Reviews of Bajaj Pulsar 180 [2001-2019]

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

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

About the Reviewer

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

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.

About the Reviewer

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...

About the Reviewer

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

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

About the Reviewer

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

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.

About the Reviewer

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...

About the Reviewer

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

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

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.

About the Reviewer

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.

About the Reviewer

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

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.

About the Reviewer

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...

About the Reviewer