Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Yamaha FZ Rave

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 150
Yamaha FZ Rave

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 150

From ₹1.15 Lakh

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Yamaha

FZ Rave

From ₹1.25 Lakh

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Bajaj Pulsar 150Pulsar 150 TD Standard Split Seat TFT · ₹1.23 Lakh
Yamaha FZ RaveFZ Rave · ₹1.25 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 150: ₹1.23 Lakh (ahead) FZ Rave: ₹1.25 Lakh Pulsar 150 ₹1,894 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 150: Single-channel ABS FZ Rave: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar 150: 47.5 kmpl FZ Rave: Not published Claimed
Power Pulsar 150: 13.8 bhp (ahead) FZ Rave: 12.4 PS Torque 14.1 vs 13.3 Nm
Weight Pulsar 150: 148 kg FZ Rave: 136 kg Seat height 785 vs 790 mm
Versions Pulsar 150: 4 (ahead) FZ Rave: 1

Pick the Pulsar 150 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.23 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.39 Lakh
₹1.41 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,335 a month
₹2,370 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
13.8 bhp
12.4 PS
Torque
14.1 Nm
13.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
47.5 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel injected
Displacement (cc)
149.5 cc
149
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
9.6:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air-cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed, constant mesh
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet, multi-disc
Drive Type
Chain drive
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
57.3 x 57.9 mm
Ethanol Compatibility
Not listed
E20 fuel compatible

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 260 mm on all versions
Disc, 282 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130mm (Single Disc) or Disc, 230mm (Twin Disc)
Disc, 220 mm
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy, finished in vermillion
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Single-channel ABS (Bosch), front
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
100/80-17M/C 52P, tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
140/60R-17M/C 63P, radial, tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 33 mm fork
Telescopic fork, 41 mm inner tubes
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, 110 mm stroke
Swingarm with Monocross shock
Frame Type
Diamond type frame, with the engine as a stressed member
Diamond
Wheelbase (mm)
1,320 mm (Single Disc) / 1,345 mm (Twin Disc)
1,330
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
165

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,055 mm (Single Disc) / 2,035 mm (Twin Disc)
1,990
Width (mm)
765 mm (Single Disc) / 750 mm (Twin Disc)
780
Height (mm)
1,060 mm (Single Disc) / 1,115 mm (Twin Disc)
1,080
Seat Height (mm)
785 mm
790
Kerb Weight (kg)
148 kg (Single Disc) / 150 kg (Twin Disc)
136 (with oil and full fuel tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
15 litres
13

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch colour LCD with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation (SD); 5-inch TFT with Bluetooth (TD versions)
Negative LCD with digital speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and clock
Gear Shift Light
Yes
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Not standard; Yamaha lists a Bluetooth Connectivity Kit accessory at Rs 999 (offer, marked down from Rs 3,999)
USB Charging
Not listed
Not standard; USB mobile charger accessory (Rs 840)

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Center Stand
Yes
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
LED, with 2 pilot lamps and Auto Headlamp On
LED, aggressive design
Taillight
LED
Bulb, 12V 21/5W
Turn Indicators
Bulb on the SD; LED on the TD versions
LED flashers available only as an accessory (Rs 1,790 for a set of 2)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single seat on the SD and TD Single Seat; split seat on the TD Split Seat versions
Two-level seat

Choice

Versions
4 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.15 Lakh – ₹1.29 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 150 SD Standard Single Seat LCD₹1.15 Lakh FZ Rave₹1.25 Lakh FZ Rave ₹9,847 more Pulsar 150 TD Standard Split Seat TFT₹1.23 Lakh FZ Rave₹1.25 Lakh FZ Rave ₹1,894 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 TD Standard Split Seat TFT against FZ Rave FZ Rave

CityPulsar 150FZ RaveGap
Mumbai₹1.43 Lakh₹1.45 LakhPulsar 150 ₹2,135 less
Pune₹1.43 Lakh₹1.45 LakhPulsar 150 ₹2,135 less
New Delhi₹1.39 Lakh₹1.41 LakhPulsar 150 ₹2,077 less
Bengaluru₹1.51 Lakh₹1.54 LakhPulsar 150 ₹2,267 less
Chennai₹1.44 Lakh₹1.46 LakhPulsar 150 ₹2,154 less
Hyderabad₹1.48 Lakh₹1.49 LakhPulsar 150 ₹2,210 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 150 or the FZ Rave?

The Pulsar 150, by ₹1,894 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 TD Standard Split Seat TFT at ₹1.23 Lakh against FZ Rave FZ Rave at ₹1.25 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.39 Lakh against ₹1.41 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 150 Pulsar 150 TD Standard Split Seat TFT makes 13.8 bhp and 14.1 Nm and the FZ Rave FZ Rave makes 12.4 PS and 13.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,335 a month for the Pulsar 150 and ₹2,370 for the FZ Rave, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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