On April 9, 2026, Bajaj Auto relaunched the Pulsar 180, a commuter sports motorcycle, after discontinuing it back in 2022. Now, it is available in the Indian market with the ex-showroom price of ₹1.22 lakh. It is positioned between the Pulsar 150 and the Pulsar 220F; its main rival is the TVS Apache RTR 180.
It is available in five colour options, which are black-gold, black-blue, black-grey, black-red, and white. The on-road price varies from city to city. In New Delhi, it is available with an on-road price of ₹1.4 lakh. The motorcycle is available for sale with the launch, and its arrival at the dealership has also begun.
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The Pulsar 180 has retained its muscular styling, featuring a chunky fuel tank, sharp tank shrouds, and aggressive stance, which gives it sporty but practical styling. It gets updated stickers, decals, and colour accents, the cosmetic changes to give a modern feel.
It features LED headlamps which are brighter than traditional halogen and result in better visibility during nighttime driving, and also gets DRLs. The indicator uses an LED instead of a bulb, providing better visibility to other vehicles, whose lifespan is long, and it consumes very little power.
Instead of a semi-digital console, it now comes with a reverse monochrome display that shows speed, fuel level, trip meter and odometer in white text on a black background. The feature of Bluetooth connectivity is also added, which connects the smartphone and shows call alerts, notification alerts and ride data.
Features 5-Speed Gearbox
The Pulsar 180 comes with a 178.6cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, DTS-i engine, which generates the power of 17 bhp at 8,500 rpm and torque of 15 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The ARAI-certified range is 45 kmpl, and with the fuel tank of 15 litres, it gives a range of 675 km.
It features a five-speed gearbox, with the pattern of one down and four ups. The first gear is for starting and riding in heavy traffic; the second runs the bike in slow-moving traffic; the third is best for city cruising; the fourth is for faster city driving; and the fifth is for highway cruising.
The acceleration timing for 0-60 km/h is 4-5 seconds, and for 0-100 km/h, it is 14-15 seconds; the top speed goes up to 120 km/h. They depend on rider weight, road conditions and wind resistance, with ideal conditions the rider set to get the best results.
Comes With 280 mm Disc
The Pulsar 180 comes with telescopic fork suspension for front wheels featuring two long tubes that move up and down and ride smoother on bad roads and speed breakers, and there’s a twin gas-charged shock absorber as rear suspension which provides better comfort and control.
The motorcycle’s front brake is a 280 mm disc, which provides strong stopping power and better control, and the rear brake is a 230 mm disc, which maintains balance while braking. It also features single-channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), which prevents the wheel lock during the sudden braking.
Runs On 17-Inch Wheels
The Pulsar 180’s both front and rear wheels are 17 inches in diameter, which is standard for sporty commuter bikes and provides better stability. The front gets a traditional tyre with the size of 90/90, and the rear gets a tubeless tyre with a size of 120/80.
The kerb weight is 156 kg; it is slightly heavy for beginners but can be managed with ease. It has a ground clearance of 165 mm, which is good for Indian road conditions; it helps the bike to easily navigate through the speed bumps and rough roads. The seat height is 800 mm, which is the ideal seating position for riders with heights between 5’4” and 6’.