Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

I have the same rear tyre... Very good grip. Miles ahead compared to the Euroslips.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Hmnn... You also changed the tyre earlier than required.

Any specific reason for choosing this tyre over others, specially Michelin Pilot Street Radial.





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Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Looks awesome sunilg.

How much is the cost bro? Will any tyre shop take the stock ones back for some price if they are brand new.

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I use the Philips Extreme Vision. It's bright as hell. Does a good job.

If you go back a few pages, you'll probably find a pic of the comparison between many bulbs. It comes in the stock setup so no extra cost. The bulb has an MRP of Rs 650, and it depends how much discount the retailer is selling at. I got mine for Rs 550.

Will post a pic of my output later tonight.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

It says, "For all bikes expect Pulsar 200NS". Why do you want to do something that it specifically says not to do? Or are you a rebel?

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The front costs around 3300 in Kolkata. No idea about the front. But it does look good.
Sunil, even I'm in the process of changing my tyres, this being one of the probable candidates. But can you tell me what was your reason to go for these instead of the Michelin Pilot Street Radials? I have shortlisted Pilot Sporty, Pilot Street (which will burn my pocket) and Ceat Zoom XL.

I was a bit hesitant to go for these as the tread is not really deep, which made me feel that the life of the tyre is not going to be very much, and also, it won't help disperse water that efficiently. Both the Michelins have deeper grooves. But I've got negative feedback about Pilot Sporty as well, in the sense that they lack grip on wet surfaces.

The only option without a negative feedback is Pilot Street radial. But quality comes at a price, I guess.

Anyway, I've deviated from the question. Your reason to choose these over others?

P. S. If anyone else can shed some light on this, I'd really appreciate that.

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Even I didn't approve of the look with the Fazer visor, but I told him that if it solves the purpose, then it's worth the compromise on the looks (Looks which he feels makes HIS bike look better), so I don't see the problem in it.

The only thing I asked him was that was his setup such that he can interchange between the stock setup and this one, and he said it is.

I feel it's uncalled for to give negative comments like that. Constructive criticism is good, but criticism for the sake of it only does damage.

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Congrats on your purchase bro. Do share your experience with these tyres.
Also please tell if the 140/70 rear affects handling in any way.

I am also lookin for new tyres, the other options that i have in mind are mrf zapper fx (f) revz s (r), street radials are best in the business but they a bit too costly for me, and feedback for pilot sporty is not very good.

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The 140 rear won't affect the handling in a bad way. It will give you more confidence while leaning, and gives better grip, and since it will be slightly heavier, and with more surface area, you'll feel planned to the road, unlike with the Euroslips which, when above 100, made me feel like I'm on a hovercraft, if you know what I mean.

I also saw someone use a Duke front tyre on the NS. I wonder how that would feel.

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I too had this feeling, its like being disconnected from the road, especially under hard braking you have this squishy feeling.

I will be waiting for your ownership experience especially on how the tyres grip on dry and wet tarmac.

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Hello NSians!!

I'm looking to buy my first motorcycle in a couple of months, and the NS is my first choice (the other one being the ZMR). I had a few doubts about the NS if you guys could oblige:

1. Is the lack of kick-start a problem in cold conditions and high altitudes?
2. I've noticed that the air-fuel ratio is altered when driving in high altitudes for carb bikes, usually using a wire-in-carb jugaad. Is this necessary for the NS, or is the AFR screw, which is used to change the idling RPM, enough for this purpose (I realise that AFR stands for air-fuel ratio and this is probably a stupid question, but bear with me please)
3. How is the service quality for the NS in Navi Mumbai (the Kharghar-CBD area to be more specific)? Even better, do you have any good service centres that you can recommend?

Just to clarify, the first two questions are not make-or-break deals for me when considering the NS. They are just doubts that have been in the back of my mind for a while, and I thought I'd get them answered by the owners and experts themselves.

Thanks for you time, guys!

PS: I have driven an Apache RTR 180 (non-ABS) before this. Its just that this the first bike that I'll be buying.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

Guys, there is no tool kit in my bike. Are there any alternatives for tool kit apart from the ones available at Bajaj SVC?

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In my opinion, and it's only my opinion, there is no comparison between both these bikes. The ZMR is probably more suited to older people trying to look cool while having a bike which does not pack that adrenaline rush.

23.5 bhp vs about 20 bhp.
Top speed of 147 vs 130.
Cheaper spares vs expensive replacements.
Better looks on the NS.
That adrenaline rush. Those sharp lines and everything about the NS is better than ZMR.

ZMR is bulky whereas the NS is nimble. Better fuel efficiency on the NS.

Besides all this, the ZMR looks like an imitation of the P220 in terms of the headlights. Those thin rear tyres don't make it look sexy from behind either.

The only good thing I could say about the ZMR is that if you're a tourer, then it might be a better choice because of the fairing and the comparatively quieter engine.

And, if you buy a bike which doesn't make you turn back and take another look before you walk away, then you've bought the wrong bike.


About the queries, I don't really have an idea, so I'll let the more experienced people answer that one.

Re: Pulsar 200 NS Owners Review and Experiences

1.No .big bikes don't have kicks. Jokes apart ,as long as your battery is good. You're good .
2.no need for that jugaad.
3.Don't know ,I live in Delhi .
Ride a 200ns also. But a good one .and see what bike you get for yourself.
Ask your svc about it .get one from them.
Ps- mine didn't had also,got medical+tools from svc. Turns out my original toolkit and medical bag was hiding in the deep grooves of fibre where 200ns is written ,got myself two kits ,none of them is useful though.

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You can actually get a better toolkit specific to NS online from viaterra. Cost is around 550 bucks

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