2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125 & Pulsar 150 Launched – New Platform, Monoshock and TFT Display

Bajaj Auto has rolled out the new-generation Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 in India, giving two of the longest-running Pulsar nameplates one of their most comprehensive upgrades yet. The overhaul goes substantially beyond new graphics or lighting, bringing a new platform, redesigned chassis, monoshock rear suspension, updated engines and significantly more technology.

The headline pricing available at the time of publication puts the new Pulsar 150 from ₹1.15 lakh ex-showroom, while Bajaj’s official website currently lists the all-new Pulsar 125 at ₹92,341 ex-showroom Delhi.

2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125 & Pulsar 150 – Price

*Bajaj Auto's currently listed ex-showroom Delhi price for the all-new Pulsar 125. Pulsar 150 prices are based on launch information available at publication.

This Is More Than a Routine Pulsar Facelift

Bajaj has retained enough familiar Pulsar design cues to make the motorcycles immediately recognisable, but much of the hardware underneath has changed.

Both motorcycles move to a new chassis architecture and, crucially, replace the traditional twin rear shock absorbers with a monoshock. A conventional telescopic fork continues at the front.

This is an important change for the Pulsar 125 and 150 because the older architecture was increasingly showing its age against newer rivals.

The motorcycles also receive redesigned bodywork, including a new headlamp treatment, more muscular fuel tank and extensions, revised side panels and a sharper tail section.

New Pulsar 150 Engine Produces 14 PS and 14.1 Nm

The new Pulsar 150 receives an updated 150cc engine producing 14 PS at 8,500rpm and 14.1Nm, with torque increasing from roughly 13.25Nm on the outgoing motorcycle. Bajaj has also revised the transmission calibration.

One of the most interesting additions is the introduction of three riding modes – Rain, Road and Sport.

That brings functionality normally associated with larger and more expensive motorcycles into the mainstream Pulsar 150.

The higher-spec Twin Disc version additionally receives an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG), intended to provide quieter starts while also contributing to efficiency.

Pulsar 150 Gets 5-inch TFT With Google Maps

Technology represents another major step forward.

The Pulsar 150 Single Disc uses a colour LCD instrument console, while higher Twin

Disc versions receive a 5-inch TFT display.

The TFT supports Google Maps navigation, adding a considerable technology upgrade over the instrumentation offered on previous generations. Higher variants also receive LED turn indicators and additional connected functionality.

The motorcycle additionally gets a smoked-effect LED headlamp with integrated DRLs and hazard-light functionality.

Single Disc vs Twin Disc

Bajaj is offering the new Pulsar 150 in configurations aimed at slightly different buyers.

The Single Disc serves as the entry point at ₹1.15 lakh and uses a single-piece seat and colour LCD instrumentation.

Moving to the Twin Disc brings additional equipment, including the 5-inch TFT, Google Maps navigation, LED indicators and ISG technology. Buyers can choose between single- and split-seat configurations, with the latter topping the current range at ₹1.23 lakh.

That means the price premium from the entry Pulsar 150 to the most expensive version is approximately ₹8,000.

All-New Pulsar 125 Also Moves to Modern Platform

The Pulsar 125 receives a similarly important overhaul.

Bajaj describes the motorcycle on its official website as the “all-new Pulsar 125 – Spawn of the Icon”, and currently lists an ex-showroom Delhi price of ₹92,341.

The new-generation model adopts the same broad modernisation philosophy as the Pulsar 150, with a redesigned chassis and monoshock replacing the older twin-shock arrangement. Pre-launch information also confirmed a new-generation design and upgraded instrumentation for the higher variants.

Importantly, this new-generation motorcycle should not be confused with the earlier January 2026 Pulsar 125 update, which primarily brought LED lighting, colours and graphics while retaining the older chassis and twin rear shock absorbers.

The August motorcycle represents the substantially more important generational change.

Why These Two Pulsars Matter for Bajaj

Bajaj has expanded the Pulsar family considerably over the years with newer N-series and NS-series motorcycles, but the traditional Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 have continued because of their strong brand recognition and established customer base.

That created an unusual situation where some of Bajaj's most recognisable Pulsars were still based on comparatively old hardware while newer members of the family moved ahead technologically.

The 2026 overhaul addresses that gap.

Moving to a monoshock chassis, introducing modern instrumentation and updating the engines allows Bajaj to retain the familiarity of the classic Pulsar formula while making the motorcycles considerably more competitive against newer-generation rivals.

Competition

The new Pulsar 125 competes in an intensely contested 125cc motorcycle category against products including the TVS Raider, Hero Xtreme 125R and Honda SP125.

The Pulsar 150 operates higher up against motorcycles such as the TVS Apache RTR 160, Honda SP160 and Yamaha FZ series.

For Bajaj, the challenge will therefore be balancing the Pulsar's established value positioning against the additional cost associated with the new chassis and equipment.

Auto Punditz Take

The most important thing about the new Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 isn't the LED headlamp or even the TFT display.

It is the change underneath the motorcycle.

For years, Bajaj continued selling the traditional Pulsar formula because customers continued buying it. The downside was that the architecture increasingly looked dated beside newer motorcycles—including Bajaj's own newer Pulsars.

The switch from twin shocks to a monoshock, the adoption of a new chassis and updated powertrains therefore represents something much bigger than a conventional model-year update.

Bajaj is essentially trying to modernise two of its most recognisable nameplates without removing the familiarity that made them successful in the first place.

The ₹1.15 lakh starting price of the Pulsar 150 will also be important. With the range extending to ₹1.23 lakh, buyers now have considerable overlap with newer-generation 150–160cc motorcycles. Bajaj will be betting that the Pulsar badge, combined with the dramatically improved hardware and equipment, is enough to justify that positioning.

For the Pulsar 125, the challenge is slightly different. India's 125cc segment has become

substantially sportier and more feature-rich, particularly following the success of motorcycles such as the Raider and Xtreme 125R. Giving the core Pulsar 125 a modern platform is therefore arguably overdue—and strategically important.

The classic Pulsar isn't disappearing. Bajaj is finally bringing it into the modern Pulsar era.