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    Pulsar 135LS : To buy or not to buy?

    Greetings to the members of xBHP. I've been a longtime reader of the articles hosted here, and have come to respect it's members as some of the nicest members of the Indian biking community. Introductions aside, here goes my query.

    I will be getting a bike shortly. The circumstances are strange - I'll only be using it for two years, after which my dad will use it. After a lot of research, I narrowed down my options to the Pulsar 135LS. Though it's expensive for a 135cc, at 75K on-road Chennai, it's the best looking bike on my list which is cheaper than a 150, and all the 125s aren't that good looking.

    Now, the baby Pulsar is quite an old bike. The Bajaj dealers tell me that it will be off thpue shelf soon, and recommend the 150, which is more expensive by only 7K. But I don't like the looks of the 150 AT ALL and I'm a beginner, so I figured that a light bike would suit me best. Also, the fuel efficiency is not an issue for me. So I settled on the 135.

    Here are my questions, please answer them!

    1) Given that the Pulsar 135LS is not being stocked in my area and is old, would it be a good option? Will I get the necessary parts of I need them? And servicing as well.
    2) I hear that Bajaj has severe reliability issues and requires regular servicing, and that the bike gives out in 2 years tops. Is this true, or can I go ahead with the purchase?
    3) If you do not recommend buying this P135, what else would you recommend at 75K on road? Should i just get the P150 for 84K? Please include suggestions.
    4) Anything else you feel like saying on the topic - honestly, any information would be helpful!

    Thank you all in advance!
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    Re: Pulsar 135LS : To buy or not to buy?

    What Bike query Approved.

    1. Yes, you will get parts for older bikes. Servicing is no big deal. In a rare scenario that you don't get parts from Bajaj, you can always get it in the aftermarket.

    2. Well, that must be someone who doesn't manage the bike well, or probably some unlucky guy. I've myself been to the Chakan Bajaj Plant, and the quality standards have improved hugely.
    If you service her well, you'll get good service. My first bike, the Pulsar 180 has seen 30,000 kms and 7 years of hard riding. No big problem till date.

    3. I strongly recommend you get the Discover 150 ST (the one with Disk brakes). Not only does it have a good engine for performance and mileage, but also, the wet weight is less at 129 kgs. You also said you're new to biking. In that case, a torque-oriented commuter would be better as you will be able to commute using lesser gearshifts.

    You see- a commuter is an ideal starting point for every biker. Its the middle of everything: Its not a sportsbike, not a very fast streetbike, and not a cruiser either. Its in middle of all this.
    After someone owns a Commuter and gets used to gear shifting, riding position, etc. then he will be in a position to judge where he wants to go from there:- a sportsbike, a cruiser or an unfaired streetbike, depending on his priorities.


    Each style is unique and fun in its own way...
    For example, years after using a Pulsar 180 UG3, I went the unfaired streetbike way with a Duke 390, for its light weight and a balance of torque and power. I also like sportsbikes for their looks, wind resistance, etc.


    And your dad, after 2 years, will appreciate the bike's mileage, comfort and city friendly performance (torque).
    Last edited by Samarth 619; 05-30-2015, 11:14 PM.
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      Re: Pulsar 135LS : To buy or not to buy?

      Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
      What Bike query Approved.

      1. Yes, you will get parts for older bikes. Servicing is no big deal. In a rare scenario that you don't get parts from Bajaj, you can always get it in the aftermarket.

      2. Well, that must be someone who doesn't manage the bike well, or probably some unlucky guy. I've myself been to the Chakan Bajaj Plant, and the quality standards have improved hugely.
      If you service her well, you'll get good service. My first bike, the Pulsar 180 has seen 30,000 kms and 7 years of hard riding. No big problem till date.

      3. I strongly recommend you get the Discover 150 ST (the one with Disk brakes). Not only does it have a good engine for performance and mileage, but also, the wet weight is less at 129 kgs. You also said you're new to biking. In that case, a torque-oriented commuter would be better as you will be able to commute using lesser gearshifts.

      You see- a commuter is an ideal starting point for every biker. Its the middle of everything: Its not a sportsbike, not a very fast streetbike, and not a cruiser either. Its in middle of all this.
      After someone owns a Commuter and gets used to gear shifting, riding position, etc. then he will be in a position to judge where he wants to go from there:- a sportsbike, a cruiser or an unfaired streetbike, depending on his priorities.


      Each style is unique and fun in its own way...
      For example, years after using a Pulsar 180 UG3, I went the unfaired streetbike way with a Duke 390, for its light weight and a balance of torque and power. I also like sportsbikes for their looks, wind resistance, etc.


      And your dad, after 2 years, will appreciate the bike's mileage, comfort and city friendly performance (torque).
      Thank you for your insight on the matter. I shall have a look at the Discover 150. I guess that makes it P135LS vs Discover 150 now
      I'm guessing wet weight is the weight with a full tank? The P135 has a kerb weight of 122, I'm not sure where that puts it.
      In any case, is it safe to rule out the Pulsar 150?
      PS: I forgot to mention that I considered the Honda CBF Stunner somewhere along the way, and dropped it just as promptly - partly due to the fact that they stopped production.
      Last edited by KnightTemplar; 05-31-2015, 03:05 AM.

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        Re: Pulsar 135LS : To buy or not to buy?

        If you like p135 then just go for it.
        It may be little old but Its very good bike , very light weight and nimble, has a great rev happy engine, and service and spares won't be a problem.

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          Re: Pulsar 135LS : To buy or not to buy?

          Originally posted by KnightTemplar View Post
          Thank you for your insight on the matter. I shall have a look at the Discover 150. I guess that makes it P135LS vs Discover 150 now
          I'm guessing wet weight is the weight with a full tank? The P135 has a kerb weight of 122, I'm not sure where that puts it.
          In any case, is it safe to rule out the Pulsar 150?
          PS: I forgot to mention that I considered the Honda CBF Stunner somewhere along the way, and dropped it just as promptly - partly due to the fact that they stopped production.
          Kerb weight is wet weight, and yes it includes full tank of fuel. If cost is a bother, you're free to keep P150 out of the way.

          See, one thing about Bajaj is that they actually discontinue motorcycles a lot, so its quite possible that even Discover 150 gets discontinued soon.
          But, you probably will never have a problem about parts. Parts as old as belonging to the Pulsar 180 from 2003, are available.
          Even my dad's XCD 125 and my own Pulsar 180 UG3 are discontinued, but their parts continue to be available, (although P180 UG3 shares many parts with new-gen Pulsars too, an exception being the 200cc series co-developed with KTM).


          For better looks, you can also choose the Discover 150F which is a faired bike, as you can see below:




          With an Ex-showroom price of 58k, it still falls within your budget.

          If you still like P135, go for it. Parts are not going to be a problem from what I know about Bajaj.
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          Brotherhood, Rules, Freedom. Xbhp.
          Indian riding = Alertness, Anticipation and Adjustment.

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