[ashwinprakas]

Its an absolute shocker for me to know that Bajaj is discontinuing its only Pulsar that runs off a single cradle chassis. Though the Bajaj Pulsar 135LS has been a hit among enthusiasts the same doesn't seem to be a value for money proposition as far as the general census is concerned as per my understanding of the following source:

And It’s Gone! Bajaj Pulsar LS135 Discontinued – Removed From Website



Packed with a single cradle chassis and a low displacement long stroke 4 valve configuration motor you could say that the P135LS was considerably nimble than its elder siblings yet hot on the throttle peaking out at 9000 RPM's and all that with remarkable fuel efficiency!

The Pulsar 135LS would continue to sell in international markets and in the meanwhile I wonder what Bajaj's next strategy would be.

Cheers,

A.P.

[abhishek46]

It is completely in line with Bajaj's strategy, which is to discontinue models overnight and leave it's owners in distress.

On the contrary, It is a step in the right direction, the LS 135 was too small in appearance to be called a Pulsar.

[payeng]

Originally Posted by abhishek46

It is completely in line with Bajaj's strategy, which is to discontinue models overnight and leave it's owners in distress.

Wouldn't say so actually. The 135Ls was launched way back in 2008. That makes it a good 8 years in production.

Its a Demand vs Supply situation. Pity since the 135LS was the best handling and free revving compared to the older gen 150/180/220 Pulsars.

But if that is how the consumer wants it (prefer the older Pulsars over the mechanically better 135LS), the manufacturer would only react to the market forces/demand.

[blackwasp]

Originally Posted by ashwinprakas

Though the Bajaj Pulsar 135LS has been a hit among enthusiasts the same doesn't seem to be a value for money proposition as far as the general census is concerned as per my understanding of the following source

Products for enthusiasts may not always equate to profitability. This was probably the only Pulsar which could be called VFM in terms of fun to drive factor, FE and handling.

Packed with a single cradle chassis and a low displacement long stroke 4 valve configuration motor you could say that the P135LS was considerably nimble than its elder siblings yet hot on the throttle peaking out at 9000 RPM's and all that with remarkable fuel efficiency!

9,000 rpm ! I'm surprised. ~Never seen such high rpm on what is supposed to be an entry level bike.

The Pulsar 135LS would continue to sell in international markets and in the meanwhile I wonder what Bajaj's next strategy would be.

Originally Posted by payeng

Its a Demand vs Supply situation. Pity since the 135LS was the best handling and free revving compared to the older gen 150/180/220 Pulsars.

They might be moving onto the higher cc range for the Pulsars. Their campaigns have always been towards sporty bikes (for Pulsars) and perhaps now higher cc = more sporty? Further, if the exports are still doing good numbers, why fix something thats not broken... probably the company will utilise the bikes local production for other more high profit products.

[payeng]

Originally Posted by blackwasp

9,000 rpm ! I'm surprised. ~Never seen such high rpm on what is supposed to be an entry level bike.

The Pulsar 135LS was the first Bajaj product to feature a 4 valve head. Reason why it was so free revving.

It was also the first Bajaj bike which surprised me with its stable and sporty handling.

[payeng]

New Flash: Seems like it was just a Site Maintenance, the 135LS seems to be still on sale.

Source: Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS still on sale in India

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[abhishek46]

It's seems Bajaj has come up with yet another Pulsar.
A 125cc one!

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...in-2019-408211

[Tanveer02]

Originally Posted by abhishek46

It's seems Bajaj has come up with yet another Pulsar.
A 125cc one!

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...in-2019-408211

I was a brief owner of the Discover 125ST from 2016 to 17 and one thing I can vouch for is that motor's performance.

The 125cc segment is one of the best selling segments in the country, mostly filled with first time and young buyers, and the pocket friendly 4 valve engine has the capacity to create wonders. Pulsar badge + easy on the pocket + fun from 0 to 60kmph. What more can guy that is new to the motorcycling scene wish for.

[payeng]

Originally Posted by abhishek46

It's seems Bajaj has come up with yet another Pulsar.
A 125cc one!

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...in-2019-408211

As pointed out by the publication, its because of the ABS mandate for bikes > 125 cc.

In my opinion, Bajaj can go for a different brand name for the 135/125 LS... for eg. PULSE. My take is that the consumer somehow can't associate brand PULSAR with this particular model.

[abhishek46]

Originally Posted by payeng

As pointed out by the publication, its because of the ABS mandate for bikes > 125 cc.

In my opinion, Bajaj can go for a different brand name for the 135/125 LS... for eg. PULSE. My take is that the consumer somehow can't associate brand PULSAR with this particular model.

Yes, you are correct.
Instead of dragging on the same brand name to each and every available cubic capacity slot, why not create a new brand name?

Upon arrival of this 125cc pulsar, we will be missing the pulsar name only in 100/110cc category.
Who knows, Bajaj can come up with Pulsar branded Scooters & Mopeds also, in the future!

[payeng]

Update: The Pulsar 135 has disappeared from the Official Bajaj Site once again.