Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is available at ₹110,419, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 comes with a 149.50 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 10.3 kW (14 PS) @ 8,500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 47.5 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar 150 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 149.50 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 4‑Stroke, 2‑Valve, Twin Spark DTS-i FI | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 10.3 kW (14 PS) @ 8,500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 13.25 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L (including 3.2 L reserve) | 14L |
| Mileage | 47.5 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 148 (SD) / 150 (TD) | 205 |
| Seat Height | 785 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc / 260 mm Disc | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Telescopic fork / 31 mm Telescopic fork | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc / 130 mm Drum | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin gas-filled shocks with canister | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-17 (SD) / 90/90-17 (TD), Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90-17 (SD) / 120/80-17 (TD), Tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 35/35 W with 2 pilot lamps, With AHO | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Analog-digital (rev counter + LCD display) | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Black GoldEbony Black Cherry RedEbony Black Ink BlueEbony Black Dark GreyBottle Green with Copper Beige | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | Single Disc | 110896 Single Disc UG | 113793 Twin Disc UG | 117605 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Kick and Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
