Bajaj Auto has relaunched one of its popular Pulsar models—the Pulsar 180—at Rs 1.22 lakh (ex-showroom). After being discontinued in 2022, the Bajaj Pulsar 180 was reintroduced on April 9, 2026. The 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 180 retains the 178.6 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, which is now E20 compliant. It produces 16.7 bhp and 15 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed transmission. While the overall structure of the motorcycle remains the same, you will notice design tweaks and technological upgrades. The front fascia looks more stunning with an updated LED headlamp. The motorcycle also gets a Bluetooth-enabled digital console and a USB port. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front and dual coil springs at the rear. Braking is managed by a 280 mm front disc and a 230 mm rear disc, aided by single-channel ABS. The 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 180 rides on 17-inch wheels with tubeless tyres and has a 15-litre fuel tank, making it suitable for long rides. The bike weighs 156 kg and has a ground clearance of 165 mm. The motorcycle is available in five colour options- Black Gold, Black Blue, Black Grey, Black Red, and White. The 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 180 will be toe-to-toe with rivals Hero Xtreme 160R and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Post navigation $4M Ford GT Heritage Edition Crashed in California Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Ban on ICE Two-Wheelers Proposed from April 1, 2028