Hello everyone, this is Sachin from Davangere, a small city in Karnataka. I’m a student & a hardcore bike lover. I own a Bajaj Pulsar UG4 which has done over 2300 KM. I have done a review on the bike, my experiences with it and its pros and cons.
Initially I used to ride my father’s HH Splendor. I hated it a lot (though at heart I loved it, since it used to serve me quite well). I used to ride it to the college. But it looked like a toy for a tall guy like me (I’m 6ft 2in) also I was totally unsatisfied with its performance & looks. Dad wouldn’t let me change its handle bar, grab rail, or anything on it. On the other hand, when I used to read news about the new bikes in the market, It used to give me some relief. I always asked my parents to get me a new bike but I always faced rejection. Finally after a few years, I successfully persuaded my parents to buy me a bike within a budget of Rs. 80,000, the Pulsar Pulsar 220DTsi was what I had in mind though I did not mention its name to them. When I got the 220’s quotation, dad rejected going for it since he had a fear about its power, mileage & my safety.
Then with a little disappointment, I went on to book a Pulsar180. I wanted to go only for the Pulsar because of its beauty, attitude & many other reasons which I’ll explain below. The moment I entered the showroom there stood 2 pulsar180s, a black one and a titanium-silver one. As pre-decided I went for the Titanium-silver because personally I think that the two tone color looks much better than the black ones. Also I wanted my bike to stand out from the crowd due to the large numbers of these black Pulsars on the roads today. Also Black, in my opinion, would it lose its beauty as it gets old and T-silver isn’t completely gray or completely silver but a perfect mix, but one should avoid it parking excessively in sunlight(or else the colour lightens).
I was no more disappointed for not getting 220. When I laid hands on my bike my heart was pounding with joy, I had just got a bike which is fast, fun, killer looking & fuel efficient, all this for Rs.72.5K. Following are the features I’ve found to be different from the older 180.
The new visual features: Clip-on handle bar, step seats, thicker front shocks, toe only shifter, greater exhaust pipe angle, removed kick start lever, all DC setup, 120 section rear tire (tubeless both front & rear), tubular section swing arm, pulsar200/220’s chassis, removed chain guard & included O-ring chain-All taken straight from the P220, tank scoops from P200.with all these I believe the new P180 looks as good as the P200.
HANDLING
Even though the bike is heavy (140+Kg) it handles in a very rider friendly manner. I can easily ride it in city’s bumper to bumper traffic at speeds as low as 5Kmph without placing the feet on ground, as well as cruise comfortably at speeds of 80~85Kmph on highways. Even after crossing 100Kmph mark, it doesn’t show any sign of vibrations. I felt like I’m riding it 70Kmph but with a higher wind friction & higher motor rev. It is highly ‘aerodynamic’ & cuts through the wind quite nicely. I have felt that its weight is what helps in its stability. The brakes are really awesome, some say there should have been a disk brake at the rear but I feel the drum brakes are just fine. One can use both the front & rear brakes even at top speeds with confidence. Suspension is good, it’s neither too soft nor hard. One can ride the on kachcha roads without huge bounces. On roads, it tackles potholes in a quite good way. The MRF tubeless zapper tires provides excellent road grip, I managed to take the turns at greater speeds without skidding (only on tar/concrete roads but tar roads with soil upon them seem dangerous for any bike), the rubber sticks to the road while leaning at corners/turns. However the bike may seem difficult to zip through heavy traffic due to the increased bike length(or wheel base) but one can manage to do so. The same bike length is also one of the reasons for the bike’s stability at high speed riding & also adds to the macho looks of the bike(which I & many of us like). One more feature is the greater seat height which is a boon for tall guys like me, it also enhances looks. But guys below, say, 5ft 6in may find it too high.
PERFORMANCE
Overall it performs up to its capacity no doubt. The initial pickup is not that good at low RPM with/without a pillion, I think it is because of the increased bike weight, though soon after crossing 10Kmph, it’s a Beast, be it any gear or RPM. This is because along with the extra weight, the number of teeth of both the sprockets is also increased (bigger the sprocket OR higher the number of teeth at rear sprocket, greater is the pulling power, lesser is the top speed). Don’t assume that the top speed is hurt though, it can go all the way up to 129Kmph(my friend did it his same model pulsar180 at NH4,I was riding beside him on a Karizma) which can threaten some of the bigger bikes.(but don’t often take it over 115~120Kmph for the engine’s long life). I’ve taken my bike to 105Kmph max as its still in the ‘running-in’ period, it reached 100Kmph at 7.2~7.3K RPM & I could feel the plenty of power still left unused in the motor. The exhaust note when you rip the bike is A-w-e-s-o-m-e. It sure pumps the adrenaline out of the glands. I feel that pulsar180 is the best in the pulsar range for a commuter cum speed lover like me. The engine feels more refined at higher speeds.
The 5th gear can be used from 31Kmph without engine knocking. Commuting in the city, streets at 45~55Kmph is comfortable as the RPM is not high(RPM @45Kmph is 3100) & hence it saves the fuel unlike 100cc bikes at similar speeds. The engine specifications are power-17.02PS@8500RPM and torque-14.22Nm@6500RPM. The torque is reduced by 1Nm compared to the previous model. This is a bit disappointment but not to worry about.
MILEAGE
The mileage which I get under normal city riding is 42~45Kmpl, it varies with your riding style. My friend manages to get around 50Kmpl on his similar bike. These are very good numbers for a bike of this capacity. I was lucky enough that I chose the P180 over P220dtsi (21Hp) whose mileage ranges from 25-40Kmpl which would have been heavy on pocket for people with limited pocket money like myself. This is where the P180 scores again.
SERVICING
I think one cannot judge whether a specific company’s service is good or not as it depends upon the service advisers. One must rely on the service adviser no matter they are good or bad because the bikes are serviced by them own but keeping an eye on what the service adviser is doing to your bike is a good habit, like checking the oil grade that is being put in the bike’s engine. I’m stating this because of the following incident that happened with me- during the second service, the service guy had put 150cc pulsar’s engine oil to my bike. Later when I find out this, he replaced it with the Bajaj recommended P180’s engine oil after I asked him to do so. The funny(as well as the serious) part is I’m the first person in the whole city to ask them to put the correct recommended grade engine oil to the bike and they always pour in 100/135/150cc bikes’ engine oil to 180/200/220cc bikes engine & vice versa! I think this is where the engine’s life is reduced & the bike owners don’t even know about it. Following the ‘running-in’ instructions carefully & periodic servicing of the bike is a must do for any new bike.
PROS
- Lots of new features as mentioned above,
- Beautiful cockpit & electronic tit bits.
- Personally I like the clip-on handle bar of P180 more than the P135’s or the apache’s,
- Sports bike performance + good mileage,
- Good value for money,
- Full DC electrical- the lamps provide maximum lighting at all RPMs & the pilot lamps, rear lamps, Speedo lights can be switched ON even when the engine is OFF which is useful,
CONS
- Sometimes the gear mis-shifts to neutral & makes thud noise when you shift from neutral to 1st gear, old design-
- The body design has remained basically same for all pulsars since the 1st pulsar model but it’s not a letdown for me as the P180 can be easily distinguished from the P150,
- The main stand is located quite low that it grazes the ground if you try to pass big potholes, as mentioned earlier the bike may seem heavy(it’s useful too) &difficult to maneuver the heavy traffic(I don’t find it as a problem though)
WHY DID I CHOSE PULSAR 180 OVER THE APACHE 180 (My Opinion):
The 4th generation pulsar180 is a tried tested bike & hence it is more refined than ever before where as the Apache, though a good bike, is relatively new and also a little small for tall people. Again when you compare the pulsar 180 ug4 and the other competing bikes such as the FZ16/FZS, the Pulsar still manages to stay on top in the looks department.
RELIABILITY
I’m not an expert to judge this but I’ll try to justify the term. There is a myth among the Indian bikers regarding the reliability of Pulsars. Being its rider for 3 months & having a few Pulsar riding friends, I politely disagree that pulsars are unreliable. Every other bike has complaints even in bikes made by Hero Honda, Honda or Yamaha, minor defects are common. This was told to me by an Auto journalist (I should not disclose their identity here). Also He told me in a reply to my email that every bike has some problem or the other but they do not publish them in their articles because the bike manufacturer may file a defamation case against the journalists.
I’ve heard that pulsar needs more clutch plate changes than other bikes; I think it’s only because of the incorrect or rough usage or bad maintenance. As an example, how many of us Indians don’t have license even though underage? How many people actually follow the traffic rules? .Personally I never doubted its reliability when I chose this bike. There are many people who still ride pulsars with 2lakh+ Kms clocked on their odometer with minimal expenditure and consider them as one of the best touring bikes available in India today. I think it is pointless to call the pulsar ‘unreliable’. I completely rely on it & I’m sure it’ll serve for decades.
Thanks for reading my review, if you don’t agree with any part of this review or have any feedbacks, you can put them in the comments which I’d appreciate
Regards,
Sachin Telgavi
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very true about the clutch plate……..i have pulsar 180 ug3 for last two years…..no problems yet…….it depends upon maintenance and quality of engine oil and riding style…….anyways nice review u might win the suzuki gsx 1000 toy replica………….
Thats a good write up.
I accept why you did not go for the apache. BUt the apache is more sharp, responsive, stable and lighter than the pulsar. The apache is more of a focused track vehicle.
i think the apache 180 is way better than the pulsar….it costs less than the pulsar 180 and it has got great stopping power than the pulsar 180…
Good review mate.. yeah.. truly.. it’s a myth that pulsars are unreliable. And it’s a pity that some people chose to believe that and say that as a reason.. even after 9 years of number one sales in premium bikes category.
Very good review!
I own a P150UG and most of your words are 100% ture
This is the first entry for the review contest. You have good chances of winning.
Thanks for your input bro
Bajaj bikes seem to be getting more reliable of late. However Bajaj needs to work on refinement.
I have been a Pulsar 180 user from the day it was launched in 2003, and boy I still love it. For people who think Pulsar is not a good bike, then those people definitely use bikes like Boxer, Dawn, Passion or CT100. I also am planning to either buy Ninja 250r or Bullet Classic 500. Let’s see what’s in store for me in future.
Thanks everybody for your positive reply!! Siddharth n krish-yes i agree apache180 is a good bike but didn’t much like it only for personal reasons. i dont agree that apache is way better than pulsar,For me Apache and pulsar are equal competators.
-sachin telgavi
Sachin, nice review about Pulsar 180 UG-IV. Everything mentioned in your review is 100% perfect.
I own this bike since last 40 days, and my experience with it so far is very good. Just completed the 1st Servicing.
I owned a Pulsar 150 UG-II before this bike, trust me, i never came across any serious issues with it, apart from the minor, which always was taken care during it’s servicing.
One fact that I can surely say about Pulsar bikes is, it really doesn’t let you down anywhere, anytime, if you take care of your bike properly (As mentioned in the Users manual).
@krish
i think the apache 180 is way better than the pulsar….it costs less than the pulsar 180 and it has got great stopping power than the pulsar 180…
i too have the pulsar 180 u4
it cost me 69084 on road pune!
n apache 180 was 74k!
so god knows which city ur talking abt!
n u don really buy a bike just coz ov its stopping performance fr god sake!
the apache’s mileage is low, costs more…..
plus atleast in pune the pulsar to apache ratio is 10:1
im talking only abt the pulsar 180ug4
Well said yasho
I also resent krish’s comment .I currently own an Apache and i think although the Apache has advantages in performance and braking ,they are very evenly matched.But I’m from Nepal and the pulsar costs Nrs.19990(125000 Indian rupees) and the Apache costs Rs.199987/The pulsar costs about the same even though the Apache has disc brakes. a price diffrence of 5KIndian rupees justifies that.
BTW you might see a lot more Apaches in hosur .I’m n o indian but if i was i would ride a pulsar rather than anything if i was from pune
@fas-i felt that the engine is well refined as i experienced no vibrations at 100KMPH,it was completely rigid and it looked eager to go to higher rpm with no hesitation.-sachin telgavi
Thanks kiran..Yeah u r right
Pulsar 180 is a fine bike and Bajaj bikes are good as other bikes in reliability if not better. I have Discover 135, done 3000kms and its just awesome. Though what is most important is that the bike is taken care of properly during running in. Considering kids who buy Pulsars and run them flat out for first 2000kms without 1st servicing (true incident), I feel unjust to blame the bike.
How did u found that service engineer has put an pulsar 150 engine oil to to ur bike
@thiba-pulsar 180′s engine oil grade is 20W50 and pulsar 150′s oil grade is 15W40.Thats what i checked while service.They had already poured the 15W40 oil(brand-castrol power1) before i enquired.Later changed it to 20W50 oil(brand- castrol x-tra something).Just follow what they’ve given in your owner’S manual and only use the specified one.
hey but how to check if proper grade of oil is put in my bike and not the wrong one?
Apache 180 is a much better value for money bike, its got as much capability as the Pulsar 220, it accelerates faster than the 220 till 100kph.. check bike india october issue man…
Apache 180 0-60 : 4.40sec
pulsar 220 0-60 : 4.80sec
Thats from a bike 40cc’s and about 6-7k less. Anyone thinks thats bad??
ha u might have compared it with a lower cc of the pulsar series man p220 only takes 3.8 secs to reach frm 0 to 60. and 4.2 secs for a p 180. than ur apache 180 .k bro!
Pulsar 220′s 0-60 timing is 3.8s not 4.6s.
Apache180 costs around rs.74k here,it doesn’t even offer mrf tubeless tires at that price.The pulsar cost me 72.5K and has mrf tubeless tires,thick O-ring chain,tubular swing arm which are not seen in the costlier apache180.How can u say apache offers more value for money than latest pulsar? Its rear disc plate worn out in my friend’s apache160 within a year for his rough use,new plate costed him rs.700.
Arun
check overdrive they tested the pulsar 220 and their 0-60 time was 4 sec
MAN, I’ve heard Pulsar ‘s got reliability issue !! Generally, it’s engine is good for a year or two !!! Plus it’s got a real gear problem too !!
IS IT TRUE ????
No way it’s true. I believe every machine has its pros n cons. Reliability solely depends on how you maintain that machine. One should choose their bike according to their requirement.
@UAL-no chance in heck man,.if pulsar’s really got reliability issues,other bikes got them too.Yeah agree that u’ve heard about pulsar issues but the ones that are complaining are the people who dont know how to ride a bike.Ask them if they know anything called ‘running in’,i bet most of them do not..If pulsar indeed has so called ‘issues’,i still wouldn’t have spent the money on any bike but the pulsar.Hope u understand what i’m talking about.
@sarabjeet-i’d go for the ninja!
@sameer-true.
(@all-sorry if i was rude in my previous comments)
PULSAR 180 is the best bike in the 180cc segment!!
i have a black pulsar-180(ug-4)
its 5 months old and i have no problems with it!!
apache 180 is good but
it is
1) small for tall people
2) rear tyre is too small and not reliable at high speeds
3) it has a hell lot of vibrations in the engine
4) when u go at 100+ speed if even a small stone comes in ur way u r in abig trouble!!
pulsar-180 is the best
it has the edge over fz series as well because it has a great pickup and also with its throtle it will smoke em to the finish line and also it has a great horn!!
Congrats for winning. Enjoy riding ur new possession!!
@AGASTHIYA What would you do if you see an Apache 180 behind you when youre on your Pulsar 180? My advice… be polite, very polite…..
ya be very polite. Cause King of the Roads always needs to be polite and humble to their what you call PRAJAS
I have a Pulsar 180 UG4 3 months old and it is the best bike balancing the performance mileage criteria… The turning radius is a but frustrating though. But the styling, engine note and the top end punch this bike has is awesome… The bike becomes a true beast after 6000rpm… One can experience it’s raw power in the third and fourth gears. Both can pull the bike to triple digits… I have never regretted my choice of the Pulsar 180 DTS-i… Hats off to Bajaj…
ThanXx Sachin……Very Much… ! ! ! ! !
4 UR wONDERFUL REVIW……i was havinG d same problem wht U ahve……juSt seeking P220 but Dad doesn’t allows coz of mah safety ……….so i got 2 change my option …….So i was confuSed abt FZ or P180………..Now aftr Reading ur Reviw……
P-180 Rock’Z…..
Thanks everyone for your complements…I mean it my heart.
My parents gave promised me to buy me a p 220.But I am worried about it’s mileage.I travel 30km daily………I searched the net for tips for improving a bike’s mileage.When driven in the proper manner,p220 gets a mileage of 35-40kmpl.I really want to drive roughly..,I want to enjoy the thrill of speed……please give me your suggestions…….
hi Sachin,
I was planning to buy a fazer earlier, I travel almost 130+ everyday by car, i am not concerned about milage but yes had concerns about reliabilty, balancing as this is most required for long commuters. I was planning a fazer and was a bit confused between fazer and pulsar 180 [not 150] though fazer is 150 but then your review has helped me a lot. I am going to get my beast after 4 days. good review again….
hi sachin ,,i am planning 2 buy a new bike should i go for p150 ug4.5 or p180..does the absence kick lever will pose any threat in future…tell me particularly about the mileage of ur bike ?
Is pulsar 180 better than apache 180 when it comes to popping a wheelie or doing a stoppie?
Thanks man. This is the best and honest review.
hi sachin,nice review. i have a p180 ug3 dats 2 years 6 months old. its very reliable, never had any major probs.im getting a milage of 42-45 in city with Shell normal petrol.it performs well too, recently i had a drag wit FZ16 and to my surprise i destroyed it completely. with proper servicing its really a good bike. servicing is a bit costly though.and i’ve had no problems wit gear. it really depends on how u maintain it. try not to use any filters cos they’re not fit for indian conditions,they try to suck in more air than ur normal filter for better combustion but at the same time a lot of dust is deposited in ur carb and so lowers ur pickup.for best results rev till 4500 then shift gears.
Hi Sachin,
Ur listed review about Pulsar 180 UG-IV is awesome. Everything mentioned in your review is cool.
I m fm bangladesh & i buy a Pulser 180 few days ago. It is just awesome. I like it very very very much & i think it is the best bike pulser ever made.
Thanks
Sheplu
hey dude dont opt for apache RTR 180 bcoz its gear plate spring breaks usually >>>>.
der is a complaint wid dis bike >>>>>
i hope this bike wouldnt put market down of TVS >>>>>
hey bro its true 100% what u said…..pulsar 180 ug4 is a great friend or u can say it is my grlfrnd…i own this bike…and u wont believe that i got a high speed of 124km/hour…..it is owesome…i am a rally racer…i am lad of 21…….
Very exhaustive review sachin. Good work!!! regds.
Hey guys……… i am thinkin of buyin a pulsar 180 ug4 ……….. i just need to know that if i park ma bike for more than 15days or 1 month so then will the self start be efficient enough……. plz tell me…..
Hey Guy,
Thanks Sachin what ever u said I m completely in sink with u. I had Karizma R for 2 years when I told my frnds that I m changing my bike n buying 108 UG4 most of them thought i have gone insane. But now I know I have made the right choice my beast is more stable has more grip and gives more mileage.Feels really good when u ride it. I have clocked 122 kmph(new ariport road,Bangalore)and the guy was super stable.
Hey Guys,
Thanks Sachin, what ever u said I m completely in sink with u. I had Karizma R for 2 years when I told my frnds that I m changing my bike n buying 108 UG4 most of them thought i have gone insane. But now I know I have made the right choice my beast is more stable has more grip and gives more mileage.Feels really good when u ride it. I have clocked 122 kmph(new ariport road,Bangalore)and the guy was super stable.
see rakesh,if u r buying a pulsar 180 ug4 and if u r planning to park it for fifteen days then there is no problem…but if the engine remains cool for several hours(as u have said 15days)then it will might not take the start in the first press of ur self..its bcoz as the bike is in new condition so the engine will eat mobile as well as petrol for the first few killo meteres..but after that it will give u more than what it is said to give..i mean it will give u a milleage of arround 45-48km in the city and 55-58 km in the highway…i have also got a milleage arround 64 km in the highway…it is better that use atleast 1-2 km a day in a new condition…dont rest it at ur home..then the engine might b sit down..this is not in the case of pulsar only.every car or bike must b in a better running condition then the engine will be more free and the milleage will increase…and pls have the servising in proper timings…
such a wonderful review you had made.I am also a great fan on Pulsar 180 UG4.I also like to buy this bike within this month only
Hey maan!!!!!!!! me too frm dvg!! and 2dy `m gonna get my 180!! can u plz help me out the initial maintenance?
hey guise this is soumalya once again here to share with u my experience….the machine that i have is pulsar 180 ug4…its performance is amazing…what i got last week that my speed reading went upto 141 km per hour which is amazing…the bike didnt vibrate a little as the monster has got the weight which is much heavier thgan other bikes….i would like to ask sachine that my second servicing is near….till now i have change my engine oil 3 times..my recent meter reading is 4133 km….i have been using the castrol mobile….which mibile will b the best for my pulsar 180ug4??there is a request for all the guise overthere….pls join the pulsar 180 fan club community in my orkut account..i am giving my id..pls join….the id:soumalyaroy25@gmail.com
good review…
i am owner of pulsar ug4 since last year…n agree wid d review…
well i must say its not bike but d beast!!!
really grt stability on high speeds,no vibrations,n grt power
but lacks in initial pikup n had issue wid rear braking in high speeds.due to its increase weight it gets litl xtra time to stop.i met in accidents twice n replaced almost every part than d engine(thanx to bajaj allianz) bt ok…i hav habbit of pulling brakes very l8…i cant blame bike 4 dat…i’m planning to setup rear disks b4 3rd.n initial pikup should nt b an issue…it can catch anything(bike,moped,car,trck etc etc) as soon as u shift to 2nd gear.if u still find this issue u can fix it by changing air filter(k&n 1060 or 1100)+rejetting+changing sparks(NGK-iridium)…
n ya i read initial comments…
Only TVS perticularly apache owners should talk about engine vibrations,engine life,tyre size,height n quality issues bcoz they hav great xperiance in it.a Pulsar owner will be very new to these terms bcoz they will nvr face these issues…i really feel sorry for u TVS guys!!!!
hi frnds,
Im planning to buy Pulsar 180DTSi even many of my frnds suggested it but some of my frnds suggested RTR180…. I read review of Sachin think its all correct so shall i go for DTSi? and i found personally vibration in RTR180 at higher speed… 180DTSi or RTR180???
hey maruthi prasad it will b the best if u go for pulsar 180 bcoz it will serve u the best….bcoz it is best in speed,milleage,looks,effectiveness,heavier,monster looks,performence,hardness than apache rtr….u should deffinitly go for pulsar 180 ug4……..
thanks ra, soumalya…. i have already registered the byk….
Hey Bro Really Nice Review..
I have pulsar 180 just 20 days older its really fun to drive
Bajaj Pulsar Rocks…
Yamaha Apache Sucks…
Hi. I am a proud owner of pulsar 180 ! Done only 500 KMS with this bike ! I love it in all aspects ! It gives a exact mileage of 47 KM on reserver to reserve basis ! But bike is heavy. Since i also weigh 80kgs and 6 foot tall, i can manage it easily ! Also the road gripping and brakes are awesome. I was using HH passion until i bought this marvellous bike ! I am sure it has got some character! You will understand once you ride the bike. And this bike did not produce any vibrations till 80 kmph !
So if you are targetting to get a bike in 150-180 cc segment, go for pulsar 180 ! Initially i was planning to get pulsar 150 but for extra 2000rs pulsar 180 is a real value for money ! Hats off to bajaj for this masterpiece !
This is one awsemo reviw that i have read. am from kerala ,iam having a pulsar 180 (2003) but its having some problem with its gear box…what shall i do… althoug am going to buy a new bike my parents are opting for unicorn dazzler what shall i do..
and i want to what is the cost for assembling the rear with disc? …. plz reply..
Hay…stop bluffing man…i have a pulsar 180 ug4 ….it does not give me more than 35kmpl
Hi there.. I own the same bike. I get 50kmpl app. in kolkata.
i own p180,getting average of 62kmpl
Please visit
pulsar180ug4.blogspot.com
to read another review for Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG 4
Finally d day has came… I bought P180 UG4.5… Its awesome…
Ashwant .. I am not bluffing. I even checked the mileage after the first service. Its 48. I am living at chennai. If you can spare some time i can prove you the mileage. But i dont drive the bike insanely. I used to drive the bike @ 60-70 kmph. If your bike does not give you mileage , dont blame all bikes. It has also been proved in sites like xbhp that p180 s very strong in mileage department. Just try to maintain the bike well and ride her well .. She ll definitely respond to u ….
does it really gives around 48…??? coz i too drive only at 60 – 70kmph speeds but mine is new 20 days old.. have to check mileage…. even am from chennai.. dude…
Hay buddy I have a Pulsar 180 UG4 since 1.6 months now. I always maintain her she is the best product one could get I shall retain her for 2 years more then change my bike. Have not decided on that yet.
But since u were saying u get 48 at a speed of 60 man u r a lucky dude man.
As I don’t go beyond 40-42 and I am getting 52 done 9000 km. And yes I can lay a bet on this in city riding conditions as on the highways I love to take out my suv.
Hay buddy I have a Pulsar 180 UG4 since 1.6 months now. I always maintain her she is the best product one could get I shall retain her for 2 years more then change my bike. Have not decided on that yet.
But since u were saying u get 48 at a speed of 60 man u r a lucky dude man.
As I don’t go beyond 40-42 and I am getting 52 kmpl done 9000 km. And yes I can lay a bet on this in city riding conditions as on the highways I love to take out my suv.
Hi all,
I have used several bikes and seems to me like that Pulsar is the best i’ve ever used.
Only flaw i see is the design is almost same for all the variants.
I own a 180cc which has done more than 50000kms and have completed 3 years yesterday. I have tested my bike to its limits. To be honest one time on off roading it was almost submergerd under water for couple of minutes to my surprise engine roared to life as soon as i pressed the ignition switch. Tell me friends which other bike will come to life after gettin drowned. I think no other does.
To all you youth out there I urge you to go for PULSAR.
Nothing else will give you the best…
the same story follows me ….. but the thing is when u reach its top speed of 136(on my ride) for 2 r 3 times some sort of noise do ocrs…. tats the only disap 4 me…….
Try Motul 300V 15w50 engine oil. Noise will be gone for ever
i want to know that which bike is good fz 16 or pulsar 180.can you plz suggest me
for better grip at high speeds , you should go with pulsar 180UG4. its gives better stability @high speeds…. my suggestion is to go with pulsar , coz its upgraded with high performance engine for the same price u give for FZ…
” own a pulsar you will find its performance… “
DUde u r awesome. I am a mech. Eng working for toyota group. I am a former autocross racer. With all these background also. I cant write a review like you. Most imp. Dont say davangere is small town. I’ve seen many grt racers body builders hail from your place. I’ve decided long back to go for p180. So next monday i’ll have bike with me.. I jst wanted to know wat people think abt bike.. Excellent review sachin
i had decied to buy it when i was in 10th class 7yrs ago!!
now i have decided to buy 180!
hey………nice R&D dude…..compltely agreed with your comment……thanks for the advice…..
I do have 1 Pulsar 180 UG4 for myself and its over a week now….so thnks for ur research
hey guys my pulsar 180cc gives me 48kmpl mileage everytime in city itself.. i used to ride it on an average speed of 55km\ph as much as possible and get it serviced after every 3500 kms……………………….
yes true friend and my second opinion about is tvs apache 160 is vibrate at 100 speed it’s major problem and pulsar’s look is very hot i own it so pulsar rocks
A very good review indeed. Actually I was a bit confused in going for a P180ug4 or Apache 180. But after reading your review and also contacting some bike experts. I am now sure for the P180ug4. It helped me out alot. Thanks.
Hey its over a month now for my bike….Sachin u’ve actually researched a lot….i m totally satisfied with the your review….but don’t you think that making a acute turn is quite difficult as compared to previous versions or non clip on handles…..
hi to all…as here v r discussing about pulsar 180..i bought a pulsar 180 in 2009.it was a amazing bike…it was awsome to drive it on having so much power and giving a gud combine mileage of 45km/lt in city as well as on highway…pulsar really rockss,,,,As we are two brothers i handed over my bike to my younger bro…and this year i bought anew pulsar180 in silver grey colour …this bikes also very gud but my first bike is byke was better in pickup…but surely pulsar 180 is the best bike from all pulsars and other bikes in range of 200 ccss…thanx alot
hi sachin,
read your review..it was really helpful because i was planning to gt a new pulsor 150 ..but after reading your review and the bikes looks ill rather opt for pulsor 180.how much wud be the price for pulsr 180 in mumbai?
Sachin, I am interested in buying a p180 dtsi. But b4 I do that, I want some details from u.
I want to know the amount u spend on servicing every month…
Does Open chain require servicing every month?
Does p180 suffer from cold starts during winters?
How frequently a battery needs to be changed?
I’ll be waiting for ur reply..
Thanks in advance..
Newez. ur review was cool and convincing.. Thanks once agn!!!
gud post bro… I too looked for silver but could’n find here in chennai… now i own a black , really cool to drive . very smooth, greater stability… worthy.. wat is your mileage now at present…..??????? mine is 20days old bike.. yet to check..
Hai guys. I had a very huge confusion in buying 180cc bikes. My choices are Pulsar 180 UG4.5 and Apache 180. Now I am a owner of Pulsar 180 UG4.5. Wolf eyed head lamps and Broad tires are my favorite in it. She is really AAwwssoommee!!!!!!!!!
In my pulsar 180dtsi the red light lighted up in the tachometer all the time.i want to know what is the problem.the tank almost full even the light lighted.so please solve the problem.mechanic told me it has timing belt problem
if anyboby wants to ask me questions about this bike,email me to sachi2icekold@gmail.com
Blue colored Pulsar is mostly seen in the roads because it catches the eyes and many guys love to ride it at the same time titanium silver color seems to b eye catchy too, wot i like the most is digital dash board, it is very eye friendly… I am a eye specialist lol
I have 180
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This article is very nice man !!
Garaj man said you need to change the clut plate and its cost is 1200.
Hey I need one suggestion
Whats the cost of it
Regards
Sushant Danekar
hi..me too a owner of pulsar 180ug4 …i had to say that pulsar 180 is best among all other pulsar’s(135,150,200,220) i have been using it nearly a year…it has good mileage(me 40-45) and great pickup ..the only trouble that gave me is battery, i changed engine coil and rectifier to resolve it, but all under warranty.
NO new pulsar 220F is better than best for all indian bikes……
how much mileage does it have…….
tnks bro. was really confusd b/w apache180 nd p180. now i know wat to do….
hi friends.im from chennai.i like(love)pulsar 180 ug4 very much and purchaced it.the pulsar ug180 style and look and perfomence mainly milage 45 at city and at ecr and bypass around 50.it is so good compared with P150.the pick up and driving style is good.
Im lucky to buy PULSAR 180 UG4.because the perfomence and milage around 45 is very good.compared with TVS AND YAMAHA BIKES
Hi friends im lucky and proud to buy PULSAR 180 ug4.because of good perfomence with good milage around 45 on citi road and byepass R ecr it gives 50 milage.comapared with other useless bikes TVS AND YAMAHA IT IS GOOD WITH LOW MAINTANENCE
Its truly amazing bike..am Enjoying it….the article is too good and I feel the same
Hey guys,
i have buyed a new pulsar 180 ug4 . i need ur proper guidline for maintaining it…….and tell me after driving how much KM i should go for rough driving……!!!!!
aftr u finish al ua free servces u may go 4 it.. o else nt advisabl..
I got a pulsar 180 ug4 2 months back, everything is fine with mileage, pick up and engine working,,,… but i got a few problems like below :- (current run -1980 kms.)
1>> Quite stiff to gear down to neutral, sometimes gear goes to first but refuses to neutral while stopping,,,reason??
2>> Vibrations like something striking within near the rear left shock absorber, as if the chain ring touches the shock abs.. reason..??
3>>Left air vent below driver seat is off due to adhesive problem with the rubber that attaches it to body…
4>>Teflon coating suggested..?how to get rid of sticker on the “PULSAR”metal symbol..?
5>> Any special precautions for the fibre body , with weather , sunlight…?
6>> Any suggestions to the SERVICE PERSON while second service..?
Reply soon as i am concerned.!!!!from all pulsar lovers.!!!!
good analization boy
Hey Guys
I am buying a pulsar 180 in silver colour
It’s performance is great
hi. i live in iran. i have pulsar 180 ugf. ug4 very very nice and lovly
It all depends on the rider guys
U people r not saying about true mileage of pulsar….it gives engine problem after 22k kilometres…my friend has reached top speed of 160kmph in apache…pulsar starts vibrating after 127kmph..apache 160 can beat pulsar 220…pulsar 180gives only 30kmpl..(true mileage) apache gives
my P180 is 6 years old and the mileage has always hovered around 42-45km/l and I always drive it in full throttle
I got a new pulsar UG4 180CC just a couple of weeks back and already done with 1200 KM. Things were good till the first service but the day after servicing something went terribly wrong. I am getting average mileage of 27Km/LT, being lucky sometime 29KM/LT. Its simply disgusting when petrol cost approx Rs.72/lt here in Bangalore. As mentioned in the previous comment by Venkata Ramanan, i totally agree with him as me facing the same problem of some disgusting noise from the engine if I zoom it to just 40km/hr..
If anybody have a suggestion of how to improve the performance, i would really like to borrow your valuable expertise. Thanks in advance.
Please help me…….I am planning to buy a pulsar,but I cant make up my mind……….I love pulsar 180 for it’s power and mileage…..but pulsar 220 got the power I want.I travel 30km daily…….Please tell me your suggestions……….
i think 180 wil b d bettr option coz petrol rates r hikin u c.. n i got d same byk!! itz mileage iz arnd 40-45 kmpl
Thanks bro….
who all want comfort and mileage with ultimate racing experience go for apache 180 rtr …………………………………………………………………………………………. pulsar sucks
hello friends,
i m planning to buy a bike. i travel daily 70kms from my honda unicorn which i m driving from last 4 yrs so nw want a change. i hv two choices,yamaha fzs or pulsar 180..i m very much fond of long drives n usually go for long drives,driving around500kms in a day. Pls suggest as i m realy confused keeping in mind that for me the key area is mileage,pickup and looks (a package of all). your comments will b realy helpfull for me…waitng for ur rply
I think p180 is better than fz.My friends used to ride Fz and they told me it dosent have mileage compared to pulsar 220.P220 have a mileage of 35-45 kmpl only… P180 will have a mileage of above 40kmpl
What’s your opinion about the TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS ? Isnt it better than the p180?
I got the answer.Pulsar 180 is better than the Apache RTR 180.The rtr vibrates at 80+ speed.The only thing that I like in the new Apache RTR 180 ABS is the ABS.
Finnaly….I booked my P180….Red and black dual colour…….will get it in 2 days….. THANKS BRO
I finally got my beast…..wow……….super………in the hands of a child……cool
DONE 366km……Wow decent power……….Not as much as I expected……..
My pick-up of my pulsar 180 has gone down after 4 months of using the bike…have driven aroind 4600kms..i asked in service centre and have been asked to change the clutch plates…how often do they get spoilt????