2009 Pulsar 180 UG IV : Details out - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

groupbhp · 04-20-2009, 11:13 PM

1. The power now goes upto 17.02PS @ 8500rpm
2. Swingarm is from the Pulsar 200
3. Weight goes upto 147kg
4. No kick start lever
5. Pulsar 220 forks
6. Pulsar 220 clip ons
7. Pulsar 200/220 step seat
8. Around Rs 3000 more than the current 180!

Quote:

Scoop: Upgraded Pulsar Range

While the wait for the new 200 is still on, Bajaj upgrades the Pular 180

Last month we brought you a scoop regarding the new avatar of the Pulsar 200 that will soon hit the market. While the bike is still a few weeks away from its commercial debut , Bajaj Auto has unvieled the new iteration of the of the Pulsar 180. We also managed to get our hands on the upgraded Pulsar 180 brochure.

In it the company claims a miniscule rise in power to 17.02PS @ 8500rpm compared to the earlier model's power output of 16.51PS at the same rpm. Thanks to the borrowed swingarm from the 220/Avenger, the kerb weight has gone up to 147kgs from an earlier 143kgs. The wheelbase has also increased by 25mm to 1345mm. The bike has let go of the kick-start option and the rider will have to rely on battery power for ignition.

Visually, this bike looks strikingly similar to the Pulsar 200 but a trained eye can quickly spot the difference. Bajaj have once again mixed and matched a lot of components from its portfolio to make the 180 appear evn more muscular. The exhaust styling remains unchanged though. The bike will be available across all Bajaj showromms by the end of this week. It is likely to retail for around Rs.3,000 more than the previous 180 model.

Front Suspension:
The bike now gets the 37mm fork assembly from the Pulsar 220 and promises more stability in corners. The bottom pipes are finished in matte black unlike the silver used on the 220.

Steering Tee:
The steering tee is lifted straight from the 220's chasis again. The new 180 also gets the clip-ons from the 220 which should aid handling and wrist comfort to an extent.

Rear Suspension, Tyre and Sprockets:
The swingarm for the new 180 comes from the 220/Avenger and is finished in black. The rear sprocket and the O-ring chain come from the 200. The rear tyre is wider with a 120 section width similar to the 200/220.

Seating:
The outgoing models single step seat unit has been traded in for split seats from the 200/220. The pillion seat gets th same grabrails as the bigger Pulsars.

Body Panels:
While the majority of the body panels remain similar to the outgoing 180, the new bike gets the tank extensions from the 200. The 'Pulsar' monogram on the tank is more pronounced with a metallic finish unlike the rubberized one on the 200/220.

Seating:
The outgoing models single step seat unit has been traded in for split seats from the 200/220. The pillion seat gets th same grabrails as the bigger Pulsars.

MORE SCOOP:
The Pune-based manufacturer is also close to launching the revamped Pulsar 150. However, according to the pictures and data in the company brochure, the changes are purely cosmetic. The bike will merely receive the 'All Black' treatment for is engine and alloy wheels The tank extensions of the Pulsar 200 have also managed to find a place on the new avatar Pulsar 150.

Source : Scoop: Upgraded Pulsar Range

Aryan · 04-20-2009, 11:45 PM

News Approved.

This is crazy! Time to sell off my P200! There is almost nothing left (except perhaps the exhaust) that makes my P200 different from the P180 now! Heck, the 'new' 180 sports better equipment than the current P200 now.

avinrichards · 04-20-2009, 11:52 PM

yeah.. saw this news somewhere online sometime back...

shocking..!

the mix and match routine is just getting waaay out of hand..
but then again it does look good..

everyone except the current 200 owners happy..

Aryan ..! What now ? a face lifted 200 with 220 projectors for you ?

ahhh..wait..!! paint the seat and alloys red and go the HH way.. !!

sukant08 · 04-21-2009, 12:19 AM

Don't worry guys, in 2 years Platina will have tank extensions, clip ons, 220 swingarm, forks and clip ons !!

150 cc bike development has certainly reached a plateau and extracting newer improvements from the bike gets increasingly difficult !! But they can all start looking into FI, better swingarms, monoshocks etc !!

150cc product development needs to be taken in a direction other than cosmetic changes, and only we customers can force these companies to do it !!

nightwing · 04-21-2009, 12:42 AM

Uhmm.....koff......koff........here's the new P150. I must admit that the pics are not mine. Found them on the famous social networking site.

santoosh · 04-21-2009, 12:42 AM

for all the guys who bought a 180 or a 200 or a 220 or in general "Pulsar" recently...

Got no words for u :-P

straight Competition for rtr now....

i think bajaj shud rename this bike or pulsar range of bikes as "Bhel puri".

Oh it still doesn get the "Oil Cooled " eh ??

200 & 220 atleast be happpy about being exclusive on that..

Santa

deepthekool · 04-21-2009, 12:53 AM

when will the booking of this one start......n when will it hit the roads

satyenpoojary · 04-21-2009, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santoosh

Oh it still doesn get the "Oil Cooled " eh ??

200 & 220 atleast be happpy about being exclusive on that..

Santa

And the Malika-sherawat-tank pad....

groupbhp · 04-21-2009, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepthekool

when will the booking of this one start......n when will it hit the roads

Commercial launch is later this week / early next week it seems

rennycornelius · 04-21-2009, 09:09 AM

so now it's more hard to diffrentiate 150,180,200,220......

150 with all black as 180...
180 with tank extentions, rear tyre as 200....

and now 200 will sport rear disc, clip on's as 220...

gr8..........

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Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,275	News Approved. This is crazy! Time to sell off my P200! There is almost nothing left (except perhaps the exhaust) that makes my P200 different from the P180 now! Heck, the 'new' 180 sports better equipment than the current P200 now. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

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avinrichards am i who idea no have you! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore /Cochin Posts: 1,304	yeah.. saw this news somewhere online sometime back... shocking..! the mix and match routine is just getting waaay out of hand.. but then again it does look good.. everyone except the current 200 owners happy.. Aryan ..! What now ? a face lifted 200 with 220 projectors for you ? ahhh..wait..!! paint the seat and alloys red and go the HH way.. !! __________________ CBR 250R Top Speed Video ;) Last edited by avinrichards; 04-20-2009 at 11:58 PM.

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sukant08 Mojo maniac Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 679	Don't worry guys, in 2 years Platina will have tank extensions, clip ons, 220 swingarm, forks and clip ons !! 150 cc bike development has certainly reached a plateau and extracting newer improvements from the bike gets increasingly difficult !! But they can all start looking into FI, better swingarms, monoshocks etc !! 150cc product development needs to be taken in a direction other than cosmetic changes, and only we customers can force these companies to do it !! __________________ Kawasaki Ninja : Because lazy sunday afternoons should be despatched at 160 kmph!!! Hyosung Aquila : Because sometimes you need to look cool while riding at 40 kmph and you can do that only on a cruiser !!!

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santoosh toure- r15 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 978	for all the guys who bought a 180 or a 200 or a 220 or in general "Pulsar" recently... Got no words for u :-P straight Competition for rtr now.... i think bajaj shud rename this bike or pulsar range of bikes as "Bhel puri". Oh it still doesn get the "Oil Cooled " eh ?? 200 & 220 atleast be happpy about being exclusive on that.. Santa __________________ 04 Pulsar 180 V1 06 Comet GT 250 07 ZMA-R 08 YZF-R15 10 Access 11 ....?....--> GT-650 Last edited by santoosh; 04-21-2009 at 12:49 AM.

04-21-2009, 09:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
rennycornelius . Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indore Posts: 2,919	so now it's more hard to diffrentiate 150,180,200,220...... 150 with all black as 180... 180 with tank extentions, rear tyre as 200.... and now 200 will sport rear disc, clip on's as 220... gr8.......... __________________ The Magician"

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deepthekool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 110	when will the booking of this one start......n when will it hit the roads

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