Bajaj Pulsar 150 was launched in India, and it is a new contender in the 150cc-160cc motorcycle segment. As of now, it is one of the most popular 150cc commuter bikes in India. The Pulsar 150 is a popular street bike known for its stunning design, powerful performance, and reliability. It has new styling and an all-new engine that gives more power and much less weight than the old Pulsar 150.
Today, through this post, we will compare the Pulsar 150 with its rivals in terms of engine, dimensions, features, and price. The competitors of the Pulsar 150 are the Honda SP160, TVS Apache RTR 160, and Yamaha MT 15 V2.
Let’s understand in brief.
Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs. Competitors: Engine and power
The Honda SP160 is powered by a 162.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine that produces 13.2bhp and 14.59Nm of torque. The TVS Apache RTR 160 gets a 159.7cc motor that develops 15.8bhp and 13.8Nm, and the last one is the Yamaha MT 15 V2 motor that powers the 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine.
When comparing the Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Honda SP160, the former has a larger fuel tank capacity and higher power output. However, all of them come with a 5-speed gearbox.
| Specification | Bajaj Pulsar 150 | Honda SP160 | TVS Apache RTR 160 | Yamaha MT 15 V2 |
| Engine | 149.5cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled | 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled | 159.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled | 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 13.8bhp at 8500 rpm | 13.2bhp at 7500 rpm | 15.8bhp at 8730 rpm. | 18.1bhp at 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 13.25bhp at 6500 rpm | 14.59Nm at 5500 rpm | 13.8Nm at 7000 rpm | 14.2Nm at 7500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 5-Speed | 5-Speed | 5-Speed |
Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs. Competitors: Dimension
The fuel tank capacity of Honda Sp 160 and TVS Apache is 12 liters, while the fuel tank capacity of Yamaha MT 15 is 10 liters. However, the fuel tank capacity of this bike does not match the 15 liters of the Bajaj Pulsar 150.
When we compare the Pulsar 150 vs Apache RTR 160, it shows that the Apache RTR 160 has a more powerful engine, whereas the Pulsar 150 has a larger fuel tank capacity and comfortable seat height.
| Specification | Bajaj Pulsar 150 | Honda SP 160 | TVS Apache RTR 160 | Yamaha MT 15 V2 |
| Length | 2055 mm | 2061 mm | 2085 mm | 2015 mm |
| Width | 765 mm | 786 mm | 730 mm | 800 mm |
| Height | 1060 mm | 1113 mm | 1105 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm | 1347 mm | 1300 mm | 1325 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 177 mm | 180 mm | 170 mm |
| Seat Height | 785 mm | 796 mm | 790 mm | 810 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 148 kg | 139-141 kg | 137 kg | 141 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 liters | 12 liters | 12 liters | 10 liters |
Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs. Competitors: Features
Both the Honda SP 160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 get a fully digital instrument cluster with a revised user interface, LED taillight, and an engine stop switch. Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Honda SP160 both have single-channel ABS, while other bikes, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Yamaha MT 15 V2, have dual-channel ABS.
Apache’s RTR 160 all-digital cluster has Bluetooth connectivity with navigation. The Yamaha MT 15 V2 has front and rear disc brakes, while the Apache RTR 160, Honda SP 160, and Bajaj Pulsar 150 have front disc and rear drum brakes.
Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs. Competitors: Pricing
The ex-showroom price of the most expensive bike, Yamaha MT 15 V2, is Rs 1,67,700, and the price of the cheapest bike, Bajaj Pulsar 150, is Rs 1,10,752. The prices of Bajaj Pulsar 150 and its competitor bikes are as follows –
| Competitor Bikes | Prices (ex-showroom) |
| Bajaj Pulsar 150 | Rs 1,10,419 |
| TVS Apache RTR 160 | Rs 1,19,420 |
| Honda SP 160 | Rs 1,17,500 |
| Yamaha MT 15 V2 | Rs 1,99,450 |
