Bajaj is gearing up to launch the 2018 Pulsar 150. According to a recent spy image, the new Pulsar 150 is likely to receive quite a few updates. 

The 2018 Pulsar 150 seen in the spy image is finished in a dual-tone colour scheme with blue and orange decals on the front fender and tank shroud. It has a stepped seat and split grab handles. The cycle parts including the alloy wheels, suspension, engine, crankcase and exhaust are finished black. It also has a silver heat shield on the exhaust muffler. The front forks and foot pegs appear to have been upgraded as well. Also, in addition to the front disc brake, the 2018 Pulsar 150 will come equipped with a rear disc brake. That said, it is not yet known if it will come equipped with ABS.

Mechanically, the Pulsar 150 is expected to be similar to the current model. Though it will retain the same engine as the existing bike, there is no information if Bajaj would give it a revised tune. The current Pulsar 150 is powered by a 149 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, DTS-i engine which makes 13 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 13.4 Nm of torque @ 6,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

The 2018 Pulsar 150 is rumoured to be launched next week. It will compete with the TVS Apache RTR 160 and Honda CB Unicorn 160 in the Indian market.

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Bajaj Auto has released a teaser of the 2017 Pulsar line-up. The launch of the new line-up is expected to take place by the end of this year. The Pulsar range, including the 135, 150, 180 and 220F models, will get a few cosmetic updates for 2017, along with BSIV-compliant engines.

Reports suggest that the new models will feature better engine refinement and lower fuel consumption. Other expected changes include tweaked exhausts, better seat cushioning and a revised instrument cluster. Earlier spy shots of the Pulsar 180 and the Pulsar 220F have revealed that the new instrument cluster is backlit in blue instead of the orange shade seen on the current models. The Pulsar 180 is also expected to get a rear disc brake. The bikes' power outputs might also be slightly altered.

Bajaj recently launched the updated Avenger series bikes, which have already received the BSIV-compliant engines.

Bajaj will be updating the Pulsar line-up by this year's end. Ahead of their official launch, the 2017 Pulsar 220F and the Pulsar 180 have been spotted without any camouflage.

Both the bikes feature a new colour scheme with contrasting decals. The 2017 Pulsar 220F continues to have the semi-faired structure. The exhaust gets a matte black treatment, while the instrument cluster too has been revised and now features blue back-lighting. The auto-choke has been replaced with a manual unit.

The Pulsar 180 has been spotted in a Youtube video. It gets a 230 mm rear disc brake, which replaces the drum unit found in the current model. The Pulsar 180 also features the blue back-lit instrument cluster.

Both the bikes will continue to be powered by the same engine that powers the current models, though they will now be compliant with BS-IV emission norms. Power and torque outputs of both bikes are also likely to get a boost.

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According to media reports, Bajaj is planning to update its Pulsar line-up, which includes the Pulsar 150, Pulsar 180, and the Pulsar 220. This comes at a time when the brand is also set to introduce its most powerful bike yet - the VS400.

Though no information about the expected changes on the Pulsar range has been revealed, it is expected that Bajaj will be tweaking the engines of the bikes to make them more economical and reduce emissions. Moreover, the Pulsar range will also likely get ABS and CBS (Combi Braking System), something that the Indian Government will be making mandatory for all motorcycles over 125 cc in the near future. A few cosmetic updates are expected to be made as well.

The Pulsar range is currently showing a downward trend in its sales charts, owing to its ageing design, and multiple new competitors. With the launch of the new range, Bajaj will be expecting the Pulsar to put up a better show.

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In order to celebrate the World Motorcycle Day today, Bajaj Auto has launched new rider communities for customers of its Pulsar and Avenger brands. This new step will help the brand in enhancing communication with its customers through various engagement activities. There will be no joining fee to be part of both these communities.

Named Pulsar Maniacs, and The Avenger Gods (TAG), both these communities will be hosting professionally organized rides, which will be supervised by Bajaj Auto's experts. These rides will also help the riders in understanding the importance of safe riding habits and usage of safety gears. Interestingly, the rides will be tailored to correspond to the positioning of the respective brands. For example, the Pulsar Maniacs will be taken for overnight long distance rides, while The Avenger Gods will go on excursions to far off locations.

The Pulsar Maniacs will be dedicated to the fans of the latest Bajaj Pulsar RS 200. On the other hand, The Avenger Gods (TAG) will cater to the entire range of Avenger bikes in the country. Currently, the company has shortlisted 7 metros where the rides will kick-start in the near future. These include Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad and Kolkata.

Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has already been spotted a couple of times before, but the recent set of spy shots showcases a clearer view of the upcoming Pulsar bike. It is also the first time that the front fascia of the bike is visible. These spy shots were taken during one of the test runs of the CS400, which is currently in the last phases of testing.

The spy shots indicate that Bajaj has carried forward the compartmented headlamp design from the Pulsar CS400 concept, as it is a part of the production bike as well. But many subtle changes have been made in the CS400's design to make it production-friendly and affordable. As a result, the front suspension forks are now conventional units, as compared to the up-side down forks that were seen on the concept. A split-seat on the production-spec bike replaces the concept's heavily contoured single seat.

Other design elements on offer with the Pulsar CS400 will include LED turn indicators, minimalistic headlight cowl and twin-vertical LED taillights. Bajaj has retained the fully digital instrument cluster of the CS400 concept, while an auxiliary display is placed on the fuel tank.

The Pulsar CS400's engine will be based on the KTM 390's 373.2 cc power mill. Bajaj will add its patented digital triple spark technology to this engine. It will be liquid cooled, and will come coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. Recent spy shots also suggest that the Pulsar CS400 will come with dual channel ABS, as both discs appear to have ABS rings in the spy shots.

Aimed at touring enthusiasts of the country, the CS400 is being claimed as the most capable and powerful Pulsar yet. We have earlier reported that the Bajaj Pulsar CS400 launch in India will take place in Q3 this year, i.e. July - September 2016.

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Earlier this year, we had reported that Bajaj had started testing the Pulsar CS400. Here is a new image of the motorcycle.

The test mule is seen with a load of testing equipment onboard. The bike carries over the design language of the CS400 concept, which was showcased at 2014 Auto Expo. Many features of the concept have also been carried over.

However, there are some differences between the concept and the test mule. While the concept had an inverted fork suspension at the front, the test mule is seen with a conventional telescopic fork. Additionally, the single, long seat of the concept has been replaced by a split seat.

The CS400 gets disc brakes at the front and rear with ABS. Other features include a monoshock rear suspension, digital instrumentation with an LCD display unit on the fuel tank, alloy wheels, LED headlight and LED tail lamps.

The Pulsar CS400 uses a 373.4cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four stroke, fuel injected engine mated to a 6-speed transmission.

Bajaj has not disclosed the launch date of the Pulsar CS400.

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A test mule of a motorcycle believed to be the Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has been spotted.

Earlier this year, Bajaj Auto had revealed that its next launch will be a motorcycle bigger than anything it is currently offering. According to media reports, the bike in question was the production version of the Pulsar CS400 concept, which was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo.

While many of the features seen on the concept have been carried over to the test mule, there are some differences. These include a conventional telescopic fork front suspension instead of an inverted unit and a split seat instead of a single, long unit.

Other features include single disc brakes at the front and rear with ABS, monoshock rear suspension, digital instrumentation with an LCD display unit on the fuel tank, alloy wheels and LED headlight and LED tail lamps.

The Pulsar CS400 is powered by the same 373.4cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four stroke, fuel injected engine that is found on the KTM 390 Duke. This engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and is expected to produce around 40 BHP.

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Bajaj Auto has hinted that its next launch will be a bigger motorcycle than anything it is currently offering. This could mean that the company is planning to introduce the production version of Pulsar CS400 concept, which was revealed at the 2014 Auto Expo.

The Pulsar CS400 (CS stands for Cruiser Sport) is based on the KTM Duke 390 and uses the same 373.4cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four stroke, fuel injected engine mated to a 6-speed transmission. While power figures have not been disclosed, the engine is expected to produce around 40 BHP.

The CS400 concept had single disc brakes at the front and rear with ABS, an inverted front suspension, monoshock rear suspension, a short, side-mounted exhaust, all-digital instrumentation, an LCD display unit on the fuel tank, alloy wheels and all LED lamps.

The Pulsar CS400 is expected to be priced lower than the Duke 390.

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Bajaj Auto will be conducting "Festival of Speed", a track racing event for Pulsar owners from March 5, 2016. The festival will be hosted in Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai. It will consist of a track racing competition, skateboarding, bicycle motocross, stunt shows, DJ performances and rock concerts among others.

The races will be open to Pulsar motorcycles with engine capacities of 200cc and higher. Owners of Pulsar RS200 motorcycles will get a chance to compete for the grand finale after undergoing a full day of professional training at the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT), Chennai. Six finalists from each of the six cities will be chosen and trained for the grand finale at the MMRT. The cost of their travel, stay and training will be borne by the company.

Bajaj hopes to involve over 40,000 riders and enthusiasts across the country through the show this year.

Entry to this festival will be free. The grand finale will be held at the MMRT on the April 16, 2016. The winner of the grand finale will be awarded the Pulsar Cup and prize money of Rs. 1 lakh.

Schedule:

• Hyderabad - Leonia Holistic Destination, Bommaraspet, Shameerpet, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad, March 5, 2 pm - 10 pm
• Delhi - Leisure Valley, Concrete Ground, Sector 29, Gurgaon, March 12, 2 pm - 10 pm
• Mumbai - Imax Wadala Parking, Ajmera I-Land , Bhakti Park, Anik Wadala Link Road, Mumbai, March 19, 2 pm - 10 pm
• Pune - Downtown Racing, Tulaja Bhawani Nagar, Kharadi, Pune, March 26, 2 pm - 10 pm
• Bangalore - Venue to be decided, April 2, 2 pm - 10 pm
• Chennai - Venue and time to be decided, April 3