Bajaj updates Pulsar 125 and 150 with new engines, TFT displays and start-stop tech

Bajaj Auto has refreshed its Pulsar 125 and 150 commuter motorcycles with new engines, diamond-type frames, monoshock suspension, start-stop technology and upgraded displays. The Pulsar 125 is priced from under ₹93,000, while the Pulsar 150 starts at ₹1.15 lakh, ex-showroom.

— Source publishedTue, 25 Aug, 2026, 12:28 IST·First seen Tue, 25 Aug, 2026, 13:02 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Bajaj Pulsar · Bajaj has refreshed the Pulsar 125 and 150 in India with new engines, diamond-type frames, monoshock suspension, start-stop technology and

Key facts

  • Pulsar 125: 12 hp, 11.4 Nm torque
  • Pulsar 150: 14 hp, over 14 Nm torque
  • Around 60% torque available from 3,000 rpm
  • 5-inch TFT display
  • Pulsar 125 ex-showroom price: under ₹93,000 to about ₹1.04 lakh
  • Pulsar 150 ex-showroom price: ₹1.15 lakh to about ₹1.23 lakh

Why this matters

The updated Pulsar range reinforces Bajaj’s core ICE franchise, raising the competitive bar for rivals in affordable sporty commuters while preserving its platform for future portfolio extensions.

What to watch

  • Monthly wholesales and retail registrations for Pulsar 125 and 150 versus Hero Glamour/Xtreme, Honda SP125/Unicorn and TVS Raider/RTR models.
  • Dealer reports on booking mix between entry variants and TFT-equipped variants.
  • On-road price changes after insurance, registration and financing costs.
  • Fuel-efficiency claims and real-world owner feedback on the revised engines and start-stop system.
  • Warranty claims, service turnaround times and spare-parts availability during the first two quarters after launch.
  • Rival model refreshes, festive incentives and financing campaigns in the 125cc-160cc segment.
  • Push TFT-equipped and start-stop variants as a value-for-money technology upgrade rather than a premium-bike feature.
  • Use dealer finance programs, exchange bonuses and low-EMI offers to preserve affordability as on-road prices rise.
  • Increase localized digital marketing around fuel saving, daily usability and sporty styling for younger commuter buyers.
  • Manage parts availability and technician training for the new display, engine and start-stop systems to avoid early ownership friction.
  • Track variant-level demand to determine whether feature-rich trims can expand the Pulsar 125/150 mix without cannibalizing adjacent Pulsar models.