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(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
Performance
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
More value than any other indian make bikes
12 years ago
B Subramanyam
Style: looks like an arabian horse, stunning looks from any angle, of course decent too
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox: excellent pick-up, very smooth, no vibrations, mileage in city 40 to 45 kms/ litre which is ok to me as bike is simply a power house; gear box performance is simply amazing ( i hardly uses clutch for gear shift) after 1st gear.
Ride quality & handling: no feel of tiredness for long drives; very good balance /excellent braking; easy to handle like a bicycle.
Final words: i purchased the bike in 2007, i have not spent a single rupee for repairs other than regular periodic maintenance ( only engine oil change after every 2500 km & air filter cleaning which is being regularly done by myself). That's why i still feel bajaj was given more value than my money. As this is my 7th bike in 20 years, i have used almost all indian bikes and pulsar 180 dts-i is beyond my expectation from all the fronts. Finally, what else any customer can expect anything other than above...........
Areas of improvement: nothing
pros
style, performance, pick-up, mileage, zero maintenance
cons
nothing
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Design and styling
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18
Amazing experience with pulsar 180 bs4
7 years ago
Tushar Jangam
1. Good buying and servicing experience sai service bajaj lower parel.
2. Amazing riding experience the bike totally reliable for city as well as highway rides, it easily reaches 90kmph without any hiccups as well as its comfortable enough for long journeys with pillion. After third service i'm getting around 45-50 kmpl mileage.
3.Great performance at this price tag, dual disk brakes are perfectly accurate and i will not comment about the looks as bajaj have not made any major changes in pulsar looks but the engine refinement is best. There no vibrations(yes little vibrations at foot pegs) even at speeds around 90kmph.
4.Servicing is far cheaper than honda and at sai service lower parel you can actually look bike while it is getting serviced so its a peace of mind.
5.Pros: mileage, reliable, comfortable, good power.
cons: there are no such cons but yes bajaj should bring some more visible changes as designs look
dated now.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
45 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Time to time maintenance will definitely keep your pockets happy!
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2
Read carefully before purchase
6 years ago
Rohit
Read carefully before purchase Bajaj pulsar 180 is one of the few bikes in this range which is available in the market.I used this bike for 43000 kms in pune within & out of city both and in all riding conditions (ideal as well as rough). The bike normally fetches an average of 43 kms/ltr. Technically this bike was above all when purchased in 2012 the pros are1) unmatched torque of the bike as compared to its competitors from 150-200cc engines. 2) smooth driving experience, good brakes 3) high speed i could manage 113 kms/hr (depends upon road and conditions but this speed is not recommended)4) nice looks and perfect feel of a muscular bike 5) average maintenance costs 6) digital speedometer, fuel indicator and km indicator. Cons : 1) slips at occasions as the company fitted zapper tyre was a disaster. Changed to ceat tyres and then skidding was under control 2) slightly heavier hence becomes uncontrollable considering the pickup, power of engine and breaking system.3) pillion seat is sightly higher which makes old age people difficult to drive with you 4) no mud flap as compared to its younger brother pulsar 150 which makes it dirty in rainy season for the rear seated person. (no option to fit it from outside dealer too)5) major observations by majority pulsar owners (220, 150 & 180) the body posture and the handle bar tends to aching shoulders after a long drive. This review is written not on first day hence has no emotions in it to give 5 stars or 1 star. All practical issues are discussed here after 6 years of regular driving summing the kms to 40000 + .Out of all 1+ for performance, 1+ for looks & features, 1+ for maintenance & overall costs, 1- for safety (tyre), 1- for body posture and muddy back seat in rainy seasons.These kinds of pros and cons will be available in each and every bike hence its upto your pocket and liking whether to opt and which to opt. Just drive safe and enjoy riding with full enjoyment.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
43 kmpl
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7
Better pulsar as i expect.
9 years ago
Akhilesh
Style pulsar is the master piece by bajaj and their pulsar 150/135/180 and 220 are most demandable sports machine and fast in quick delivery of style, lokks and appeal. The 180 dtsi pulsar is a nice, affordable and peppy machine with great looks. The split seat config. Is more identical here and muscular rear tyre is good here and feels more balanced feel.
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox 180 cc engine is smooth and deliver top notch power to catch top pickup on road. Here pulsar also refined in overall performance of top speed upto 124 mark. Fuel economy is near to 35 kmpl in heavy city traffic conditions and 41 kmpl in highway. Gearbox is slick and great speed gear ratios. The gear shift pedal is nicely perform the tasks.
Ride quality & handling all pulsar are well in riding experiences. The split seat is good insporty look but seat gaps is somewhat uncomfortable for pillon passangers. Handling is fair in pulsar 180. Bike is stable in heavy traffic road conditions. Rear shocks played very well to abosorb all kinds of bumps and other kinds of road conditions.
Final words great vfm product and continuel improvement in seating positions must consider by bajaj.
Areas of improvement split seat, gear pedal, color options and some things i want to improved to be a better pulsar for youngster.
Pros
good in power, pickup and extreme in performance with fair mileage.
Cons
needs some face lift and in looks.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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7
A combo of power style and mileage
7 years ago
Deepanker Choubey
Awesome bike both for a college student or a office man . If you want looks, power , style and mileage in single bike do go for 180. Comes with a short handle which gives a prefect sports bikes feel even in rush areas. Pick up is amazing best in class compare to other bikes of same cc, if you have good driving hands you can surly compete with pulsar 200 ,fz, apache ( not ns) . Looks are eye catching , sound of bike is very sexy and never changes not even if you run continuously on 100+ for more than 30 min .
Bike if maintained can last for more 10-15 years in same condition.
Pros -
Spare parts are easy available and are cheap so service cost very much less as compare to other bikes of same category.
Handling , it best in class
Millage ( equals to some of 150cc bikes)
Good resale value .
Controlling is very easy
Cons
Head light
Kick is not available, although comes with three spark plugs.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Make a habit to visit the service centre at least once in three months. And have basics services like oil change, air filter change, greasing and oiling of chains brakes etc and use original spare parts always
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3
Power with mileage
7 years ago
Ruheel Khan
Firstly i wanted to buy a pulsar as it was a bike i loved from the very beginning. At that time i didn't know the difference between the 150 and the 180 as both looked approximately same from appearance. But when i finally came to know about it , i knew that this is the bike that i am going to ask for..
I have done some around 5000 kms since i have bought it. The performance in the beginning was ok but with time the problems began to arise..
For riding, no doubt it is one of the best bikes in the market but quality and refinement is something bajaj has to take care of.
Looks: i don't think i need to write about its looks. The pulsar 180 is one the best looking bikes in the a lot at-least better then other 180s in the segment.
It also gives u a distinct look when you ride a pulsar. May be that is why they call it "distinctly ahead".
Performance : it is a bike that is solid, way too capable and the pick is really good.
Servicing : servicing is really poor. Whenever you put your bike to service you feel like some of the part is not working well after that.
Maintenance : it is not that costly.
You just need to take care of the chain.
Pros : if you are looking for a performance bike with mileage and a bike on which the rider looks good then this is the bike you are looking for.
Cons : build quality, refinement, durability.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
45 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Just take care of the chain.
Was this review helpful?
10
0
Awesome
7 years ago
Indrajit Mondal
Style
the new decals make it a great product to our pulsar maniacs .
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
the new bs4 engine has more refine and less vibration occur during the ride , good pickup ..
Ride quality & handling
it's great wider handle makes it comfortable
final words
it's really great bike in that price segment .
Areas of improvement
rear disc brake .. Suspension , headlamp switch .
Pros
the new 2017 decals , refine engine , speedometer light , double disc brake , comfortable seat
cons
rear disc brake , automatic headlight on , no kick
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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2
The look and the hook of pulsar 180
7 years ago
Dhannu Choudhary
Hi,
my review is the price of the bike was in my budget.I was happy to get this bike
the main thing is this bike is very comfortable to ride.I use this bike for my daily work.So i enjoy this bike so much.
look of this bike is really awesome.The design of the bike is dynamic, loved it.
the maintenance of this bike is great.Its an low maintenance bike.The service for this bike is cool.
really this bike is very much awesome.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Tips for other riders
The maintenance of this bike is after every 3000km change the oil Always tyr to use tube less Tyre For the look wash the bike every after 2 days or after a week
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1
Pulsar 180 5 years and driven 38000 km review
7 years ago
Manoj
The bike was good to drive, having good riding comfort, getting 30-36 kmpl in city riding condition in traffic. Good looking and sufficient performance bike, the bike having the longer maintenance period of 5000 km service interval which is good if compare than other brand having 2500 km. Service support is some of negative point from the dealers they force you for some of products which is really not required and the quality of work and response was not good all overall. For every service have to leave the bike for complete day even if you taken the appointment with them also. I was owning the bike from last 5 years and still in good condition.
Good for regular ride...
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Change oil at 5000 km and maintain regularly as required.
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0
The reasonably priced star
7 years ago
Pulsar180
1.5 months back, i purchased the bike and till now I've clocked 900kms on it. Here is my short review on the bike.
Buying experience
I was planning to buy a commuter bike with decent amount of grunt and reliability in the 150-200 cc segment. The final contenders on my list were honda unicorn 160 and tvs apache 180 rtr,. Yes, you read it right, i wasn't even thinking of going for pulsar 180, because everybody recommended me to stay away from it. However the test ride experience changed my perspective. Honda didn't appeal me as an overall package so i decided to go for tvs. While checking out the bikes, i came across bajaj showroom and thought of giving the p180 a try. I entered the showroom and got my hands on one of the pulsar parked there. I just gave the starter a hint of touch and the bike came to life settling in a very refined idle with the engine barely audible. I asked for a test ride and the bike impressed me in almost every aspect, the seating position was comfortable, the gearbox was smooth and on the move i was hardly able to hear the engine. So this was it, i booked the p180.
Buying experience
The price quoted to me was 92000 (inclusive of road tax and zero dep insurance), i was able to squeeze out a 5000 rupee discount, leg guard mounted helmet hanger and seat covers. The bike was delivered the next day with 2.7 kms on the odometer. I didn't like the helmet that came with the bike, so the price of helmet was reduced and i finally paid 90,800.
Build quality and aesthetic appeal
The bike has decent build quality and everything appears to be very well screwed up, the wiring is concealed with the help of plastic pipes and nothing feels cluttered or cheap. However the switchgear housing could have been of better quality, that said, the switches feel sturdy and built to last.
As far as aesthetics are concerned, the bike has a very understated design, its neither a looker nor is it offensive.
Ergonomics and riding positions
The ergonomics are very nice and everything is within your reach, the handle bar is clip on type and is of adequate width. Switches are within your reach and are backlit and stay lit all the time, thanks to aho. Riding position is upright with the rider footpegs mounted a bit backwards, though the set up doesn't feel uncomfortable even after prolonged riding. However some might find the seat base a bit hard.
Gadgets and instruments
The instrument panel houses a analogue tachometer and a digital speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge and twin trip meters. Indicators include neutral, turn signal, high beam, battery charging status, shift light and side stand. The digital panel is lit up in blue while analogue panel glows in red and stays lit all the time. Switches are backlit and the bike also gets an engine kill switch.
Electrical
The bike employs a full dc setup (kudos to bajaj for that). Battery is rated at 9 ampere hour at 12 volts. Headlamp is a 35/35 watt halogen unit plugged into a hs1 socket and stays on all the time when engine is running while the tail lamp is a led unit. Turn signals and pilot lamps are rated at 5 watts each.
Engine and transmission performance
The engine is 178.6 cc single cylinder unit with hemispherical combustion chamber, sohc valve train with 2 valves fed by a ucal mikuni bs-29 carburetor. The engine has got twin spark capacitor discharge ignition (also called dts-i), throttle responsive ignition control system and exhaustec. It pushes out 16.8 hp of power at 8500rpm and 14.22 nm of torque at 6500 rpm with the engine redlining at around 9000 rpm. Power delivery is smooth with linear acceleration, low end performance is great with a fantastic mid range, however the engine is not revv happy and its better to up-shift between 5000-6000 rpm even in spirited driving. As far as speed is concerned, the bike does 42kmph at 3000rpm, 56kmph at 4000 rpm and 70kmph at 5000rpm (all figures in 5th gear). The engine hits the sweet spot at 60kph and can maintain the speed all day long without any stress.
Gearbox is a 5 speed syncromesh unit with one down four up shift pattern. Gear ratios are very well laid out and thanks to the light clutch, gearshifts are jerkfree. There are no false neutrals and its easy to find neutral.
Handling , ride quality and stability
The bike comes with telescopic shock absorbers at front and 5 step adjustable nitrox suspension at the back. Currently the rear shocks are adjusted to the stiffest setting and as a result the ride stays flat, bumps and potholes are felt by the rider but the bike doesn't lose composure though low speed ride quality is average.
The bikes comes with 17" inch rims at both the ends, factory fitted with mrf zapper rubber measuring 90/90 upfront and 120/80 at the back. Handling is confidence inspiring and bike feels eager to lean without any nervousness with tires offering sufficient grip. As far as straight line stability is concerned the bike sticks to the road very well and shows no nervousness at all even at high speeds.
Fuel consumption
The fuel consumption is at 41kmpl, with 80% city and 20% highway driving.
Periodic maintenance
Bajaj recommends first service at 500 - 750kms or 1.5 months, whichever is earlier and then after 4 months or 5000kms (whichever is earlier). Initial three services are free from labour charges. Engine oil costs 390 rupees while a crankcase gasket (to be replaced after cleaning of oil filter and oil pump strainer) costs 46 rupees. Paid services are economical and reasonable priced. The staff was cordial and carried out the maintenance job very well.
Final verdict
A good package at a reasonable price.
Overall rating 5/5
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
41 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Change oil every 2000kms if using mineral oil
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More value than any other indian make bikes
12 years ago
B Subramanyam
Style: looks like an arabian horse, stunning looks from any angle, of course decent too
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox: excellent pick-up, very smooth, no vibrations, mileage in city 40 to 45 kms/ litre which is ok to me as bike is simply a power house; gear box performance is simply amazing ( i hardly uses clutch for gear shift) after 1st gear.
Ride quality & handling: no feel of tiredness for long drives; very good balance /excellent braking; easy to handle like a bicycle.
Final words: i purchased the bike in 2007, i have not spent a single rupee for repairs other than regular periodic maintenance ( only engine oil change after every 2500 km & air filter cleaning which is being regularly done by myself). That's why i still feel bajaj was given more value than my money. As this is my 7th bike in 20 years, i have used almost all indian bikes and pulsar 180 dts-i is beyond my expectation from all the fronts. Finally, what else any customer can expect anything other than above...........
Areas of improvement: nothing
pros
style, performance, pick-up, mileage, zero maintenance
cons
nothing
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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18
Amazing experience with pulsar 180 bs4
7 years ago
Tushar Jangam
1. Good buying and servicing experience sai service bajaj lower parel.
2. Amazing riding experience the bike totally reliable for city as well as highway rides, it easily reaches 90kmph without any hiccups as well as its comfortable enough for long journeys with pillion. After third service i'm getting around 45-50 kmpl mileage.
3.Great performance at this price tag, dual disk brakes are perfectly accurate and i will not comment about the looks as bajaj have not made any major changes in pulsar looks but the engine refinement is best. There no vibrations(yes little vibrations at foot pegs) even at speeds around 90kmph.
4.Servicing is far cheaper than honda and at sai service lower parel you can actually look bike while it is getting serviced so its a peace of mind.
5.Pros: mileage, reliable, comfortable, good power.
cons: there are no such cons but yes bajaj should bring some more visible changes as designs look
dated now.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
45 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Time to time maintenance will definitely keep your pockets happy!
Was this review helpful?
32
2
Read carefully before purchase
6 years ago
Rohit
Read carefully before purchase Bajaj pulsar 180 is one of the few bikes in this range which is available in the market.I used this bike for 43000 kms in pune within & out of city both and in all riding conditions (ideal as well as rough). The bike normally fetches an average of 43 kms/ltr. Technically this bike was above all when purchased in 2012 the pros are1) unmatched torque of the bike as compared to its competitors from 150-200cc engines. 2) smooth driving experience, good brakes 3) high speed i could manage 113 kms/hr (depends upon road and conditions but this speed is not recommended)4) nice looks and perfect feel of a muscular bike 5) average maintenance costs 6) digital speedometer, fuel indicator and km indicator. Cons : 1) slips at occasions as the company fitted zapper tyre was a disaster. Changed to ceat tyres and then skidding was under control 2) slightly heavier hence becomes uncontrollable considering the pickup, power of engine and breaking system.3) pillion seat is sightly higher which makes old age people difficult to drive with you 4) no mud flap as compared to its younger brother pulsar 150 which makes it dirty in rainy season for the rear seated person. (no option to fit it from outside dealer too)5) major observations by majority pulsar owners (220, 150 & 180) the body posture and the handle bar tends to aching shoulders after a long drive. This review is written not on first day hence has no emotions in it to give 5 stars or 1 star. All practical issues are discussed here after 6 years of regular driving summing the kms to 40000 + .Out of all 1+ for performance, 1+ for looks & features, 1+ for maintenance & overall costs, 1- for safety (tyre), 1- for body posture and muddy back seat in rainy seasons.These kinds of pros and cons will be available in each and every bike hence its upto your pocket and liking whether to opt and which to opt. Just drive safe and enjoy riding with full enjoyment.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
43 kmpl
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7
Better pulsar as i expect.
9 years ago
Akhilesh
Style pulsar is the master piece by bajaj and their pulsar 150/135/180 and 220 are most demandable sports machine and fast in quick delivery of style, lokks and appeal. The 180 dtsi pulsar is a nice, affordable and peppy machine with great looks. The split seat config. Is more identical here and muscular rear tyre is good here and feels more balanced feel.
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox 180 cc engine is smooth and deliver top notch power to catch top pickup on road. Here pulsar also refined in overall performance of top speed upto 124 mark. Fuel economy is near to 35 kmpl in heavy city traffic conditions and 41 kmpl in highway. Gearbox is slick and great speed gear ratios. The gear shift pedal is nicely perform the tasks.
Ride quality & handling all pulsar are well in riding experiences. The split seat is good insporty look but seat gaps is somewhat uncomfortable for pillon passangers. Handling is fair in pulsar 180. Bike is stable in heavy traffic road conditions. Rear shocks played very well to abosorb all kinds of bumps and other kinds of road conditions.
Final words great vfm product and continuel improvement in seating positions must consider by bajaj.
Areas of improvement split seat, gear pedal, color options and some things i want to improved to be a better pulsar for youngster.
Pros
good in power, pickup and extreme in performance with fair mileage.
Cons
needs some face lift and in looks.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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A combo of power style and mileage
7 years ago
Deepanker Choubey
Awesome bike both for a college student or a office man . If you want looks, power , style and mileage in single bike do go for 180. Comes with a short handle which gives a prefect sports bikes feel even in rush areas. Pick up is amazing best in class compare to other bikes of same cc, if you have good driving hands you can surly compete with pulsar 200 ,fz, apache ( not ns) . Looks are eye catching , sound of bike is very sexy and never changes not even if you run continuously on 100+ for more than 30 min .
Bike if maintained can last for more 10-15 years in same condition.
Pros -
Spare parts are easy available and are cheap so service cost very much less as compare to other bikes of same category.
Handling , it best in class
Millage ( equals to some of 150cc bikes)
Good resale value .
Controlling is very easy
Cons
Head light
Kick is not available, although comes with three spark plugs.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Make a habit to visit the service centre at least once in three months. And have basics services like oil change, air filter change, greasing and oiling of chains brakes etc and use original spare parts always
Was this review helpful?
14
3
Power with mileage
7 years ago
Ruheel Khan
Firstly i wanted to buy a pulsar as it was a bike i loved from the very beginning. At that time i didn't know the difference between the 150 and the 180 as both looked approximately same from appearance. But when i finally came to know about it , i knew that this is the bike that i am going to ask for..
I have done some around 5000 kms since i have bought it. The performance in the beginning was ok but with time the problems began to arise..
For riding, no doubt it is one of the best bikes in the market but quality and refinement is something bajaj has to take care of.
Looks: i don't think i need to write about its looks. The pulsar 180 is one the best looking bikes in the a lot at-least better then other 180s in the segment.
It also gives u a distinct look when you ride a pulsar. May be that is why they call it "distinctly ahead".
Performance : it is a bike that is solid, way too capable and the pick is really good.
Servicing : servicing is really poor. Whenever you put your bike to service you feel like some of the part is not working well after that.
Maintenance : it is not that costly.
You just need to take care of the chain.
Pros : if you are looking for a performance bike with mileage and a bike on which the rider looks good then this is the bike you are looking for.
Cons : build quality, refinement, durability.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
45 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Just take care of the chain.
Was this review helpful?
10
0
Awesome
7 years ago
Indrajit Mondal
Style
the new decals make it a great product to our pulsar maniacs .
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
the new bs4 engine has more refine and less vibration occur during the ride , good pickup ..
Ride quality & handling
it's great wider handle makes it comfortable
final words
it's really great bike in that price segment .
Areas of improvement
rear disc brake .. Suspension , headlamp switch .
Pros
the new 2017 decals , refine engine , speedometer light , double disc brake , comfortable seat
cons
rear disc brake , automatic headlight on , no kick
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
Was this review helpful?
10
2
The look and the hook of pulsar 180
7 years ago
Dhannu Choudhary
Hi,
my review is the price of the bike was in my budget.I was happy to get this bike
the main thing is this bike is very comfortable to ride.I use this bike for my daily work.So i enjoy this bike so much.
look of this bike is really awesome.The design of the bike is dynamic, loved it.
the maintenance of this bike is great.Its an low maintenance bike.The service for this bike is cool.
really this bike is very much awesome.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Tips for other riders
The maintenance of this bike is after every 3000km change the oil Always tyr to use tube less Tyre For the look wash the bike every after 2 days or after a week
Was this review helpful?
9
1
Pulsar 180 5 years and driven 38000 km review
7 years ago
Manoj
The bike was good to drive, having good riding comfort, getting 30-36 kmpl in city riding condition in traffic. Good looking and sufficient performance bike, the bike having the longer maintenance period of 5000 km service interval which is good if compare than other brand having 2500 km. Service support is some of negative point from the dealers they force you for some of products which is really not required and the quality of work and response was not good all overall. For every service have to leave the bike for complete day even if you taken the appointment with them also. I was owning the bike from last 5 years and still in good condition.
Good for regular ride...
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Change oil at 5000 km and maintain regularly as required.
Was this review helpful?
8
0
The reasonably priced star
7 years ago
Pulsar180
1.5 months back, i purchased the bike and till now I've clocked 900kms on it. Here is my short review on the bike.
Buying experience
I was planning to buy a commuter bike with decent amount of grunt and reliability in the 150-200 cc segment. The final contenders on my list were honda unicorn 160 and tvs apache 180 rtr,. Yes, you read it right, i wasn't even thinking of going for pulsar 180, because everybody recommended me to stay away from it. However the test ride experience changed my perspective. Honda didn't appeal me as an overall package so i decided to go for tvs. While checking out the bikes, i came across bajaj showroom and thought of giving the p180 a try. I entered the showroom and got my hands on one of the pulsar parked there. I just gave the starter a hint of touch and the bike came to life settling in a very refined idle with the engine barely audible. I asked for a test ride and the bike impressed me in almost every aspect, the seating position was comfortable, the gearbox was smooth and on the move i was hardly able to hear the engine. So this was it, i booked the p180.
Buying experience
The price quoted to me was 92000 (inclusive of road tax and zero dep insurance), i was able to squeeze out a 5000 rupee discount, leg guard mounted helmet hanger and seat covers. The bike was delivered the next day with 2.7 kms on the odometer. I didn't like the helmet that came with the bike, so the price of helmet was reduced and i finally paid 90,800.
Build quality and aesthetic appeal
The bike has decent build quality and everything appears to be very well screwed up, the wiring is concealed with the help of plastic pipes and nothing feels cluttered or cheap. However the switchgear housing could have been of better quality, that said, the switches feel sturdy and built to last.
As far as aesthetics are concerned, the bike has a very understated design, its neither a looker nor is it offensive.
Ergonomics and riding positions
The ergonomics are very nice and everything is within your reach, the handle bar is clip on type and is of adequate width. Switches are within your reach and are backlit and stay lit all the time, thanks to aho. Riding position is upright with the rider footpegs mounted a bit backwards, though the set up doesn't feel uncomfortable even after prolonged riding. However some might find the seat base a bit hard.
Gadgets and instruments
The instrument panel houses a analogue tachometer and a digital speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge and twin trip meters. Indicators include neutral, turn signal, high beam, battery charging status, shift light and side stand. The digital panel is lit up in blue while analogue panel glows in red and stays lit all the time. Switches are backlit and the bike also gets an engine kill switch.
Electrical
The bike employs a full dc setup (kudos to bajaj for that). Battery is rated at 9 ampere hour at 12 volts. Headlamp is a 35/35 watt halogen unit plugged into a hs1 socket and stays on all the time when engine is running while the tail lamp is a led unit. Turn signals and pilot lamps are rated at 5 watts each.
Engine and transmission performance
The engine is 178.6 cc single cylinder unit with hemispherical combustion chamber, sohc valve train with 2 valves fed by a ucal mikuni bs-29 carburetor. The engine has got twin spark capacitor discharge ignition (also called dts-i), throttle responsive ignition control system and exhaustec. It pushes out 16.8 hp of power at 8500rpm and 14.22 nm of torque at 6500 rpm with the engine redlining at around 9000 rpm. Power delivery is smooth with linear acceleration, low end performance is great with a fantastic mid range, however the engine is not revv happy and its better to up-shift between 5000-6000 rpm even in spirited driving. As far as speed is concerned, the bike does 42kmph at 3000rpm, 56kmph at 4000 rpm and 70kmph at 5000rpm (all figures in 5th gear). The engine hits the sweet spot at 60kph and can maintain the speed all day long without any stress.
Gearbox is a 5 speed syncromesh unit with one down four up shift pattern. Gear ratios are very well laid out and thanks to the light clutch, gearshifts are jerkfree. There are no false neutrals and its easy to find neutral.
Handling , ride quality and stability
The bike comes with telescopic shock absorbers at front and 5 step adjustable nitrox suspension at the back. Currently the rear shocks are adjusted to the stiffest setting and as a result the ride stays flat, bumps and potholes are felt by the rider but the bike doesn't lose composure though low speed ride quality is average.
The bikes comes with 17" inch rims at both the ends, factory fitted with mrf zapper rubber measuring 90/90 upfront and 120/80 at the back. Handling is confidence inspiring and bike feels eager to lean without any nervousness with tires offering sufficient grip. As far as straight line stability is concerned the bike sticks to the road very well and shows no nervousness at all even at high speeds.
Fuel consumption
The fuel consumption is at 41kmpl, with 80% city and 20% highway driving.
Periodic maintenance
Bajaj recommends first service at 500 - 750kms or 1.5 months, whichever is earlier and then after 4 months or 5000kms (whichever is earlier). Initial three services are free from labour charges. Engine oil costs 390 rupees while a crankcase gasket (to be replaced after cleaning of oil filter and oil pump strainer) costs 46 rupees. Paid services are economical and reasonable priced. The staff was cordial and carried out the maintenance job very well.
Final verdict
A good package at a reasonable price.
Overall rating 5/5
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
41 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Change oil every 2000kms if using mineral oil
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0
More value than any other indian make bikes
12 years ago
B Subramanyam
Style: looks like an arabian horse, stunning looks from any angle, of course decent too
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox: excellent pick-up, very smooth, no vibrations, mileage in city 40 to 45 kms/ litre which is ok to me as bike is simply a power house; gear box performance is simply amazing ( i hardly uses clutch for gear shift) after 1st gear.
Ride quality & handling: no feel of tiredness for long drives; very good balance /excellent braking; easy to handle like a bicycle.
Final words: i purchased the bike in 2007, i have not spent a single rupee for repairs other than regular periodic maintenance ( only engine oil change after every 2500 km & air filter cleaning which is being regularly done by myself). That's why i still feel bajaj was given more value than my money. As this is my 7th bike in 20 years, i have used almost all indian bikes and pulsar 180 dts-i is beyond my expectation from all the fronts. Finally, what else any customer can expect anything other than above...........
Areas of improvement: nothing
pros
style, performance, pick-up, mileage, zero maintenance
cons
nothing
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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18
Amazing experience with pulsar 180 bs4
7 years ago
Tushar Jangam
1. Good buying and servicing experience sai service bajaj lower parel.
2. Amazing riding experience the bike totally reliable for city as well as highway rides, it easily reaches 90kmph without any hiccups as well as its comfortable enough for long journeys with pillion. After third service i'm getting around 45-50 kmpl mileage.
3.Great performance at this price tag, dual disk brakes are perfectly accurate and i will not comment about the looks as bajaj have not made any major changes in pulsar looks but the engine refinement is best. There no vibrations(yes little vibrations at foot pegs) even at speeds around 90kmph.
4.Servicing is far cheaper than honda and at sai service lower parel you can actually look bike while it is getting serviced so its a peace of mind.
5.Pros: mileage, reliable, comfortable, good power.
cons: there are no such cons but yes bajaj should bring some more visible changes as designs look
dated now.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
45 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Time to time maintenance will definitely keep your pockets happy!
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2
Read carefully before purchase
6 years ago
Rohit
Read carefully before purchase Bajaj pulsar 180 is one of the few bikes in this range which is available in the market.I used this bike for 43000 kms in pune within & out of city both and in all riding conditions (ideal as well as rough). The bike normally fetches an average of 43 kms/ltr. Technically this bike was above all when purchased in 2012 the pros are1) unmatched torque of the bike as compared to its competitors from 150-200cc engines. 2) smooth driving experience, good brakes 3) high speed i could manage 113 kms/hr (depends upon road and conditions but this speed is not recommended)4) nice looks and perfect feel of a muscular bike 5) average maintenance costs 6) digital speedometer, fuel indicator and km indicator. Cons : 1) slips at occasions as the company fitted zapper tyre was a disaster. Changed to ceat tyres and then skidding was under control 2) slightly heavier hence becomes uncontrollable considering the pickup, power of engine and breaking system.3) pillion seat is sightly higher which makes old age people difficult to drive with you 4) no mud flap as compared to its younger brother pulsar 150 which makes it dirty in rainy season for the rear seated person. (no option to fit it from outside dealer too)5) major observations by majority pulsar owners (220, 150 & 180) the body posture and the handle bar tends to aching shoulders after a long drive. This review is written not on first day hence has no emotions in it to give 5 stars or 1 star. All practical issues are discussed here after 6 years of regular driving summing the kms to 40000 + .Out of all 1+ for performance, 1+ for looks & features, 1+ for maintenance & overall costs, 1- for safety (tyre), 1- for body posture and muddy back seat in rainy seasons.These kinds of pros and cons will be available in each and every bike hence its upto your pocket and liking whether to opt and which to opt. Just drive safe and enjoy riding with full enjoyment.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
43 kmpl
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7
Better pulsar as i expect.
9 years ago
Akhilesh
Style pulsar is the master piece by bajaj and their pulsar 150/135/180 and 220 are most demandable sports machine and fast in quick delivery of style, lokks and appeal. The 180 dtsi pulsar is a nice, affordable and peppy machine with great looks. The split seat config. Is more identical here and muscular rear tyre is good here and feels more balanced feel.
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox 180 cc engine is smooth and deliver top notch power to catch top pickup on road. Here pulsar also refined in overall performance of top speed upto 124 mark. Fuel economy is near to 35 kmpl in heavy city traffic conditions and 41 kmpl in highway. Gearbox is slick and great speed gear ratios. The gear shift pedal is nicely perform the tasks.
Ride quality & handling all pulsar are well in riding experiences. The split seat is good insporty look but seat gaps is somewhat uncomfortable for pillon passangers. Handling is fair in pulsar 180. Bike is stable in heavy traffic road conditions. Rear shocks played very well to abosorb all kinds of bumps and other kinds of road conditions.
Final words great vfm product and continuel improvement in seating positions must consider by bajaj.
Areas of improvement split seat, gear pedal, color options and some things i want to improved to be a better pulsar for youngster.
Pros
good in power, pickup and extreme in performance with fair mileage.
Cons
needs some face lift and in looks.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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7
A combo of power style and mileage
7 years ago
Deepanker Choubey
Awesome bike both for a college student or a office man . If you want looks, power , style and mileage in single bike do go for 180. Comes with a short handle which gives a prefect sports bikes feel even in rush areas. Pick up is amazing best in class compare to other bikes of same cc, if you have good driving hands you can surly compete with pulsar 200 ,fz, apache ( not ns) . Looks are eye catching , sound of bike is very sexy and never changes not even if you run continuously on 100+ for more than 30 min .
Bike if maintained can last for more 10-15 years in same condition.
Pros -
Spare parts are easy available and are cheap so service cost very much less as compare to other bikes of same category.
Handling , it best in class
Millage ( equals to some of 150cc bikes)
Good resale value .
Controlling is very easy
Cons
Head light
Kick is not available, although comes with three spark plugs.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Make a habit to visit the service centre at least once in three months. And have basics services like oil change, air filter change, greasing and oiling of chains brakes etc and use original spare parts always
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3
Power with mileage
7 years ago
Ruheel Khan
Firstly i wanted to buy a pulsar as it was a bike i loved from the very beginning. At that time i didn't know the difference between the 150 and the 180 as both looked approximately same from appearance. But when i finally came to know about it , i knew that this is the bike that i am going to ask for..
I have done some around 5000 kms since i have bought it. The performance in the beginning was ok but with time the problems began to arise..
For riding, no doubt it is one of the best bikes in the market but quality and refinement is something bajaj has to take care of.
Looks: i don't think i need to write about its looks. The pulsar 180 is one the best looking bikes in the a lot at-least better then other 180s in the segment.
It also gives u a distinct look when you ride a pulsar. May be that is why they call it "distinctly ahead".
Performance : it is a bike that is solid, way too capable and the pick is really good.
Servicing : servicing is really poor. Whenever you put your bike to service you feel like some of the part is not working well after that.
Maintenance : it is not that costly.
You just need to take care of the chain.
Pros : if you are looking for a performance bike with mileage and a bike on which the rider looks good then this is the bike you are looking for.
Cons : build quality, refinement, durability.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
45 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Just take care of the chain.
Was this review helpful?
10
0
Awesome
7 years ago
Indrajit Mondal
Style
the new decals make it a great product to our pulsar maniacs .
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
the new bs4 engine has more refine and less vibration occur during the ride , good pickup ..
Ride quality & handling
it's great wider handle makes it comfortable
final words
it's really great bike in that price segment .
Areas of improvement
rear disc brake .. Suspension , headlamp switch .
Pros
the new 2017 decals , refine engine , speedometer light , double disc brake , comfortable seat
cons
rear disc brake , automatic headlight on , no kick
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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2
The look and the hook of pulsar 180
7 years ago
Dhannu Choudhary
Hi,
my review is the price of the bike was in my budget.I was happy to get this bike
the main thing is this bike is very comfortable to ride.I use this bike for my daily work.So i enjoy this bike so much.
look of this bike is really awesome.The design of the bike is dynamic, loved it.
the maintenance of this bike is great.Its an low maintenance bike.The service for this bike is cool.
really this bike is very much awesome.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Tips for other riders
The maintenance of this bike is after every 3000km change the oil Always tyr to use tube less Tyre For the look wash the bike every after 2 days or after a week
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1
Pulsar 180 5 years and driven 38000 km review
7 years ago
Manoj
The bike was good to drive, having good riding comfort, getting 30-36 kmpl in city riding condition in traffic. Good looking and sufficient performance bike, the bike having the longer maintenance period of 5000 km service interval which is good if compare than other brand having 2500 km. Service support is some of negative point from the dealers they force you for some of products which is really not required and the quality of work and response was not good all overall. For every service have to leave the bike for complete day even if you taken the appointment with them also. I was owning the bike from last 5 years and still in good condition.
Good for regular ride...
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Change oil at 5000 km and maintain regularly as required.
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8
0
The reasonably priced star
7 years ago
Pulsar180
1.5 months back, i purchased the bike and till now I've clocked 900kms on it. Here is my short review on the bike.
Buying experience
I was planning to buy a commuter bike with decent amount of grunt and reliability in the 150-200 cc segment. The final contenders on my list were honda unicorn 160 and tvs apache 180 rtr,. Yes, you read it right, i wasn't even thinking of going for pulsar 180, because everybody recommended me to stay away from it. However the test ride experience changed my perspective. Honda didn't appeal me as an overall package so i decided to go for tvs. While checking out the bikes, i came across bajaj showroom and thought of giving the p180 a try. I entered the showroom and got my hands on one of the pulsar parked there. I just gave the starter a hint of touch and the bike came to life settling in a very refined idle with the engine barely audible. I asked for a test ride and the bike impressed me in almost every aspect, the seating position was comfortable, the gearbox was smooth and on the move i was hardly able to hear the engine. So this was it, i booked the p180.
Buying experience
The price quoted to me was 92000 (inclusive of road tax and zero dep insurance), i was able to squeeze out a 5000 rupee discount, leg guard mounted helmet hanger and seat covers. The bike was delivered the next day with 2.7 kms on the odometer. I didn't like the helmet that came with the bike, so the price of helmet was reduced and i finally paid 90,800.
Build quality and aesthetic appeal
The bike has decent build quality and everything appears to be very well screwed up, the wiring is concealed with the help of plastic pipes and nothing feels cluttered or cheap. However the switchgear housing could have been of better quality, that said, the switches feel sturdy and built to last.
As far as aesthetics are concerned, the bike has a very understated design, its neither a looker nor is it offensive.
Ergonomics and riding positions
The ergonomics are very nice and everything is within your reach, the handle bar is clip on type and is of adequate width. Switches are within your reach and are backlit and stay lit all the time, thanks to aho. Riding position is upright with the rider footpegs mounted a bit backwards, though the set up doesn't feel uncomfortable even after prolonged riding. However some might find the seat base a bit hard.
Gadgets and instruments
The instrument panel houses a analogue tachometer and a digital speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge and twin trip meters. Indicators include neutral, turn signal, high beam, battery charging status, shift light and side stand. The digital panel is lit up in blue while analogue panel glows in red and stays lit all the time. Switches are backlit and the bike also gets an engine kill switch.
Electrical
The bike employs a full dc setup (kudos to bajaj for that). Battery is rated at 9 ampere hour at 12 volts. Headlamp is a 35/35 watt halogen unit plugged into a hs1 socket and stays on all the time when engine is running while the tail lamp is a led unit. Turn signals and pilot lamps are rated at 5 watts each.
Engine and transmission performance
The engine is 178.6 cc single cylinder unit with hemispherical combustion chamber, sohc valve train with 2 valves fed by a ucal mikuni bs-29 carburetor. The engine has got twin spark capacitor discharge ignition (also called dts-i), throttle responsive ignition control system and exhaustec. It pushes out 16.8 hp of power at 8500rpm and 14.22 nm of torque at 6500 rpm with the engine redlining at around 9000 rpm. Power delivery is smooth with linear acceleration, low end performance is great with a fantastic mid range, however the engine is not revv happy and its better to up-shift between 5000-6000 rpm even in spirited driving. As far as speed is concerned, the bike does 42kmph at 3000rpm, 56kmph at 4000 rpm and 70kmph at 5000rpm (all figures in 5th gear). The engine hits the sweet spot at 60kph and can maintain the speed all day long without any stress.
Gearbox is a 5 speed syncromesh unit with one down four up shift pattern. Gear ratios are very well laid out and thanks to the light clutch, gearshifts are jerkfree. There are no false neutrals and its easy to find neutral.
Handling , ride quality and stability
The bike comes with telescopic shock absorbers at front and 5 step adjustable nitrox suspension at the back. Currently the rear shocks are adjusted to the stiffest setting and as a result the ride stays flat, bumps and potholes are felt by the rider but the bike doesn't lose composure though low speed ride quality is average.
The bikes comes with 17" inch rims at both the ends, factory fitted with mrf zapper rubber measuring 90/90 upfront and 120/80 at the back. Handling is confidence inspiring and bike feels eager to lean without any nervousness with tires offering sufficient grip. As far as straight line stability is concerned the bike sticks to the road very well and shows no nervousness at all even at high speeds.
Fuel consumption
The fuel consumption is at 41kmpl, with 80% city and 20% highway driving.
Periodic maintenance
Bajaj recommends first service at 500 - 750kms or 1.5 months, whichever is earlier and then after 4 months or 5000kms (whichever is earlier). Initial three services are free from labour charges. Engine oil costs 390 rupees while a crankcase gasket (to be replaced after cleaning of oil filter and oil pump strainer) costs 46 rupees. Paid services are economical and reasonable priced. The staff was cordial and carried out the maintenance job very well.
Final verdict
A good package at a reasonable price.
Overall rating 5/5
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
41 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Change oil every 2000kms if using mineral oil
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0
More value than any other indian make bikes
12 years ago
B Subramanyam
Style: looks like an arabian horse, stunning looks from any angle, of course decent too
engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox: excellent pick-up, very smooth, no vibrations, mileage in city 40 to 45 kms/ litre which is ok to me as bike is simply a power house; gear box performance is simply amazing ( i hardly uses clutch for gear shift) after 1st gear.
Ride quality & handling: no feel of tiredness for long drives; very good balance /excellent braking; easy to handle like a bicycle.
Final words: i purchased the bike in 2007, i have not spent a single rupee for repairs other than regular periodic maintenance ( only engine oil change after every 2500 km & air filter cleaning which is being regularly done by myself). That's why i still feel bajaj was given more value than my money. As this is my 7th bike in 20 years, i have used almost all indian bikes and pulsar 180 dts-i is beyond my expectation from all the fronts. Finally, what else any customer can expect anything other than above...........
Areas of improvement: nothing
pros
style, performance, pick-up, mileage, zero maintenance
cons
nothing
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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18
Amazing experience with pulsar 180 bs4
7 years ago
Tushar Jangam
1. Good buying and servicing experience sai service bajaj lower parel.
2. Amazing riding experience the bike totally reliable for city as well as highway rides, it easily reaches 90kmph without any hiccups as well as its comfortable enough for long journeys with pillion. After third service i'm getting around 45-50 kmpl mileage.
3.Great performance at this price tag, dual disk brakes are perfectly accurate and i will not comment about the looks as bajaj have not made any major changes in pulsar looks but the engine refinement is best. There no vibrations(yes little vibrations at foot pegs) even at speeds around 90kmph.
4.Servicing is far cheaper than honda and at sai service lower parel you can actually look bike while it is getting serviced so its a peace of mind.
5.Pros: mileage, reliable, comfortable, good power.
cons: there are no such cons but yes bajaj should bring some more visible changes as designs look
dated now.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
45 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Time to time maintenance will definitely keep your pockets happy!
Was this review helpful?
32
2
Read carefully before purchase
6 years ago
Rohit
Read carefully before purchase Bajaj pulsar 180 is one of the few bikes in this range which is available in the market.I used this bike for 43000 kms in pune within & out of city both and in all riding conditions (ideal as well as rough). The bike normally fetches an average of 43 kms/ltr. Technically this bike was above all when purchased in 2012 the pros are1) unmatched torque of the bike as compared to its competitors from 150-200cc engines. 2) smooth driving experience, good brakes 3) high speed i could manage 113 kms/hr (depends upon road and conditions but this speed is not recommended)4) nice looks and perfect feel of a muscular bike 5) average maintenance costs 6) digital speedometer, fuel indicator and km indicator. Cons : 1) slips at occasions as the company fitted zapper tyre was a disaster. Changed to ceat tyres and then skidding was under control 2) slightly heavier hence becomes uncontrollable considering the pickup, power of engine and breaking system.3) pillion seat is sightly higher which makes old age people difficult to drive with you 4) no mud flap as compared to its younger brother pulsar 150 which makes it dirty in rainy season for the rear seated person. (no option to fit it from outside dealer too)5) major observations by majority pulsar owners (220, 150 & 180) the body posture and the handle bar tends to aching shoulders after a long drive. This review is written not on first day hence has no emotions in it to give 5 stars or 1 star. All practical issues are discussed here after 6 years of regular driving summing the kms to 40000 + .Out of all 1+ for performance, 1+ for looks & features, 1+ for maintenance & overall costs, 1- for safety (tyre), 1- for body posture and muddy back seat in rainy seasons.These kinds of pros and cons will be available in each and every bike hence its upto your pocket and liking whether to opt and which to opt. Just drive safe and enjoy riding with full enjoyment.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
43 kmpl
Was this review helpful?
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7
Better pulsar as i expect.
9 years ago
Akhilesh
Style pulsar is the master piece by bajaj and their pulsar 150/135/180 and 220 are most demandable sports machine and fast in quick delivery of style, lokks and appeal. The 180 dtsi pulsar is a nice, affordable and peppy machine with great looks. The split seat config. Is more identical here and muscular rear tyre is good here and feels more balanced feel.
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox 180 cc engine is smooth and deliver top notch power to catch top pickup on road. Here pulsar also refined in overall performance of top speed upto 124 mark. Fuel economy is near to 35 kmpl in heavy city traffic conditions and 41 kmpl in highway. Gearbox is slick and great speed gear ratios. The gear shift pedal is nicely perform the tasks.
Ride quality & handling all pulsar are well in riding experiences. The split seat is good insporty look but seat gaps is somewhat uncomfortable for pillon passangers. Handling is fair in pulsar 180. Bike is stable in heavy traffic road conditions. Rear shocks played very well to abosorb all kinds of bumps and other kinds of road conditions.
Final words great vfm product and continuel improvement in seating positions must consider by bajaj.
Areas of improvement split seat, gear pedal, color options and some things i want to improved to be a better pulsar for youngster.
Pros
good in power, pickup and extreme in performance with fair mileage.
Cons
needs some face lift and in looks.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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A combo of power style and mileage
7 years ago
Deepanker Choubey
Awesome bike both for a college student or a office man . If you want looks, power , style and mileage in single bike do go for 180. Comes with a short handle which gives a prefect sports bikes feel even in rush areas. Pick up is amazing best in class compare to other bikes of same cc, if you have good driving hands you can surly compete with pulsar 200 ,fz, apache ( not ns) . Looks are eye catching , sound of bike is very sexy and never changes not even if you run continuously on 100+ for more than 30 min .
Bike if maintained can last for more 10-15 years in same condition.
Pros -
Spare parts are easy available and are cheap so service cost very much less as compare to other bikes of same category.
Handling , it best in class
Millage ( equals to some of 150cc bikes)
Good resale value .
Controlling is very easy
Cons
Head light
Kick is not available, although comes with three spark plugs.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Make a habit to visit the service centre at least once in three months. And have basics services like oil change, air filter change, greasing and oiling of chains brakes etc and use original spare parts always
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3
Power with mileage
7 years ago
Ruheel Khan
Firstly i wanted to buy a pulsar as it was a bike i loved from the very beginning. At that time i didn't know the difference between the 150 and the 180 as both looked approximately same from appearance. But when i finally came to know about it , i knew that this is the bike that i am going to ask for..
I have done some around 5000 kms since i have bought it. The performance in the beginning was ok but with time the problems began to arise..
For riding, no doubt it is one of the best bikes in the market but quality and refinement is something bajaj has to take care of.
Looks: i don't think i need to write about its looks. The pulsar 180 is one the best looking bikes in the a lot at-least better then other 180s in the segment.
It also gives u a distinct look when you ride a pulsar. May be that is why they call it "distinctly ahead".
Performance : it is a bike that is solid, way too capable and the pick is really good.
Servicing : servicing is really poor. Whenever you put your bike to service you feel like some of the part is not working well after that.
Maintenance : it is not that costly.
You just need to take care of the chain.
Pros : if you are looking for a performance bike with mileage and a bike on which the rider looks good then this is the bike you are looking for.
Cons : build quality, refinement, durability.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
45 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Just take care of the chain.
Was this review helpful?
10
0
Awesome
7 years ago
Indrajit Mondal
Style
the new decals make it a great product to our pulsar maniacs .
Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox
the new bs4 engine has more refine and less vibration occur during the ride , good pickup ..
Ride quality & handling
it's great wider handle makes it comfortable
final words
it's really great bike in that price segment .
Areas of improvement
rear disc brake .. Suspension , headlamp switch .
Pros
the new 2017 decals , refine engine , speedometer light , double disc brake , comfortable seat
cons
rear disc brake , automatic headlight on , no kick
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Comfort
Value for money
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The look and the hook of pulsar 180
7 years ago
Dhannu Choudhary
Hi,
my review is the price of the bike was in my budget.I was happy to get this bike
the main thing is this bike is very comfortable to ride.I use this bike for my daily work.So i enjoy this bike so much.
look of this bike is really awesome.The design of the bike is dynamic, loved it.
the maintenance of this bike is great.Its an low maintenance bike.The service for this bike is cool.
really this bike is very much awesome.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
40 kmpl
Tips for other riders
The maintenance of this bike is after every 3000km change the oil Always tyr to use tube less Tyre For the look wash the bike every after 2 days or after a week
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Pulsar 180 5 years and driven 38000 km review
7 years ago
Manoj
The bike was good to drive, having good riding comfort, getting 30-36 kmpl in city riding condition in traffic. Good looking and sufficient performance bike, the bike having the longer maintenance period of 5000 km service interval which is good if compare than other brand having 2500 km. Service support is some of negative point from the dealers they force you for some of products which is really not required and the quality of work and response was not good all overall. For every service have to leave the bike for complete day even if you taken the appointment with them also. I was owning the bike from last 5 years and still in good condition.
Good for regular ride...
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Tips for other riders
Change oil at 5000 km and maintain regularly as required.
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The reasonably priced star
7 years ago
Pulsar180
1.5 months back, i purchased the bike and till now I've clocked 900kms on it. Here is my short review on the bike.
Buying experience
I was planning to buy a commuter bike with decent amount of grunt and reliability in the 150-200 cc segment. The final contenders on my list were honda unicorn 160 and tvs apache 180 rtr,. Yes, you read it right, i wasn't even thinking of going for pulsar 180, because everybody recommended me to stay away from it. However the test ride experience changed my perspective. Honda didn't appeal me as an overall package so i decided to go for tvs. While checking out the bikes, i came across bajaj showroom and thought of giving the p180 a try. I entered the showroom and got my hands on one of the pulsar parked there. I just gave the starter a hint of touch and the bike came to life settling in a very refined idle with the engine barely audible. I asked for a test ride and the bike impressed me in almost every aspect, the seating position was comfortable, the gearbox was smooth and on the move i was hardly able to hear the engine. So this was it, i booked the p180.
Buying experience
The price quoted to me was 92000 (inclusive of road tax and zero dep insurance), i was able to squeeze out a 5000 rupee discount, leg guard mounted helmet hanger and seat covers. The bike was delivered the next day with 2.7 kms on the odometer. I didn't like the helmet that came with the bike, so the price of helmet was reduced and i finally paid 90,800.
Build quality and aesthetic appeal
The bike has decent build quality and everything appears to be very well screwed up, the wiring is concealed with the help of plastic pipes and nothing feels cluttered or cheap. However the switchgear housing could have been of better quality, that said, the switches feel sturdy and built to last.
As far as aesthetics are concerned, the bike has a very understated design, its neither a looker nor is it offensive.
Ergonomics and riding positions
The ergonomics are very nice and everything is within your reach, the handle bar is clip on type and is of adequate width. Switches are within your reach and are backlit and stay lit all the time, thanks to aho. Riding position is upright with the rider footpegs mounted a bit backwards, though the set up doesn't feel uncomfortable even after prolonged riding. However some might find the seat base a bit hard.
Gadgets and instruments
The instrument panel houses a analogue tachometer and a digital speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge and twin trip meters. Indicators include neutral, turn signal, high beam, battery charging status, shift light and side stand. The digital panel is lit up in blue while analogue panel glows in red and stays lit all the time. Switches are backlit and the bike also gets an engine kill switch.
Electrical
The bike employs a full dc setup (kudos to bajaj for that). Battery is rated at 9 ampere hour at 12 volts. Headlamp is a 35/35 watt halogen unit plugged into a hs1 socket and stays on all the time when engine is running while the tail lamp is a led unit. Turn signals and pilot lamps are rated at 5 watts each.
Engine and transmission performance
The engine is 178.6 cc single cylinder unit with hemispherical combustion chamber, sohc valve train with 2 valves fed by a ucal mikuni bs-29 carburetor. The engine has got twin spark capacitor discharge ignition (also called dts-i), throttle responsive ignition control system and exhaustec. It pushes out 16.8 hp of power at 8500rpm and 14.22 nm of torque at 6500 rpm with the engine redlining at around 9000 rpm. Power delivery is smooth with linear acceleration, low end performance is great with a fantastic mid range, however the engine is not revv happy and its better to up-shift between 5000-6000 rpm even in spirited driving. As far as speed is concerned, the bike does 42kmph at 3000rpm, 56kmph at 4000 rpm and 70kmph at 5000rpm (all figures in 5th gear). The engine hits the sweet spot at 60kph and can maintain the speed all day long without any stress.
Gearbox is a 5 speed syncromesh unit with one down four up shift pattern. Gear ratios are very well laid out and thanks to the light clutch, gearshifts are jerkfree. There are no false neutrals and its easy to find neutral.
Handling , ride quality and stability
The bike comes with telescopic shock absorbers at front and 5 step adjustable nitrox suspension at the back. Currently the rear shocks are adjusted to the stiffest setting and as a result the ride stays flat, bumps and potholes are felt by the rider but the bike doesn't lose composure though low speed ride quality is average.
The bikes comes with 17" inch rims at both the ends, factory fitted with mrf zapper rubber measuring 90/90 upfront and 120/80 at the back. Handling is confidence inspiring and bike feels eager to lean without any nervousness with tires offering sufficient grip. As far as straight line stability is concerned the bike sticks to the road very well and shows no nervousness at all even at high speeds.
Fuel consumption
The fuel consumption is at 41kmpl, with 80% city and 20% highway driving.
Periodic maintenance
Bajaj recommends first service at 500 - 750kms or 1.5 months, whichever is earlier and then after 4 months or 5000kms (whichever is earlier). Initial three services are free from labour charges. Engine oil costs 390 rupees while a crankcase gasket (to be replaced after cleaning of oil filter and oil pump strainer) costs 46 rupees. Paid services are economical and reasonable priced. The staff was cordial and carried out the maintenance job very well.
Final verdict
A good package at a reasonable price.
Overall rating 5/5
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
41 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Change oil every 2000kms if using mineral oil
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