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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June 9, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Pulsar 180 -DTSi 2009 Edition Price In Our City [Assam] Guwahati is RS.74210/- on road
June 10, 2009 at 3:23 pm
everything changed yet nothing changed,the all ne pulsar 180.
June 16, 2009 at 11:00 am
All,
I bought new pulsar 180 in last month. Wow,,,what a bike, I am enjoying extremely with my child(new p180).
What a stability & secure…
this is true bike for city… I have high control on 30 to 70 kmph which will be missing in any other bike.. this defintely for male..
what a performance…
the bike acceralation is amazing.. quick pickup… reaching 60kph in 5sec…engine is very smooth… after i went to long drive …engine noice remain the same… what a great work from prev. pulsar…
Gear shifting is very smooth rather than prev pulsars and self start is also very smooth.
What a mileage…
the bike is giving great mileage min 45 kmph in city..50 kmph in long drive… This will be dominating other bikes falling in the same segment.
what a style…
looks great… two peice handle bar… handling is very easy in city drive… big rear tyre….scoop… tank..etc
everything great in new p180…
I am treating as my child… this is my wife great gift….
June 16, 2009 at 11:59 am
thiw new pulsar looks attractive and i told my friends to have this and u believe me me and my 6 friends bought it.
June 18, 2009 at 8:17 pm
i onw a new pulzar 180 ……..man itz awesome ……………itz awesome bike……according to ma dream……we can cruise in tht bke…itz a superb….mileage upto 50
July 15, 2009 at 4:38 pm
what is the mileage of new pulsar 220
July 15, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Aman, the new Pulsar 220 gives a mileage between 35-40kmpl.
July 17, 2009 at 3:19 pm
good vehicle nice drive i like somuch
July 19, 2009 at 8:56 pm
can a pulsar 200 or 220 exaust be fitted ip a pulsar 180 UG 4 any experts here…………..
July 19, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Abhi, its not advisable to do so, because exhaust is made with many other aspects in mind and engine size is one of them.
July 20, 2009 at 6:06 am
thanx fas for ur comments…
July 31, 2009 at 10:28 am
ITS GOOD FOR BAJAJ
PULSAR IS A BEST BIKE IN THIS PRICE RANGE/LOOK/POWER/AVERAGE/FEATURES.
THANKS BAJAJ
August 1, 2009 at 6:18 pm
is the p180 as gud as d p200?? n wil d absence f kick giv any probs???? plz help!!! i plan 2 buy 1!!!
August 1, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Mandar, the P180 is not as good as the P200 but its still a good bike. Lack of kick start wont cause any problems. Go ahead and get the P180.
August 4, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Hey Mandar,
not to worry about the absence of kick start coz the previous 180 was given 300watts of power for self start but d 2009 edition 180 is been provided wit 600watts of power for self start. 2009 180 self start has just been made lik a cars self start….so nothin to worry
August 18, 2009 at 1:50 am
when is the new p200 expected to arrive?
please tell me
August 20, 2009 at 1:07 pm
is the silencer of the new 180 tilted upward with the same gradient and angle as was of 200?????????
August 20, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Pranav, no new P200 coming, the P200 has been discontinued. The silencer of the P200 and P180 are very different.
August 21, 2009 at 6:20 pm
As we know that pulsar is most popular bike in indian youth. The upgrade model of 180 is very gracefull, if the company will lounch this features in 150 then i can give u in written that all other 150cc bikes cant stand infront of this bike.
i hope the company will think about my comment
August 29, 2009 at 2:11 pm
i think pulsar180 is the best bike ever
since the era of bike began…………
September 25, 2009 at 8:01 pm
nice effort brothers
September 26, 2009 at 2:41 pm
PULSAR is the KING of all bikes. SEXY look, powerful,sporty. A complete packakge.Hat’s off to the person who has given the look.BAJAJ GO AHEAD AND ROCK THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR.
September 26, 2009 at 10:22 pm
hey all the people thinking of buying the new pulsar 180…stop thinking and go to your closest showroom and book it at once…
IT ROXXXXX…. \m/
a bike every guy should have…definitely a turn-on for girls and a very nice source of jealousy amongst fellow mates
October 6, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Helo, iv pulsar 180.,2008 model, i want 2 change my petrol tank with new pulsar 180, 2009 model. Will it fit ? pls rply i want the new one.
October 7, 2009 at 1:22 am
G2, no it won’t fit and its not a good idea to try either.
October 20, 2009 at 4:16 pm
good evening ,
when is the new p200 expected to arrive?
please tell me
October 20, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Dino, there is no new Pulsar 200 in the pipeline. Bajaj has not divulged any details on any new Pulsar. All they said is the new Pulsar platform will be launched in 2011.
October 23, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I have purchased new Pulsar 180 before 02 months, I want to go with this bike for long drive. Can someone tell me how long / how many kms. I have to drive this bike continusaly without any break.
This Plusar 180 is really good bike for high way, and I have drived this bike on highway upto speed 115 kms/ hr.
October 24, 2009 at 10:51 am
Sikander, there is no particular time, you can ride it as long as you want to or as long as you get tired or get out of fuel.
October 26, 2009 at 8:02 pm
COST OF P180???
October 26, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Akshay, P180 costs Rs. 70,000/-
October 27, 2009 at 8:22 pm
hii frnd…..m intrested 2 buy a 180cc bike bt very much confused between apache rtr 180 nd p180……….i like city racing(not very much intrested about highway) and expect good mileage and performance……..so which would be d best- tvs or bajaj ????? pls reply
October 28, 2009 at 12:30 am
Mangesh, get the Apache 180.
October 28, 2009 at 11:11 am
I am extrimly serprice that PULSAR 180 milage is 55 Km. I have purchased 180 upgrated version and I have told that 180 will max 45Km pre liter but I am surprise that it is giving 55Km pre liter. I am happy about the performance and power.I seem to be in a tough wethere compny has given me 150CC engine and body of 180cc. please reply me soon?
October 28, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Ashraf, check the performance of your bike to confirm its a 180cc machine.
October 28, 2009 at 9:29 pm
thanx !!!! pls watch our video of p180 topspeed on youtube…..we have recorded top speed 136 km/hr !!!!!!!!!! ma cousin wuz driving and i did the recording……..pls comment after u watch d video ….
October 29, 2009 at 3:41 pm
gorgeous
muaaaah
amazin…….
October 31, 2009 at 10:36 am
can i decrease the saddle height of new bajaj pulsar 180…..
October 31, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Yes Nipin, you can do that.
November 4, 2009 at 8:02 am
is there any change in the engine of upgraded p180 other than in looks?????
November 4, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Nithin, slight bump in power.
November 14, 2009 at 12:23 pm
how can i decrese saddle height of new bajaj pulsar 180…..
November 27, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I feel pity when I see people who purchase new Pulsar 150/180. After sales services are very bad even after you lodge a complaint with the company. There are no good machenics in the Authorised service stations itself.
November 29, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Ì think pulsar 180 should be fitted with the silencer of pulsar 200….It will look awesome..
December 2, 2009 at 11:50 pm
p180 is verry nice bike …go 4 it..it is verry smooth….
December 11, 2009 at 8:49 am
*****PULSAR*****}}}– Racing (DNA) Unleashed—> Pulsar Allways Rocking… King Of Bikes…
December 14, 2009 at 7:16 pm
how much does a k&n cos. can it b fitted to a p180?
December 14, 2009 at 9:39 pm
hi..!!
tis is akbar…!!
em 18 yearz old..!
had waitd for 2 long years to get my 12th standard to finish so that i could buy pulsar 200…!!
now heard that the production of 200 is official discontinued..!!
really feeling bad to be unlucky..!!
em badly in love with 200! pls let me knw whether pulsar 200 upgraded version wil be relaunched?? if yes,when…?? so that i cn extend my wait..!!
and wil pulsar 180 be able to fulfil all the need which i wanted as 200??
December 16, 2009 at 4:56 pm
tank colour is getting fade at the back where legs supports the tank….purchasing date is 09/11/2009.. 180CC DTS-i…can tank be exchanged with new one ….plz reply asap.