2009 Bajaj Pulsar 220 Discussion Thread - First Ride Impression at Post No. 514

[WiZ]

These are in all probability printing/typing errors.




The Decal on the Fairing is NOT 'F'

I remember the same kinda argument that used to happen when the KarizmaR launch was happening, with everyone coming up with new words for the 'R'

Also remember the posts regarding whether the ZmaR had 7 gears lol [ Lotsa people mistook the 'P' in the 'Premier Sport' in the cowling for '7' ]

But well,unlike HH they didn't just add an 'F' [ Whatever it is ] .

Well i can't wait for the most fuel efficient bike they're about to launch in July !

[Priyatam]

That is because of 9% road tax ... places like delhi have only 2.5%

Well.. no roads, but still higher tax

regarding topic:

Great going Bajaj... you should have thought of this before R15 is introduced....

Now I'm waiting for Ninja

[excalibur72]

reg: zigwheels review

why every1's in a hurry...... this thread is also moving very fast....... but the P220 looks cooooooool...... n are the figures by ZigWheels really correct....... they just make the claims which are very doubtful.......



world's most fuel efficient engine........ Platina 100DTS-Si....... and after that India's most fuel consuming bike (maybe)......



now this is treat...... in 3 months...... by Diwali....... coooooooooool.........


n in road all pulsar looks same....... I was looking at P200, later realized it is P180 ........ u just can't tell the difference until its UGI or UGII for P150 & P180.......

I think we will have to wait for detailed road test by BIKE, OVERDRIVE or AUTOCAR to ratify the statements of Zigwheels. But nevertheless its a great work by Zigwheels staff and we should appreciate their enthusiasm in this regard...

[MG]

I think we will have to wait for detailed road test by BIKE, OVERDRIVE or AUTOCAR to ratify the statements of Zigwheels. But nevertheless its a great work by Zigwheels staff and we should appreciate their enthusiasm in this regard...

Don't know about Overdrive but Bike India & Autocar has already hit the stands.Our own Bandhav already got a copy of Bike India.

[abhijeet080808]

^^^ How about someone letting us know their verdict?

[MG]

^^^ How about someone letting us know their verdict?

Bike India have already put some quotes of the test on their site.

[Aryan]

Official Press Release

Here is the official press release document for the 2009 Pulsar 220.


Bajaj Auto unveils the Fastest Indian

Delhi: 23rd June, 2009: Bajaj Auto Ltd., today announced the launch of the 2009 Pulsar 220 edition. With it's launch, Bajaj Auto has raised the bar in performance biking segment quite a few notches higher - the Pulsar 220 has now evolved to become the fastest Indian with an amazing top speed of 144km/hr.

The new 220 gets the performance boost with 32 venturi carburettor, the bigest ever used in India. In addition, the intake port in the cylinder head has been modified, along with higher lift and duration cam. A larger resonator and catalytic convertor is also used to increase performance. The higher engine performance acheived has been matched to a modified 5th gear ratio, to make the new Pulsar 220, 'The Fastest Indian'.

Aimed at the performance bikers who are looking for a thrilling ride experience, this bike comes with many power packed features - auto choke, clip-on handle bar, split seats, engine oil cooler, fuel and battery charge indicators, etc. It also uses temperature based ignition mapping system through which the ignition timing is optimized to acheive good startability, quick warm up and outstanding torque.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. S.Sridhar, CEO - 2-wheelers, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said - "We have been continously evolving our Pulsar range to provide our customers state of the art products with unmatched performance and technology. The new 2009 Pulsar 220 has further raised the bar in the performance sengment by becoming the 'India's fastest production motorcycle'."

He further added, "We have been the market leaders by far in the premium segment of the motorcycle market, and now with the launch of the 09'220 seres, we will further strengthen our foothold."

With 21.04PS of power, sporty styling, long feature-list and a price of Rs.70,000/- ex-showroom, it is a very compelling package for the performance bikers, who will find it hard to resist this fastest Pulsar ever produced.

The Bajaj Pulsar 220, 2009 edition will be manufactured at the Chakan plant and it will be available with 4 color opions to choose from.

Engine
Type: Single Cylinder, 4 stroke-air cooled.
Bore(mm)xStroke(mm): 67x62.4
Displacement: 220cc
Valve per cylinder: 2
Fueling: Carburetor - UCAL UCD 32
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Max. Power (Ps@RPM): 21.04@8500
Max. Torque(NM@RPM): 19.12@7000
Starting: Electric

Transmission
Clutch: Wet multiplate
No.of gears: 5
Gear Shift Pattern: 1-down, 4-up
Primary Reduction: 3.47 (66/19)
Final Reduction: 2.571 (36/14)

Chassis
Type: Double cradle down tube

Suspension (front): Telescopic, 130mm
Suspension (rear): Nitrox, with 90mm travel
Front Brakes: Disc, 260mm
Rear Brakes: Disc, 230mm
Tyre (Front): 90/90X17" (Soft Compound, tubeless)
Tyre (Rear): 120/80X17" (Soft Compound, tubeless)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 litres, with 3.2 litres reserve (2.2 litres usable reserve)

Dimensions
Overall Length (mm): 2035
Overall Width(mm): 750
Overall Height(mm): 1165
Wheelbase(mm): 1350
Ground Clearance(mm): 165
Saddle Height(mm): 795
Kerb Weight(KG): 150

Electricals
Battery: 12V, 9Ah, Full DC
Head Lamp: Low - Projector Lamp, 55W
High - Ellipsoidal Lamp, 55W
Tail/ Stop Lamp: LED Type
Horn: DC, 2

[Aryan]

I also noticed a subtle, little change that Bajaj has made on the 'self check'. The self check is faster as compared to the other Pulsars. It is something which I always found lacking in the digital instrumentations of the new generation of Pulsars till date, but now it is also being taken care of. The self check is not as fast as, say, an R1, but it is definitely a step ahead.

Also, the brake calipers are golden in color which adds character to the overall attractiveness of this new P220. The starter is also made better; the sound of the starter is good. It's atleast better than the current generation of Pulsars. And man, that UCAL 32 carb is huge.

[Old Fox]

Now things seem to be looking up. One bike crosses the 20bhp mark. Great. Thanks for sharing the launch Sunny and Aryan.

One interesting bit though...a higher top speed and better acceleration seems to have made a hero out of the poor obsolescent carburetor. Till a few days ago, Fuel Injection was the panacea of all anemic engines. It was THE thing to have in your bike. If a new bike didn't have a carb (and a monoshock and a rear disc and clipons and projector lamps and....) it was fit just for the Flintstone family. But for once, retro seems to be getting the kudos.

Moral of the story: The needs are - power, efficiency, reliability and value for money. Technology per se means zilch if it does not deliver these deliverables.

[Technocrat]

Thanks for sharing this information Aryan.

Any news on the P200?

Good Observations by the Old Fox

[chauhan_saurabh]

Moral of the story: The needs are - power, efficiency, reliability and value for money. Technology per se means zilch if it does not deliver these deliverables.

And the best example of that is Honda CBF Stunner FI

Also, the brake calipers are golden in color which adds character to the overall attractiveness of this new P220.

Is this a new industry de facto? .. everyone is going for that RTR 180, Stunner FI and now P220 which has all black treatment

[Aryan]

@Techno: There was ABSOLUTELY no word about the P200. I wonder if the product would now be shelved off. I see this 'new' P220 as an logical upgrade to the P200 than anything else.

@OF sir: True, SO true.

[MR ACE]

^^^ Bajaj provided a soft compound tyre, will help on tracks days too ?
What the illumination for the digital dash ?

[gauravbalu]

wow!!!!
out of words!!

[hell_glider]

out of curiosity, is it possible to lose the fairing. i really think it doesn't gell with the rest of the design philosophy. the 200 looked yummy. so can the fairing be dispensed with still retaining the headight setup ??