Hello everybody, this is Shadab Nizam from JNU, New Delhi. I’m a Senior Research Scholar & a bike enthusiast by heart. I became the proud owner of the latest offering from Bajaj, the Pulsar 135 LS on 17th Feb 2010. The bike has done around 500Kms and recently its first servicing was accomplished. I want to share my experiences how I choose this to be my first bike, my familiarity with the bike and its pros and cons.
As we all know that choosing the first bike is never an easy task, therefore it took me a lot to decide which bike to go for. I always wanted to have a bike with power, performance, mileage and looks at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, one cannot have all these above mentioned features in a single bike. Therefore, to aid my decision, the first basis to choose the bike was budget.
Since I had a well defined budget of 50-60k on-road prices, therefore, keeping the range in mind I short-listed Bajaj Discover 135, Honda CBF Stunner, Yamaha Gladiator RS, TVS Flame Dlx and Hero Honda Glamour. Meanwhile, I came to know that Bajaj has recently launched an all new Light and Sport Pulsar having world’s first and only 135cc four valve DTS-I mill. Hence the all new baby Pulsar was also added to my list, making total of six bikes and much more confusions.
The Comparison: As one can easily interpret that all the short-listed bikes have somewhat similar price tags and mileage. Therefore, to relieve my confusion, I made comparison based on the technical specs related to engine, power, torque, power to weight ratio, top speed and performance.
The comparisons helped me a lot to make my decision. As it is evident from these data only Pulsar and Discover have 135 cc engines as compared to others. This means both the bikes have much more power in comparison to others and hence are the only bikes, to produce more than 13PS.
In addition, the torque produced by them is also on a higher end. Since the chosen bikes belong more or less to the executive commuter segment where weight plays an important role in handling of the bikes, therefore, the kerb weight was also compared.
A low weight enables ease of steering while zipping through the busy traffic or taking sharp turns is easy. As it is clear from the table, it is the baby Pulsar which is the lightest among the rest. Next parameter to compare was the power to weight ratio. Here also the baby Pulsar won the battle by delivering a staggering 110.65 PS/ton, leaving others far behind. But the question arises, what is the importance of power to weight ratio of a bike? The answer is simple, a fat man cannot run as fast as a thin man because both of them are producing the same power but the fat man is wasting much power in carrying his body in comparison to the thin man and hence he is slow.
This is true in the case of automobiles also. This can be further understood by comparing the performance specs of Pulsar with others. The top speed of the bike is 110 km/hr, which is much higher as compared to others. Moreover, the pickup of the bike is also higher, be it 0-60 or 0-100 Km/hr sprint, Pulsar is the quickest in achieving both the marks. Unfortunately, bikes like Honda CBF Stunner, TVS Flame Dlx and Hero Honda Glamour don’t even touch the 100 Km/hr mark. One thing that I find worth mentioning is some people use to misunderstand the term ‘Top Speed’. It is not the speed which your vehicle’s speedo is showing rather it is the actual speed of the vehicle. As a rule, actual speed is always low from the speed shown on the speedo. This is due to speedo errors and is universal in all automobiles. The only criterion in which Pulsar lags was the braking, defeated by Discover 135 and Gladiator RS. Nonetheless, Pulsar has a decent braking as compared to rest.
These observations clearly indicate that Pulsar is a sure shot winner among the rest and is having the right blend of power, performance and mileage. Apart from the conclusions based on the above mentioned observations, the bikes were also compared on the basis of my last criterion that is looks. Among the selected bikes, Bajaj Discover 135, Yamaha Gladiator RS, TVS Flame Dlx and Hero Honda Glamour were plane Jane and didn’t appeal me much. Hence these were removed from the list.
Why Pulsar 135 LS was chosen over the CBF Stunner?: I was very much confused between CBF Stunner and Pulsar 135 LS mainly due to two reasons. First, both are priced too close and second, both have very fresh, appealing and sporty looks. So, I decided to go for the test ride of the bikes prior to decision making. Both the bikes have good built quality and the big bike like feel. Power delivery of both the bikes was linear, but it was the Pulsar which had minimal vibrations even at high speeds.
However, the sound of the baby Pulsar’s engine was different from bigger Pulsar but in my opinion was better than that of Stunner. Although gear shifting of both the bikes was smooth, I found Stunner to be better than the Pulsar in terms of gear shifting. Handling of the bikes was good but pulsar had a more comfortable riding position as compared to Stunner, owing to the rear set foot pegs and the new set of handle bars.
Moreover, the ride quality of both the bikes was stiff but I felt that the Pulsar had less stiff ride even on bad roads due to the nitrox shock absorbers. These settings along with the low kerb weight of the bike make riding fun on this smaller Pulsar. Throttle response of the Pulsar was better than that of Stunner, because of the 135 cc four valve engine. In terms of braking also, Pulsar was better than Stunner, may be as a result of the 240 mm front disc brakes and grippy tires.
Again coming back to the looks of the bikes I found Pulsar to have a somewhat mature look as compared to Stunner (Stunner because of more graphics and big fairings, looks much younger), and hence in my opinion the overall looks of Stunner was better than the Pulsar. However, the all new Pulsar looked much fresh and sportier than the Stunner, thanks to the all new headlamp, fuel tank and the superbike type rear. Moreover, goodies like clip on handle bars, split grab rails, digital clocks, back-lit switches and LED tail lamps were the added advantages of Pulsar, which were absent in the Stunner. Hence after taking test rides of both the bikes and this much of analysis I was sure that it was the Pulsar 135 LS to go for.
Is baby Pulsar better than 150’s in terms of Performance?: During the analysis and test rides, I read some reviews about Pulsar 135LS, which stated that due to its four valve engine and low kerb weight, this bike has got the performance specs that can challenge many 150 cc bikes. Therefore, in order to ensure this claim, I decided to go for another comparison before booking the bike. I choose some popular and reputed 150cc e.g. Yamaha FZ 16, Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, Hero Honda Hunk, Suzuki GS150R, Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Honda Unicorn. For the comparison, parameters were the same as the previous one. When I was done, I was amazed that this bike really had specs comparable to or higher than many 150 cc!!
The little Pulsar delivers the highest power to weight ratio, much higher than any 150s, hence manages to be the quickest in 0-60 Km/hr sprint, shaming all the 150’s in comparison. When the top speeds were compared, it was only the bigger Pulsar which took away the show from the little one by a mere difference of 1 Km/hr. Moreover, in 0-100 Km/hr sprints, Pulsar 135 LS was defeated only by Suzuki GS150R and that too by a very little margin of 0.1 sec. However, Pulsar 135 LS is still better than many 150s in terms of top speed and 0-100 Km/hr sprint. As observed earlier, the baby Pulsar was defeated by fair margins in terms of braking.
Nonetheless, the bike proved itself in many aspects and its class demolishing performances were just like icing on the cake. The Pulsar 135 LS was a complete package for me, delivering segment smashing power, performance, mileage and looks, with a decent price tag. Therefore, I booked this technical beauty and that too in the vibrant and sporty passion red color.
Arrival of the Beautiful Beast: At the time of booking I was told that if I book the black Pulsar it will take around 10 days to come whereas the red Pulsar will take 20 days. I went for the Red because in my opinion the two-tone color looks much better than the black one. Moreover, the Red color of P 135 suits much to its light and sports theme. Therefore, after waiting for almost 20 days I got the call from the dealer that my bike has arrived and I have to come for the payment of balance amount and to do rest of the formalities.
I went there and made the payment and formalities, and the bike was delivered to me in around an hour. The Red beauty was looking just magnificent and this was the only one which I have seen, because at the time of booking or test ride there were no Red P135 on the display. I was very happy to have P135 as my first bike and that too on my own (I bought the bike from my fellowship, which I get regularly from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India.). I had just got a bike which is fast, fun, eye-catching & fuel efficient, all this for Rs. 55K only. Even after one month I used to see people staring at my bike like anything.
Performance: I have already dealt this aspect of the bike and only like to say that it is ‘out and out’ a Pulsar. Its overall performance is no doubt, more than its capacity. The initial pickup is very good, with/without a pillion and the acceleration is seamless and without hiccups. The bike attains 50 Kmph effortlessly.
Moreover, it tempts to go beyond that. Since my bike is in ‘running in period’ therefore, I use to ride in speed limits. But as the bike feels very spirited, it is very difficult to do so. Once I’ve taken my bike to 80 Kmph, it reached this speed very quickly and that too at 7K rpm. I could feel much of the power still left unused in the engine. Furthermore, the bike gathers speed even at low revs and the 5th gear can be used from 25 or 31Kmph with solo or pillion rider, respectively, without engine knocking. This is a boon while commuting in the city.
Handling: I feel after performance, handling is the strongest point of this bike. As I mentioned earlier, it handles extremely well in any condition. I have checked its handling in city traffic, in busy market streets where anything is possible and in crowded and congested gullies, in all of these situations the bike handles effortlessly making riding fun even in such situations. Moreover, the bike is very balanced as I rode it at speeds as low as 5 Kmph without placing my feet on the ground.
Furthermore, the bike is quite stable at high speeds as well. At 80 Kmph I was feeling that I’m still riding at 50 Kmph. Because of the good suspension, the bike doesn’t give much jerks to the rider, be the Kuccha roads or on potholes of the roads. The brakes provided are really good but in my opinion could have been better. The front disc brake is very good but I was a little bit disappointed by the rear brake as the braking was not uniform as compared to the front one. While the first servicing I told the service person about the brake and he fixed it. Now the rear brake also performs well. Moreover, in any case, I haven’t felt even a half inch skid of the bike in case of emergency braking.
Mileage: The mileage which I got under normal city riding condition is 58-63 Kmpl. Anyone can really be amazed with this figure of fuel efficiency in city ride conditions delivered by the bike which is not less on the performance. I haven’t checked the mileage on highways as the bike is new. As soon as it does 1000 km, I will take it for a ride and this time a longer one.
Pros
- Good value for money.
- Class demolishing performance.
- Extremely good handling.
- Offers a very good mileage.
- Comes with goodies which are not found in the segment like clip on handle bars, split seats & grab rails, digital clock, back-lit switches and LED tail lamps.
- Built quality is top notch.
- Fresh and distinct looks.
- All new and super-bike style rear.
- Engine is much refined and produces less noise as compared to bigger pulsars.
- Gear shifting is very smooth, and shifting from first gear to neutral at standing is not a big deal, which in case of bigger pulsar or other Bajaj bikes, is a big fuss.
- Very good set of rear view mirrors.
- Has got a kick lever too.
- Auto-choke has no starting problems in winter or morning.
Cons
- The shape of the exhaust and the welding impressions on the pipe is not good.
- Braking.
- Shape of the turn indicators which have been taken directly from XCD.
- Rear tire hugger.
- Fuel tank having capacity of only 8 ltrs.
- Available in only two shades (Red & Black).
- Tires are tube type.
- Engine color.
- Foot pegs (could be a little more rear set to give more sporty riding position).
- Full covered chain (half covered chain looks much sportier).
That’s all for now, I’ll write more about the bike in the future, after it goes more than 5000 Km or so. Till then, wish you all, a happy reading and safe riding.
- Shadab Nizam.
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nice selection my friend… i also like the red colour……
nice review too..
Comprehensive and wonderful review. Thanks a lot for contributing to bikeadvice. And I appreciate the fact that you have put your photo in the review… it adds a lot of life to the article.
Very well drafted review. You have given a very unbiased view with comparison with the segment leader – CBF
@Athul
Thanks for the compliments buddy..
@Deepak
Thanks Deepak for the compliments. It was my pleasure to contribute to bikeadvice.
Dear Shadab,
I own the same bike and i can say that the best engine Bajaj has ever made. Just want to see the consistency and durability of engine which we can only know in the long term.
Thanks,
Regards,
Mahavir Kothari
Well written
Nice review dude
“Pulsar 135 LS was defeated only by Suzuki GS150R and that too by a very little margin of 0.1 sec”
Don’t try too much stunts to get comparative data stats
150 cc segment is a different segment by all mean their is no need to compare it with 135 cc
On city roads my splendor will beat my GS150R on mileage and initial pickup
@Shadab Nizam. (Only for Shadab)
I would like to know what is an 4 Value and what is an 2 Value….what is an main difference with it..and how would it help in performance of bike?
Waooooo dude……… Nice review and good choice as a pulsar.
I am also an owner of pulsar 200 since 2008. As I love to see the name of pulsar, I like your review and I wish to appreciate your Knowledge and enthusiasm about bike world.
Bajaj launched this bike in which the looks, mileage, speed and braking all are really fabulous that people want in a single bike. I am really happy to know that this pulsar can give the mileage of 58-63 Km/L. Awesome……………………..
You compared it with the all bikes and ranged from 125 to 150 cc. One thing I would like to say that the bike performance is not only matter with speed and braking of what a company says and what magazine wrote but it’s totally depends on the weight of a person who is driving this. This P135 can give u better performance than the 150 cc (if you r slim and average) but if a heavy weight people like me (6ft, 87kg) will drive this bike the situation will be totally different. This pulsar 135 will be a very good in the segment of 135cc series but I don’t agree that this can defeat 150cc segment bikes specially Pulsar, Yamha R15 and Fazer
Have a wonderful Ride……..
The mileage which I got under normal city riding condition is 58-63 Kmpl.
is this by riding in 40kmph-50kmph speed?
@fas
Thanks for the compliments dude…
@Mahavir Kothari
I totally agree with you frnd, this is the best engine Bajaj has used ever. I found the gear box to be refined too.
@Madhu
Thanks for reading and praising the review!!! I agree with you that both the 135cc & 150cc are totally different segments and there is no point of comparision. The only thing I want to say that is because of 4 valve technology, this bike has got the performances that can be compared to 150cc.
bro technicals specs given in sites and magazine and real life situation are completely diffrent…..
135ls will not be able to defeat any of the 150ccs on road.
I am a proud owner of cbz xtreme and residing in delhi only…
i have defeated a dozen of pulsar 135 on road…
i completely depends on the driver…..
great choice of bike….
i was planing to buy 135ls with black color but because of the short supply of the bike and much better performance of cbz xtreme i decided to buy a cbz…..
this comment was not to offend your driving skills dude….
but just wanted to share my views……..
congrats for your new bike
drive safe and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
@Biker
As weknow that all Indian bikes are designed with 2 valves, 1 intake and 1 outlet. A general 2 valve engine has only one-third combustion chamber head area covered by valves. However, Pulsar 135 LS’s engine has 4 valves (2 intake and 2 exhaust valves) which improve the overall combustion of fuel inside. A four valve engine increases the chamber head area covered to more than 50 percent and the overall geometry enhances the breathing characteristics of the engine which ensures much better burning of the fuel resulting in better performance, increased mileage and lower harmful gases. Also, 4 valve engines can be revved to higher rpms easily which enhances the pleasure of riding a bike extracting more than a similar 2 valve engine. In a nutshell, the 4 valve arrangement is the best and most optimum layout keeping all the three prime most factors, power, performance and fuel efficiency in mind. Moreover, when combined with the Bajaj’s DTSi technology, results in class demolishing performances.
thanks for such a very practical review..
Good choice buddy…
@Madhu.. don’t worry buddy.. GS150R is the slowest 150cc of the lot.. it can be easily defeated by splendor .. I agree with you
)) LOL
Bajaj Guys have done great job!
Good Choice though………
but to me, i like blue better than red in both pulsar & R15.
Extremely well written article. Hey,you have an alternative career in automobile sector..have you thought about it?! Hormzad Sorabjee from Autocar are you reading??
Thanks Shadab for these useful informations. I also want to buy my first bike and your informations have helped me a lot in deciding as I was in confusion. I will also Pulsar 135 LS.
Hey Shadab, a very comprehensive, unbiased and practical review. Good research work here also. Nice choice of the bike and the colour.
@Subash
Hey Dude…. I completely agree with you. This guy Shadab has got a bright career in the automobile sector too….
@Dr. M.N. Islam
Thanx for the complements and your interest in the review….
I want to clear that I havn’t compared P135LS with all the 125cc or 150cc. I have just compared it with some of the selected bikes from both the segment. However, I completely agree with you that since the cubic capacity of this bike is low, therefore, its performance will definitely change with the weight of the rider. Moreover I didn’t said that the bike can defeat 150cc segment bikes, rather it has got some of the performance specs which can be compared to the 150cc bikes, that’s all.
@harshvardhan
thanks dude……I do agree that technicals specs given in sites and magazine and real life situation are completely diffrent. Therefore, there is no comparision between CBZ Xtreme and P135LS as both the bikes belong to two different classes.
Everyone here is comparing it with 150cc bike…strange…Dear compare it with there segment only i.e. Stunner, Glamour, Fazer…
As for stunner it is very attractive..as it name STUNNER…superb engine…good mileage…each and every part of stunner has a quality…
dude…
the 125cc bikes like stunner, glamour, shine are in no way comparable to this one.
their power is just 10-11bhp while this has a 13 bhp. the power to weight ratio of this bike is just the same as any other 150cc bike.(except for apaches and fz’s cos they are much lighter). and if the rider is slim built and without a pillion then it can definetly give a tough competition to any 150cc bike.
but a glamour, shine stunner or others in thsi segment cannot do this.!!
@Athul
The above mentioned mileage I got was under normal city riding conditions. That is under bumper to bumper speed or more precisely i should say from 0 Km/hr-60 Km/hr speed. I generally don’t go beyond 60Km/hr in the city.
@subash
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Thanx for the compliments buddy. Now I am seriously thinking about entering the automobile sector
@Joydeep
Thanx for showing faith in my review dude. Wish you all the best for your first bike.
Nice review. Congrats on your new ride.
But not exactly unbiased….
Have you had any ‘niggles’ on a Bajaj. (wish you don’t!!) But once you get any problem, see how the service personnel will respond… Then you’ll feel the heat…
People go to Honda, Yamaha or Hero Honda not exactly for performance. They go for quality…
guys ther is no chance an pulsar beating a cbz-xtreme nd hunk in top speeds. i cant say abt 0-60 but the power of these 150s are more than p-135.
cbz-xtreme nd hunk (14.4ps)
pulsar-150(15.1ps) so there is very little chance for the 150s in losing 0-60 track time.
nice review !
have you faced any niggles so far ?
it was a nice review.
BUT :
1. the only thing everyone were telling was its vibration at high speeds. This was one of the reason i had to skip this bike from list.
2. one more thing people tell is pulsar is only a 2 years bike(means after tat u ll b a daily customer to service center). is it true?
can anyione plz clear my doubts…..
@Sandhya
Thank you for your compliment and suggestion.
@TerrorBiker
Thanx buddy….I want to tell you an incidence about Bajaj, when I got my Bike delivered and took it home I realized that the tool kit and first aid box was missing. I called the dealer and told him but he told that he is helpless as the bike has been delivered and I should have checked it earlier. I simply mailed the bajaj costomer service and within 24 hrs I got a call from them. I told the person the complete story and he told me that at the time of first servicing I’ll get the missing items. So when I went there for first servicing I got both the missing items. Therefore, I want to say that customer satisfaction is the major concern of every company who wants to improve its reputation and hence sales in the country. The only thing is that how much aware we are, and we know the proper chanel. Many people use to quarel with the dealer or the service guys and don’t even bother to send a mail to the company. So guys don’t make a fuss and just send a mail regarding the problem you are facing…
@amit
I totally agree with you that 150cc bikes have more power than p135 LS, but the low kerb weight of this bike makes the difference. The kerb weight of CBZ is 143kg and that of Hunk is even more whereas p135 LS weighs only 122kg. This enhances the power to weight ratio of p135LS much higher as compared to CBZ or Hunk resultin in better pickup and top speed of P135LS. I compared p135Ls with the ealier Pulsar 150 which had power of only 14.1PS. Definitely the newer P150 is better than P135LS in terms of performance.
@Aditya Gupta
Thanx dear….
@Chetan
Thanx dude. Unfortunately, I don’t agree with your points. I have rode the bike at 80Km/hr and I didn’t noticed any sign of vibrations in the bike.Furthermore, the longivity of the bike soley depends on the manner you take care of your bike. Pulsars as being very responsive towards throttle response inspires the rider for more speed and people use to ignore the running in instructions. This damages the engine and results in reduced performance and longivity.
@Shadab
Honda Twister weighs only 108kg…and look its performance…superb in everything…
congrats on writing such a descriptionary article. it has really aroused a genuine intrest in bikes. after going through your article i am planning to buy the same bike which you are having that is Pulsar 135. thanks to you and keep on writing such articles so that we the customers would be able to make correct decisions while purchasing bikes.
great effort dude.
your article has truly helped me and has cleared all my doubts regarding features and functions. though i am a big fan of hero honda but after learning from your experience i am forced to change my mind and give it a second thought.
earlier i was planning to buy a hero honda hunk but now i am opting for bajaj pulsar 135.
thanx for your guidance man !!!bye n keep on writing
The Fuel Capacity is 15 Ltrs and not 8 as given the owners manual..
hi shadab…. i agree with everything except vibration and comfort of riding……. this place is for the truth so that people will know what to do…… i also own this bike…. and u r not honest about somethings……. 11 ltrs is the max u can fill petrol or slightly below that…..
@Biker
Dude Honda CB twister is a nice and a light bike, but it belongs to a different segment. The performance sepecs are better in comparision to the bikes of that segment but you cannot compare it with 125cc/135cc bikes. You just see the power (9PS) and torque (9N-m) of the bike wich is very low as compared to P135LS 13.5PS and 11.4 N-m. Moreover the power to weight ratio is also low (83.33) as compared to P135LS (110.65).
@Shadab Haider
Thanx frnd for appreciating my review. Wish you all the best for your new bike.
@Afzaal Nezam
Thanx buddy. In my opinion if you are considering for 150cc bikes then don’t go for P135LS. P135LS is good for those people who have a limited budget and want every thing in the bike. Thus it is a good choice in the range of 125/135cc bikes. Since you are considering HH Hunk and want a performance bike therefore I’ll suggest you to consider the upgraded version of P150. The bike is better in terms of Power and Performance. Best of luck for your new bike.
@Varun
I don’t agree with you. I have myself checked the fuel tank capacity and it comes around 8 ltrs only. that’s why company has also mentioned it to be 8 ltrs. Moreover, many magazines has taken the test ride of the bike and they also mentioned the fuel tank to be 8 ltrs only.
1. p 135 – vibration
2. p 150 – not very reliable for long term(is it true, plz suggest!!)
3. unicorn & hunk – compare these………
hi aslam,
wat do u feel bout p 150 – is it reliable for long term, or is unicorn cb better than p 150………
Dear All,
The fuel tank capacity is 8 litres.
Thanks,
Regards,
Mahavir Kothari
@mahavir
i fill my pulsar 135ls two times for 550 rs. thats means more than 10 litres…… fill petrol when it is almost empty while in reserve……. you will know……..
@ chetan
i never said pulsar 135 is a complete disappointment….. in terms of power its can play with 150 cc bikes. it doesn’t mean it can beat all…. but experienced biker could in busy road because its pickup and lite weight… i think i am an experienced biker…. not much though…. 110 khph is the max speed i got with a pillion….. so its not bad …. BUT….it does vibrates after 65 kph… and its suspension system is really bad……. i am sure a middle aged person could get back pain…….
@chetan
palsar 150 is great comparing to 135,mileage is bad though….
like i always said if you have 70k, you should try my list…… take a test drive in my list then you decide.
@unicorn @suzuki gs150r @pulsar 150 @tvs apache 160
in this list i personally select suzuki because its advanced and it is the future.and great riding comfort…..consider a test ride of suzuki….. honda is also ok but is not available another 6 months in my area….. if u don’t like to ride more than 80kmph don’t go for 150cc bikes. just criminal wastage of money…. before you buy any 150cc bike consider a testride all these bikes….. bye friends……
@Shadab
Seriously speaking, missing Toolkit and First Aid Box is not exactly a ‘niggle’ that I am talking about. Its more of a quality related issue like disc overheating, odo running improperly, alloy wheel break, some screw got loose, or oil leakage… I’ve heard many such cases with Bajaj bikes and people are fed up with customer service (with so much sales, company doesn’t really bother about it)
I’ve even known a case when the owner of a Discover 135 went ahead and broke warranty for better quality service.
I am not saying that you will be faced with this, I’m just trying to get accross my point. Imagine if you are in such a position…
That’s why Bajaj and TVS bikes have gotten themselves the image of ‘unreliable’ and ‘not durable’… (whereas HH, Honda, Yamaha still have their trust and high resale value)
Nice article mate…. I’m going to buy a p135 in about two months time.I want to know what is the optimum weight that should be put on the bike?
That is a good thing that u wait 2 month.. By that time they will fix the problems. Lets pray:-)
@Shadab,
I am also planning to buy my first bike on or before 14th April, I am little bit confused in Pulsar 135 and Passion PRO..
Can you please suggest me which one wud be best.. as I am just a beginner to ride a bike.
Ranjeet
@RANJEET NEGI
Go Honda Stunner or in 100cc go for Twister…
i am gonna write an ownership review on pulsar 135 ls……
@RANJEET NEGI
If your priority is fuel efficiency then go for Discover 100 cc.
Almost 80 KMPL in city ride condition and it can give you 90+ avg. on highway.
how could one get ‘confused’ with bikes of different category?
you are proablbly confused with your requirments! being beginner should affect your choice.
we are not talking about sportsbike here!
what a miss! wanted to write ‘being beginner should not affect yor choice’.
Hi frens,
thanx for your valuable responses.
Which is better in Bajaj 135CC Discover and Passion PRO.
I have to use this bike for my family and official purpose.
I have never tried a single bike, but these days learning riding one of my frens’ passion pro…
Also confirm that whether we can replace the normal tyres with a tube-less one, how much it costs,
@RANJEET NEGI
Ranjeet if you want an average and better performance..reliability…quality then go for Honda Twister…it will give you 70+ and off-course best ever styling in 100cc…
and want and 125cc with better average…styling… then go for Honda Stunner…
Dear Ranjeet,
All about tube and tubeless tyre. -> http://bikeadvice.in/tube-tubeless-tyres/
Regards,
Mahavir Kothari
im very confused about pulsar 135 cc
@RANJEET NEGI
You can also choose Passion Pro..now a new model of Passion Pro is launched..just few days back..with LCD console…new tail light..
Fix your mind on what you require from the bike u r going to aquire
Then check the shortlisted with a test drive
That ill kill ur confusion
Can anyone plz. tell the saddle height of pulsar 135ls?
Can anyone plz. tell me the saddle height of pulsar 135ls?
Thanks in advance
Hi all, i got the black pulsar 135 ls jus a few days back…rides like a charm…i can even ride @20kmph in the fifth gear man this is awesome and yes no knocking from the engine …really gr8 to hav a 4 valve engine…go bajaj
Hi, i m 5’4″ – 5’5″ tall. is Pulsar 135 LS good option for me?
Great reviews for P135, But I want 2 tell u all that recently my cousin and me both purchased the bikes. I owned Stunner and My cousin takes P135. After First service we compare both bikes on performance basis. And i totally shocked when p135 only achieved 107 km/h top speed on Gurgaon highway and my stunner gets a 115-117 km/h at 9500 rpm….. So its a totally shame for 4 valve technology…. And the my stunner returns me a 60 kmpl and my cousin p135 returns only 52 or 54 in 1 ltr…
So wht do u think is p135 is better thn Stunner.
the only cons for stunner is that bikes starts vibrate when you changed the gears early. If you move 3rd gear to 4 gear at 5000 rpm thn bikes vibration out completely.
RTR 160 cc is value 4 money in performance side.
Mileage is also not that bad as in fz-series. no 150 cc segment bike having same price range can beat it in 0-60 km /hour sprint & not even in top speed.
however 135 ls is no doubt value 4 money in 135 cc segment(even 125 cc) & best choice seeing its style, power ,mileage & ability to compete & even beat some 150 cc machines mentioned in the article(not rtr 160c for sure except mileage.
n stunner beated 135 ls……kidding bro……
on meter 114 km.hr is top speed of 135 ls & real would be around 110 km/hr.
stunner reaches 100-105 max.
my fren’s p135 achievd 117kmph
I am planning to buy this bike,,but all my frns are suggesting not go for bajaj pulsar,,as its engine damages after 2 or 3 years,,it doesn’t have great engine life. All this things are really making me confused,,,please help me out in making right decision
@prem
bilkul sahi…i would suggest to go for Honda Stunner…
its really nice i’ve p 135 ls black its awsome great mileage plus greater acceleration…..
@Shadab:
How many km your bike covered so far,,and how is it performing now,,,
Waw nice review….
I am going to take this “Male” to my home.
Pulsar 135 is now refreshed and comes with black engine,splitted huggers,0 ring type chain and hlafcovered chian…..look fantastic………i really LOVE this bike.
@JK
“I am going to take this “Male” to my home.”…..yup…haa aajkaal “gay” kaa jamana hai…ab to supreme court ne bhi permission de deee hai…
Hi every 1, completed 2000 km on this bike summary-
Pros-
1.Excelent pick up & top speed(119-speedo).
2. Average of 55 in city.
3. Rear shocks really gud
4.Looks great
5. Price not much.
Cons-
1.Vibrates at 72 kmph but not at 85 kmph…strange
2.Mud gaurd is an eyesore.
3.Fuel meter not accurate.
4.its “only” 135 cc…
5.it is a Bajaj..
dear shadab,
i was really confused of buying pulsar 135. but now i’m very clear after reading your review. thanx a lot. Excellent review.
hey bro
if whtever u said is true i guess yours is the best review ever
bravo
and keep up the gud work
I am riding Bikes for the last 25 years. I owned a Pulsar 135 LS from this month. I have to commute 50km from my home to work place and return daily .So I exchanged my Platina to Pulsar135LS. It is red Cute one. I love it and liked.Since I am above 60 others considers that The Pulsar especially red one is not suited to AN OLD CHAP. I am satisfied with my baby Pulsar.The negative factor which I feel is one and only one that about seats. The seat is just like a cement block while riding on gutter roads which I ride mostly. Any how I love my Red Baby Pulsar.
Dear Shabad,
By now u must’ve driven ur bike a lot & must’ve got good experience too !
NOW please tell me ur experience regarding mileage & maintenance ?
I’ve heard that it vibrates & the mileage is also very low (50-55), it paint also suffers from some rusting etc problem after sometime.
I’m most concerned about the mileage though i drive below 60km/hr in city…..else i’ll go for Honda Twister or wait for Mahindra to launch Sym Cevallo.
PLEASE TELL ME SOON, as my decision’ll entirely depend on ur practical advice.
Regards
Dev
New Delhi
Dear Dev, my bike is more than eight months old and has done more than 3000 kms, but till date i don’t have any maintanance related problems. The paint is just perfect as it was when I purchased the bike. The mileage which i regulary get is 55kmpl in city riding conditions (50-60kmph). Any other bike which can seriously compete with P135LS is only Honda CBFStunner and not Twister(100cc) or Mahindra Stallio (110cc, already launched). So if you want more reliable and smooth engine as well as better gear shift experience then go for the Stunner. But if you want more power and grunt take P135LS home. P135 do vibrates but only in the range of 50-60kmph and after that it becomes smooth. CBF Stunner is also having the vibration problem.
So that’s all for your queries, anything else you wanna know, you can mail me at shadab_sbt05@yahoo.co.in.
All the best for your bike.
@Dev
Need Mileage..go for Honda Twister…
Thanks Shadab…
U gave a wonderful review about baby pulsar and cleared all my doubts…
I m going to buy a baby pulsar too…
i’m also have the red one!
nice review dude!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi shadab
nice review..i too have pulsar red one…3 months old..done 1600kms…
the only problem now with me is mileage…it is giving around…45-50 only…
i stay in bangalore…nd traffic is a fuss here…
my pulsar has a cut mudguard for the rear wheel which looks sexier…
i hv done 1 service nd now its good.
the top speed i have done on krpuram-maratahhali road is 107kmph…
beyond dat i was not able to do…
but bike is awesome…nd im able to defeat any other bike..bigger pulsars also…
i had pulsar 150cc for 4 yrs…its almost the same but looks r deadlier nd sexier dan dat one…nd power is less coz in p150 i crossed 118kmph…nyways nice review mann…help me to increase the mileage
It’s the best user review I have read in Bikeadvice! In every sense it’s just excellent! Why aren’t you writing again? Plz participate in the next user review competition.It’s not all about getting prize and appreciation but you can give a solid example of review.
Even I am planning to buy a P135 it has the best handling.But I like the black colour.
Hi Shadab,
Thanks for this detail information. You purchased the bike on 17th Feb 2010.
Can you please share your experience after using it for more that one year now.
Thanks,
Uday Shankar.
Hi Shadab,
Very honest review.. I m riding bike from last 10 years:) Currently I own Yahama Rx 135. Wanted to change the bike with the equal powered bike, soon. Your review helped me to decide on that !
Its almost more than 1 yr you hv bought the bike. Pls let us know you faced any issues with the 135 pulsar.
…Upen
I have brought a black one today here in andaman. But when I start it the taco meter shows 2500rpm. so I suppose rpm needs to be reduced.
Hi Shadab,
Nice Review !!!
I am also the proud owner of Pulsar 135LS (Red Color), Just done 180 kms.
Guyzzzz if ur talkin bout pulsar 135 den remember bein a 135 cc bike it is same as cbz nd hunk but in luks it beats dem all my bike is 8 months old n i hv ride it 4000 kms but it is runnin as new infact of su falls it is perfect bounded bike it igud for traffic nd it is perfect for stuntings so beware its135