Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹77,074 more than the Pulsar 180, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 63% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar 180
The Pulsar 180 starts ₹77,074 lower (₹1,22,925 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹2,440 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, projector headlamp and colour tft console and 10 more items.
Warranty
Pulsar 180
Pulsar 180 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar 180 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is upgrade from 150cc
- your priority is solo commuting plus highway
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar 180 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,22,925 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,43,400 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,01,990 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,884 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,82,274 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar 180 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,22,925 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,900 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 178.6 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled | — |
| Power | 16.8 bhp | — |
| Torque | 15 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 44 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | — | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 156 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | — |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | — |
| Length | 2035 mm | — |
| Width | 765 mm | — |
| Height | 1115 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Dia 37 | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-17 | — |
Pulsar 180 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 180 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Pulsar 180 is cheaper by ₹77,074 at the base variant (₹1,22,925 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar 180 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹74,100: roughly ₹1,43,400 for the Pulsar 180 and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, 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 ₹2,82,274 for the Pulsar 180 and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹34,104 ahead.
