All-new 150cc Pulsar snapped testing in nearly launch-ready stage.

It's known Bajaj is readying a half-faired Pulsar,
the 200AS, with test bikes spotted on numerous
occasions, including by us as reported here .
Autocar India snapper Priyank Chhapwale has,
however, just captured a new Pulsar AS bike
testing near Lonavala and clearly deriving power
from a smaller capacity engine. This bike is most
likely the missing link in the evolving Pulsar
jigsaw – the upcoming 150AS. There’re several
details differentiating the Pulsar 150AS from the
larger 200cc bike, as evident in snaps – slimmer
tyres, the lack of a radiator ahead of a not-so-full
engine bay and drum rear brake. All of this makes
us confident that the new AS is the long-awaited,
next-gen Pulsar soon to join the 150 DTS-i.
The Pulsar 150AS comes with a neatly styled
front quarter fairing that extends sleekly back into
a clear visor for rider protection from wind blast
when touring. The 150AS is equipped with a
projector lamp-powered headlight, and there’s a
deeply grooved fuel tank. Several lightweight alloy
parts are in place, including slim-spoke Pulsar-
typical wheels, rider as well as pillion footrests
and sub-frames for these. Expect regular Pulsar
features such as backlit switches to be offered
with the 150AS.
A split saddle is used, with the new motorcycle
nicely proportioned, and smartly turned out.
The 150AS is likely to share its powerplant with
the existing Pulsar 150 DTS-i, deploying a new-
generation, four-stroke, single-cylinder and multi-
plug engine displacing close to 150cc, fed by a
CV carburetor. As on earlier Pulsar 150s, the
150AS should come with a five-speed gearbox,
shifting in the one-down, four-up pattern.
A perimeter frame can be spotted on the new
bike, a major differentiating factor between the
Pulsar 150AS and older DTS-i bikes, which Bajaj
is expected to continue selling. Telescopic forks
are to be used as front suspension, with a
monoshock setup seen at the rear of the Pulsar
150AS. There’s a front disc brake on this new AS,
with petal type rotor and drum brake at the back.
ABS isn’t expected. 17-inch wheels are in black,
with plenty of other parts including the engine
cloaked in the same dark veil.
The Pulsar 150AS looks no more than a few
weeks away from launch, the camouflaged bike
looking virtually finished and showroom ready, as
it runs through its final testing stages. Watch this
space.