Bajaj Pulsar 200NS now Available in Tamil Nadu at INR 85,863(ex-showroom price)

Pulsar 200NS is a new generation of  Pulsar and a huge leap forward in terms of technology, refinement and quality with outstanding performance.  Bajaj has been launching the Pulsar 200NS in phased manner, that's the reason why it is currently available in Maharashtra, Delhi and recently in Karnataka.

Now Bajaj Auto has made the 2012 Pulsar 200 NS available in Tamil Nadu at an ex showroom price of
 INR 86,936. Bajaj Auto is speculated to cover entire India in two months time. But for all the Pulsar fans where the bike is still not available, there are reports that the dealers in cities where Pulsar 200NS has not been launched are taking bookings.


Bajaj Pulsar 200NS Price list

Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Chennai is INR  86,936(ex-showroom price)

Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Bangalore is INR 85,863(ex-showroom price) 

Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Delhi is INR 85,000(ex-showroom price)

Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Mumbai is INR 87,514(ex-showroom price)

Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Pune is INR 85,273(ex showroom price) 

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Bajaj Pulsar 200NS now available in Karnataka at INR 85,863 (ex-showroom price)

Bajaj Auto had unveiled the Pulsar 200NS long back but it was made available to the pulsar maniacs on 3rd June when it was launched in Pune. Since Bajaj is launching the Pulsar 200NS in phased manner, it is currently available in showrooms for bookings only in Maharashtra and Delhi.

Now Bajaj Auto has made the 2012 Pulsar 200 NS available in Karnataka. With that, Karnataka becomes the third state in India to get the Pulsar 200 NS, after the likes of Maharashtra and Delhi.Bookings are now officially open at Bajaj Auto dealerships in Karnataka with deliveries to begin soon.

Bajaj has priced the bike at INR 85,863 (ex-showroom). Bajaj is also expected to launch the bike in Tamil Nadu by mid July and cover the entire India within two months. But for all you maniacs out there where the Pulsar 200NS is still not available, there are reports that the dealers in cities where Pulsar 200NS has not been launched are taking bookings.


Pulsar 200 NS engine has 3 sparks - (Triple Spark Ignition System) instead of the traditional twin - spark system which are seen in the current Pulsar motorcycles. Pulsar 200 NS is powered by a 199.5 cc engine that will generate a maximum power of 23 bhp @ 9,500 rpm and will deliver a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm at 8,000 rpm

Dry weight of new Pulsar 200 NS is 145 kgs. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will have a top speed of 136 kmph, making it one of the fastest motorcycle made by Indian manufacturer. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will be able to accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.8 seconds while it will take just 9.8 seconds to cross 0-100 kmph mark. Apart from these exceptional figures, Pulsar 200 NS delivers a mileage of 58 kmpl when driven at a constant speed 55 kmph.

Pulsar 200NS is a new generation of  Pulsar and a huge leap forward in terms of technology, refinement and quality with outstanding performance and it handles like a dream.

Bajaj Pulsar 200NS Price list


Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Bangalore is INR 85,863(ex-showroom price)


Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Delhi is INR 85,000(ex-showroom price)


Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Mumbai is  INR  87,514(ex-showroom price)


Bajaj Pulsar 200NS price in Pune is  INR  85,273(ex showroom price) 

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Bajaj Launches Discover 125 ST [Sports Tourer] at INR 55,740/- (ex-showroom, Tamil Nadu)

Bajaj Auto had unveiled the Discover 125 ST(Sports Tourer) few months back and now they have officially launched the sports tourer in Tamil Nadu. Bajaj has refreshed the Discover completely with a new Discover 125 cc Sports Tourer which has been specifically designed for the commuter segment. It is loaded with new features and best in class technology.

Bajaj has taken their Discover range of sports motorcycle to the next level. Discover 125cc Sports Tourer  is powered by the DTS-Twin Spark technology which has been introduced for the first time in this category of bikes, according to the press release the new 2012 Bajaj Discover 125 ST delivers 13PS  of power which is highest in the 125cc category without compromising on fuel efficiency.The 125cc engine on the Discover ST 125 now produces a peak power of 13 PS at 9,000 rpm, while peak torque is 11 Nm at 7,000 rpm.It sports both self and kick start.

Highlights of the New Discover 125cc Sports Tourer

• Air cooled engine with a 4 valve head.

• Digital-analog instrument cluster.

• Gas filled Mono shock absorber at the rear.

• New Alloy wheel design

• Sharp edged headlamp

• New Exhaust

• New Rear Fender

• Five speed gear box

• Aggressive fairing 

• Anti Vibration frame 

• 200mm Petal disc brake 

Bajaj is following a phased launch strategy, similar to what they’re doing with Pulsar 200 NS launch. Discover 125 ST will be first offered in South India with a price tag of Rs. 55,740/- (ex-showroom, Tamil Nadu)
DISCOVER 125 ST.
Discover 125cc Sports Tourer is both for city riding and long journey as well.

Discover 125cc ST Specifications:

• Engine: 4 Valve Twin Spark Air Cooled

• Engine Displacement : 124.6cc

• Max.Net Power: 13 Ps @ 9000 rpm

• Max.net Torque: 1.1 kgm @ 7000 rpm

• Ignition System: Digital CDI

• Carburetor: CV type

• Starting: Self + kick start

• Transmission: 5 Speed Constant mesh

• Frame : Semi Double cradle

• Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork with Anti-friction DU Bush

• Rear Suspension: Nitrox  Monoshock with gas canister

• Front Brake: Petal Disc 200 mm

• Rear Brake: Drum 130 mm

• Front wheel / tyre: New design alloy / 2.75 X 17” 41P Tubed

• Rear wheel / tyre: New design alloy / 3.00 X 17” 50P Tubed

• Fuel Tank: 10 L

• Wheelbase: 1305 mm

• Seat Height: 800 mm

• Turning Circle Radius: 2100 mm

• Ground Clearance: 170 mm

• Kerb Weight: 124.5 kg

• Max Speed: 105 kmph

• System: DC Ignition

• Battery: 12V 5AH

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Bajaj Auto launches Pulsar 200NS at INR 94,280 (on-road Pune)

Finally Bajaj has started accepting bookings for their flagship motorcycle Pulsar 200NS, after weeks of anticipation its a sigh of relief for all the Pulsar maniacs who were eagerly waiting to lay their hands on this beast.
Since Bajaj is launching the Pulsar 200NS in phased manner, it is currently available in showrooms for bookings only in Pune and some parts in Mumbai.
Dealers at Pune and Mumbai have begun accepting Pulsar 200 NS bookings and deliveries are expected to begin from the 15th of June, 2012.

One of our readers sent us this pic from one of the showrooms in Mumbai.

About the availability and the production of the bike. Bajaj will manufacture Pulsar 200 NS at their unit in Chakan near Pune.It will launch Pulsar 200NS in phased manner and it is expected to be available countrywide by the month of July.

Now comes the most important factor,the pricing of the bike Pulsar 200NS is priced at an on-road price of INR 94,280 in Pune i.e an ex-showroom price of INR 85,273 which is extremely competitive and definitely makes this bike a sure value for money like the other Pulsar siblings.
In Mumbai the on-road price of Pulsar 200NS is INR 99,220 while in Delhi the on-road price is going to be  INR 94,300.

About the production phases of the bike the company is aiming to produce around 2,500 units in the month of June and then the company will produce it according to demand from the month of July. The export of Pulsar 200NS will start from the month of August.

After its launch in India Bajaj will straight head to one of its most important Asian markets i.e Indonesia. Rajiv Bajaj also said that the current Pulsar series will be continued and the company will launch a new Pulsar every year from now onwards.

About the beast, Pulsar 200 NS engine will have 3 sparks - Triple Spark Ignition System instead of the traditional twin - spark system which are seen in the current Pulsar motorcycles. Pulsar 200 NS is powered by a 199.5 cc engine that will generate a maximum power of 23 bhp @ 9,500 rpm and will deliver a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm at 8,000 rpm

Dry weight of new Pulsar 200 NS is 145 kgs. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will have a top speed of 136 kmph, making it one of the fastest motorcycle made by Indian manufacturer. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will be able to accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.8 seconds while it will take just 9.8 seconds to cross 0-100 kmph mark. Apart from these exceptional figures, Pulsar 200 NS delivers a mileage of 58 kmpl when driven at a constant speed 55 kmph.

So what are you waiting for  head to your nearest pro-biking showroom now.

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Bajaj Auto is now the World's Third Largest Motorcycle Company.

Bajaj Auto launched many bikes in various segments and totally redefined the Indian Automobile sector and with launch of its Pulsar series it gave a new dimension to the Indian Automobile sector.Hardly had Bajaj thought that they would be able to sell five million units of the Pulsar brand, when they launched the bike more than ten years ago.Once known for its iconic scooter Chetak, Bajaj Auto has now transformed itself into a global motorcycle brand.With so many milestones in recent years Bajaj has edged out most of the companies in its competition.

In the year 2011-12 Bajaj Auto sold over 3.8 million units of motorcycles worldwide which makes it world’s third largest motorcycle manufacturer. Honda is the global leader of motorcycle whereas India’s largest two wheeler company is Hero Motocorp.If Bajaj continues to have such staggering volumes then its not long when Bajaj surpasses these companies as well.

The journey for Bajaj Auto was full of criticism but inspite of all these barriers , Bajaj has always been received well among the customers which made Bajaj a successful brand.

Around the world only few brands have been able to reach such high volume figures, it’s truly remarkable for the company which was once known for its bad quality

Bajaj has lot of successful motorcycle brands in their stable with the Discover and Pulsar series ruling their respective segments.Also Bajaj Auto’s Boxer is the largest selling motorcycle brand in the African region.
Bajaj currently has 10% market share of global motorcycle market and it aims to increase it up to 30% mark.

Bajaj Auto is now ready with an all-new Pulsar 200NS which might be available in few weeks.
Lets see how it performs in the already competitive 200cc segment.

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Bajaj to launch Pulsar 200NS in Maharashtra by next week.

Recently we had come up with a news regarding Bajaj Pulsar 200NS reaching some of the showrooms in New Delhi and we speculated its launch some where around last week of May.
Yes,we guessed it right, the wait for Pulsar 200NS is now over. According to Rajiv Bajaj’s exclusive interview with CNBC TV-18, Pulsar 200NS will hit the showroom in Maharashtra in the next week.

Bajaj had started dealer training for the Pulsar 200NS last week, a program under which the company will provide complete knowledge about the technology used to the dealers, and also regarding the servicing of the bike. So, now Bajaj is all geared up for the launch of the most awaited bike of this year, the Pulsar 200NS.

About the availability and the production of the bike. Bajaj will manufacture Pulsar 200 NS at their unit in Chakan near Pune.It will launch Pulsar 200NS in phased manner and it is expected to be available countrywide by the month of July.

Now comes the most important factor,the pricing of the bike.Pulsar 200NS will be priced just under Rs. 1 lakh. About the production phases of the bike the company is aiming to produce around 2,500 units in the month of June and then the company will produce it according to demand from the month of July. The export of Pulsar 200NS will start from the month of August.

After its launch in India Bajaj will straight head to one of its most important Asian markets i.e Indonesia. Rajiv Bajaj also said that the current Pulsar series will be continued and the company will launch a new Pulsar every year from now onwards.

About the beast, Pulsar 200 NS engine will have 3 sparks - Triple Spark Ignition System instead of the traditional twin - spark system which are seen in the current Pulsar motorcycles. Pulsar 200 NS is powered by a 199.5 cc engine that will generate a maximum power of 23 bhp @ 9,500 rpm and will deliver a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm at 8,000 rpm

Dry weight of new Pulsar 200 NS is 145 kgs. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will have a top speed of 136 kmph, making it one of the fastest motorcycle made by Indian manufacturer. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will be able to accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.8 seconds while it will take just 9.8 seconds to cross 0-100 kmph mark. Apart from these exceptional figures, Pulsar 200 NS delivers a mileage of 58 kmpl when driven at a constant speed 55 kmph.

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Bajaj Auto unveils 2012 Discover 125 ST [Sports Tourer].

Recently we had reported about Bajaj Auto testing an all new Discover but we didn't know about the engine displacement .Now, here it is loaded with new features and best in class technology.After its successful launch of 2012 Discover 100 4g with four gears,today Bajaj unveiled an all new variant of their Discover sports motorcycle, Discover 125cc Sports Tourer both for city riding and long journey as well.

Bajaj has refreshed the Discover motorcycle completely and taken their Discover range of sports motorcycle to the next level. Discover 125cc Sports Tourer  is powered by the DTS-Twin Spark technology which has been introduced for the first time in this category of bikes, according to the press release the new 2012 Bajaj Discover 125 ST delivers 13PS  of power which is highest in the 125cc category without compromising on fuel efficiency.The 125cc engine on the Discover ST 125 now produces a peak power of 13 PS at 9,000 rpm, while peak torque is 11 Nm at 7,000 rpm.It sports both self and kick start.

Highlights of the New Discover 125cc Sports Tourer

• Air cooled engine with a 4 valve head.

• Digital-analog instrument cluster.

• Gas filled Mono shock absorber at the rear.

• New Alloy wheel design

• Sharp edged headlamp

• New Exhaust

• New Rear Fender

• Five speed gear box

• Aggressive fairing 

• Anti Vibration frame 

• 200mm Petal disc brake 

Bajaj Auto has managed to raise the bar, yet again.The Discover ST 125 will be available for sale at Bajaj Auto showrooms across India by the end of June 2012.

2012 Discover 125 ST Technical Specifications

Image courtesy :Bikeadvice.in

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2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200NS reaches Showroom.

image courtesy : Auto Adrenaline

Bajaj Auto finally unveiled their all new motorcycle, 2012 Pulsar in India on 30th January It is the most awaited bike of this year and Pulsar maniacs have been waiting to lay their hands on the new Pulsar 200 NS since its unveiling . The Pulsar 200 NS was scheduled to launch in last week of April but that didn't happen , recently Bajaj made few changes to the production Version of Pulsar 200 NS. But today we have an image of 2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS being snapped up on a workshop floor of a Bajaj Auto showroom in New Delhi.

Though there are no official news from about Bajaj about the launch of the all new Pulsar 200NS ,but given that the motorcycle has reached dealerships this could possibly indicate that the launch of Pulsar 200NS is around the corner.

Bajaj has started dealer training for the Pulsar 200NS, a program under which the company will provide complete knowledge about the technology used to the dealers, and also regarding the servicing of the bike. The training is still going on and may continue next week as well ,so its not far when you lay hands on your Pulsar 200NS.

Looking at the spy pics gives you an impression that Bajaj Auto has ironed  out small issues and improved the quality of the bike.There are couple of changes on the side panels of the motorcycle, which now feature a body colored finish, instead of the black color finish that the pre-production models came with. Even the tank scoop of the motorcycle now features a body colored finish instead of the matt black trim.Also to mention is the tri-spark sticker on the crankcase of the motorcycle, is also missing .


About the beast ,Pulsar 200 NS engine will have 3 sparks - Triple Spark Ignition System instead of the traditional twin - spark system which are seen in the current Pulsar motorcycles. Pulsar 200 NS is powered by a 199.5 cc engine that will generate a maximum power of 23 bhp @ 9,500 rpm and will deliver a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm at 8,000 rpm. Bajaj will manufacture Pulsar 200 NS at their unit in Chakan near Pune.

Dry weight of new Pulsar 200 NS is 145 kgs. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will have a top speed of 136 kmph, making it one of the fastest motorcycle made by Indian manufacturer. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will be able to accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.8 seconds while it will take just 9.8 seconds to cross 0-100 kmph mark. Apart from these exceptional figures, Pulsar 200 NS delivers a mileage of 58 kmpl when driven at a constant speed 55 kmph.
Bajaj is aiming to price the Pulsar 200 NS, well under a lakh rupees, making it tremendous value for money.

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Bajaj Auto hikes Pulsar and Platina Prices by 1%.

Recently we saw Hero Motocorp hiking its bike prices by INR 500-1000  to offset rising input costs. Now Country’s second largest two wheeler, Bajaj has hiked its flagship motorcycle Pulsar and entry level motorcycle Platina prices by 1% all over India .
We have seen many automobile companies feeling the brunt of rising input costs.

The main reason behind the rising input costs is inflation , depreciation in Rs. currency and the rising wages of the workers.So for now the primary target of the company is bring down the input cost so that it can price their bikes competitively .Bajaj was willing to hike the prices from quite some time but couldn't do so due to the fierce competition in the entry level segment. Bajaj had recently rolled out the 5 millionth Pulsar and it is quite confident that inspite of the slight price hike it won't affect its sales .

Bajaj Auto has only hiked prices of their strong brands i.e. Platina and Pulsar , the difference in the price of these bikes is shown below.

Pulsar 150cc DTSi old price: Rs. 62,100 (ex-showroom)
Pulsar 150cc DTSi New 2012 Price: Rs. 62,720 (ex-showroom)

Platina 125 old price: Rs. 38,000 (ex-showroom)
Platina 125 New 2012 Price: Rs. 38,380 (ex-showroom)

Bajaj is soon going to roll out an all new Discover and also the most awaited Bike of this year , the Pulsar 200NS. It was scheduled to be launched some where in May but still there has been no official confirmation from Bajaj Auto.
Stay tuned to bikoholic.com for further updates .

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Bajaj Auto Launches New Discover 100 4G.

We saw Bajaj Auto gunning straight for the jugular of the world’s largest motorcycle maker, Hero MotoCorp, with a brand new television Ad campaign for the Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi commuter motorcyle, called “chalta nahin, daudta hain . Recently we had reported about Bajaj Auto testing an all new Discover but we didn't know about the engine displacement and here it is .

The speculations have come true and Bajaj Auto has come up with 2012 Edition of their Discover motorcycle which has been named as Discover 100 4G with 4 gears .Apparently the tag ‘4G’ points to the new 4 speed gearbox.
The earlier versions of the Discover series were mated to a 5 speed gear box but this time Bajaj has dumped the 5th gear  and has decided to go with four gears for the all new Discover 100. Lets see whether dumping one gear helps its fuel economy and also it would be interesting to see the alteration in the gear ratios so that it can make up for the lack of fifth gear .

This move by Bajaj Auto is aimed to cut  down the pricing of their Discover motorcycle so that it can go head on against the  Honda Dream Yuga and Suzuki Hayate .We must say Bajaj has taken the pounding by Honda in the recent monthly sales quite seriously.

The four speed gearbox means that the Discover’s price has now been reduced by INR 1,900. The Bajaj Discover 4G is priced at INR 42,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Apart from one cog lesser , the engine specifications of the bike remain the same . The Discover 100  retains the 94.3 cc four stroke, single cylinder engine  which produces 7.5 BHP of peak power @ 7500 RPM and 7.85 Nm of peak torque @ 5000 RPM ,the bike weighs around 115 kgs .

The competition in the entry level commuter segment is heating up , expect a fierce competition in the entry level segment in the next few months.

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Bajaj Auto makes changes in the upcoming Pulsar 200 NS

Bajaj Auto finally unveiled their all new motorcycle, 2012 Pulsar in India on 30th January and recently there were speculations  that some of the Bajaj Auto dealers had started taking bookings at INR 5000 .
But recently we have been notified by one of our readers Pranay  that Booking of 200 NS has been delayed to end of April.

Another breaking news coming from the sidelines is Bajaj Auto is busy making changes to production Version of Pulsar 200 NS .

The list of changes include :

• Bajaj Auto is  ironing out small issues and improving the quality of the bike.

• The company is making improvements to the production version as prototypes showcased earlier had small niggles.

• Bajaj Auto will be giving the Pulsar 200 NS a more powerful headlight. The prototype had a 35 watt bulb, but the production version will have a 55 watt bulb.

• Bajaj Auto has also made changes to the rear mudguard, which will now have a matte black treatment, instead of the glossy finish we have seen on the concept version.

• The instrument cluster lights will receive some changes too, for improved visibility in the day.

• The bike will be offered with MRF and TVS tyres and the company is expected to give an option to the buyer to chose his preferred make

About the technical aspects ,Pulsar 200 NS engine will have 3 sparks - Triple Spark Ignition System instead of the traditional twin - spark system which are seen in the current Pulsar motorcycles. Pulsar 200 NS is powered by a 199.5 cc engine that will generate a maximum power of 23 bhp @ 9,500 rpm and will deliver a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm at 8,000 rpm. 

Dry weight of new Pulsar 200 NS is 145 kgs. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will have a top speed of 136 kmph, making it one of the fastest motorcycle made by Indian manufacturer. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will be able to accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.8 seconds while it will take just 9.8 seconds to cross 0-100 kmph mark. Apart from these exceptional figures, Pulsar 200 NS delivers a mileage of 58 kmpl when driven at a constant speed 55 kmph.

It has been really heartening to see that even hardcore "Pulsar" haters couldn't stop themselves from praising the new Pulsar. It should probably see light of day in April end and that the price will be under Rs 1 lakh , lets see how it fares in the Indian market .

And mind you we are the first one in media – to burst out this news.

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Bajaj Auto discontinues Pulsar 220 Street Fighter version .

Recently we came to know that Bajaj has Discontinued Pulsar 220 Street-Fighter Silently .
Bajaj had launched another variant of Pulsar which was 220 S where 'S' stands for street a couple of yeas ago .
It was around INR 3000 less than the Bajaj Pulsar 220F the F referring to the quarter fairing . The looks of the bike were similar to that of the Pulsar 200 dtsi . Pulsar 220S was minus the bigger fairing and the 55W projector headlamps that featured on the Pulsar 220F .

After the unveiling of the Pulsar 200NS , we noticed that the number of Pulsar 220S featuring on road had dropped considerably , then while checking the  Bajaj’s official website it had  no mention of the 220S in  the bike manufacturer’s product portfolio.
We also came to know from some of the dealers that in the monthly sales report, Bajaj Pulsar 220 street fighter didn’t catch up so well in the market .

With the launch of Pulsar 200NS which is packed with the best in class features some of which are even new to the Indian masses . This is definitely a strategic move by Bajaj so that when the Pulsar 200NS is launched it gets the entire spotlight .
With Bajaj announcing the launch of fully faired Pulsar variant , expect the Pulsar 220 F to also be discontinued
What do you think about this move by Bajaj ?
Do you think the 220 Street Fighter should continue?
Let us know through your comments .

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Bajaj Auto sells 5 million PULSAR'S.

From a bike to a religion and from a religion to a mania...the Pulsar stands as a true testament to a counter-culture. A culture that challenges mediocrity, laughs at convention while imbibing a live free, ride hard spirit. Engraved in the DNA of every Pulsar is an attitude that is also translated to every biker, who gets his daily dose of pride riding a Pulsar.

Hardly had Bajaj thought that they would be able to sell five million units of the Pulsar brand, when they launched the bike more than ten years ago. During that time Hero Honda was in full swing with its Splendor , we could see every second person in India riding a Hero Honda Splendor . The only performance oriented bike were the CBZ and the Fiero to some extent .
People just used bike for commuting , what else can you do with a Splendor ??

But after Bajaj launched its Pulsar series , it totally redefined the Indian Automobile sector , you can consider it as a revolution . The launch was done with Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 180 . From there on , Bajaj never looked back and has still been going strong with the Pulsar brand.The mark of five million units is certainly an achievement in itself. The announcement of Bajaj Pulsar crossing the five million mark was made during the declaration of the last month’s sales report .

Generation of Bajaj Pulsar's

The journey for Pulsar series was full of criticism but inspite of all these barriers , Pulsar series was always received well among the customers which made the Pulsar brand successful .
Around the world only few brands have been able to reach this milestone , few of the bikes from Indian contingent who have reached this milestone include the Hero Honda Splendor , Hero Honda Passion and Bajaj Discover .

As far as Pulsar is concerned, it crossed the one million mark in 2006. In about three years’ time, the bike crossed the three million mark. It took only a year to reach the four million mark. Then within a year Pulsar rolled out its 5 millionth unit .WOW !!!

Bajaj Auto is now ready with an all-new Pulsar 200NS which might be available in showrooms by April end , if the bike is received well among the Pulsar Maniacs then there is no stopping the Pulsar which might double its pace in the current financial year.

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Honda overtakes Bajaj Auto as the second-largest player in the country's two-wheeler market.

Honda is the world’s second largest two wheeler maker by volumes, second only to Hero MotoCorp . After its alliance with Hero was over , Honda was all on its own in the unpredictable Indian Market . After overcoming all these barriers Honda did manage to tighten its grip without Hero's assistance .

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India had jumped to spot number 3 in overtaking TVS in January and
February.  The next target was to overtake India’s second largest bike maker Bajaj which is a segment leader in the premium category. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) had recorded an 11.2% sales growth in February over the previous month at 1.97 lakh units. The company was just short by 7000 units .

But for the first time Honda overtook  Bajaj Auto as the second-largest player in the country's two-wheeler market . Hero Motocorp continues to be the market leader by selling  a whopping 5 lakh plus two wheelers in March 2012 . TVS is currently in the 4th spot , way behind the leaders in terms of monthly and annual sales.

Honda managed to sell 212,812 units, higher than Bajaj Autos 201,183 units, in March 2012. But Bajaj Auto need not worry since 35% of Bajaj Auto Limited's sales are overseas . Not only that , Bajaj is way ahead of Honda in terms of Annual sales .
This battle between them is going to intensify  in coming days, particularly with Honda's entry into entry-level segment.

Honda plans to launch the Dream Yuga 110 commuter motorcycle by may end ,
To know more click HERE

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Bajaj Auto tightens its hold on KTM Power Sports by buying another 6.3% stake.

Bajaj Auto has tightened its grip over the Austrian Motorcycle KTM by buying another 6.3%, taking its total tally in the Austrian motorcycle to a little over 47% . Bajaj Auto is the second-largest shareholder in KTM. Other large shareholders include Stefan Pierer and Rudolf Knuenz-hold more than 51% stake. Currently Bajaj Auto are only willing to be the minority stake holders in the Austrian Motorcycle KTM .

Bajaj and KTM are working together well as a team , KTM is helping Bajaj by providing technical assistance whereas Bajaj has provided a great platform for KTM to launch its Duke series under its name . Bajaj launched the KTM Duke 200 a few weeks ago , and the response that the Duke 200 is receiving is tremendous .

Over the next few years now Bajaj Auto,  will launch bigger and more powerful Pulsar and KTM motorcycle models in the 200cc to 700 cc range will take on rivals Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki and build on its leadership position in the premium motorcycle space.
Bajaj aims to position the Pulsar in the value-for-money sports bike segment and Austrian partner KTM's motorcycles at the premium end of the market.

This strategy of KTM-Pulsar acting together in the sports segment is a valid strategy anywhere in the world not just in India and they will look at leveraging this in many of the overseas markets in Latin America, Africa and South East Asia .

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Bajaj Auto Dealers open bookings of the 2012 Pulsar 200NS ?

Bajaj Auto finally unveiled their all new motorcycle, 2012 Pulsar in India on 30th January . Bajaj did not reveal the price of new Pulsar motorcycle at the launch but it was speculated to be somwhere around INR 80,000 to 90,000 . Bajaj new Pulsar 2012 variant is christened as Pulsar 200 NS and is expected to be released in this month.

Though there is no official news from about Bajaj about the booking of the all new Pulsar 200NS , but we came to know from our sources that few Dealers have already started taking bookings of the Pulsar 200NS .
Though we are not sure whether this is a rumor or in reality . But if it has really started then this move by the dealers could give hardcore Pulsar fans an edge when the official bookings of the Bajaj pulsar 200NS starts later this month .

Its been a just over 10 years since we in India were introduced to the Pulsar series from Bajaj. We saw it grow from strength to strength year by year and saw a lot of changes that made this motorcycle a favorite to many. Many engine variations, even more design changes and a lot more small bits that were added made every iteration of the Pulsar family all the more special over the years .Pulsar 200NS is the outcome of their 10 years of experience and supremacy in the Indian Market .

About the beast ,Pulsar 200 NS engine will have 3 sparks - Triple Spark Ignition System instead of the traditional twin - spark system which are seen in the current Pulsar motorcycles. Pulsar 200 NS is powered by a 199.5 cc engine that will generate a maximum power of 23 bhp @ 9,500 rpm and will deliver a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm at 8,000 rpm. Bajaj will manufacture Pulsar 200 NS at their unit in Chakan near Pune.

Dry weight of new Pulsar 200 NS is 145 kgs. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will have a top speed of 136 kmph, making it one of the fastest motorcycle made by Indian manufacturer. Bajaj new Pulsar 200 NS will be able to accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.8 seconds while it will take just 9.8 seconds to cross 0-100 kmph mark. Apart from these exceptional figures, Pulsar 200 NS delivers a mileage of 58 kmpl when driven at a constant speed 55 kmph.

Another big announcement coming from the sidelines of the 2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS unveil is that Bajaj Auto is already working on a fully faired variant of the Pulsar 200 NS not only that  Bajaj has added more enthusiasm by announcing the launch date of the Bajaj Pulsar 350.

To know more about Full Faired Pulsar 200NS click HERE
and about the Pulsar 350cc click HERE

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Bajaj Auto caught testing an all new Discover or could it be the new Pulsar 150?

We saw Bajaj Auto gunning straight for the jugular of the world’s largest motorcycle maker, Hero MotoCorp, with a brand new television Ad campaign for the Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi commuter motorcyle, called “chalta nahin, daudta hain” .Now they are in the news once again and this time  Bajaj Auto has been spied testing an all new Discover, which like the 2012 Pulsar 200 NS, could spawn an all new motorcycle series.
But whether its the new discover or an all new Pulsar 135/150 is still unknown .
The thing that deviates our mind whether its a new Discover or Pulsar is the installation of a monoshock, which has kept us guessing whether its a Discover or Pulsar 150 .

Recently we had seen Bajaj unveiling the all new Pulsar 200 NS then there was other big announcement coming from the sidelines of the 2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS unveil is that Bajaj Auto is already working on a fully faired variant of the Pulsar 200 NS. With Rajiv Bajaj confidently asserting that the Pulsar 200 NS’ price tag will be well under the INR 1 lakh mark and now there is a speculation of the all new discover unveiling in next year or so , the price at which it will be positioned at remains unknown at the moment.

The Pulsar 200NS will be launched in the month of April and along with that Bajaj  is also working simultaneously on the next gen Discover or even Pulsar 150,  thanks to our friend Rohit Paradkar who has spotted the new Discover/Pulsar which is being tested in India and could be launched by early 2013. Like the Pulsar the Discover too has been a big success for Bajaj Auto and we have always seen the goodies that are on the Pulsar always to some extent feature on the Discover as well . So expect a few goodies from Pulsar 200NS to feature in the all new Discover/Pulsar 150 .

Highlights of the New Discover/Pulsar :

• Small faring  
• Digital-anolog instrument cluster.
• Gas filled Mono shock absorber at the rear.
• New Alloy wheel design
• New Exhaust
• New Rear Fender

 Bajaj Auto though, seems to be focusing more on the finer aspects of motorcycling like better performance and more fun per kilometer rather than sheer volumes. Bajaj’s motorcycles being more profitable for the company, than competitors. The latest Discover/Pulsar might help them tighten their hold in market .
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Bajaj Avenger Cruiser To Get 2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS Engine– Rumor or Fact?

Bajaj Auto recently unveiled the Pulsar 200 NS, which uses an all new triple spark engine. After the unveil of the P200 NS happened, there have been talks of what will follow. A full faired version of the Pulsar 200 NS has been confirmed, so has the launch of the Pulsar 350 in 2013. Smaller Pulsars will be launched too in their second generation avatar, using parts and technology from the Pulsar 200 NS. But among all this Pulsar talk, we seem to have forgotten the good old Bajaj Avenger, which is a very commendable motorcycle in its own right.

Now this is pure speculation but Bajaj Auto will eventually upgrade the Avenger with the Pulsar 200 NS’ engine. The two-wheeler major has done it before too with the Pulsar 220′s engine finding way into the Avenger. The Bajaj Avenger uses the Pulsar 220′s 219.89 cc motor to produce 19 PS of power at 8400 RPM and 17.5 Nm of torque at 7000. This is marginally lesser than the Pulsar 220 which produces 20.8 BHP at 8500 RPM and 19.12 Nm at 7000 RPM.

Now what Bajaj Auto might do is put the Pulsar 200 NS’ 199.5 cc engine into the Avenger. This 3-spark, liquid cooled unit features 4-valve technology and could give a tremdous boost to the performance of the Avenger. We can expect around 23 BHP of power and 18 Nm of torque on the Avenger, which will make the cruiser quite quick for its size and price. The Avenger has a 14-litre fuel tank, including a 3.4 litre reserve, which will be ample for long distance cruising (if Bajaj Auto’s claim of 58 km/l mileage at a speed of 55 km/h is to be believed).

With 260 mm discs at the front and 130 mm drum at the rear, brakes of the Avenger are good. The Avenger runs on 90/90 x 17 tyres at the front and 130/90 x 15 tyres at the rear. The suspension is telescopic and hydraulic shock absorber and the adaptation of a monoshock will make a tremendous difference to the bike. At a weight of 154.4 kgs, the Avenger is not really heavy. The 60/55 w headlamp are good for the highways. Can Bajaj start a motorcycle revolution for cruisers?

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Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi Recalled By Bajaj Auto To Replace Faulty Starter Relay

Bajaj has recalled one of the finest bikes in India, Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi claiming it to be a technical glitch with the starter relay. Since the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi is an electric start-only motorcycle, it would be advisable to replace the starter relay as soon as possible as the relay’s failure could leave you stranded without the starter functioning.

The company is using text messages to inform Pulsar 220 owner about the recall and to get the replacement done they will have to reach specified service stations. The replacement job is less time consuming and would take less than 20 minutes which means an owner can spare some time without interrupting his work.

Motorcycle chassis no used as an illustration

The problem does not seem to be serious enough but since the bike does have kick start feature and is only dependent on electric start, it is advisable to get the starter relay replaced. Even if you have not received any text message from Bajaj, we would advise you to reach the nearest service station and enquire whether your bike’s relay has the problem or not.
 For this you have to be aware of your Pulsar’s Chassis Number which you can find at the following:

Number 1 : Your 220’s manual should have the chassis number printed on the cover.


Number 2 : Under the fairing, on the headstock you locate the chassis number( as shown above)

If you are still not able to locate the number then you should head to the nearest service center and ask them to check the number.

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Bikes to be Launched in 2012 with Price

Check out the bikes to be launched in the year 2012. Few bikes have already been launched and released and to mention few, KTM Duke 200, Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS and others.

Bike	launch date	Price
KTM Duke 200	Jan 2012	Rs.1.2L
Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS	Jan 2012	Less than 1L
Hyosung GT250R	May 2012	Rs 2 - 2.5L
Ducati Diavel	Jan 2012	Rs 27,00000
Ducati Monster	Feb 2012	Rs 500,000
Hero Motocorp Maestro	Mar 2012	Rs 40,000
Piaggio Vespa Lx	Jan 2012	Rs 55,000
Royal Enfield Classic	Apr 2012	Rs 100,000
Suzuki Skydrive	Mar 2012	Rs 45,000
Tvs Rockz	Mar 2012	Rs 50,000

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