Is the fuel efficiency of Pulsar 150 overhyped?

Ashutosh on 29 January 2025 10:03
For many years now, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 has been noted for its fuel efficiency, with many owners and reviewers calling it the bike's strongest selling point. The company claims a mileage of about 50 kmpl which is great for a 150cc motorcycle. But there's still debate about whether these figures hold in real world circumstances. While some riders say they have been able to get close to the claimed mileage, others say they struggle to cross 40 kmpl especially in city traffic. Many things can affect fuel efficiency, including your riding style, how well you maintain your bike, and in some cases even motorcycle mods like aftermarket exhaust. And there’s also the question of whether we’ve been so focused on fuel efficiency that we’ve compromised performance or features. In a time where the electric vehicles are ruling, is the Pulsar 150’s fuel efficiency still a big selling point?
Love on 15 December 2024 16:22
If you know how to ride efficiently, it’s not overrated. In mixed conditions, I consistently get 45–48 kmpl.

Aditi on 17 December 2024 10:14
Totally overrated. In the city, my friend's Pulsar barely gives 35 kmpl. The company is way off with their claims.

Lokesh on 19 December 2024 10:36
It depends on your expectations. Even 40 kmpl is pretty good for a 150cc bike. People just have unrealistic expectations.

Gazal on 25 December 2024 14:16
The problem is inconsistency. You might get 50 in one tank, 38 in the next. It's frustrating.

Abhijeet on 31 December 2024 00:09
In general, fuel efficiency is overrated. I’d rather have better performance and features than just saving few rupees on petrol.

Divya on 08 January 2025 02:29
It's all marketing hype. They test these bikes in perfect conditions you will never see in real life.

Abhinit on 16 January 2025 21:58
But the older models were really fuel efficient. The newer ones, not so much. Bajaj is trading on past reputation.

Kapil on 18 January 2025 19:17
A few kmpl here and there, who cares? The Pulsar is about riding, not fuel economy.


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