The Pulsar 135 was the most ignored Pulsar by Bajaj. It was always marketed as an entry-level performance bike but didn't have the right proportions and the feel. So over a period of time, the Pulsar 135 failed to find a lot of buyers. Bajaj has finally decided to make a few changes and additions to this motorcycle as a part of the 2017 update.
1. Repositioning
The Pulsar 135 is no longer an entry-level bike for Bajaj. It is now a commuter motorcycle, so a lot of things have been changed around this development. But the most important aspect – price, has been decreased by Rs 5000.
2. Single seat
Commuter motorcycle means more utility and less of a style statement. So in order to cater to the growing needs of carrying more people, especially in the rural areas, Bajaj has equipped the Pulsar 135 with a single seat, instead of the split seats.
3. Heel shifter
All mass market commuter bikes have toe and heal gear shifters. The Pulsar 135 previously had just the toe shifter but now with the brand repositioning, the company has added a heel shifter too. In order to accommodate the heel shifter, the side stand has gone slightly lower.
4. Bigger windscreen
Bajaj took feedback from their Pulsar 135 customers and a lot of them talked about the need for a bigger windscreen. While it doesn't really serve any major purpose, as per Bajaj, the riders get a sense of safety. It also helps them stow a bigger cleaning cloth and apply bigger stickers.
5. Upcoming government norms compliant
The 2017 Pulsar 135 gets the updated engine that meets the BS-IV emission norms. It also sports the automatic headlamp on (AHO) that stays on all the time.
6. Grab rail
The 2017 Pulsar 135 doesn’t get split grab rails anymore. It gets the round grab rail to go with its commuter nature.
