Yamaha FZ Blue Flex vs Bajaj Pulsar 180
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha FZ Blue Flex and Bajaj Pulsar 180 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,177 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar 180 takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the FZ Blue Flex and 7/10 for the Pulsar 180.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar 180
The Pulsar 180 starts ₹3,177 lower (₹1,22,925 against ₹1,26,102), about ₹100 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
FZ Blue Flex
FZ Blue Flex claims 50 kmpl against 44 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,472 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar 180
Pulsar 180 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 107 against 85 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
FZ Blue Flex
FZ Blue Flex is 20 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar 180
Pulsar 180 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the FZ Blue Flex.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the FZ Blue Flex if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is flex-fuel curious buyers
- your priority is simple daily commuting
Buy the Pulsar 180 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | FZ Blue Flex | Pulsar 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,26,102 | ₹1,22,925 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,43,400 | ₹1,43,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹89,630 | ₹1,01,990 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,884 | ₹6,884 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,69,914 | ₹2,82,274 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaFZ Blue Flex | BajajPulsar 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,26,102 | ₹1,22,925 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,000 | ₹3,900 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 149 cc | 178.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled |
| Power | 11.5 bhp | 16.8 bhp |
| Torque | 12.8 Nm | 15 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 50 kmpl | 44 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 136 kg | 156 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | 2000 mm | 2035 mm |
| Width | 780 mm | 765 mm |
| Height | 1065 mm | 1115 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 282 mm | Disc, 280 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm | Disc, 230 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Dia 37 |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 90/90-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60R-17 | 120/80-17 |
FZ Blue Flex vs Pulsar 180: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the FZ Blue Flex or the Pulsar 180?
- The Pulsar 180 is cheaper by ₹3,177 at the base variant (₹1,22,925 against ₹1,26,102 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the FZ Blue Flex or the Pulsar 180?
- The FZ Blue Flex claims 50 kmpl against 44 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the FZ Blue Flex and Pulsar 180 in Delhi?
- About ₹0: roughly ₹1,43,400 for the FZ Blue Flex and ₹1,43,400 for the Pulsar 180, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,69,914 for the FZ Blue Flex and ₹2,82,274 for the Pulsar 180, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The FZ Blue Flex comes out ₹12,360 ahead.
