In the current norms of the auto industry, Bajaj Auto has hiked prices of almost all the models across its lineup
The price increment is in the range of Rs 2,000 and Rs 5,000. This is in contradiction to its recent move to slash prices of Dominar 250 by Rs 16,800. The quarter-litre tourer is now offered at a price of Rs 1.54 lakh (ex-showroom).
Most of the other models have faced hikes in their respective prices. This includes Pulsar and Avenger range of models as well. The company’s current flagship model Dominar 400 has also witnessed a price increment of nearly Rs 5,000 and the tourer is now offered at a price of Rs 2.07 lakh (ex-Delhi).
Pulsar Price Hike
Three models of the Pulsar range have experienced a price hike recently. Pulsar NS160 and NS200 have seen hikes of around Rs 2,000 and Rs 4,000 respectively. This means the naked streetfighter siblings are now offered at respective sticker prices of Rs 1.14 lakh and Rs 1.39 lakh.
On the other hand, Pulsar RS200 is now Rs 5,000 more expensive than before and will now be available at Rs 1.62 lakh. This makes it more expensive than Dominar 250. All prices are ex-showroom.
Pulsar NS160 is powered by a 160cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine and returns an output of 17.03 bhp and a peak torque of 14.6 Nm. This unit is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The Pulsar 200 siblings- NS200 and RS200, are powered by a 199.5cc fuel-injected, four-valve, liquid-cooled motor that pumps out 24.2 bhp and 18.7 Nm of peak torque. Both models are offered with a 6-speed gearbox.
| Bajaj, Ex-Sh, Delhi in Rs | Jul-21 |
|---|---|
| CT 110 Drum | 58,445 |
| CT 110X Drum Kick | 62,253 |
| Platina 100 ES Drum | 57,792 |
| Platina 110 ES Drum | 62,918 |
| Platina 110 ES Disc | 66,739 |
| Avenger 160 | 1,06,989 |
| Avenger 220 | 1,30,726 |
| Pulsar 125 Drum Single Seat | 78,803 |
| Pulsar 125 Drum Split Seat | 80,666 |
| Pulsar 125 Disc Single Seat | 84,141 |
| Pulsar 125 Disc Split Seat | 87,437 |
| Pulsar 150 NEON | 98,579 |
| Pulsar 150 Disc | 1,00,826 |
| Pulsar 150 Twin Disc | 1,09,434 |
| Pulsar 180 Twin Disc | 1,10,099 |
| Pulsar 220F Twin Disc | 1,31,354 |
| Pulsar NS 125 Disc | 99,283 |
| Pulsar NS 160 Twin Disc | 1,14,003 |
| Pulsar NS 200 Twin Disc | 1,38,522 |
| Pulsar RS 200 Twin Disc | 1,61,229 |
| Dominar 250 | 1,54,176 |
| Dominar 400 | 2,11,572 |
Avenger Price Hike
Avenger range of cruiser motorcycles is available in two derivatives- 160 Street and 220 Cruise. The former is now dearer by Rs 4,000 and is priced at Rs 1.08 lakh. Whereas the latter is now offered at a sticker price of Rs 1.32 lakh after an increment of Rs 4,000. Both prices are ex-showroom. Other than their prices, none of the motorcycles have been offered with any kind of updates.
Avenger Street 160 is powered by the same 160.4cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor produces 14.8 bhp and 13.4Nm of peak torque. This engine is linked with a 5-speed transmission.
Avenger Cruise 220, on the other hand, is propelled by a 220cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, twin-spark, SOHC motor that cranks out 18.7bhp of power at 8,500rpm and 17.5Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm. This unit is paired with a 5-speed gearbox as well.
