Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and the Yamaha R3 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 Yamaha R3 is priced at ₹359,900. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 comes with a 149.50 cc unit compared to the Yamaha R3's 321cc, producing 10.3 kW (14 PS) @ 8,500 rpm and 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 47.5 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar 150 versus 25 Kmpl for the Yamaha R3. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air-cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 149.50 cc | 321cc |
| Engine Type | 4‑Stroke, 2‑Valve, Twin Spark DTS-i FI | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Power | 10.3 kW (14 PS) @ 8,500 rpm | 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 13.25 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 29.5 Nm (3.0 kgfm) @ 9,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L (including 3.2 L reserve) | 14 L |
| Mileage | 47.5 Kmpl | 25 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 148 (SD) / 150 (TD) | 169 |
| Seat Height | 785 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single-channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc / 260 mm Disc | Hydraulic single disc, 298 mm |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Telescopic fork / 31 mm Telescopic fork | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc / 130 mm Drum | Hydraulic single disc, 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Twin gas-filled shocks with canister | Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100-17 (SD) / 90/90-17 (TD), Tubeless | 110/70 R17M/C 54H Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90-17 (SD) / 120/80-17 (TD), Tubeless | 140/70 R17M/C 66H Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 35/35 W with 2 pilot lamps, With AHO | Dual LED headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA | 12 V, 7.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | Analog-digital (rev counter + LCD display) | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Black GoldEbony Black Cherry RedEbony Black Ink BlueEbony Black Dark GreyBottle Green with Copper Beige | Icon Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Disc | 110896 Single Disc UG | 113793 Twin Disc UG | 117605 | | 339028 |
| Starter | Kick and Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |
