re: The All New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS Unveiled! Update: Rs 84,096- ex showroom Pune Quote:
Originally Posted by zenx Is it "real technology" only if an automobile biggie from other shores comes up with it? BAL has been on the forefront of incremental R&D to small engines, and I'm sure this is something they did for a good reason. Of course let's see how the experiment works out in real life conditions, but no reason to mock it as a gimmick. Its not the usual sticker job upgrades we see. | Quote:
Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR Isn't that what KTM is for?
Duke 200 has been introduced at 1.18L to fight the premium end of the market. Pulsar will be the VFM performance bike offering from Bajaj stable and has to be priced around 90k ex-showroom IMO. Going 4-valves per cylinder, fuel injection and all are good - but the costs will again be very similar to the KTM - which doesn't make any sense at all!
And - if you think again - Had it been an FI bike - the system would have been based on the KTM unit and its no 'real' (Indian) technology to showcase. Would only result in an increase of price. DTSi was a real good technology from Bajaj and it offerred a good blend of economy and performance. My 180 DTSi has been returning a good 46.5 kmpl (Accurate data from past 6500+ kms). I am looking forward to the triple spark. If it can acheive the claimed mileage figures without compromising on performance - I say bring it on! It might not be huge technology to add a spark to the cylinder - but does it matter as long as the results are met? In this case - its VFM price tag, solid performance and reasonable fuel economy. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheel How?
It will take a while for BAL to ace R15 as far as handling & refinement goes & by the time they reach that level, the goal posts will be kicked forward.
They have 4 valves per cylinder on Pulsar 135 and this Motorcycle. I believe they have left out fuel injection to keep costs down. Reason why 3 spark plugs are used I believe.
The only riding impression I managed to read was as usual biased. Find a road test or riding impression from that particular author of any BAL product and you shall spot too many similarities. Better you test-ride it. |
No mocking around here. Just like Mahindra and Tata, I'd love to see Bajaj go places in the Automobile industry, on a global level. Nothing else would give me greater satisfaction than to see Indian automotive-companies making their mark. We can see it happen, and I'm sure in a few years, we'd be a force to reckoned with.
I had no idea that the 135 was equipped with 4 valves. What about the 150, 180, 200 and 220?
And you guys are right. @ Crazydriver It wouldn't make sense going in for FI, citing costs and at the end of the day, it would probably be derived from KTM.
The Pulsar series has created a massive fan-base among enthusiasts and the general public. I'd want to see Bajaj deliver on a massive scale, with this new generation.
The only actual grouse I have with the old Pulsar, is the awkward seating-position for both pillion and rider. ![Big Grin](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.png) |