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

[antz.bin]

Figures quoted by ARAI also carry a small fine print * Under Standard Testing Conditions.
What does standard testing condition for fuel efficiency mean?
1. Ambient Temperature not exceeding 18 C to 24 C
2. No load on the engine, standard level ground
3. Soft throttle opening and a continuous overdrive run on a dyno
4. No aerodynamic drag (since its mounted on a dyno)
5. Roller preset to negligible load.
6. Usually a bottle test - results in higher mileage (no idea why)
7. Ideal vehicle condition - includes a pre-run in engine, proper tyre inflation and no accessories.

These conditions, figures, parameters may vary from Agency to Agency; but what should be noted is that we usually never ride in ideal conditions.

In theory, some books recommend that the fuel efficiency claims can be reduced by almost 35% for a real world figure...

Thankfully the performance testing is not carried out on the dyno in many cases.

I dont think we needed an ARAI to tell us what USTC FE figures would be. The manufacturers are more than competent about telling us those 100+ figures. What we needed was a more realistic highway / city figures which were clearly distinguishable. We dont need ARAI to tell us P220 can give avg of 56kmpl, Bajaj can do that very well. ARAI was made, I suppose, to protect the customers from misleading manufacturer figures, and give out a more fair perspective.

Meanwhile, any news on Maharashtra RTO clearance?

[hailvivek]

WTF is goin' on with Maharashtra RTO....am gettin' restless....all over India..the bike is sellin' big time.. even small towns in other states have owners of the bike......but the Maharashtra guys don't even have a clear cut idea as to when are they goin' to get that much awaited RTO nod....
they have just one answer whenever you call them up....."May be today"...
This is limit of ignorance on the part of the sales guys...

[niranjanvaidya]

I dont think we needed an ARAI to tell us what USTC FE figures would be. The manufacturers are more than competent about telling us those 100+ figures. What we needed was a more realistic highway / city figures which were clearly distinguishable. We dont need ARAI to tell us P220 can give avg of 56kmpl, Bajaj can do that very well. ARAI was made, I suppose, to protect the customers from misleading manufacturer figures, and give out a more fair perspective.

Meanwhile, any news on Maharashtra RTO clearance?

Unfortunately, all manufacturers use STC figures to lure customers in their showrooms.

On the other note, consumers have become smarter and do not really look at manufacturer claimed figures. Pretty balanced I would say.

[manohar_manu]

well Khivraj are still saying the same old reason of non approval of RTO!

RTO clearance is over in bangalore. Bikes are ready to be delivered.

[MG]

Some of the posts which do not belong to this place moved to the ownership thread.

[payeng]

Touring Friendly Riding Position of the P220 DTSi

Checked out the 2009 P220 DTSi again today.. the handlle bars are slightly higher compared to the older ones, resulting in a more relaxed riding posture.

The riding position is still much sporty than the Karizma but it is also more relaxed and comfortable than the older P220 DTS-Fi.. I personally liked the position on the new one..

Would try to find out if it would be possible to modify the same on my bike.. the new riding position is definitely much more comfortable for touring.


Will post a detailed ride impression later..

[manohar_manu]

Checked out the 2009 P220 DTSi again today.. the handlle bars are slightly higher compared to the older ones, resulting in a more relaxed riding posture.

The riding position is still much sporty than the Karizma but it is also more relaxed and comfortable than the older P220 DTS-Fi.. I personally liked the position on the new one..

Would try to find out if it would be possible to modify the same on my bike.. the new riding position is definitely much more comfortable for touring.


Will post a detailed ride impression later..

Even i felt the same.
i also find new 220 has more turning radius.
Tried comparing both handlebars ( old 220 and new 220)
found more turning angle in new 220.
even in test ride found it to be more than old 220.
can anyone comfirm.

[payeng]

Even i felt the same.
i also find new 220 has more turning radius.
Tried comparing both handlebars ( old 220 and new 220)
found more turning angle in new 220.
even in test ride found it to be more than old 220.
can anyone comfirm.

Larger turing radius than the older P220 DTS-Fi..?? Didn't feel it actually.. but yes, did find the riding position more relaxed.

[manohar_manu]

Larger turing radius than the older P220 DTS-Fi..?? Didn't feel it actually.. but yes, did find the riding position more relaxed.

sorry for the confusion. i meant, lesser turning radius. i felt like riding a UG2/UG3 pulsar's.

[rahuldevnath]

any deliveries yet in B'lore?

[arunmur]

any deliveries yet in B'lore?

The first set of bikes should be coming out tomorrow. Lets wait and see..

[Samy]

As per PBK pune, I'll be getting it this week.

Can anybody provide me a good pre delivery check list ?

[manohar_manu]

Help!

Is it worth taking teflon coating done for new bike? from khiviraj showroom bangalore.

[antz.bin]

Nasik Price revised to Rs.78,220 post budget.

I booked my black beast today.

[MG]

Did a very short 170km high speed ride on the 'Fastest Indian'.Will post a short ride review later.