Bajaj Plans Massive Pulsar Refresh: 10 Updated Models, New 150cc and 125cc Bikes by September 2026; New ADV and 2027 Pulsar N125 Spied
- Team Autopunditz
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Bajaj Auto is preparing one of the most extensive product updates in the history of the Pulsar brand. The company plans to refresh ten motorcycles across the 160cc–400cc category while introducing all-new Pulsar models in the strategically important 125cc and 150cc segments.
The product offensive is expected to unfold over approximately six weeks, placing the launches and updates around the 2026 festive season. Bajaj’s management disclosed the plan while discussing the company’s performance and domestic motorcycle strategy following its latest quarterly results.
Ten Pulsar Models to Receive Updates
The biggest component of Bajaj’s upcoming programme will be a refresh of ten motorcycles positioned between 160cc and 400cc.
Bajaj has not disclosed the individual model names, but the initiative is expected to cover motorcycles across the Pulsar N, NS and higher-capacity Pulsar families. Rather than ten completely new motorcycles, most of these products are expected to be updated versions, facelifts or new variants of existing models.
Possible changes may include:
Revised graphics and colour options
LED lighting upgrades
Updated digital instrument clusters
Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity
New variants and equipment packages
Mechanical or feature revisions on selected models
The final model-wise specifications will only become clear when Bajaj begins announcing the motorcycles.
All-New 150cc Pulsar Under Development
Alongside the updated motorcycles, Bajaj plans to introduce an all-new Pulsar in the 150cc segment.
The Pulsar 150 has played a major role in establishing the Pulsar brand in India. However, the motorcycle’s underlying design is significantly older than newer products such as the Pulsar N160 and NS160.
The upcoming 150cc model could therefore mark a more comprehensive generational change rather than a minor cosmetic update. It may adopt a newer platform, contemporary styling, LED lighting and a more feature-rich digital console.
Bajaj has not confirmed whether the motorcycle will retain the familiar Pulsar 150 name or receive a new identity within the N-series.
New 125cc Pulsar Also Planned
An all-new 125cc Pulsar is also part of the forthcoming product programme.
The 125cc segment has become increasingly important in India as buyers move towards motorcycles that combine commuter-friendly running costs with stronger styling and additional features. Bajaj currently participates in this category through products including the Pulsar 125 and Pulsar N125.
The new motorcycle could help Bajaj widen its 125cc portfolio and compete more aggressively against models from Hero MotoCorp, Honda and TVS.
Recent spy images appear to show a heavily camouflaged, street-focused Bajaj motorcycle under testing. However, Bajaj has not officially confirmed whether the test mule is the upcoming 125cc Pulsar or another product under development.
New Bajaj ADV Spied; 2027 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied
Bajaj Auto appears to be testing at least two different motorcycles alongside its broader Pulsar portfolio refresh. Recent spy images show a new Bajaj adventure-style motorcycle as well as what is believed to be the 2027 Bajaj Pulsar N125.
The new Bajaj ADV test mule can be identified by its upright riding posture, spoke wheels, extended front fender and a rear top box fitted behind the rider. Its design suggests that Bajaj could be evaluating a small-capacity adventure commuter intended for everyday riding and occasional touring. However, its engine capacity, production name and launch timeline have not been confirmed.
A separate test motorcycle is believed to be the 2027 Bajaj Pulsar N125. Unlike the ADV mule, the suspected Pulsar N125 has a more street-focused stance and does not carry a rear top box. The motorcycle remains heavily camouflaged, but its proportions suggest that Bajaj may be preparing an updated or next-generation 125cc Pulsar.
The two test bikes should not be treated as the same model. The adventure-style motorcycle appears to be a separate product under development, while the other test mule could form part of Bajaj’s upcoming 125cc Pulsar refresh.
The company has yet to announce the motorcycle, and its engine capacity, product name and launch timeline remain unknown.
New Pulsars Arriving Before the Festive Season
Bajaj intends to complete much of the portfolio refresh within around six weeks, potentially bringing the first launches before the end of August and completing the programme around September 2026.
The timing is significant because the festive period traditionally generates stronger demand for motorcycles in India. Introducing refreshed products during this window could help Bajaj improve showroom activity while giving customers more reasons to consider the Pulsar range.
Why Bajaj Is Refreshing the Pulsar Range
The Indian motorcycle market is becoming increasingly competitive. Manufacturers are adding LED lighting, connected displays, riding modes, updated suspension components and premium styling even to relatively affordable motorcycles.
Bajaj’s domestic two-wheeler volumes increased during the latest quarter, although the company’s growth reportedly remained below the broader industry’s expansion. At the same time, Bajaj recorded strong export growth and continued expanding its electric-vehicle operations.
Refreshing the Pulsar portfolio could help the company:
Improve competitiveness in the domestic motorcycle market
Attract younger and feature-conscious customers
Strengthen its presence in the 125cc and 150cc categories
Generate festive-season showroom traffic
Bring older Pulsar models closer to newer N-series products
Two More 125cc Brands Could Follow
Bajaj’s product strategy extends beyond the immediate Pulsar refresh. Management has also indicated that two new brands could enter the 125cc segment during FY2027.
These products are expected to have distinct positioning and are separate from the forthcoming 125cc Pulsar. This suggests that Bajaj is planning a broader assault on the commuter and executive-commuter motorcycle market rather than relying only on the Pulsar name.
What Remains Unconfirmed
Although the overall product plan has been outlined, Bajaj Auto has not yet revealed:
The names of the ten motorcycles receiving updates
Technical specifications of the new 125cc and 150cc Pulsars
Prices or variant structures
Exact launch dates
Whether the spied adventure bike is included in the programme
More details should emerge as Bajaj begins introducing the updated models over the coming weeks.
Auto Punditz Conclusion
Bajaj Auto’s upcoming product offensive could become one of the largest Pulsar portfolio refreshes undertaken in recent years. Ten updated models across the 160cc–400cc range, combined with all-new 125cc and 150cc Pulsars, would allow the company to address multiple motorcycle segments ahead of the crucial festive season.
While the model-wise details remain under wraps, the strategy is clear: Bajaj wants to modernise the Pulsar portfolio, defend its position in performance-oriented motorcycles and expand more aggressively in the high-volume commuter categories.
