I am regular reader of Mouthshut reviews, so here is my attempt to share my experience with this bike, every suggestion and comment is very much appreciated.
Before starting my review I would like to tell that I have a Pulsar 150 dtsi purchased on Dec 2003, till now it has clocked 30, 000 kms on odo. Its a spoke wheel, old bajaj logo, Electric start, dtsi initial lot model.
The overall performance of this bike is above average for me. So I will start with the Pros of this bike,
Pros:
Power delivery- The power delivery is one of the best in class and I have never let any of my friend to have an edge in any kind of fun race, on freeways or in city.
Pickup- I may be some what unlucky in this area as from the day one I purchased this bike I come to know that this bike is not having the pickup as my other friends pulsars were having. This is particularlly about my bike only.
Mileage- Many of you will not believe me that my bike gives me an average of 60-65 in city conditions, and 70-73 on highway conditions, may be due to my riding style as I always ride in 45-55 kmph speed, exeptions aside.
Handling- This bike is one of the heaviest but handling is one of the best.
Cons:
Suspension- The worst in the class, may be this also my personal experience but even after trying all available settings in suspension, its giving me backpain.
Cold start- this problem worsens in winters as it does not starts without minimum 5 kicks, electric start is a pity.
Engine oil leaks- may be this problem is universal for pulsar bike as I have seen most Pulsars with bleeding engines, though it is not affecting much but seems pretty bad as oil catches dirt.
Chain noise- This problem is weird as every time I have adjusted the chain it gets loose within a month and even its tightened or not it gives a unwanted sound as I ride over bumps. This bike has served me a lot and I love my bike from bottom of my heart like any other bike lover, but I seriously thinking of buying a new one because of all these cons I have mentioned.
Please suggest and comment,
Enjoy your rides and ride safe.