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

[vikas_r15]

Thanks. Still running her in nice and slowly. Revved it a little now and then. Rode this morning side by side with my R15 and tried comparing both. Couldnt lean much on the 220 as the main stand bottomed out. Once im done with the running in which should be in few days then will be able to compare properly.Till then, here are a few more pics.

[niranjanvaidya]

Thanks. Still running her in nice and slowly. Revved it a little now and then. Rode this morning side by side with my R15 and tried comparing both. Couldnt lean much on the 220 as the main stand bottomed out. Once im done with the running in which should be in few days then will be able to compare properly.Till then, here are a few more pics.

Take utmost care during running in...

Most importantly, do not forget that the R15 was made for the track and has all the cycle parts sorted out for that kind of riding. Comparing a 220 (even the new one) with the R15 would leave you wanting more on the handling part at least.

On the power front, its entirely a different ball game...as yankees would say "there is no substitute for cubic inches"

[a.umesh]

here are some pics, i took em @ PBH..

[pulsater]

Awesome bro.. thanks for the find.

According to Overdrive, Bajaj Auto's Chakan test track seem to be the only one in India after the one at Chennai and Coimbatore (3 tracks for a nation of 1 billion ).

@payeng- bajaj test track isn't open for public/motorsports I guess, leaving 1 billion with 2 tracks only

however, don't think its the bestest track design.. very few right corners in there

[nabendubasu]

congrats Vikas and now you own two most wanted bikes of xBhp.

[payeng]

@payeng- bajaj test track isn't open for public/motorsports I guess, leaving 1 billion with 2 tracks only

Of course.. silly me.

India could do at least with three (one each in North,West & East) more tracks.

[vikas_r15]

Thanks man. All i have to decide now is which one to sell

[nabendubasu]

Thanks man. All i have to decide now is which one to sell

Fittest will survive i think

[chicane1879]

Overdrive Video review of the P220 DTSi.

From the video, the test track looks amazing.Bajaj has got surely more money than other indian manufacturers.The TVS test track looks obsolete in comparison.

I would bet my money on ZigWheel, they seem to hit it right in terms of perf specs.... The OD guys however do come up with a good unbiased review!!!

I wouldn't bet on ziggy as it has Mr.Adil behind it. I will surely wait for ACI and OD for a more clearer picture.Btw, this month's BSM has a comparo between P180 and RTR180 and a TD of P220. anybody checked it?

I dont believe OD in terms of performance and Fuel Efficiency figure. They get almost 65kmpl from sooty pep.
I read OD since 2001 still have each and every issue.

The fuel efficiency figures which OD gets is always way above what you can expect from your machine but i trust them as far as performance figures are concerned.

OT:OD got a highway mileage of 21km/ltr from Skoda Octavia vRS!!

[insanebiker]

For those who have not watched it yet

Here's the YouTube link for the AD

YouTube - The Fastest Indian

[outworldly maniac]

the rear suspension travel has been reduced or its the same
its 90 mm now
was it 130 mm at rear before or it was 90 only ?

i dont think this bike would perform off road nicely due to stiff suspensions

[goatiguru29]

Thanks. Still running her in nice and slowly. Revved it a little now and then. Rode this morning side by side with my R15 and tried comparing both. Couldnt lean much on the 220 as the main stand bottomed out. Once im done with the running in which should be in few days then will be able to compare properly.Till then, here are a few more pics.

congrats wow...now you own the fastest(p220??R15??) and coolest bikes in india....

[Aryan]

Well... another crap from the Bajaj Identity Crushers... Except price... no one is going for it... Top speed 132kph... (LOL Bajaj claims it to be the fastest bike) They must have forgotten to watch the video on youtube on "R15" touching 148kph... R15 rocks...

Mind your language, first. And second, DO NOT try to start any 'wars'.

[dhairya]

Got my 220 yesterday. Some pics. Tried making a new thread under ownership but had some problems. Here are a few pics.

Congrats!

Anyone here from Delhi who booked the Bike? When is the delivery expected? I was told 7th June. Not earlier than that.

[vipin_s]

I would bet my money on ZigWheel, they seem to hit it right in terms of perf specs.... The OD guys however do come up with a good unbiased review!!!

The amount of disparities highlighted w.r.t P220F performance in media, mags and experts is rather unusual. It's not just the bike that will come under scrutiny of buyers but also mags, their reviews,experts, testriders, methodology adopted to measure performance etc etc...will be under scrutiny. Just my opinion.