The P150 Double Disc definitely seems to be a step up in quality. Overall, the fit and finish looks improved as does the switchgear, which is more tactile. It’s nothing premium of course, but better than before.

I’ve ridden the P150, the Unicorn and the Pulsar and I have to say that the Pulsar feels a lot more responsive. It has a slight edge in weight distribution from the double disc setup.

I suppose it’s more of a gimmick for marketing but honestly, I don’t think there’s anything decent about it. The weight difference between the variants is insignificant, as is the braking performance improvement, and it is not worth the cost.

I have extensively ridden the old and new Pulsars and I can definitely say the P150's engine is a big step up in refinement. At high speeds, the vibrations are noticeably reduced. Although it's lost a little bit of that raw Pulsar feel, the smoother ride is worth it when it comes to commuting daily.

To be honest, I do not think that the P150 is able to deliver in this segment. Performance wise the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V does better and build quality wise the Yamaha FZ is better. All in all the P150 feels like it is riding on the Pulsar name without offering anything truly exceptional.

I honestly don't like the split seat. The old single piece seat is more practical but it looks cool. In every way, it didn’t solve the two main problems: There wasn’t a way to stretch and, further, it was impossible to slide off a few inches for a sample. Also, it was a pain to clean all of the nooks and crannies. I miss the old design’s versatility.

I'm torn on this one. Objectively, the P150 is a better bike in many ways, better build quality, smoother engine, more features. Something was special about those old Pulsars that can’t be quantified. Somehow it had a certain X-factor that the P150 failed to possess.