finally NS is in Kolkata...went to the showroom seen it, first impression is good and tough feeling...but personally would say Duke is way better in feel....
Basically I am a biker who goes with the feel rather than base arguments or some paper stuff...
So here goes my views
1. Looks fine and more muscular and big in flesh (though kinda total copy of CB1000R)
2. seat height is decent
3. riding position is like other pulsars
4. front felt real heavy, would not be as nimble as the other rivals, duke scores 100 out here...NS wouldn't get a chance in this department with such a weight and heavy front
5. finish is good but somehow didn't liked that sticker job, this what Bajaj kept the costs low...not even a good quality paint in the tank flanks only stickers (!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
6. can keep my feet comfortably down, may be am tall enough for that.
7. rear to me looked worse for the bike, Bajaj could have done better there, just a copy of 135......which didn't impressed me
8. number plate(front) holder is again an issue, how come it is placed like that looking at the sky....

Can't comment on the engine and other stuff becoz no test drives available yet....will update soon as we get the test ride..
btw me and Shibadip both went.....
and honestly saying this is the best Pulsar till date from Bajaj stable..
but if you ask me I would still say....
Its time for Orange....

Same here,I'll talk to the SVC guy about the 220's horn on my bike...also I'll research more about the K&n filters & its impact...if it turns out to be damaging the engine ,I'll perhaps put that money on a projector headlamp after the warranty period on the wiring is over...as far as the console's backlight is concerned , I would like it to be white or light bluish...

hehe...That's a very good question Mr. Devnath

those mods are coming out after manufaturer's r&d and nobody knows the machine more than the manufacturer , so it is a safe bet ....

Have to Really be a SECRET... (from my parents as well...)

horn mod is in my list also... Svc wont create issues if you buy the new horn from that svc only....

But, the video i saw was modded with Orange colour on a Black 220, which was fitted on the net type openings of the Half fairing, and right below the fuel tank, focusing on the engine..HID was also installed
The Video shows a BMW in the garage as well.
.Guess a 2nd horn wil be my 1st modd then.

Anytime bro....
let your bike come then will post some pics and rides..
Have a secret plan of Saddle-sore also but don't know weather it can be done or not...

Yup Rannet's bike was like that before...now he is using a R15 v2.0 guess no light mods till now he has done...

Thats really good for you guys...

yes thats true, bajaj generally doesn't create much of a trouble with warranty...

For a known issue, it's not a problem. Too many mods, might irk them, rest Bajaj never creates a problem with warranty as such, especially if the wiring is intact.

Yes, I'm waiting for the good quality 55W HIDs, should be arriving in a week's time.

hehe....thats good to hear that 55w will run easily on the bike...thats a relief... first you do it then i'll do
@shibadip: that black 220 with blue lights in the nets is raneet's bike...(kolkata xbhpian)

Buddy, since u have modded with an xtra horn, so I assume ur warranty is now Void..
Now If the Oil Pressure sensor comes out to be faulty, then will they replace it under warranty???

Yes, true, I haven't seen anybody recharging the K&N as well!

I have installed the Volt Metre, just to make sure that 55W HID's shouldn't create a problem. The best part is that it will not. 200NS has 8AH VRLA battery and with that the Regulator feeds a constant 14.6 Volts even at Idle RPM! So, theoretically, even with a dead battery, the magneto can provide enough initial power to the battery so that it the HIDs can draw enough initial current, and then the HIDs can run off the magneto coil alone!



Just waiting for the "low oil pressure" icon issue sorted out

Also how about light mods (same as that of the bike) on the net type openings of the side pannels?? I have seen one on You-tube for a P220, and it looked good.