Bajaj Discontinues Pulsar N150 Amidst Slow Sales and Overlap with N160

Bajaj Auto has quietly discontinued the Pulsar N150 from its Indian lineup, with the bike now removed from the company's official website. Launched as recently as September 2023, the Pulsar N150, which was priced at ₹1,24,730 (ex-showroom) before its discontinuation, appears to have fallen victim to low sales and its close positioning to the more feature-rich Pulsar N160.

The Pulsar N150 shared its underpinnings with the Pulsar N160 but incorporated certain cost-cutting measures, notably offering single-channel ABS instead of the N160's dual-channel ABS. With only an approximate ₹8,000 price difference between the two models, the N150 struggled to carve out a distinct identity in the market.

Features and Engine Specifications

The Pulsar N150 came equipped with modern features such as an LED headlamp and tail lamp, a negative instrument cluster with Bluetooth-based smartphone connectivity via the Ride Connect app, call alerts, a real-time mileage indicator, and a distance-to-empty readout.

Under the hood, it was powered by a 149.68cc air-cooled engine, producing 14.5 PS of power and 13.5 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. While the engine was refined, competitors in the 160cc segment often offered more powerful liquid-cooled engines with superior performance and power-to-weight ratios, making the N150 less appealing to performance-oriented riders. The N150 also featured conventional telescopic forks at the front, unlike some variants of the N160 that offer upside-down (USD) forks.

Sales Figures Show Declining Demand for 150cc Pulsars

Bajaj's sales figures for May 2025 further illustrate the shift in consumer preference. The company sold a total of 15,937 units of 150cc Pulsars (including both the classic Pulsar 150 and the N150), which is nearly half of the 29,386 units sold in May 2024, indicating a significant year-on-year decline.

In stark contrast, Bajaj sold 22,372 units of 160cc Pulsars (comprising the Pulsar N160 and Pulsar NS160) in May 2025. This segment registered a robust 24.88% year-on-year growth, clearly demonstrating a stronger inclination among buyers towards the 160cc Pulsar models. Bajaj has also been actively promoting its 160cc bikes, which now come with premium features like USD telescopic front forks and dual-channel ABS in certain variants.

The discontinuation of the Pulsar N150 suggests a strategic move by Bajaj Auto to streamline its extensive Pulsar portfolio and focus on models that offer clearer value propositions and better market traction, particularly within the highly competitive 150-160cc motorcycle segment.