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New Bajaj Pulsar 125, Pulsar 150 Launched: Ride Modes, TFT, Google Maps All This From ₹92,990
Bajaj has given two of its most familiar Pulsar motorcycles a major technology upgrade. The new Pulsar 125 starts at ₹92,990, while the Pulsar 150 begins at ₹1.15 lakh, with higher variants packing features rarely seen in this segment.
Bajaj Auto has launched the updated Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 in India, bringing one of the most substantial upgrades yet to two long-running members of the Pulsar family.
Prices for the new Bajaj Pulsar 125 start at ₹92,990, while the Pulsar 150 is priced from ₹1,15,233, ex-showroom.
But pricing isn’t the biggest talking point this time.
Bajaj has packed the motorcycles with an unexpectedly long list of technology, including three ride modes, Crawl Tech, monoshock rear suspension, and on higher variants, a five-inch TFT display with Google Maps navigation.
For motorcycles producing 11.7 bhp and 13.6 bhp, that’s an unusually feature-rich package.
New Bajaj Pulsar 125 prices
The Pulsar 125 is available in four variants.
The entry-level model costs ₹92,990, while the STD Single Seat is priced at ₹99,291. Buyers wanting a split-seat configuration can choose the STD Split Seat at ₹1,00,288.
Sitting at the top of the range is the Premium Split Seat, priced at ₹1,04,318.
All prices are ex-showroom.
New Bajaj Pulsar 150 prices
The Pulsar 150 gets three configurations.
The Single Disc version starts at ₹1,15,233, while the Twin Disc Single Seat costs ₹1,22,184.
The most expensive version is the Twin Disc Split Seat, priced at ₹1,23,187, ex-showroom.
That means moving from the Twin Disc Single Seat to the sportier split-seat version costs just ₹1,003 more.
Three ride modes on a Pulsar 125? Yes, but there’s a catch
One of the biggest surprises is the introduction of selectable riding modes.
Bajaj offers three settings Road, Rain and Sport although they are not available across every Pulsar 125 variant.
The base Pulsar 125 misses out on the feature. Ride modes become available from the mid-spec variants onwards.
On the Pulsar 150, the riding modes are offered with both the Single Disc and Twin Disc versions.
Whether three riding modes are essential on motorcycles with this level of performance is open to debate, but their inclusion certainly gives Bajaj a distinctive feature to advertise in an intensely competitive commuter-performance segment.
New engines focus on low-rpm performance
The updated Pulsar 125 produces 11.7 bhp, while the larger Pulsar 150 develops 13.6 bhp.
Bajaj’s focus, however, appears to be less about headline horsepower and more about making the bikes easier to ride in everyday conditions.
The company says 85% of the available torque is accessible from 3,000 rpm onwards on both motorcycles.
Changes have also been made to the gearbox, with deeper gear bevels aimed at improving tractability and reducing the need for frequent clutch operation in lower gears.
For riders dealing with crowded Indian city roads every day, these changes could matter more than outright performance figures.
What is Bajaj’s new Crawl Tech?
Another notable addition is Crawl Tech, which is standard across the new Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 ranges.
The system allows the motorcycle to keep moving slowly without requiring constant throttle input from the rider.
It is designed primarily for stop-and-go traffic, reducing repeated clutch and throttle inputs while also lowering the chances of the motorcycle stalling at low speeds.
Both motorcycles have also switched to monoshock rear suspension, representing another significant mechanical update.
Pulsar 125 gets a five-inch TFT on higher variants
The base Pulsar 125 keeps things relatively straightforward.
It comes equipped with a coloured LCD instrument display, LED headlamp, monoshock suspension and Crawl Tech. A USB Type-C charging socket can be added as an option.
However, buyers of the base version miss out on ride modes, LED indicators, hazard lights and ISG.
Things become considerably more interesting when moving up the range.
Mid-level Pulsar 125 variants add a five-inch TFT display, along with Road, Rain and Sport riding modes, LED indicators, hazard lights, ISG and a standard USB Type-C charging port.
Customers can also choose between single-seat and split-seat configurations.
Pulsar 150 Twin Disc gets Google Maps navigation
The Pulsar 150 Single Disc comes with the three riding modes, monoshock suspension, coloured LCD display, Crawl Tech, LED headlamp and USB Type-C charging.
The bigger equipment jump comes with the Twin Disc version.
It adds a five-inch TFT display with Google Maps navigation, along with LED indicators, hazard lights, ISG and a rear disc brake.
The Twin Disc can be purchased with either a single seat or split seat.
Is paying extra for the Pulsar 150 Twin Disc worth it?
The price difference makes the higher variant particularly interesting.
The Pulsar 150 Single Disc costs ₹1,15,233, while the Twin Disc Single Seat is priced at ₹1,22,184 a difference of ₹6,951.
For that additional amount, buyers receive the five-inch TFT with Google Maps navigation, rear disc brake, LED indicators, hazard lights and ISG.
Considering the equipment added, the Twin Disc appears to offer a meaningful upgrade rather than merely cosmetic differences.
Going from the Twin Disc Single Seat to the ₹1,23,187 Split Seat costs only another ₹1,003, making that decision largely dependent on the buyer’s styling and seating preference.
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Pulsar 125’s ₹6,301 upgrade brings most of the big tech
A similar story plays out with the smaller motorcycle.
Moving from the ₹92,990 Pulsar 125 base model to the ₹99,291 STD Single Seat requires an additional ₹6,301.
But that jump brings many of the headline features, including the five-inch TFT, three ride modes, LED indicators, hazard lights and ISG.
The STD Split Seat, meanwhile, costs only ₹997 more at ₹1,00,288.
At the top, the Premium Split Seat is priced at ₹1,04,318.
Bajaj gives its old Pulsar names a modern-tech makeover
The Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 may be familiar names, but Bajaj is clearly trying to ensure they don’t feel dated in an increasingly technology-focused motorcycle market.
Features such as a TFT display, navigation, selectable ride modes, Crawl Tech and monoshock suspension would once have been associated with significantly more expensive motorcycles.
Now, some of that technology is making its way to a 125cc Pulsar priced below ₹1 lakh.
Whether riders genuinely need every feature is another matter. But for buyers comparing specifications before entering a showroom, Bajaj has certainly given the new Pulsars plenty to talk about.
