Re: Bajaj Auto to more than double Pulsar RS200 production

This was more or less expected from Bajaj after the response they received with the AS and RS.

Re: Bajaj Auto to more than double Pulsar RS200 production

The success of RS200 will definately urge BAL to speed up lanuch of RS400. Good news for biking enthusiasts as this is one step closer to the fully desi super bikes...

Re: Bajaj Auto to more than double Pulsar RS200 production

while hero,honda and tvs makes all the noises for figures sold this is some real fresh breather

Re: Bajaj Auto to more than double Pulsar RS200 production

1700 is real low especially considering it is in its first year of launch and given the fact that it is on par with the R15's pricing, it should be able to match the 3k units as Yamaha. If i recall correctly, in the first year of cbr250r sales, it too managed 3k units a month between April- Nov.
But now that the market has become overcrowded with all manufacturers gunning the 250-400 segment, i don't think its possible for any single manufacturer to replicate the numbers of the first entrants unless they price it very low and cross fingers to hope its a success.

Re: Bajaj Auto to more than double Pulsar RS200 production

This seems o be a strategic move in the right direction, in terms of running a business. However, concern lies in the fact, since production will be doubled, which means the assembly machines and the labor workforce in the factory will be working at twice their normal capacity. I just hope that the quality of the product doesn't get affected as a result! We just picked up an AS 200, so far, there's nothing to complain about!

Re: Bajaj Auto to more than double Pulsar RS200 production

Black RS200 spotted. This reminds me of CBR300R which is not yet released yet here but already available in other countries.



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Re: Bajaj Auto to more than double Pulsar RS200 production

I recently got a ride of Pulsar RS200, on the occasion of KTM Ajmer's 1st Anniversary. And what an eye opener it turned to be...

Guys, while good sales is appreciable, I must admit that the quality of the product has improved by leaps and bounds.
Yes, its not the NS200 league anymore. The vibes have reduced, the brakes are sharp, feet heating is non existent. The gearbox seems like its from Kawasaki, its that refined & I couldn't manage to get even one improper/ hard shift or false neutral, on a 7-8 kms ride thru city and highway.

All this is, when the bike is not even properly run in. The bike I tested was taken to 130 kmph and back by its owner, in the first 200 kms itself. And it was doing 1700 kms when I rode it. And yet, its such a masterpiece that even a Duke 390 owner is impressed. I missed ABS on that bike though, because brakes were sharp but the stock tyres, not so grippy.
From some little rpm calculations, I expect its top speed to be around 140-145. It can maintain 35 kmph in top gear with a pillion. I posted about this on my FB profile too, by the name "Samarth Singh".

Take it, test it, enjoy it, but remember, it won't feel like a NS200. For a moment, you'll think you're riding a Japanese bike. Its that good... I'm happy where Bajaj has reached!
Only thing remains to be seen is the long run ownership. Let's hope the owners won't get problems in long run, and I have no reason to believe they will...

Re: Bajaj Auto to more than double Pulsar RS200 production

Well it is engineered by Japanese . Kawasaki did a reverse engineering on the NS200 and suggested changes to Bajaj. Who implemented it. Because kawa needs a certain quality for its Rouser in Indonesia.

The next sportsbike from Bajaj is going to be very very good. Because Tadao Baba is developing it. He rides it at Chakan regularly .Tadao Baba san is better known as the father of the Fireblade