With the Adventure Sport twins, Bajaj has added two more motorcycles to its already sizeable Pulsar line up. The AS 150 is the second 150cc engine but brings four valve technology to the mix.
We are fans of the way the Pulsar AS twins look. The fairing really has managed to build on the strengths of the 200NS into something rather attractive. The fairing with its upright chunky windscreen cuts a pretty silhouette and the vertically stacked projector and conventional headlight combo set up(they work great in the night) also add to the pretty picture. While the looks are spot on, the build quality also is another welcome step up for Bajaj but there still are some hiccups.The all new 150cc four valve engine brings some interesting figures to the 150cc class. To start with, it’s the first under square engine in the Pulsar line-up, and shares the same 56mm bore as the Discover 150. Its 17PS power output is second only to the 18.5PS CBR150R and equal to the Yamaha R15’s.
While Bajaj is known for giving us excellent value for money products packed with features, we think they’ve slipped up here. At Rs 93, 000 on-road in Mumbai the AS 150 is almost Rs 8, 500 more than the Suzuki Gixxer – a motorcycle that does almost everything better. The AS 150 certainly isn’t a full blown adventure sports motorcycle but it’s in no way a bad one. It’s still a feature rich motorcycle with a powerful and efficient engine but is it worth the premium price tag