I.S.Avinash

Hey Guys,

Am Gonna review about the new k&n airfilter which is launched specially for Pulsar.

K&N Airfilter Model:BA-2201
Bike Used:Pulsar 220 Dts-i
Km Done Before Installation:10200 km



To Start with always purchase k&n Airfilters from the respective dealers.It's been Three months since the new k&n airfilter launched for pulsar and I just waited eagerly to get my hands on new model.Before launching this filter
People used to put universal model[Starts with Rc] But the problem is we need to retune our bike and need to increase the jet size which is not easy thing to do, Because already p220 comes with biggest jet size. so I dropped the plan putting
universal filter.After they launched the new model there is a lot discussion in xbhp that whether we need to retune our bike after installing or its just kinda plug and play[But in K&n webiste its clearly mentioned we dont need to retune our ride].
Still there is a lot of controversial Discussion that its mandatory to Retune our bike.

After Finishing My third service decided to get a K&n and Ngk spark Plugs,And also I consulted With PBK service manager Mr.Gopal Regarding the new model and he seems to be pretty excited and said there is no need to Retune our Bike. For to be in
safer side I asked many local mechanics from Pbk showroom And all I get is positive answers From them.After Finishing My service Directly Went to K&n dealer and Purchased the new filter and also Ngk plugs.Came back home Very excited about that and started
Installing it and the good thing about this will take jus 10min to install very easy all u need to do remove the Default one and replace it with K&n.

After installing Me and my bro were very excited started our Bike first thing I noticed end up with disappointment AIRFILTER symbol Pops-up,Second thing I noticed also endup with disappointment No K&n Roar, But I know we cant expect that since its a replacement for Stock
Filter.Took our ride from Garage went for Short ride. Wow so much difference 1st- 2nd- 3rd gear we can rev freely, Pickup also improved still am not convinced because always when we use custom filter we can see the difference not only k&n any custom filter.
so still I kinda feel disappointment spending 2300 rs for this filter installed the Ngk spark plugs BANG ON when we start the bike, Started with One click and we can feel our ride tone in positive way, Took my cam and went for little ride in our gst Higways Wow now I can
see hell lot of difference Vibration kinda reduced and from 60km to 90km it revs so smooth and the bike tone also changed little Bit overall Kinda 50 percent satisfied.Came back Home call the K&n dealer and asked about the Airfilter symbol popsup he said thats normal sir,
we cannot do anything myself kinda pissed off again remove the filter, tried to install again same issue and my bro said no other way we need unplug the airfilter sensor wire so we unplugged and we both stare at each other.


I rode more than 600km With K&N All I can say, You can enjoy the difference and when you want to rev your bike it shows the output.

Let me tell u clearly am not good at maths but still I will try,When you change your gear under 4rpm and in sudden if u want to rev your bike

You can Feel 1.0 Lag = Throttle response
After installing K&N 0.2 Lag = Throttle response
When You Throttle You can feel the crisp for Example when We do a Pickup test 0 to 60km we loose against all 150cc bike after 60km only we can show our power but after installing k&N you can cope up with all 150cc bike becuse of the
Quick throttle response,[Kinda similar to rtr]There wont be any lag OMG Am I speaking like computer Geek :P

I Did The speed test in PM Bypass jus normal gear change under 6rpm and I can go upto 140km but I can try more than that but for strange reason I slowed Down.overall You can feel the Difference and will get the desire output You will get Disappoint If your looking
for k&n roar, No There wont be any, So Guys it's upto You whether You need to spend 2300rs for this filter,But I suggest Go for IT..

Regarding NGK Spark plugs: You guys already seen lots of reviews make sure for P220 Dts-i Left Side:crx9 series Right Side:crx8 series, And when I spoke with Sriram[ID:sriramefunds] chennai Xbhpian, He said it is not necessary to go for this kinda expensive plugs
stock is more than enough or we can go for Bosch,will cost 150rs for each plug.But I already Bought so I didnt say anywords about that to him Hee

NOTE: Do not use universal Filter especially for Pulsar 220.

Now come's to How To install K&N BA-2201 Follow the DIY Thread..

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Topic approved and moved to General biking discussion.

Thanks for posting Avinash. Should help lot of prospective buyers of the K&N Pulsar filters.

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I.S.Avinash

Thanks Sunilg I Dont know where to post exactly sorry for that

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shravanchoudhary9

hi,
avinash bro,

I have also installed on my p200 and it just like charm. Issue is air filter sensor. also i have rear drum break so its kinda hard now to stop bike.
running on ngk G power spark plug.

should i go to irriuiam for that, if yes then which serial no. is correct for my p200.

I.S.Avinash

Hi shravan,

Don't change it, G power spark plug is more than enough you wont feel much difference between g power and iridium so leave it the way it was

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Can you tell me from which dealer did you purchase this?

I visited one K &N dealer, but they had only universal model in stock.

I.S.Avinash

If your from chennai go to hardeep motors gp road..

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madhav krishna

Nice review avinash. But I wonder whats that part in the first pic near the engine oil bottles?? Is that some sort of lock??

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I.S.Avinash

Yeah Disk lock For Extra safety

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Karthik Mathur (Orange)

Hi, really good review.
I am also planning to install one in my Pulsar 220.
if i install the one specific for pulsar then there is no need for upjetting right (that's what i understood)?