the lanuch of HH Hunk,Fazer,FZ 16,CB Unicorn Dazzler and TVS Velocity pulsar is looking like an old era bike.The bikes i mentioned above are the machines of modern era.I GOT A 2009 EDITION PULSAR 180,ITS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE. NOW I AM GONNA CHANGE MY BIKE.I AM GOING TO BUY HUNK.
February 3, 2011 at 10:15 pm
PULSAR IS NOTHING.IT IS A PIECE OF SCRAP WHICH SHOULD BE DUMPED.