Bajaj recently launched the latest Pulsar model in India, the P150. For the dual disc variant, the new bike costs Rs 1,19,757 (ex-showroom Delhi). It’s powered by a 149.68cc, single-cylinder motor dishing out 14.5bhp and 13.5Nm. If you aren’t smitten by the new Pulsar and are looking for alternatives in the same price range, then here’s the list.
Revolt RV400
The first and rather affordable alternative to the Pulsar P150 on the pricing front is the Revolt RV400. It’s an electric motorcycle with the motor capacity rated at 5kW, mated to a 3KWh battery. The asking price for the Revolt RV400 is set at Rs 1,16,299 (ex-showroom Delhi). The RV400 can clock 156km on one charge and gets a top speed of 85kmph. On the feature front, the electric motorcycle gets smartphone connectivity, riding modes, LED illumination, speakers for faux exhaust sound, and more.
Ather 450 Plus Gen 3
Another two-wheeler you could choose instead of the Pulsar P150 is the Ather 450 Plus Gen 3. It costs Rs 1,17,495 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is one of the fairly popular electric scooters you can buy today in India. It houses a 5.4kW (peak power) motor mated to a 2.6kWh lithium-ion battery. The 450 Plus range is 85km and gets a top speed of 90kmph. It gets a seven-inch touchscreen TFT, smartphone connectivity, navigation, music control, ride modes, document storage, OTA updates, and remote location tracking on the feature front.
Hero Xpulse 200
With an asking price of Rs 1,27,296 (ex-showroom Delhi), the Hero Xpulse 200 has also made it to the list. The bike is widely chosen by many novices as well as seasoned off-road riders. Hero has equipped it with a 199.6cc, single-cylinder belting out 7.8bhp and 16.45Nm. It’s mated to a five-speed gearbox. Meanwhile, the Hero off-roader also gets a full-LED headlight and a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. It rides on gaitered telescopic forks and a monoshock. And for the braking hardware, the bike gets a single front and rear disc with ABS mounted on spoked wheels wrapped in dual-purpose tyres.
Bajaj Pulsar N160
If you prefer a Pulsar only for the same price range, then the N160 is also an option. It costs Rs 1,27,853 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is powered by a 164.82 cc single-cylinder motor. The N160’s output is rated at 15.7bhp and 216.45Nm. Bajaj has equipped the Pulsar N160 with a single front and rear disc with ABS and it rides on telescopic front forks and a monoshock. It gets a semi-digital instrument cluster and a USB charging port on the feature front.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Last but not least, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is also an alternative to the new P150. It costs Rs 1,28,590 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is powered by a 159.7 cc single-cylinder mill. The Apache RTR 160 4V develops 17.31 bhp and 14.73 Nm. On the feature front, TVS has equipped the bike with LED illumination, fully digital instrumentation with Bluetooth connectivity, ride modes, adjustable clutch, brake levers, and ABS. It gets telescopic front forks, a monoshock, and front and rear discs with ABS.
