Yamaha Motor India recently introduced its updated 150cc motorcycles that are now compliant with OBD-2 norms and get some new features. One of them is the Yamaha FZ-S V4 which gets a new range-topping Deluxe variant and it has been launched at Rs 1.27 lakh, ex-showroom. Here’s how it fares against the Bajaj Pulsar P150 in a specification-based comparison.
Yamaha FZ-S V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar P150: Engine and gearbox
| Specification | FZ-S V4 | Pulsar P150 |
| Engine | 149cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected | 149.68cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected |
| Power | 12.2 bhp | 14.3 bhp |
| Torque | 13.3 Nm | 13.5 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
Powering the Yamaha FZ-S V4 is a 149cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected motor that develops 12.2 bhp and 13.3 Nm of torque. Bajaj Pulsar P150 gets a 149.68cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine that churns out 14.3 bhp and 13.5 Nm of peak torque. Both the motorcycles come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and the FZ-S V4 also gets a traction control system, a segment-first feature.
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Yamaha FZ-S V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar P150: Dimensions
| Specification | FZ-S V4 | Pulsar P150 |
| Length | 2000 mm | N.A. |
| Width | 780 mm | N.A. |
| Height | 1080 mm | N.A. |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1352 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Seat Height | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 136 kg | 140 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres | 14 litres |
Yamaha FZ-S V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar P150: Hardware and features
Yamaha FZ-S V4, as well as the Bajaj Pulsar P150, get telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock absorber at the rear. Braking duties are performed by disc brakes at either end with a single-channel ABS as standard. The Pulsar P150 also gets an option of a drum unit at the rear. In terms of features, the FZ-S V4 sports a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity while the P150 gets a semi-digital unit.
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Yamaha FZ-S V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar P150: Price and rivals
| Make and model | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Yamaha FZ-S V4 | Rs 1.27 lakh |
| Bajaj Pulsar P150 | Rs 1.17 lakh – Rs 1.20 lakh |
The Yamaha FZ-S V4 is priced at Rs 1.27 lakh while the Bajaj Pulsar P150 retails from Rs 1.17 lakh to Rs 1.20 lakh, all prices ex-showroom. These motorcycles take on the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Yamaha FZ-X, Bajaj Pulsar N160, Hero Xtreme 160 4V, etc.
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