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The number plate mount on the 135 LS won’t look out of place on a motorcycle twice its price!
Verdict – Marketed as a sportier alternative to the crowd of 125cc commuters initially, Bajaj has now made the positioning of the 2017 Pulsar 135 LS clear with the changed aesthetics. Apart from the step-motherly treatment from Bajaj, cannibalisation from the established Pulsar 150 has ensured that the baby Pulsar never made it to the top-seller’s list. However, when we consider the overall package – 4-valve engine, DC electricals, features, improved refinement, neutral silhouette and sorted ergonomics – and the asking price (a cool Rs. 15,000/- cheaper than its 150cc sibling), the Pulsar 135 LS makes a strong case for itself. Keeping a few shortcomings aside, this one fills the shoes of a city runabout and a premium motorcycle equally well.
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Split LED tail lamp piece looks premium
What’s Cool
* Charming design wrapped in an attractive paint scheme
* Value for money pricing
* Peppy performance, good mileage and improved refinement levels
* Comfortable seating position and absorbent ride quality
* Neutral dynamics, handles and brakes as expected
What’s Not So Cool
* Small fuel tank limits riding range
* Gearshifts are notchy and clutch action isn’t light
* Power fades out at high RPMs
* Trades in the sporty appearance of earlier models for practicality
Alternatives: Honda CB Shine, Hero Glamour SV, Bajaj V12
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Bikini fairing adds some drama to the otherwise sober design
2017 Pulsar 135 LS Specifications
* Engine: 134.66cc, Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single-Cylinder
* Power: 13.56 BHP @ 9000 RPM
* Torque: 11.4 Nm @ 7500 RPM
* Transmission: 5-speed Manual
* 0-100 km/hr: 18 Seconds (Est.)
* Top Speed: 105 km/hr
* Fuel Consumption: 53-58 km/l
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Cradle
* Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front), 5-Step Adjustable Nitrox Shock Absorbers (Rear)
* Tyres: 2.75/17 (Front), 100/90/17 (Rear), EuroGrip
* Brakes: 240 mm Disc (Front), 130 mm Drum (Rear)
2017 Pulsar 135 LS Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 1995 mm x 765 mm x 1045 mm
* Wheelbase: 1325 mm
* Ground Clearance: 165 mm
* Seat Height: 805 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 8-litres
* Kerb Weight: 122 kgs
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