2006 Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i from India - Comments

Side stand clamp broken.

Tyres just don't hold under heavy braking.

Gearbox needs improving.

This motorcycle is seriously fun without burning a hole in your pocket. I get an average of 48km/ltr on the highway and in the city. For a 180 cc it's amazing. If you're really careful on the highway it even gives 58km/ltr...

Here's a few tips - shift at 4500 rpm, and when it's in top gear, ride between 50-70.

Sure, all you guys who get 30-35 either don't know to ride or always rip the bike..

The worst its ever given was 34 when I was ripping the bike and having a heavy person sitting on the bike.

About the Pulsar v/s Karizma - to me, under normal riding, you wont find any difference. The pickup is the same. Only the Karizma has a better top end and top speed..

Other areas where the Karizma has its advantages are the long wheel base and a superb gearbox. But one thing the Pulsar has got in its favour is a its fuel economy of 48km/ltr against a Karizmas 36!! And not to forget Bajajs cheap spares..

Comments made by the author are very honest, thanks buddy. It would have been even better if you could throw some light on your own experience on p180, example - kilometers run, specific benefits, comforts.

The rest of the comments are helpful, thanks.

I never get an average above 38. In fact on the highway it went down to 35.

Sorry, but I disagree. The Karizma scoots past your Pulsar easily because it peaks at 7krpm. With 5 kgm more torque, it'll outrun you any day. The transmission is more efficient as well. Dyno tests in Bangalore give tha Karizma 14.2 hp at the wheel. The Pulsar trails at 12.

Hellow, I am interested purchase a pulsar180cc. Can you tell me about mileage & maintenance? My mail is jagannathaprasada@gmail.com

Urgent please.

Thanks.

Hi guys, actually I'm playing with ma babe (180-dtsi) with pleasure. I like the power, which is almost equal to a Honda Karisma. But the disappointing thing is low mileage of 35-40. On highways it's only 35. To be frank I bought this bike only to enjoy the power and not the mileage..

Hello guys!

I have recently bought a Pulsar DTS-i 180. It's a great experience I'm having.

Can you give me some tips about how to maintain its average, efficiency etc...

Hi guys!

I'm finding it very difficult to make a choice between Pulsar 180 and 200cc DTSi in terms of power performance, mileage (specifically of P200), reliability and maintenance. Price is no issue. This would be my first ever bike. P200 looks great, but overall performance...?? I'm ready to shell out more, only if I'm satisfied with the bike's performance.

Anybody... please suggest between the two.

Email > amit_liverpool@rediffmail.com

Thanx!

Hi,

My name is SRINIDHI and I recently purchased a Bajaj Pulsar 180cc. Nothing much to complain about my bike because he is a MONSTER on the road. But I still have a few concerns about the gearshift, which is very hard, and I would like to suggest it to be made softer, so that it could be a better bike.

Thanks.

Hello, this is AMEY.

Please tell me which bike should I take; p180, p150, Apache RTR 160 or CBZ Xtreme on amey_torpedo@yahoo.co.in

I think (please tell if I'm right.. marked with '?' among these I don't know.. I was looking for good reviews on the Internet and found believable things here. Please email me - bura@live.in and tell me.. ahem ANYTHING)

(1) Unicorn --- (58,000) top speed ~115, pickup - OK, handling - 8.5/10, looks - not great, efficiency - 50 (45~58kmpl). + brand, handling, - looks, upright riding position

(2) p 150 --- (62,000) top speed ~114, pickup - OK, handling - 7.5/10, looks - good, efficiency - 50 (45~58kmpl), + balance of looks, power & economy, - handling, gearbox could be better, mudguard shakes, unreliable led tail lamps

(3) hunk --- (63,000) top speed ~114, pickup - OK, handling - 9/10, looks - hmm, efficiency - 50 (45~58kmpl), + handling, fuel tank, - hunk (name), this is minor but no digital speedo, led tail lamps

(4) rtr 160 --- (65,000) top speed ~119, pickup - good, handling - 8/10, looks - don't like, small, efficiency - 45 (41~50kmpl), + nimble handling, brakes, pickup, - not good for bad roads, touring

(5) p 180 --- (68,000) top speed ~122, pickup - better, handling 7.5/10, looks - better, efficiency - 40 (37~50kmpl), + price, performance, looks, - handling, gearbox could be better

(6) p 200 --- (75,000) top speed ~126, pickup - great, handling 7/10, looks - sexy, efficiency -?40 (?35-45kmpl), + performance, beautiful, - handling in crowded places, no kick

(7) karizma --- (77,000) top speed ~128, pickup - great, handling 9.25/10 (hehe), looks - great from most angles, efficiency -?40 (?35-45kmpl), + performance, touring, - expensive parts

So which is your favorite and why?

What's the difference of fuel efficiency between a p 180 and 200 if both are ripped in full throttle (?30 for 200, 35 for 180 eh)

Experienced people please mail ASAP.

Hi all. I purchased the Pulsar 180 in Feb 2008, but I'm not satisfied at all. It's going like a bull cart, so much gear sound and very high vibrations; so go for the 150, and in case of power go for Karizma; at least that is a refined bike to purchase.