Hi everybody, I’m laxmikanth venkatraman working for a MNC in Chennai. I love automobiles like anything and driving cars and bikes, gathering information about them is my favorite hobby and to must to mention Bajaj Pulsar is my most favorite machine among all.
I’ve had a lot of arguments with my dad so many times since 2004 to get me othe machine of my dreams but as usual like every other concerning father I was neglected for some reasons and finally got fed up asking for it. After my four years of hard earning I had bought a new Bajaj Pulsar 150 ES UG 4.5 in red and I call him “My Boy”. Here’s a small review of “My Boy”
Looks: He looks just like ready to race all the time. The Shiny red scheme is so sporty and will turn everyone’s attention towards him all the time. Not to forget that my mom was totally impressed seeing him. The fox eyed position lamp’s is really awesome to see during the dusk and adds a lot of character to it’s styling, sharp spear like rear end adds advantage to its look from side as well as from the back. New clip on handle bars on Pulsar 150 UG4.5 is excellent that adds style to functionality.
Performance: Bajaj Pulasr 150 ES UG 4.5 comes with 29mm size carburetor, 8 mm bigger than older one increasing its power from 14.09 ps to 15.06 ps @ 9000 RPM. The bike has ample pick-up and is always ready for signal Moto Gp’s. The five step adjustable Nitrox shox adds a very smooth ride and just feels like gliding, even though not as smooth as a Honda, but justifies its price point. Coming to the Gear shifts, the shifts are smoother than the old versions but one drawback is that getting him to neutral is bit difficult; either it gets into 1st gear when tapping down or to 2nd while tapping back. Takes little time to master, but once mastered no worries at all. The patented Twin spark plug gives better throttle response than the older ones. The exhaustec system that aids in proper firing adds mileage and hence no wastage of fuel.
Handling: Maneuvering the bike in the daytime traffic is very smooth and can cut through bumper traffic very easily at 40-45 kmph especially on Chennai roads.I’m a die hard fan of PULSAR and is an excellent machine which had satisfied me 100% and I wanted to share my experience with my pulsar to my Bike Advice friends. As this is my first article ever in any website or Blog kindly pardon me if any mistakes found.
- Laxmikanth Venkatraman
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Great review, thanks for contributing to BikeAdvice. A special kudos for showing up with your face! – It adds a lot of life to the article.
Dear Laxmikant,
Good effort but the review is too small.
Thanks,
Regards,
Mahavir Kothari
thanks a lot Mr. Deepak, am gr8ful to u.
Great review there, laxmikanth…
Pulsar is the dream bike of every boy/man in some point of time in their life.
Congrats on your new bike. And your short, positive and sweet review.
Good Review bud
hello laxmi bhai,
i also like bikes n cars so much n congrats 4 ur new one.
well
if u give mmuch infrmation abt it xperimentaly, it will feel better…
Gud review,
You Just listed whats new
You kept it short and sweet
most of the reviewers tells why they selected this and a big comparison with other bikes in that range thanks for keeping it in different way
you can explain more about the top speed you achieve, milage etc. Thx for sharing.
Congrats Laxmikanth, Thats a Good one, Shows how much you love Your Boy, But One advice, Remove the Engine Hood asap or it will screw your engine by blocking Air Passage, These type of hoods not only looks ugly but strictly not advisable for Air Cooled Engines, Check the Apache and Flame and Notice How Tricky the Hood is Placed.
Short and sweet…yep. good job Laxminath. Wish u very best of luck!
super machi i lik your review … its nice
Congrats dude, looks hot in red. As Captain Obvious already said, better to remove that engine hood.. or use a different hood which will have mesh like design in front.. and solid covers on sides.
the engine hood is damn ugly………it’s ruining the already stale looks of the bike…….
Excellent review dude. I loved the honesty and modesty you showed while writing the review. It was not once of those “my bike goes past 200k’s in 3 seconds” type of review. We all love our bikes and we all visit this site to share our joy of owning “The Dream Machine”. But a few people mess it up by hyping their products falsely.
Kudos to you again for writing a straight from heart review.
What’s the mileage difference in between old pulsar and “your boy”?
@ captain Obivous and Pulsar boy.
i consider you point Mr. captain, but as pulsar boy said, it has 2 big mesh in the front to let the air run through and strong sides. it got it fixed by the khivraj bajaj SC
i also asked the Service centre guy( khivraj bajaj, the best service centre in chennai next to probiking) to remove the hood, but he said it will avoid mud settling on the engine walls and thus paint will peel of easily.
@atul
top speed was 128 Kmph, but i lied fully on the tank for aerodynamics reason. i riped him full as possible on 4th gear and then on top to reach that speed.
top speed on normal riding position was 118 kmph.
mileage is 54 in city. my avg speed is 55kmph.
why you not responding? i alos want to know the milage mate plzzz tell me the milage of your boy.
does anyone own latest 180 and 220? please mention the milage……..
Athul-latest pulsar 180 gives a mileage of 45.
Laxmikanth- please remove the hood. It not only spoils the naked stance of the bike but also looks as cheap piece of plastic attached to the motor. There are other functional ways to keep the under engine part clean.
p220 mileage’s 47 kmpl…. get that
thx for the response friends. P220 has greater milage than 180? Is this true?
Hi Athul,
A guy in my apt has a brand new P180 and his true Response over mileage figures were 30-35 if driven bet 80-100 Kmph and if treated like a 100cc (50-55Kph, less gear shifts) it runs upto 40 Kmph. Bajaj service guys say that his bike is far better than some UG3 P180s which will run <35Kmph no matter how Smooth & Slow you ride it.
Moreover, You should never consider mileage when speaking about P220 as it runs less than 30 Kph when treated as a Real P220. If you need more mileage in a P220 then the Question is? Why should you buy a 220cc and ride it like a 100cc for mileage? instead go for a Decent 150cc which will serve the purpose.
There is no Standard promise for Mileage in any Bike, Take a Star City and Rip it to its max Throttle to 90Kph continuously and see it will run less than 40kms per Litre. Even the real time Mileage indicator in TVS Flame is a Approx value as said in the Manual.
Moreover Real, Mileage (Average) for a Bike should be considered only after 8-10K Kms of its use as the Engine components will be completely settled after the Expansion caused due to Normal/Abnormal Engine operations from Stock condition.
I hope now you understand about Mileage Figures.
And If you are deciding to buy a Bike with respect to mileage then go for Apache 180 which has the same mileage figures as Pulsars but Xtra Power and Good Handling.
thanks alot captain. I dont like 100cc bikes. Because i am fatty 100kg. So it will not suit. Thats why i am looking for big looking bikes. I like royal enfield. But thinking about milage and lack of sudden pick up i am not soo much interested. But i like platted old or modified bullet. Is tvs flame a good bike? What about cb dazzler? Is appache good bike?
Regarding TVS Flame, You wont be much excited as its pretty much same like the other 125s. TVS claims its has some advanced technology, But it will be hard for you to find the difference.
Not Sure about CB Dazzler’s performance , But Looks to Price ratio not proportional. FZ will be a better choice at that Price.
Apache is a Good bike with Awesome performance and good handling, But will loose its health and no longer PERFORM the same after 10K Kms(No Matter How You Maintain it)But one thing is for sure in TVS Bikes, the Mileage will not dip by a huge margin, I still have an Apache 150 which runs not less than 60kmpl and its the same with many Apache 150/160s I have seen.
Regarding Bullet, I hope you were speaking about Mileage a While ago, There is nothing called Mileage in Bullet’s Dictionary. As the name says its Bullet(Solid)
I would personally Suggest you the Apache 180 & FZ16.
Though Apaches & Pulsars scores out FZ in Papers, I have truly witnessed many FZ Riders Scoring out them on Streets. At 100Kmph they are 10 times confident than any other Bike. Moreover FZ will be the same for years no matter how you Rip it. Within City if you have a FZ, am sure you will give the toughest time to all 220s.
So better take a Test Ride and you check out which is yours.
Hey athul y dont youconsider gs 150r the bike not only carries macho looks but also has got SOME great features for a price tag of RS.66,000 AND DONT WORRY ABOUT THE MILEAGE I OWN A GS the mileage i get is around 56kmpl
thanks captan and arun.
@captain
U said apache 180? Some one told me that it milaGE Is below 40kms/litre. What u think.
Yes,
Some Rip their New Apache 180s as it Forces them to do so. But Take my word, Buy an Apache 180 or FZ hold you nerves for Two Services within 5K rpm and then start to RIP your Bike. You will be pleased to see the standard mileage figures.
I have an R15, I held my RPM under 5K for 3K kms and now My standard speed is bet 90-110. No one will believe, My Bike delivers an amazing 45+Kmph for sure. I will reset the Trip meter every time I fill Fuel till it comes to Reserve and check out the average It was 46 and 47 Kmpl constant for more than a Year.
Also make less gear shifs and Less Clutch/Brake Usage You can expect more.
One Advice, dont madly try too much to win any drag races. When You accelerate suddenly from Stop, Carbs Forcefully Pushes enormous amount of Fuel, Most which is not used by the engine and goes off in Exhaust. Think logically when competing with others and Dont give any trouble to Yourself and Public.
For Example: I usually compete/race(Just for Fun) with a guy with a New Black Pulsar180 , On my way to office. But I will never exceed 110kph as I want that Bl**dy guy to use all his resources/fear and compete with me. One day the poor guy banged a Auto from Back. Since then we never race with each other instead exchange Smiles.
thanks captain.
yesterday my friend brought new p220.
by folowing these steps is it possible to get milage in 220?
My another friend own FZ for 1 year. he gets a milage of 52-57kmpl, he also told me that for about 4000kms, he only ride with in 50-60kmph, now he rides 80-110kmph and gets 52kmpl+.
so i think ur theory is true.
but he told that for a long drive about 200kms we can continuos drive on FZ, bcoz after 110kms pain from hand to shoulder due to the handle bar position, he told that if the handle is like pulsar we can go 200kms continuous. he tried to replace the handle and visited a bajaj service dealer, he told that need to change the whole handle and shock need 8000rs. is it possible to change only handle bars in fz?
i own the pulsar 220 dtsi , it’s an awesome machine . mileage i am getting is a little less than 40 , but mileage is not why i bought the bike !
Bajaj have really listened to costumers and rectified most of their mistakes ( most of ) , engine has given me no problems and the biuld quality is top notch .
is Fz And fazer are same engine and milage ? I think fAZER Is not value for money. But looks great.
Hey Laxmikanth,
Im planning to take pulsar 150 cc same as ur bike in Chennai.
Can you please suggest which shop is best.
I intend to take a loan , so one who would provide better loans at their shops would be better.
Mail me @ yahanvesh@gmail.com
To Athul,
It was your Friend who told, he had Hand Pain on Long drives in FZ. So Better borrow it and test it yourself. I would say FZ handlebars are superwide to provide superior comfort and Arm Resting.You body will be in the most relaxed position if you ride it than any other bike. I am sure Your friend must be the first person to experience this kind of Pain in an FZ. As its impossible to see any FZ owner modifying his Handlebar.
Dont messup with the Originals, Handle bar lengths are calculated accurately and Placed in a Proportional Angle/Distance to the Front Forks. May be dangerous to modify the assembly. You have to forget your Warranty on it. If Pulsar is okay for You then better stick to Pulsars.
(FYI FZ has the same Forks as an FZ6).
Hi Captain,
This is pragadeesh from Chennai….
I owned a pulsar 150cc UG 4.5 engine last march month….
I ripped my bike very fastly rite from day 2….
My bike’s mileage really sucks….
Gives only 40 kmpl….
Is there any remedy for that…..
can I increase the mileage… without affecting the speed…..
waiting for your reply captain…. thank u….
Hi all,
Please advice me whether to go for Pulsar 150 or 135 lS..
I bit concern over mileage(average) and also my budget.
P150cc costs around Rs71000 in Ahmedabad while P135cc cost around Rs60000.
Actually I want a balanced performance bike in respect of mileage of around 50-55 kmpl in city conditions I generally like to drive around 50-60kmph speed. Also I drive around 500kms per month.
Apache RTR 160efi is good bike but because its cost is too high around Rs78000 and the compnay TVS which doesn’t have enough services centers in Ahmedabad and its maintenance costs too!!!
Though its a good bike but its price matters to average Indian bike lovers…
Please advice friends….
Thanks in advance.
hi Parth,
did u get any answer.. even i am having the same requ and waiting for good bike tht suits me… my height 5.6 and weight 60kgs
Hey Balaji I took a test drive of Suzuki gs150R and believe me the bike really is very good, fits into my budget as well (Rs 68,500 in A’bad)
Also the bike is very smooth, digital console rocks and the best thing is that it gives mileage of 55-60 kmpl in city conditions. Ain’t that good !!!
I think u should also take a test ride…
Looking to your Height if mileage and cost don’t matters then you should go for Apache…
Apache is one of the coolest bike upto 160cc segment and I am sure you will not regret in buying that menace…Apache – Mileage 45-50 kmpl in city and it cost around Rs 75000 in A’bad.
The choice is yours both the bikes are best in its segment….
Suzuki gs150r is built for commuters while Apache attracts the young generation..
Please take test drive of all the bikes first and then select your machine..
Happy Riding !!!!
noisy engin
how i reduce the engine sound of pulsar 150 ug-3
nice review Laxmikanth.i too bought my pulsar 150 twenty five days back.its performance is awesome.proud to be the owner of pulsar 150 ug 4.5
Hi Captain,
This is pragadeesh from Chennai….
I owned a pulsar 150cc UG 4.5 engine last march month….
I ripped my bike very fastly rite from day 2….
My bike’s mileage really sucks….
Gives only 40 kmpl….
Is there any remedy for that…..
can I increase the mileage… without affecting the speed…..
waiting for your reply captain…. thank u….
Hi Lakshmi,
I also got the same bike,same color from Khivraj chennai.Hope you are enjoying riding i too soon will since only two days back i got.Wil post my review soon.If possible will meet on roaad and rock:)
Good Review Lakshmi , I was looking for a short/sweet/Informative review like this . Good points added by Captain.
I am planning to get a pulsar 150 , but I have heard that besides the Improvisation in the bike the Gear Box still gives lot of trouble in Pulsar (as you mentioned in your review) .Are you still facing problem while bringing the gear to Neutral ?
Any other Gear related problem noticed ?
Laxmikanth vai you are my hero… I’ve also argued with my father for 1 year about PULSAR. I am also a die hard fan of PULSAR. Now I am fed up and want to buy PULSAR with my income, It will take four year but who cares. Thanks for your review. Have fun….
hi Parth,
did u get any answer.. even i am having the same requ and waiting for good bike tht suits me… my height 5.6 and weight 60kgs.
Hi Laxmikanth / Bikers,
im goin to buy Pulsar 150 UG4.5 this sunday, i need your help and sum tips…
1. what needs to be checked while buying new bike?????
2. list of accessories which are compulsory for pulsar 150 and will i get some accessories free with new pulsar???
3. i stay in Mumbai….what is the onroad price for Pulsar 150 4.5.
Need help ASAP…..
Thanks in advance …!!!
Hi all
I am one of the pulsar fans team as my family is a pulsar family
cheers up guyz!!!!!!
karthik
hi , i m having Pulsar-150 (2009) i maintaning my bike effeciently but still it heats up very frequently even travelling a shortest distance of 2 kms or so. Can you advice me about the problem.
Hi Venkat,
I bought my pulsar 3 days back. I can see a difference in your rear wheel. Did you change the rear wheels of your pulsar ? f yes,
1) which one did you change to ?
2) If there any change in the rim size ?
3) Are there any smaller rims available in the market ? (I am trying to reduce the height. But, I do not want to pull few foams from the seat)
Please do let me know.
Regards,
Dev
Dear bike lovers,
i own bajaj pulsar 150cc from 2years, i am very much happy with the bike and its performance.
i have enjoyed the mileage around 50-53 per liter at a speed of 80-90 kmph. this is fact.
at speed greater than 80 sound of engine is very high and this is common in all pulsar.
My question is ” I NEED THE SOUND TO BE REDUCED AND SOUND AT HIGH SPEED SHOULD BE SMOOTH” WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR THIS?
PLEASE GIVE SUGGESTIONS….
hi laxmikanth venkatraman i also brought the palsar 150 in 2012 jan they increased power for 15.06 bhp good for overtaking other bikes . and double color is very nice attraction mileage for my bikes is 52 kpl for city . and u r review is very nice good work man ,,,,,,,,