Bajaj has come a long way from their first Pulsar offerings in the form of 150cc and 180cc eleven years back. Their latest Pulsar, the 200 NS was launched in India earlier in June with an ex-showroom price of approximately Rs 85,000. Boasting of a 4 valve SOHC 199.5cc engine, the vehicle is capable of 23.52 PS power at 9500 rpm and 18.3 Nm torque at 8000 rpm.New Pulsar motorcycle is capable of accelerating from 0-60 kmph in 3.61 seconds while 0 to 100 kmph is possible in 9.8 seconds. According to Bajaj, Pulsar 200 NS has a top speed of 136 kmph.
As always is the case with Bajaj Pulsar, price is the USP, of Pulsar 200 NS as well, but surprisingly, immense improvement in handling also adds to the USP of this new sports bike. It is for the first time that Pulsar sports a Nitrox Mono Suspension at the rear. Wide tires giving it a more aggressive look while the exhaust is fitted beneath the chassis just as is seen in Duke 200.
Petal disc brakes are fitted in front and rear, but it is space between tank and hump that is uncomfortable and causing strain to riders over long distances specially those in medium height category. Suspension too is rigid and performance is maintained however it does cause a problem over uneven road surfaces which can add to discomfort. Overall, Bajaj has impressed everyone with the new 200 NS. Enough of facts, sit back and enjoy the review of Pulsar 200NS by Power to the Rider.
Bajaj Pulsar 200NS Review by Power to the Rider.
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Pulsar 200NS fast lap around a test track
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Tech Specs of Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS
Engine
Type    Type SOHC – 4V – Liquid Cooled
Combustion system    Combustion system Triple spark
Ignition system    Independent spark control through ECU
Crankshaft Type    Integral
Max Power    23.52 PS @ 9500
Max Torque    18.3 Nm @ 8000
Bore    72 mm
Stroke    49 mm
Displacement    199.5 cc
Fuel system    Carburettor, UCD 33
Air filter    Paper element
Exhaust system    Exhaust TEC enhanced centrally mounted
Vehicle
Frame Type    Pressed steel Perimeter Frame
Wheel Base    1363 mm
Length x height x width    2017 mm x 1195 mm x 804 mm
Seat ht-Rider    805 mm
Ground Clearance    167 mm
Vehicle Kerb weight    145 kg
FAW/RAW Â Â Â 72/73 kg
Fuel Tank capacity    12 L
Suspension
Front suspension    Telescopic Front Fork with Antifriction Bush Dia 37
Rear Suspension    Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with piggy back gas canister
BRAKES Â Â Â
Front (Type) Â Â Â Petal Disc with floating caliper
Front (Size) Â Â Â Dia 280 mm Disc
Rear (Type) Â Â Â Petal Disc with floating caliper
Rear (Size) Â Â Â Dia 230 mm Disc
BRAKING
Braking Distance – Both brakes (60 – 0 Kmph) Â Â Â 16.33 meter
TYRES Â Â
Front    100/80 – 17, 52 P, Tubeless
Rear    130/70 – 17, 61 P, Tubeless
RIMS Â Â Â
Front    10 spoke 2.5 x 17, Alloy
Rear    10 Spoke, 3.5 x 17, Alloy
Acceleration and Top speed
0-60 kmph    3.61 sec
0-100 kmph    9.83 sec
Max Speed    136 Kmph
Electricals
System    DC Ignition
Battery    12V 8AH VRLA
Head Lamp    H4 bulb 12V 55/60W
Tail/Stop Lamp    0.3/3 W, LED
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