Pulsar 180 - 70 kmpl under Std Test Conditions! - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

V12 · 09-08-2003, 07:02 PM

Pulse-quickening
Text Business Standard Motoring Desk

When Bajaj revamped the Pulsar 180 and 150, we wondered whether the addition of a nifty fairing was enough to take on the larger, capable Hero Honda Karizma. But there was more than what met the eye. Major changes are a twin-spark ignition system and a longer swingarm. The twin-spark ignition allows the Pulsars to burn fuel more efficiently and quickly – as a result, the engines rev quicker and manage even higher fuel economy. Bajaj says the 150 should manage 84 kpl while the 180 will return 70+ kpl under standard test conditions! No, that does not mean a power loss. We rode the bikes, and indeed the two are even better than before. The 180 now makes 16 bhp, while the 150 makes 13. The extended wheelbase gives the sharp Pulsar a much-needed dash of stability and we're talking about two machines that handle extremely well. Once more, Bajaj surprised us by saying that the price jump should be in the region of Rs 2,000 only. And did we mention that the 180 has a claimed top speed of 130 kph while the 150 will manage 120?

Source : BSMotoring.
http://www.bsmotoring.com/2003/sep06_3.htm

Rare-Devil · 09-08-2003, 09:38 PM

Gr8 going Bajaj!!
Keep it up.

Some other engines that have digitally mapped twin spark plug ignition systems in India:

Merc : E and S Class
&
Honda VTEC (Only proposed - not yet introduced)

Thus there are only two companies that have twin spark plug ignition systems - The Merc and Bajaj, and only one truly indian company to hav the technology - Bajaj.

Others please wake up - or ur engines'll soon become vintage..

Rare-Devil · 09-08-2003, 09:42 PM

and Nav, if u are again going to post that high RPM = low engine life crap abt the pulsar engines, then comeon baby i am ready with some facts this time: Throw all u can - Take the bait. GO AHEAD....

rohit_180 · 09-08-2003, 09:48 PM

Except for that fancy fairing, this pulsar is a winner all the way, as long as the reviews are honest. Looks like the Pulsar is going to be the next success after the HH splendor. lol

Sunny · 09-08-2003, 10:11 PM

looks like bajajpulsar.com will have another birthday....pulsar never dies!

madmax · 09-08-2003, 11:28 PM

After tilting a bit towards the Karizma, and even thinking of buying one, I am back in full swing as a hardcore Pulsar fan! I have decided to stick to my 180 and only give her up for the Pulsar 250! Read the Pulsar DTSi vs Karizma forum for 3 days in a row, but I didn't put in a reply, cos the excuses made by Karizma owners sounded lame at times! High speed handling seems to be the only excuse they have right now for spending 25000/- more! Anyways, not to start another fight here, I better stop. I see Karizma guys coming after me.... MAX.

Rare-Devil · 09-09-2003, 01:23 AM

WISH U ALL A HAPPY ONAM.

Specially to max and other mallus in here.

tiger · 09-09-2003, 04:54 AM

so d pulsar is comparable wid d merc

bajaj rules if we start getting dis kind of tech 4m indian bike companies who needs honda [8D]

rash_rp · 09-09-2003, 06:35 AM

Good going bajaj, after all we do need someone to come up with new technologies. Else, how r we going to compete with the likes of Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha when they invade us in 2004 ?

rajnish · 09-09-2003, 06:55 AM

actually they have done some serious thinking here,but u'll have to throw the headlight fairing and put the round lamp.otherwise,i feel if ur not powerhungry this is it..if ur there is no bike currently for it,maybe the avl 500...

09-08-2003, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
V12 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Posts: 75	Pulsar 180 - 70 kmpl under Std Test Conditions! Pulse-quickening Text Business Standard Motoring Desk When Bajaj revamped the Pulsar 180 and 150, we wondered whether the addition of a nifty fairing was enough to take on the larger, capable Hero Honda Karizma. But there was more than what met the eye. Major changes are a twin-spark ignition system and a longer swingarm. The twin-spark ignition allows the Pulsars to burn fuel more efficiently and quickly – as a result, the engines rev quicker and manage even higher fuel economy. Bajaj says the 150 should manage 84 kpl while the 180 will return 70+ kpl under standard test conditions! No, that does not mean a power loss. We rode the bikes, and indeed the two are even better than before. The 180 now makes 16 bhp, while the 150 makes 13. The extended wheelbase gives the sharp Pulsar a much-needed dash of stability and we're talking about two machines that handle extremely well. Once more, Bajaj surprised us by saying that the price jump should be in the region of Rs 2,000 only. And did we mention that the 180 has a claimed top speed of 130 kph while the 150 will manage 120? Source : BSMotoring. http://www.bsmotoring.com/2003/sep06_3.htm __________________ http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/carsandbikes/xbhpsign.jpg <i>The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.</i>

09-08-2003, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rare-Devil Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NOIDA, UP, India. Posts: 127	Gr8 going Bajaj!! Keep it up. Some other engines that have digitally mapped twin spark plug ignition systems in India: Merc : E and S Class & Honda VTEC (Only proposed - not yet introduced) Thus there are only two companies that have twin spark plug ignition systems - The Merc and Bajaj, and only one truly indian company to hav the technology - Bajaj. Others please wake up - or ur engines'll soon become vintage.. __________________ ____.~^~._.~^~._.~^~.____ ____BEND IT LIKE ROSSI____

09-08-2003, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rare-Devil Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NOIDA, UP, India. Posts: 127	and Nav, if u are again going to post that high RPM = low engine life crap abt the pulsar engines, then comeon baby i am ready with some facts this time: Throw all u can - Take the bait. GO AHEAD.... __________________ ____.~^~._.~^~._.~^~.____ ____BEND IT LIKE ROSSI____

09-08-2003, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
rohit_180 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India. Posts: 118	Except for that fancy fairing, this pulsar is a winner all the way, as long as the reviews are honest. Looks like the Pulsar is going to be the next success after the HH splendor. lol __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...983/banner.jpg \'84 RD350 2 stroke forever. A sound clip of my RD: http://rapidshare.de/files-en/481080/15/Rohit1.wav

09-08-2003, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sunny SlowMotionInfinity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Delhi Posts: 7,292	looks like bajajpulsar.com will have another birthday....pulsar never dies! __________________ Join xBhp On

09-08-2003, 11:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
madmax Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cochin, Kerala, India. Posts: 81	After tilting a bit towards the Karizma, and even thinking of buying one, I am back in full swing as a hardcore Pulsar fan! I have decided to stick to my 180 and only give her up for the Pulsar 250! Read the Pulsar DTSi vs Karizma forum for 3 days in a row, but I didn't put in a reply, cos the excuses made by Karizma owners sounded lame at times! High speed handling seems to be the only excuse they have right now for spending 25000/- more! Anyways, not to start another fight here, I better stop. I see Karizma guys coming after me.... MAX.

09-09-2003, 01:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rare-Devil Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NOIDA, UP, India. Posts: 127	WISH U ALL A HAPPY ONAM. Specially to max and other mallus in here. __________________ ____.~^~._.~^~._.~^~.____ ____BEND IT LIKE ROSSI____

09-09-2003, 04:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Delhi, , India. Posts: 133	so d pulsar is comparable wid d merc bajaj rules if we start getting dis kind of tech 4m indian bike companies who needs honda [8D] __________________ Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

09-09-2003, 06:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
rash_rp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India. Posts: 353	Good going bajaj, after all we do need someone to come up with new technologies. Else, how r we going to compete with the likes of Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha when they invade us in 2004 ? __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/rash_rp/sig.jpg http://www.flickr.com/photos/18649556@N00/

09-09-2003, 06:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
rajnish Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Delhi, , India. Posts: 355	actually they have done some serious thinking here,but u'll have to throw the headlight fairing and put the round lamp.otherwise,i feel if ur not powerhungry this is it..if ur there is no bike currently for it,maybe the avl 500... __________________ \'87 High Torque RD 350B in first gear,6000 rpm,whack the throttle.

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