The pre-launch pictures of the 135 spurred up the expectation and from the looks of it Bajaj has lived up to it. The 135 pulsar the smallest of them all is priced at a very sensible 51k ex-showroom Delhi which on-road would cost around 58k. Though it is the smallest it is quite interesting as it has some first of its kind features.
It has the first of its kind engine with 4 valves and 2 spark-plugs; Bajaj calls it the world’s first 4-valved DTS-i engine, this reflects very well on the power produced. This 135cc produces 13.5ps of power which is pretty close to the pulsar 150’s power-rating of 14.08ps. Also it is more powerful than the Honda stunner which has a bhp rating of 11.6 which comes to about 11.76ps of power. So 135 is a clear winner in the power fight.
The other first of its kind is the digital tachometer with analogue display as in digital needle circling digital numbers. It has a couple of feature even the 150 doesn’t have, split seats and clip on handle bars. The downside is the smaller non-pulsar tank which has a capacity of 8+2.5 litres which is 5 less than the 150 pulsar. The 135 has all the other mandatory features like electric/kick start, alloy wheels, led brake lights, rear gas shocks and front disc brake.
The overall design of the bike is bold (as it is heavily borrowed from the concept Xcd 135 sprint) with an out of the box front faring design which Bajaj calls bikini headlight faring and an unconventional rear mud guard and tail fixed number plate. The plot behind the rear design to my knowledge is that you can still remove the mud guard for the sportier tire-thread showing looks and still have your number plate intact. Seems Bajaj has covered all grounds with this one. Oh ya one more thing the mileage is 65kmpl on standard Arai test.
So the Pulsar 135 may not be a pulsar but it sure is much more.
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December 9, 2009
not looking great!!!but have to see the response, by chance it may also get quite decent market in India, since BAJAJ leading the Indian motorcycle market in 150cc segment…
December 10, 2009
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December 10, 2009
This time the pricing seems very prudent by Bajaj.
December 10, 2009
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January 6, 2010
from lookwise not upto costomers expectations………but just have to wait n see abt performance
March 27, 2010
yaar its just like tvs apache look wise …what is it??????
March 28, 2010
there isn’t much one can do with two wheels and a tank, but P135 don’t look like apache to me.