Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Ronin

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 180 price starts at Rs. 1.22 Lakh, which is Rs. 8,300 cheaper than the base variant of TVS Ronin, priced at Rs. 1.31 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar 180 uses a 178.61cc engine producing 17 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Ronin a 225.9cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 180 and Ronin, the Pulsar 180 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Ronin stands out for performance.

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Pulsar 180 vs Ronin Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 180TVS Ronin
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.22 LakhRs. 1.31 Lakh
Engine 178.61 cc225.9 cc
Max power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Kerb weight 156 Kg159 Kg

Pulsar 180 vs Ronin Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 180 STDTVS Ronin Base - Lightning Black
Rating
1 review
216 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.31 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 180 Colors
TVS Ronin Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,661 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,768 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,750 Pulsar 180 Insurance Rs. 11,851 Ronin Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Estimated Top Speed
Not Available
120 kmph
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC
Engine Displacement
178.61 cc
225.9 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
17 PS @ 8500 rpm
20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Bore
Not Available
66 mm
Stroke
Not Available
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
42.95 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
40.77 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
40-45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Compression Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Rebound Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 37
Black, 41 mm USD
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister
Mono Shock with 7 Step Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-110/70-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
795 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Gross Weight
Not Available
311 kg
Length*Width*Height
2035*765*1115 mm3
2040*805*1170 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1357 mm
Length
2035 mm
2040 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
181 mm
Height
1115 mm
1170 mm
Width
765 mm
805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
156 Kg
159 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 6AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Not Available
Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Urban
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Glide Through Technology
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
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
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
11500-12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
17500-18000 Kms/550 Days

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • OG Pulsar fans will love the iconic looks
  • Retains the massive 15-litre fuel tank
TVS Ronin
  • Torquey engine ensures you don’t have to shift as frequently
  • Excellent fit and finish
  • Lightweight and agile in both city traffic and highway
  • Can easily accommodate tall riders
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • Still no dual channel ABS
  • Console could’ve been more info-packed, with navigation
TVS Ronin
  • Unimpressive highway performance
  • You’ll need to pull the front brake lever really hard for aggressive braking

Is TVS Ronin Better Than Bajaj Pulsar 180?

50% users have chosen TVS Ronin over Bajaj Pulsar 180 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 343 users have also rated TVS Ronin 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 TVS Ronin 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 180 Ronin
Mileage 4.0 5.0
Performance 4.2 5.0
Comfort 4.3 5.0
Maintenance 3.9 5.0
Safety 0.2 4.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

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Bajaj Pulsar 180 Vs TVS Ronin FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Ronin?
Bajaj Pulsar 180 has out rated TVS Ronin on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Ronin?
The Bajaj Pulsar 180 is cheaper than TVS Ronin by ₹8,300.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs TVS Ronin?
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 Base - Lightning Black version, 225.9 cc Petrol engine of Ronin produces 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar 180 has better performance.

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