Bajaj Pulsar 180 Launched ₹1.22 Lakh - This Or The Apache RTR 180?

Published: Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:58 [IST]

Bajaj has brought the Pulsar 180 back to the Indian market, launching it at ₹1.22 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Bajaj Pulsar 180 had been discontinued in 2022, leaving a gap in the Pulsar lineup between the 150 and the 220F - a gap that has been filled once again.

For Indian buyers, the Pulsar 180 relaunch adds a mid-rung option to one of the country's most recognised commuter-sports motorcycle families. At ₹1.22 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Pulsar 180 commands a premium of ₹12,000 over the Pulsar 150.

Bajaj Pulsar 180 Launched: Engine & Performance

The Bajaj Pulsar 180 is powered by a 178.6cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine producing 17 hp at 8,500 rpm and 15 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

Peak power for the 2026 Pulsar 180 is unchanged from the version discontinued in 2022, but torque has increased by 0.8 Nm. Compared to the Pulsar 150, the new 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 180 makes 3 hp and 1.75 Nm more.

Bajaj Pulsar 180 Launched: Features, Equipment & Colours

On the equipment front, the Bajaj Pulsar 180 gets the same LED headlight and negative LCD instrument cluster that were recently introduced on the updated Pulsar 150. The bike is available in a single variant with five colour options: black-gold, black-blue, black-grey, black-red, and white.

The suspension setup for the new Pulsar 180 features a 37mm telescopic fork at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at both ends, 280mm at the front and 230mm at the rear, which are aided by ABS.

The new Bajaj Pulsar 180 rides on 17-inch wheels at both ends, fitted with a 90/120-section (front/rear) tubeless tyres. Ground clearance for the Pulsar 180 stands at 165mm, while the kerb weight is 156 kg. The Pulsar 180's fuel tank holds 15 litres of petrol.