Ather Energy 450X vs Bajaj Pulsar 150
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Bajaj Pulsar 150 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Pulsar 150 undercuts the 450X by ₹24,700, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The 450X takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 5.5/10 for the Pulsar 150.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar 150
The Pulsar 150 starts ₹24,700 lower (₹1,15,300 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹780 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Pulsar 150 does not have on any variant.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 5 more items.
Warranty
450X
450X comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Pulsar 150.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Pulsar 150 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
- your priority is proven mid-capacity commuting
- your priority is occasional highway riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Pulsar 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,15,300 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹1,31,600 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | BajajPulsar 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,15,300 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹3,660 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 149.5 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 14 bhp |
| Torque | — | 14.1 Nm |
| Cooling | — | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | Manual |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | — |
| Seat height | 780 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | — |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | — |
| Rear brake | Disc | — |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | — |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | — |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | — |
450X vs Pulsar 150: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Pulsar 150?
- The Pulsar 150 is cheaper by ₹24,700 at the base variant (₹1,15,300 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Pulsar 150 in Delhi?
- About ₹15,300: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹1,31,600 for the Pulsar 150, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
