The Bajaj Pulsar 220 F is a classic from the company which still rules the street. The series has got a good brand value and Bajaj seeks to revive it with 220 F. The sports commute is powered by a 220 cc engine which generates a maximum power of 20.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm and gives out a maximum torque of 19.12 Nm @ 7000 rpm. The bike gets the tail end design from old Pulsar sports commute model and adds semi fairing to the package. It falls in the same segment as Karizma ZMR and Suzuki Gixxer SF. The bike is priced at INR 91,200 which is at par with most street bikes in the segment.
Best Features: Double Disc Brakes, Digital Instrument Console
Pros: Powerful Engine, Styling
Cons: Comfort, Low Mileage
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 is one of the best concepts from the company which have been made into a reality. Given that India is a market which does not have many street bikes in the 200 cc segment, this is a great offering for people who like performance. Also the offering from Bajaj is way cheaper than competition from international companies like Benelli and KTM. The model proves ot be a joy ride powered by a 199.5 cc engine which generates a maximum power of 23.17 bhp @ 9500 rpm and gives out a maximum torque of 18.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox and the bike offers a 167 mm ground clearance. The bike is the best option in the segment given it's superior power values, good mileage ( 40 kmpl ) and impeccable naked street bike styling. It falls in the same segment as Apache RTR 200 which is an equally good option.
Best Features: Digital Instrument Cluster
Pros: Powerful Engine, Great Design Language, Mileage
Cons: Could Have Been Lighter, Could Have Done With MRF Tyres
The Yamaha FZ25 is a very decent offering, a first of a kind in the segment. It is powered by a 249 cc engine which generates a maximum power of 20.69 bhp @ 8000 rpm and gives out a maximum torque of 20 Nm @ 6000 rpm. Also being priced at INR 1,19,500 ( ex-showroom Delhi ) it is a pretty affordable value for money option. Although the bike is no match for the performance of Benelli TNT 25 in the 250 cc segment, it costs 60K less then it's Benelli rival.Yamaha FZ25 is strictly for the fans of the brand and the followers of Yamaha FZ series. Other features such as LED headlamps and tail lamps add to the value of the bike. But I believe that the bike could have been made to look a little bulkier just like the classic FZ-16. All in all the bike does not disappoint either at this price.
Best Features: Digital Instrument Console, Oil cooled Fi Technology Engine, LED Headlamps
Pros: Pricing, Fi Technology, Digital Instrument Console, Mileage
Cons: Lack of an ABS, Less Than Bulky Looks, Performance not upto the mark
Bajaj has always been keen to offering something to the Indian market. From entry level bikes like Platina to it's performance range of Pulsar series, Bajaj never disappoints. Bajaj has pushed their bar further high with Dominar 400 which is way more powerful than any Pulsar bike on the Indian roads (say Pulsar RS 200 , Pulsar 220F). The Bajaj Dominar 400 comes with a 373.3 cc engine which generates a power of 35 PS @ 8000 rpm and a torque of 35 Nm @ 6500 rpm. In general terms, this is a mid-sized cruiser bikes with an appeal of a naked street bike. This is good example of maturity meets style. At just about 1.5 lakhs (on-road) this bike is a nightmare for Royal Enfield 350 which is a tourer bike. Performance wise a KTM 390 Duke of the same segment will cost you an extra 1 lakh with same performance. So I do not see a reason why Dominar 400 is not the best choice at this price range!
Best Features: LED Headlamps, Double Disc Brakes, Dual Channel ABS
Pros: Design Similar to Ducati Diavel, Premium Feel with 400 cc engine, Affordable
Cons: Build Quality Might be an Issue, Low Top Speed