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Bajaj Pulsar


Bajaj Motor Bikes An extremely popular bike on the Indian roads,the Bajaj Pulsar currently offers four varieties the Bajaj Pulsar 150 cc,the Bajaj Pulsar 180 cc,the Bajaj Pulsar 200 cc,and the Bajaj Pulsar 220cc. Bajaj Pulsar bikes range in on road prices from around Rs. 62,500 to Rs. 90,500.


Pulsar 180 Cc DTS-I

Bajaj Pulsar 180 cc DTS-I is a cool, mean machine using Digital Twin Technology Ignition (DTSI-i), Twin Spark Plugs, Ignition with Digital CDI and a third generation Throttle Responsive Ignition Control System. This bike is now available at a showroom price of around Rs. 59,300 with an on road price of around Rs. 67,000 at Ahmedabad including supplementary statutory charges. Currently, Delhi has the lowest, and Bangalore the highest on-road prices for Bajaj Pulsar 150 cc. Bajaj Pulsar 180 cc bike prices vary upon the two-wheeler dealer's location.

Pulsar 200cc DTS-I

Bajaj Pulsar 200cc DTS-i has a dash of style, speed and technology. Having an international sports bike look, Bajaj Pulsar DTS-I has a split seat and several parameter indicators (oil/fuel/temperature etc), Nitro shockers, a third generation Throttle Responsive Ignition Control System and chiseled rear looks. The Pulsar 200cc DTS-i is mean machine to ideally take on a long winding road. New bikes in this series have a showroom price ranging from around Rs. 68,000 to Rs. 74,500, which inclusive of all charges like insurance, octroi, RTO, etc. Currently, Delhi has the lowest, and Bangalore the highest on-road prices for Bajaj Pulsar 150 cc. Bajaj Pulsar 180 cc bike prices vary upon the two-wheeler dealer's location.
Bajaj Pulsar 220

Styling:

On the first look of the bike, it looked like a cheetah ready to pounce on me. The head lamp is designed in such a way that it adds a life to the bike. It is nothing short of a face of a robot. Look at the tell tale lights, doesn’t it look like eyes? This is the second bike in India after Karizma which has isolated handle bars (like the real sports bikes). Such bikes position itself as a unique category, a higher status of machines.



The tanks are adopted from the original Pulsar and has a scratch pad near the seat. The tail part is nothing new. It just looks like the other Pulsars and it disappoints me a little bit. Someone looking just the tail wouldn’t be able to differentiate whether it is a Pulsar 220, 200, 180 or 150.



Performance And Handling:

The bike has great agility. It has a tendency to ‘jump off’ when you twist the throttle which gives a great adrenaline pump. If you really want to whip the engine to its limits, the Indian city roads will disappoint you.

I own a Karizma, and when I drive the Pulsar 220, I feel as if the bike is light as a feather. There are both pros and cons to this. On my Karizma, I feel more safe and stuck to the road with the heavy solid feeling, but Pulsar 220 seems to be ‘flying’ which is good, but does not give me a safe feeling. The details may be different, but this is what I feel, and you would perhaps feel the same if you test the two bikes. The maximum power is 3 PS more than Karizma, but the top speed is nearly the same – 126 kmph.

Features:

No doubt that the Pulsar places itself on par with other high end bikes. The features in the dashboard are nothing short of spectacular. With orange backlit digital console, it displays the speed, fuel level and ODO meter is incorporated below the speedometer. Like the bikes from Honda, Pulsar 220 has single indicator for the signal. The tachometer dial and the digital console perfectly blends with each other

Verdict:

In the test rides, the Pulsar 220 is a little faster than the Karizma, but we have to wait for Karizma Fi, a new version of Karizma that is to be launched soon. Bajaj Pulsar 220 is a great bike overall compared to the other bikes in India, but taking into account the international bikes, its stands no chance against them. Hopefully we can see lot of new technology coming up in Indian bikes in the coming years. If you want a high performance bike, wait a little longer for the new Karizma and then make the decision.

Pros: Pickup, aggressive looks, Pulsar branding

Cons: Not so pleasant engine sound

Bajaj Pulsar 220 Specifications:

Engine: 220 cc single, 2 valve, 4 Stroke, EFI, air cooled with oil cooler
Compression ratio: 12.8:1
Top speed: 135 km/h (84 mph) (estimated)
Power: 20 PS (20 hp/15 kW)
Torque: 19.13 N·m (14 ft·lbf)
Transmission: 5 speed manual sequential
Suspension: Front: 37 mm telescopic hydraulic type 130 mm (5.1 in) travel
Rear: Ellipitical section swingarm with twin hydraulic gas-charged shock absorbers; 101 mm (4 in) travel
Brakes: Front: 260mm disc
Rear: 230 mm disc
Tires: Front: 90/90-17 tubeless
Rear: 120/80-17 tubeless
Dimension: L 2,035 millimetres (80.1 in) W 750 millimetres (30 in) H 1,140 millimetres (45 in)
Weight: Approx. 150 kilograms (330 lb)



YAMAHA YZF R15 150cc

Reviewing Yamaha YZF R15 150cc is something which I have been waiting for. Today I had a test drive of this (great?) bike and I can’t wait to share it with you. Yamaha YZF R15 costs Rs.1,08,000 on-road and is a 150cc sports bike that has been launched in India.

I went to the showroom today morning, as I was parking my Karizma in the parking lot, I couldn’t help but stare on the glaring bike that was visible through the glass in the showroom. I had a good study on it and here’s what I have to share with you…

This bike is perhaps one of the best looking bikes in India. The design has been cloned from its dad, the Yamaha YZF R1. Except for a few minor changes including single silencer which does not fit under the seat as R1, it is almost R1 when looked from a distance. The dual head lamps, the rear view mirrors, shape of the tank, seating position all add up to a ‘WOW’ effect. This bike is definitely a head turner where ever you go.



To add to its looks, Yamaha did not include the center stand. This is perhaps the only bike in India which does not have a center stand. And another thing to notice is that the bike has no safety guard!

The handle bars are curved as it is in high-end sports bikes and adds to the grandeur of the sitting posture. Well, the rear part looks a bit disappointing because compared the front the rear looks too small and does not fit in with the whole bike’s look. I wished that Yamaha could provide some big manly tires, but I will justify this point in the performance review part below.