Bajaj New Pulsar 200NS
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All-new 2012 Pulsar 200NS - Naked Sports
Sunday, January 29, 2012Overview of 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
As promised Bajaj India unveiled all-new 2012 model of Pulsar in January, 2012. 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. But it was expected that Bajaj was about to upgrade the entire Pulsar line-up. The face-lift was much needed because the Pulsar was launched almost a decade ago. Anyways, Pulsar 200NS is new product, it features all-new exhaust layout, which is now below the engine like 200 Duke. The Pulsar 200NS is all-new in terms of styling and technology. It features new design for alloy wheels, instrument cluster, fuel tank and side scoops. 2012 Pulsar 200NS is lighter, stronger and faster. It was expected that all the Pulsar models will be upgraded but Bajaj unveiled Pulsar 200NS. The Pulsar 135, 150, 180 and 220 remains unchanged.
Fast Facts About 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
- All-new design and styling (though it resembles Pulsar 135)
- Expected in coming days (Was expected to be launched on 14th May)
- NS stands for 'Naked Sport'
- New attractive shades/decal/graphics
- New design for alloy wheels
- Exhaust outlet beneath the engine
- New design for the instrument cluster/speedometer/tachometer
- New lighter and stronger chassis, is faster and lighter
- Rectangular box swing-arm, Fat rear tyres
- Yellow coloured mono shock unit at the rear
- 280mm front and 230mm rear disc brake
- New Design for Spilt-seat
- New headlamp, turn indicators and tail light
- Will be available in four shades: Yellow, Black, Blue and Red
Technical Highlights of New 2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
- Powered by a liquid-cooled 200cc engine
- 32 mm carburettor, 6-speed transmission
- Maximum power of 23.17 bhp at 9500 rpm
- Maximum torque of 18.3 nm at 8000 rpm
- Three spark and 4-valve technology
- Paper element air filter
- 230mm front petal disc brake with floating caliper
- 230mm rear petal disc brake with floating caliper
- Exhaust TEC enhanced centrally mounted
- Kerb weight is 145 kgs and fuel tank capacity is 12 litres
- Front Suspension: 37mm Telescopic Front Fork with Antifriction Bush
- Rear suspension is Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with piggy back gas canister
- Ignitions System: Independent spark control through ECU
Performance Figures of 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
- 0-60 in just 3.6 secs and 0-100 in 9.8 secs
- Top speed of Pulsar 200NS is 136 kph
- Braking distance (60-0) - 16.33 mtrs
Mileage/Average/Fuel Economy of 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
Highway (constant 60 kph) - 58 kmpl
City (Expected) - 35 kmpl
Combined (Expected) - 45 kmpl
Design and Styling of 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
Bajaj Pulsar 200NS has been designed from scratch but it seems to be elder sibling of the Pulsar 135LS, the styling of head light, tail light and blinkers looks like inspired from the Pulsar 135. The fuel tank, side scoops, rear-view mirrors, alloys and most of the parts are all-new and doesn't resemble to any other Pulsar. The front is best part of the styling, it gives very fierc and aggressive look to the bike. The rear-end features clear lens LED tail light and spilt grab rails. The turn indicators are same like Pulsar 135 which gels very well with the overall design of the bike. The design of alloys is also new and stylish which further enhances the looks of Pulsar 200NS. Bajaj will also launch faired version of 200NS in near future, which will compete with the likes of Yamaha R15 Version 2.0, Hero Honda Karizma ZMR and Honda CBR250R.
Engine of New 2012 Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
- Powered by a liquid-cooled 200cc engine
- Maximum power of 23.17 bhp at 9500 rpm
- Maximum torque of 18.3 nm at 8000 rpm
- Three spark and 4-valve technology
- Paper element air filter
- Exhaust TEC enhanced centrally mounted
- Ignitions System: Independent spark control through ECU
Bajaj Pulsar 200NS 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. Company claimed mileage of Pulsar 200NS is 58 kmpl under standard driving conditions and claimed top speed is 136 kph.
Suspension and Brakes of 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
- Front suspension - 37mm Telescopic Front Fork with Antifriction Bush
- Rear suspension - Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with piggy back gas canister
- 230mm front petal disc brake with floating caliper
- 230mm rear petal disc brake with floating caliper
Instrument Cluster of 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
- Analogue tachometer
- Digital Speedometer, fuel gauge and trip meter
Bajaj Pulsar 200NS features all-new digital-analogue instrument cluster. It features digital speedometer, digital fuel gauge, digital trip meter and analogue tachometer. The huge round tachometer dominates the instrument cluster, is placed in centre and is flanked by a digital screen on right side and other tell-tales LEDs on the left side. The tachometer also incorporates a small vertical screen which displays the fuel gauge.
Expected Launch Date of 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
Expected in coming days (Was expected to be launched on 14th May)
Expected Price of 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
- Bajaj Pulsar 200NS - Rs. 90,000.00
Bajaj Autos has not announced that price of Pulsar 200NS. It will be the flagship model of Pulsar range and is expected to be priced very competitively around ninty thousand rupees.
Expected Shades to be Available in 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
- Black
It is expected that 2012 New Bajaj Pulsar 200NS will be available in four shades: Red, Black, Blue and Yellow.
Official Statement - Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
Speaking on the occasion, K Srinivas, President-Motorcycles, Baja Auto said, "Pulsar has now celebrated a 'Decade of Dominance' with 10 years of leadership in the Indian performance motorcycle market. The Pulsar 200NS showcases next leap in technology and design and will set the standard for others to follow. We believe that 2012-13 will be an exciting period where Bajaj Auto will excite customers both here and abroad."