Depends on what you mean by 'fit for touring'.

Having owned Pulsar 150 since a long time now, I can vouch for its reliability. It just goes on and on and on and will never leave you stranded, given the bikes has been well maintained.

Rs. 17,000 is a great price to buy. But make sure that you dont get a lemon, since the price you are paying is very less, in my opinion.

Where are you located? I own a Pulsar 2003 and yesterday itself I have been offered Rs. 23000 by a mechanic. However, I am expecting 25,000 as it has new tires, new chainset, clutch plates, full insurance etc.

I hope the price that you're getting is not what some dealer quoted when you went to sell your bike off. They have huge margins. Try to sell it directly. Pose as a buyer and ask the same dealer how much he would sell you Pulsar 150 for. Then do let me know.


1. Check if the bike emits white smoke. If it does, do not buy it. White smoke means burning of engine oil, which is generally caused by piston rings gone bad.

2. Check the condition of the tires. Keep in mind, new set of tires will cost you around Rs. 3000

3. See how many times ownership transfer has taken place. More the worse. More owners means the bike is problematic.

4. Ask about the insurance type (full or 3rd party) and when it expires.

5. Test ride the bike and see if it pulls fine and doesnt wobble.

6. Try not to buy from an dealer/mechanic. They can sell you a lemon in skin of orange. Be careful, it is their daily business. Preferably buy from an individual. And, the odometer should have a genuine reading, whether 30,000 or 50,000 km. If a 2003 model shows under 10,000 km, which happens when bought from dealers, something is fishy. Dont buy from there.

Wow! Thanks for that tip man!
I'm not buying from a proper dealer, just a mecho who fixes bikes. He seems to be trustworthy. I'll ask in the ambala sunday bike market for prices.

I am in Ambala for less than a month now. After that, I'll be in Chandigarh!

The guy doesn't seem interested in selling it any longer. Too attached to it I guess!
*Bangs head on wall*

Check the Classifieds in newspapers or the used-bike market on Sunday.

@Des.Banda - Dude, I've seen your bike's ads. Don't you think that 25k is an overkill?

Well, I have quoted the price after having taken idea from last Sunday's bike market in Chandigarh. They are selling not-so-good bikes at more than that. I think price of my bike is justified because it is a single-hand ridden bike(not that I rode it with one hand only) . A lot of things have been changed recently.

Both Tires - Rs. 3000
Full insurance (valid till Feb 2011) - close to Rs. 1000 (Third party costs one-third or so)
Original Chain sprocket set - about Rs. 700
Battery
Clutch plates, pressure plates are also new.


And, the market is an open market. No customer is stupid enough to buy the first bike that he comes across. THAT is my asking price. IF there is no buyer at that price, I may have to sell for less. Or, if I think my bike is more than what the market says, I may not sell at all.

I have given ad in some newspapers, so I am expecting some prospective buyers coming over to see tomorrow. Let's see what they think.

Good luck buddy!
I'm a real n00b with bikes, so I have no idea how to go about testing one..... I guess I can call on you for help, eh?

Yes, sure. I will be glad to help you in whatever way I can.