In the latest of a series of upgrades, Bajaj has launched India’s fastest bike the new Pulsar 220 DTSFi. Capable of reaching a top speed of 144kmph, this mean machine would dethrone the current speed kings, the HH Karizma/Yamaha YZF-R15.
Now the interesting bit; the new model comes at a discounted price of Rs. 70,000/- (ex-showroom, Delhi), Rs 15,000 less than the outgoing one. Isn’t it icing on the cake!
Bajaj is targeting two birds with one stone – setting the performance benchmark and by reducing the cost/exporting this bike, make it available to a wider range of customers.
The new Bajaj Pulsar uses a carburetor instead of fuel injection, and that is how they are able to shave cost.
The new Bajaj Pulsar 220 churns out 21.04 ps@8500rpm (up 1.04 ps) and while maximum torque remains same at 19.12 Nm@7500 rpm. However the peak torque has shifted to the right on the torque curve by 1000 rpm implying a rev happy motor.
On the cosmetic front, it’s just the all black theme that’s carried on to the 220. We would have appreciated a redesigned front fairing, but may be Bajaj has kept it aside for the pulsar 250 or 300 may be. Let’s wait and watch.
Press Release
| Bajaj Auto unveils the Fastest Indian Bike
Delhi: 23rd June, 2009: Bajaj Auto Ltd., today announced the launch of the 2009 Pulsar 220 edition. With it’s launch, Bajaj Auto has raised the bar in performance biking segment quite a few notches higher – the Pulsar 220 has now evolved to become the fastest Indian with an amazing top speed of 144km/hr. The new 220 gets the performance boost with 32 venturi carburettor, the bigest ever used in India. In addition, the intake port in the cylinder head has been modified, along with higher lift and duration cam. A larger resonator and catalytic convertor is also used to increase performance. The higher engine performance acheived has been matched to a modified 5th gear ratio, to make the new Pulsar 220, ‘The Fastest Indian’. Aimed at the performance bikers who are looking for a thrilling ride experience, this bike comes with many power packed features – auto choke, clip-on handle bar, split seats, engine oil cooler, fuel and battery charge indicators, etc. It also uses temperature based ignition mapping system through which the ignition timing is optimized to acheive good startability, quick warm up and outstanding torque. Speaking on the launch, Mr. S.Sridhar, CEO – 2-wheelers, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said – “We have been continously evolving our Pulsar range to provide our customers state of the art products with unmatched performance and technology. The new 2009 Pulsar 220 has further raised the bar in the performance sengment by becoming the ‘India’s fastest production motorcycle’.” He further added, “We have been the market leaders by far in the premium segment of the motorcycle market, and now with the launch of the 09’220 seres, we will further strengthen our foothold.” With 21.04PS of power, sporty styling, long feature-list and a price of Rs.70,000/- ex-showroom, it is a very compelling package for the performance bikers, who will find it hard to resist this fastest Pulsar ever produced. The Bajaj Pulsar 220, 2009 edition will be manufactured at the Chakan plant and it will be available with 4 color opions to choose from. Engine Transmission Chassis Suspension (front): Telescopic, 130mm Dimensions Electricals |
Well,I went through the matter discussed above and found that pulsur220Dtsi perhaps a better choise according to indian roads as its hight also good, but what about milege for both ? I am a owner of Honda Unicorn.
This is to karthik tiwari . I agree its a shame that 150 is beating the 220 but that means that the little heart of the r15 has to work over time to do the same thing the 220 does…. EG: the F1 car uses a 1400cc engine with aviation fuel to make it go at speeds of a buggati but what does that mean that the poor little F1 car needs a new engine after 2 races….. and i guess u and i r not going to keep our bikes for 2 races we are going to keep it for a couple of years…. and that is why the bigger cc engine is better at durability compared to a smaller one however damn good the tec mite… so think about it…. the r15 with the smaller engine and performance equal to the p220dtsi costs more… so when the rider of a r15 (which costs 1.25 lac on road in A.P) dosent see the p220 in his rear view mirror, instead next to him at his top speed is going to feel misreable as the p 220 does all that and more for just 79370.00 on road A.P…. and then mantainance is cheaper for bajaj…. In the end the p220 becomes a more practical choice….
well don’t compare pulsar with r15 its a technology that 150cc engine of Yamaha can beat 220cc.. if Yamaha will launch 220cc engine like r1 technology then pulsar 500cc is required to beat Yamaha 220cc engine..well you cannot see pulsar in SBK motor sports..if its fast but you can see Yamaha change the Rules…its a shame that 150cc Yamaha technology can beat 220cc engine of other brands..
well guys both the two bikes are good and thats the truth.In some aspects the r15 exceeds the pulsar220 in terms of top speed stability and engine performance+engineering.but we cant deny that pulsar has the best acceleration(0-60kph in 4.5secs r15 takes 5secs) and it is a great bike for short races but not in constant long races.R15 really rocks there……..hey isnt the rx100 the best bike produced by yamaha????vroooooooomm…
Well i don’t know may the 220 beat r15 but bajaj cant beat the technology of yamaha
yes buddy, i have a pular 180 digital, which claims a top speed of 114, but have done 126 in the red zone, so can just wonder what this bike is capable of, may be 160 on trying hard will be possible
well 1 hv got a pulsar 220 fi and i made it go 152 when the bike india said 127 as the top speed
and bike india is saying top speed of 130 for yamaha r 15
and u made it to 148
so dear can u imagine how fast this bike is gonna be
I am not sure whether the new p220 would be able to race the r15 though both might be close competitors as r15 can reach a top speed of 148(real and tested;you can check out the youtube videos if interested).Moreover r15 has full body fairing which the p220 lacks and their is every possibility for instability while driving at those speeds.