nandurajan

Hi Friends,

I am planning on purchasing the Pulsar 150 UG 4.5 and I had a couple of questions:

1) Have any of you test driven/own the Pulsar 150 UG 4.5? If so do you have any feedback?
2) The UG 4.5 has clip on handle bars. While I appreciate the sporty stance they give during riding, I am worried about back pain for long commutes (e.g. 20-30 kms at a stretch) or driving in stop and go traffic. My height is about 5'10" and I have reasonably broad shoulders. Do you think it might cause back pain?
3) I know that the power has gone up to 15 PS in UG 4.5 but the torque has gone down by 0.25Nm. Will this drop in torque be noticeable - i.e. will it mean frequent down shifts at low speeds/rpm?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Nandu T

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abhichotu.abhi

1) Have test rode it, a slight improvement over the ug3. But, definetely not commendable.
2) No worries, you will soon get used to the stance and it is not as sporty as you think it is.
3) I own a 180 UG4 that has 1NM torque dropped as comp. to ug3 and i regret that alot. You might too be one of me.

My honest suggestion, UG4.5 with added Clip-ons looks UGLIEST 150cc to me, now. The clip-on's just does'nt suit to this bike, it's due to bad design. Bajaj have just picked up that part and straightly plonked it onto the shocks without thinking about the look and Mind You! I have seen 5 UG4.5 in SC with broken CLIP-ON's.
Instead, choose P180 it has all perfectly matched MACHO looks. and cost too is not a concern coupled with maintenance & mileage.

nandurajan

Many thanks for your feedback abhichotu.abhi

I will try the P180 too in the nearest showroom this weekend (I live in Chennai).

How is the riding position/comfort of the P180?
Had any major issues so far?

Thanks,

Nandu

Yasir Qaiyum

Hi Nandurajan,
I own Pulsar 150UG4 and my elder bro owns Pulsar 180UG4...These two bikes where first UG4's in Hyderabad... 1)My friend owns 150Ug4.5.. I hav test ridden it and Felt that the pickup has slightly increased in P150 UG4.5..
2)In Ug4.5 you have an option of having normal handle bars or clip-on...Its your choice.. well clip-on's give you sporty look and this may take time for your body to get used to...
3)I dont think 0.25Nm will give any drastic change in gear shifting...
Now,the point is why I mentioned P180 Ug4 is..My bro is a kind of ripper...he ripped his bike too much and thus ended in getting low mileage...i.e-30-33km/lt..I too ripped my p150 hard..my top speed till now is 119km/hr.. But still I get 50-52km/lt...
Its up to you dude,, choose bike wisely

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abhichotu.abhi

As far as 180 is concerned, It is definetly worth a buy above 150 in Pulsar series. It is too gaining a Commuter - segment bike tag. My bike gives me 50-52kmpl and no major issues till now. If you are a SANE rider, like me, then go for 180.

nandurajan

Thanks for your comments Yasir

I didn't know you can choose normal handle bars for P150 UG4.5

I'll refrain from ripping my new bike too much

Yasir Qaiyum

So which bike are you buying??

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nandurajan

I will test drive both P150 and P180 this weekend and make a decision

akshit

even i saw 2 P150 ug4.5 with broken clip-on's.. 180 is better than 150 bro..
once you will ride 180 you will not think of buying 150..

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