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Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Yamaha FZ Blue Flex

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 180
Yamaha FZ Blue Flex

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 180

From ₹1.22 Lakh

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Yamaha

FZ Blue Flex

From ₹1.25 Lakh

Full FZ Blue Flex page Change
Bajaj Pulsar 180Pulsar 180 · ₹1.22 Lakh
Yamaha FZ Blue FlexFZ Blue Flex · ₹1.25 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 180: ₹1.22 Lakh (ahead) FZ Blue Flex: ₹1.25 Lakh Pulsar 180 ₹2,990 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 180: Single-channel ABS FZ Blue Flex: Single-channel ABS
Power Pulsar 180: 16.77 bhp (ahead) FZ Blue Flex: 11.7 PS Torque 15 vs 12.8 Nm
Weight Pulsar 180: 156 kg FZ Blue Flex: 139 kg

Pick the Pulsar 180 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.42 Lakh
₹1.42 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,766 a month
₹3,760 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16.77 bhp
11.7 PS
Torque
15 Nm
12.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder DTS-i
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel injected, flex fuel
Displacement
178.61 cc
149 cc
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
Compression Ratio
Not listed
9.6:1
Ethanol Compatibility
Not listed
Up to 85% ethanol blended fuel (E85)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm
Disc, 282 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Disc, 220 mm
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Not listed
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, 37mm
Telescopic fork, 41 mm inner tubes
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-filled shock absorbers with canister
Swingarm with Monocross shock
Wheelbase
1,340 mm
1,330 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
135 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,035 mm
2,000 mm
Width
765 mm
780 mm
Height
1,115 mm
1,065 mm
Kerb Weight
156 kg
139 (with oil and full fuel tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 litres
12 litres
Seat Height
Not listed
790 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital, reverse monochrome LCD, with Bluetooth
Negative LCD with digital speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and clock
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Yes, built in
Stand Alarm
Yes
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
LED, with pilot lamp
LED, separate high and low beam units
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED flashers available only as an accessory
Auxiliary Light
Not listed
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Two-level seat

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.25 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
1 colour

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 180₹1.22 Lakh FZ Blue Flex₹1.25 Lakh FZ Blue Flex ₹2,990 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 against FZ Blue Flex FZ Blue Flex

CityPulsar 180FZ Blue FlexGap
Mumbai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.45 LakhFZ Blue Flex ₹144 less
Pune₹1.45 Lakh₹1.45 LakhFZ Blue Flex ₹144 less
New Delhi₹1.42 Lakh₹1.42 LakhFZ Blue Flex ₹234 less
Bengaluru₹1.54 Lakh₹1.54 LakhPulsar 180 ₹65 less
Chennai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.47 LakhFZ Blue Flex ₹114 less
Hyderabad₹1.5 Lakh₹1.5 LakhFZ Blue Flex ₹25 less
Ahmedabad₹1.39 Lakh₹1.39 LakhFZ Blue Flex ₹293 less
Kolkata₹1.44 Lakh₹1.43 LakhFZ Blue Flex ₹1,429 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 180 or the FZ Blue Flex?

The Pulsar 180, by ₹2,990 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 at ₹1.22 Lakh against FZ Blue Flex FZ Blue Flex at ₹1.25 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.42 Lakh against ₹1.42 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 makes 16.77 bhp and 15 Nm and the FZ Blue Flex FZ Blue Flex makes 11.7 PS and 12.8 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,766 a month for the Pulsar 180 and ₹3,760 for the FZ Blue Flex, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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