Yamaha FZ-Rave vs Bajaj Pulsar 180
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha FZ-Rave and Bajaj Pulsar 180 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,717 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-Rave and 7/10 for the Pulsar 180.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar 180
The Pulsar 180 starts ₹2,717 lower (₹1,22,925 against ₹1,25,642), about ₹80 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
FZ-Rave
FZ-Rave 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 90 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-Rave
FZ-Rave 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-Rave.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the FZ-Rave if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is broken-road commutes
- your priority is fz styling on a budget
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-Rave | Pulsar 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,25,642 | ₹1,22,925 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,42,900 | ₹1,43,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹89,630 | ₹1,01,990 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,860 | ₹6,884 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,69,390 | ₹2,82,274 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaFZ-Rave | BajajPulsar 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,25,642 | ₹1,22,925 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,980 | ₹3,900 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 149 cc | 178.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled |
| Power | 12.2 bhp | 16.8 bhp |
| Torque | 13.3 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 | 13 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | 1990 mm | 2035 mm |
| Width | 780 mm | 765 mm |
| Height | 1080 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-Rave vs Pulsar 180: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the FZ-Rave or the Pulsar 180?
- The Pulsar 180 is cheaper by ₹2,717 at the base variant (₹1,22,925 against ₹1,25,642 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the FZ-Rave or the Pulsar 180?
- The FZ-Rave claims 50 kmpl against 44 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the FZ-Rave and Pulsar 180 in Delhi?
- About ₹500: roughly ₹1,42,900 for the FZ-Rave 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 ₹2,69,390 for the FZ-Rave and ₹2,82,274 for the Pulsar 180, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The FZ-Rave comes out ₹12,884 ahead.
