Bajaj Pulsar 220 Has Come

Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 17:20 [IST]

Bajaj Automobiles has launched Pulsar 220 DTSi, the bigger sibling of the early Pulsar 200. Pulsar 220 becomes the biggest rival for the established bikes like Yamaha YZF-R15, TVS Apache and Hero Honda Karizma. This new street-fighter will be the fastest Indian bike, as being convinced by the test riders and reviewers.

The highlights of the bike include the 220 CC engine. The power is 21.4ps at 8500rpm. The bike has been bestowed a bigger carb (UCD 29) which develops a 15.06 PS of power at 9000rpm. It has the torque of 19.2 Nm at 7000 rpm. The five gear manual transmission allows the maximum speed of 133 kmph. The fuel consumption is 37.4 kmpl.

The front end of the bike is more lighter and compact, which helps the rider for both the long rides and city beats. The dynamics of the bike provide comfortable riding positions too.

Though the looks are almost similar with Pulsar 200, the inlet and exhaust system has been modified. There is no changes in the design, except the clip on handle bars. The eurogrip tubeless tyres are also same as the Pulsar 200. The price of the bike is around Rs. 70,000.

Bajaj has given an “all-black" effect for the features of Pulsar 220. The rich shades of black gives the bike an elegant sporty look. Reviewers have already approved this as quite a capable motorbike, which is worth its price.