QUICK COMPARO : Pulsar 200NS Vs Karizma ZMR Vs CBR250R Vs Duke 200 Vs R15 Version 2.0 Vs Apache RTR 180 ABS Vs Pulsar 220

Finally an all new Pulsar is here. Bajaj calls it Pulsar 200NS. Here are some of competitors which Pulsar 200NS takes head-on. Hero Karizma ZMR, Honda CBR250R,Yamaha R15, KTM Duke 200 , TVS Apache RTR 180 and the bike which helped Bajaj to strengthen its hold in the sports bike category , that is the Pulsar 220 . Though pulsar introduced the performance segment in the Indian biking indsutry, these bike captivated the customers with their uniquness in styling or performance. Though none could topple the pulsar 220, competitors like Apache RTR and CBR250R created a niche and own set of fans. With the pulsar 200NS coming into the fray, will they stand any chance against pulsar now. Here are pros and cons of each bike and spec to spec comparison of Pulsar 200NS Vs karizma ZMR Vs CBR250R Vs Duke 200 Vs Apache RTR 180 Vs Pulsar 220

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Next Gen Bajaj Pulsar Reveal On 30th Jan, On Sale In March 2012..

Ten years after the first Pulsar twins made their debut, Bajaj Auto is now ready with an all-new Pulsar that will be unveiled on the 30th January 2012 in Mumbai.

Bajaj Auto has confirmed the unveiling of the next generation Bajaj Pulsar . The company will unveil the next generation Pulsar, which has been hotly anticipated for quite some time now. The unveil will happen at Hotel ITC Grand Central in Mumbai at 2 PM

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Bajaj Probiking showrooms to be replaced by KTM showrooms

Until very recently, getting the flagship Pulsar, the 220, serviced used to be a matter of pride. Now, the second largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto is replacing its ‘Probiking’ sports bike outlets with KTM showrooms. It may be noted that Bajaj has introduced the KTM brand in India with the launch of 200 Duke.

The upcoming 34 KTM stores will also retail the Kawasaki Ninja bikes (250R and 650R).

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DRAG RACE: R15 Vs PULSAR 220 Vs KARIZMA ZMR Vs RTR 180

Answer to the frequently asked question: "Which bike is faster among the Pulsar 220, the Yamaha R15, the Hero Honda Karizma ZMR and the TVS Apache RTR 180

There were  number of drag sessions (between the Yamaha R15, Bajaj Pulsar 220 and the TVS Apache RTR 180 and ZMR) and here are the results

1. Pulsar 220 DTS-i v/s Apache RTR 180: Pulsar 220 is quicker in outright as well as roll-on acceleration

2. Apache RTR 180 V/s Yamaha R15: Apache RTR (180) is quicker till 105km/hr but post those speeds Yamaha R15 catches up really quickly and there's no stopping it once it gets past those speeds. I would say both are evenly matched when it comes to overall performance with R15 having a better top end. Newer Yamaha R15's are slower as compared to the older ones

3. Pulsar 220 DTS-i is a speed/torque monster and it will mince both the bikes!!

4.Karizma ZMR vs R15 vs RTR 180 : Karizma has low peak power output , R15 will mince both RTR 180 and ZMR, Hero Honda Karizma ZMR definitely has a lower top speed than the Yamaha R15 and probably would be neck to neck with the Apache RTR 180.

On a stretch of 1.5 km stretch at full throttle and this are the "Speedo indicated" top speeds that I managed to clock in each of the bikes.

- 1. Pulsar 220: 142 Kmph.

2. Yamaha R15: 135 Kmph.

3.Apache RTR 180 : 126 Kmph.

4. Hero Honda Karizma ZMR: 125 Kmph.

The manufacturers claimed top speeds for the following models are:

1. Pulsar 220 DTS-i: 144 Kmph

2. Hero Honda Karizma ZMR: 125/126 Kmph

3. TVS Apache RTR 180: 124 Kmph

4. Yamaha R15: [no top speed claimed]


Among the four mentioned bikes the Pulsar 220 might be the Drag King but there are other aspects too on which the other bikes score brownie points.

The engine of the Karizma ZMR feels the most relaxed even at full throttle and feels like you can do these speeds whole day long. The R15 has the sharpest and the best handling here and feels like a bike designed for twists and turns of the race track. The RTR feels quite peppy due to its light weight and is the easiest to ride in traffic due to its compact dimensions.

But the answer to the question about which is the "Fastest Indian" made bike in a straight line, the answer is the Pulsar 220.

But as for the present scenario, the Honda CBR250R will in all take the crown from the Pulsar 220

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