The next-generation Bajaj Pulsar 125 has been spotted testing in Chakan, just outside Pune.
- Bikini-style fairing, single-piece seat.
- Styled along the lines of the N250 and F250.
- Powered by an air-cooled engine.
With the launch of the N250 and F250 models late last year, Bajaj’s iconic Pulsar lineup moved into its next generation. The smaller displacement Pulsars are expected to follow suit and make their own steps into the next generation soon, and the first of these has just been spotted testing.
There are some key factors which tell us this is certainly a smaller displacement model than the 250s launched last year. For one, there is no oil cooler visible, and this appears to be a purely air-cooled engine, unlike the oil-cooled units on the 250s. The tyres are noticeably skinnier than those on the 250s, the front brake disc is considerably smaller, and this test mule features a single piece seat, in contrast to the split seats seen on the 250s. All these details point towards the fact that this will be a smaller motorcycle.
The physical size of the engine and the dimensions of the underpinnings suggest that this bike will displace between 125 and 150cc. A closer look reveals that the test mule sports a heel-shifter. The only model in the current Pulsar lineup to get a heel-shifter is the Pulsar 125, indicating that what we’re looking at is perhaps the next generation of that motorcycle. Further reinforcing this is the presence of a chain cover, which is once again only seen on the current-gen Pulsar 125.
It most definitely still looks like a Pulsar, though. It’s styled along the lines of the quarter-litre Pulsars: the side panels and tank extensions look quite similar to the N250, while the headlight resembles the F250’s unit somewhat. While not seen in this image, the bike also featured the signature Pulsar split tail-lamp that looked nearly identical to the units on the 250s. And even though this is likely to be the smallest model in the Pulsar lineup, it still gets sporty touches like a belly pan and a small windscreen.
What’s noteworthy is that this test mule seems quite well-finished. The bodywork seems complete and all the panels seem to sit flush with each other, there is no significant data-logging equipment seen on the motorcycle, even details like the lights, number plates, switchgear and controls appear to be quite well finished. All this points towards the fact that the bike is in its final stages of testing, and an official launch shouldn’t be more than a few months away.
The question of what name this new bike could launch under is a rather interesting one. The Pulsar range has historically been named according to displacement, but the brand recently trademarked a couple of interesting new nametags for the Pulsar lineup. You can read about them here.
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