Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 220F

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 180 price starts at Rs. 1.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 13,092 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar 220F, priced at Rs. 1.38 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar 180 uses a 178.61cc engine producing 17 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Pulsar 220F a 220cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 180 and Pulsar 220F, the Pulsar 180 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar 220F stands out for performance.

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Pulsar 180 vs Pulsar 220F Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 180Bajaj Pulsar 220F
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.25 LakhRs. 1.38 Lakh
Engine 178.61 cc220 cc
Max power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 156 Kg160 Kg

Pulsar 180 vs Pulsar 220F Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 180 STDBajaj Pulsar 220F STD
Rating
1 review
26 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Bajaj
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.38 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi Twin Spark FI Engine, Oil Cooled
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 180 Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 220F Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,725 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 4,116 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,786 Pulsar 180 Insurance Rs. 11,006 Pulsar 220F Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
Not Available
2 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi
Twin Spark FI Engine, Oil Cooled
Engine Displacement
178.61 cc
220 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
17 PS @ 8500 rpm
20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
67 mm
Stroke
Not Available
62.4 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital Twin Spark
Compression Ratio
Not Available
9.8 : 1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 37
37 mm Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister
Twin Hydraulic Suspension

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
30 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
805 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3.2 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
310 Kg
Length*Width*Height
2035*765*1115 mm3
2035*750*1165 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1350 mm
Length
2035 mm
2035 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Height
1115 mm
1165 mm
Width
765 mm
750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
156 Kg
160 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Not Available
Double Cradle Down Tube
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500-750 Km /45 days
2nd Service
Not Available
4500-5000 Km /240 days
3rd Service
Not Available
9500-10000 Km /365 days

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
75000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • OG Pulsar fans will love the iconic looks
  • Retains the massive 15-litre fuel tank
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • Still no dual channel ABS
  • Console could’ve been more info-packed, with navigation

Is Bajaj Pulsar 220F Better Than Bajaj Pulsar 180?

100% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar 220F over Bajaj Pulsar 180 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 46 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar 220F and Bajaj Pulsar 180 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Bajaj Pulsar 180 has out rated Bajaj Pulsar 220F on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar 220F Pulsar 180
Mileage 4.4 5.0
Performance 4.9 5.0
Comfort 4.3 5.0
Maintenance 4.2 5.0
Safety 1.8 4.0
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 220F?
Bajaj Pulsar 180 has out rated Bajaj Pulsar 220F on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 220F?
The Bajaj Pulsar 180 is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar 220F by ₹13,092.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar 220F?
For the STD version, 178.61 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 180 produces 17 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 220 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 220F produces 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar 180 has better performance.

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