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Monday, November 23, 2009Overview of Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS
Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS is the latest bike to join the Pulsar range, it features a 135cc DTS-i 4-valve engine. Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS features the same headlight as seen in the XCD Sprint Concept shown at the Auto Expo, 2008 in New Delhi. Bajaj Auto has refreshed the Pulsar 135 LS with rear tyre hugger in place of the full rear wheel mud guard and the addition of O-ring chain with half chain covers. The O-ring chain is less on maintenance with higher resistance to moisture and dust. Like the elder siblings of Pulsar, Bajaj Auto has given the Speed line treatment to the Pulsar 135. It is now available in blue, red and black with speed line treatment.
Update: Bajaj Launches All-new 2012 Pulsar 200NS
As promised Bajaj India today (30th January) launched all-new 2012 model of Pulsar. It has been christened 'Pulsar 200NS'. It is powered by a liquid-cooled 200cc engine which develops maximum power of 23.17 bhp at 9500 rpm with maximum torque of 18.3 nm at 8000 rpm. Click here for more details of Pulsar 200NS. It was expected that all the Pulsar models will be upgraded but Bajaj has launched an all-new model. The Pulsar 135, 150, 180 and 220 remains unchanged.
Design & Styling of Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS
- All New Design For Fuel Tank Like We Have Seen On The XCD Sprint Concept
- New Design Air Scoops - Again From XCD Sprint Concept
- New Design For Alloy Wheels - Black Matt Finish Mag Wheels
- New Digital Instrument Console and New Exhaust Design
- Restyled Headlamp & LED Tail Tamp - From The XCD Sprint Concept
- Sharply Styled Turn Indicators - Like We Have Seen In XCD 135
- Sporty Split Seats & Split Grab Rails
- Sporty Rear With High Stance & Sporty Mud Guard
- Available in three speed line shades: Cocktail Wine Red, Midnight Black, Plasma Blue
Engine of Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS
- 135cc DTS-i engine is the world's first DTS-i engine to feature 4 valves
- Maximum power of 13.3 Bhp at 9000 rpm
- Maximum torque of 11.4 Nm at 7500 rpm
According to Bajaj the 135cc DTS-i engine in Pulsar 135 LS is the world's first DTS-i engine to feature 4 valves. This engine generated maximum power of 13.3 Bhp at 9000 rpm with maximum torque of 11.4 Nm at 7500 rpm. It has been designed for better performance than regular a 2-Valve engine. Combined with the revolutionary DTS-i (Digital Twin Spark-ignition) technology which maximizes combustion to deliver enhanced power and superior mileage with low emissions, the Pulsar 135 LS has one of the most efficient production engines ever.
1. More Power: The 4 valve provides for a greater intake and exhaust area resulting in more power, almost equivalent a 2 valve 150cc engine.
2. Sustained Top End Power: The light-weight character of the four smaller valves (as opposed to two heavier valves), which allow the engine to effortlessly rev to an eye-popping 10,500 rpm.
3. Sporty Ride: Given the wider rpm band, the engine can be revved hard and high in each gear resulting in a genuine sporty ride.
4. More Mileage: Established superiority of DTS-i blended with 4 valve not only enhances the performance but also returns a very good fuel economy - 68.1 km/l certified by ARAI.
5. More Green: Comfortably meets BSIII regulations.
Price of Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS
Price of Pulsar 135 LS seems to be very competitive in comparison to its main rival - Honda CBF Stunner - which is low on features in comparison to Pulsar 135 LS. But one thing Bajaj should consider that this is not a good strategy to discontinue products and then again launch it with smaller engine or bigger engines in some cases.
And also Pulsar has a very good brand image among young buyers - there was no need to launch Pulsar with a 135cc engine - it is expected to get mixed reactions from Pulsar lovers. Instead they should have launched a new bike with XCD's engine. Though Pulsar 135 LS will be an instant hit as it a true value for money bike but in my opinion Bajaj should sell only two models of Pulsar - The Pulsar 180 & Pulsar 220. And Discover should have only model - Discover 150 with Pulsar's 150cc engine.
Shades Available in Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS
Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS is available in three speed line shades:
- Cocktail Wine Red
- Midnight Black
- Plasma Blue
Main Features of Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS (from official website)
- At the heart of the Pulsar 135 is an engineering marvel - World's first 4 Valve DTS-i engine. It delivers greater power: 13.5 Ps; coupled with better fuel efficiency, and is light and compact. The bike also boasts a higher power to weight ratio of 110.7 Ps/Ton; just one of the reasons why it touches 0 to 60kmph in 5.1 seconds flat.
- The DTS-i system and the 4 valves together result in more volume of air-fuel mixture, providing efficient combustion.
- TRICS-III and Intelligent CDI improve ignition timing for different engine RPMs and rider requirements, allowing smooth power transmission.
- Patented ExhausTEC (Torque Expansion Chamber) technology provides high pickup at low rpm thus eliminating the need for frequent gear shifts. The technology improves engine torque at low rpm, providing abundant latent power at any stage of riding to ensure effortless pulling for any load conditions.
- Nitrox rear shock absorbers with 5 step adjustable ride settings provide a plush riding comfort.
- Pulsar 135LS boasts of a stylishly designed front headlamp with twin pilot lamps.
- DC circuit provides a constant light beam at all speeds, thus ensuring clear visibility even at low speeds.
- The 8 litre muscular fuel tank has on the side an aerodynamic and stylish front fairing.
- Pulsar 135 LS oozes style. Be it the stylish rear LED tail lamps, sporty split-seats, the split rear grab rails or its single down tube chassis frame; there's nothing in the bike that goes unnoticed.
- The bike also boasts of a fully loaded digital console with a digital speedometer and a number of sensors that provide data to the rider, like fuel level, neutral blinker, odometer, low battery display and self-cancelling indicators.
- The clip-on handle bar comes fitted with pass switch, electric start and an engine kill switch.
- A 100/90x17" rear wheel and a 5 spoke strengthened alloy adds to the looks and require less maintenance.
- The 240 mm ventilated font disc brake ensures quicker and safer braking each time.
- The telescopic front forks with anti-friction bushes make for greater riding comfort.