I bought the Pulsar 180 DTSi on May month of 2008. Actually I was interested in getting the new Unicorn GrandPrix edition which was the latest of that time. I was reakky shocked when i had the Test Drive which doesnot satisfy my expetations.
I know that Bajaj upgraded pulsar but i didnot know about the upgrades. so i didnot concentrate on it.
Then saw CBZ Xtreme which satisfied my desire for speed and style. so i made up my mind to get it. But i was a strong opposer of Hero Honda except CBZ Xtreme. Because i feel that CBZ Xtreme is the only best bike i have felt after driving all bikes. CBZ Xtreme appeared to be better than Karizma of that time. I was dreaming all about CBZ Xtreme all those days.
It all remained only before when i saw my Black Guy. It was on April month when i was taking money to the Hero Honda showroom to book my bike, I saw a guy with Pulsar 150cc entirely strange. I asked whether it was an imported pulsar he laughed at me and said that it was the new Digital Pulsar. The name was striking. I wanted to see the Speedometer when i saw it, i was completely broken. Because it was everything in LCD.
Now i had chosen my bike it was Digital Pulsar. I went to Khivraj Showroom at Anna Salai near Anna Flyover. When i went there i had Black 150 and 180. Believe it was the love at first sight and i just went and asked the person to book Pulsar 180cc. I didn't get 200cc at that time:(
The bike was much astonishing and it gae me pride to drive the bike.
It helped me to take revenge on my friends, neighbors and especially a Karizma guy whom i thought of winning him in a race for a long time.
The Bike gave me style, Speed, Mileage, Efficiency and finally Confidence on myself.
I have reached 117kmph as the top speed and 58kmpl is the best mileage that the bike has given me.
Now i get mileage around 48kmpl to 52kmpl depending upon roads and speed which i travel.
Those who want to enjoy Super speeds with a good mileage and purchase their bike at reasonable price Go for Pulsar180 is my suggestion.
The Bajaj Pulsar 200 is a potent weapon for the spirited rider on a college-goer's budget. Gentlemen, lower those visors.
"Could a single cylinder motorcycle get any better than this?" The question I asked myself did seem somewhat uneducated and naive, but the strict diet of such bikes that I had grown up with could not be discounted. As I sat there on this new motorcycle, coasting at a generous 7000 revs in top gear with nearly no vibrations traveling through, I just had to marvel at its refinement. A small twist of the wrist, and the car I was lining up for an overtake was left far behind. This machine really was making me feel good. And therein lies the beauty of the new Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTSi. There just aren't enough Indian motorcycles being made today that would give enthusiasts their jollies. The starved lot is left lusting for foreign bikes that are way out of their reach, both monetarily and geographically. Despite the presence of the global bike biggies in India, it has ultimately taken an Indian manufacturer to understand the new generation of Indian motorcyclists. And we are pleased to sat that it has it done well.
The Pulsar brand has made a name for itself over the last few years - not courtesy blind faith in a marque, but solely on the basis of affordable and accessible bikes that have catered to a long standing demand. The latest of the lot comes in the form of the Pulsar 200. On paper, all that one might see is a cubic advantage of 20cc over its predecessor, the Pulsar 180 DTSi, but a quick spin makes it clear that this one comes from a different gene pool altogether. While the 180 was more of fairly quick city commuter, the 200 trudges closer to, dare I say, sportbike territory. Peer closer, and you shall see what makes it so different, and so exciting.
The 200 was developed jointly with Bajaj's flagship motorcycle, the more up-market Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi. Although this one breathes conventionally through a carburetor as opposed to its big-brother, bits and pieces from the premium bike have found their way into the 200, with results that should please the hooligan in you. First up and straight from the 220 engine is the oil cooler. Although the engine is still air-cooled (as opposed to being oil-cooled, as Bajaj likes to call it), the recirculation of engine oil through the small radiator up front means cooler oil, which in turn makes for a happier engine when it is being revved hard. And that, friends, is exactly the way she likes to be ridden.
The 67 x 56.4mm bore and stroke on the 200's nicely undersquare engine make its revvy intentions more than clear. Revving the 200 is thoroughly enjoyable, thanks to some great vibration damping that kills the vibes inherent to a single pot powerplant. It makes both its peak power and torque quite high-up in the rev-range as compared to conventional Indian singles - 18PS at 8000rpm and 17.68Nm at 6000 revs. What this means is that you really have to get the tacho needle moving if you want to see what the engine is capable of Andboy is it fun.
Intro:
The hooligan Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTSi in its latest form moves beyond the measly sticker job therapy adopted by its rivals, instead it borrows performance-focused cycle parts from the bigger Pulsars, only to get more mental!
Looks & Built: Before we get into the technical nitty-gritty's of the new bike, one critical improvement needs to be mentioned. The overall quality of parts on this new breed of bikes from the Pune-based bike-maker has improved significantly compared to the first generation Pulsars. The plastics, fittings and other cycle parts have a sturdy feel to them and the new Pulsar is definitely a well-put-together motorcycle. However, the finish on certain parts like indicator holders and the side panel locks could have been better. Once the sight reaches the trademark Pulsar fuel-tank, first thing you notice is the addition of tank shrouds that it borrows from the bigger Pulsar 200 DTSi. Couple that to the beefy 37mm front telescopic suspension (borrowed from the Bajaj Auto's flagship product, the Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi) and what you get is a more aggressive-streetfighter-like Pulsar 180 "Ditsy".
Powertrain:
The new Pulsar retains the same five-speed gearbox from the earlier models albeit with minor changes to the gear ratios. The gearing has been shortened a bit and the first gear feels very short. The Bajaj R&D has focused on improving mid-range and ride ability of the new Pulsar which gives it a strong punchy feel from 3Ks all the way up to the redline at 9,500rpm. The gearshifts are slick and precise with each gear change giving that confident feel of the gear getting slot in harmony. The roll-ons directly benefit from the Pulsar's added power and torque as slotted in 5th cog - the bike did the 30-70km/h dash in remarkable 9.23 seconds.
Ride & Feel:
The ergonomics on the new Pulsar 180 too have been altered to complete the new bike's sporty appeal. The view from the seat also gets more lively and spirited with the white-dial digital console and the clip-on handlebars from the 220. The clip-on's really make for a sporty riding posture just adequate enough to do spirited riding but they will not be uncomfortable in the stop-and-go city traffic. The split-seat from the bigger Pulsars further adds to the new bike's charm. But as mentioned earlier, there is a lot more to the new Pulsar 180, than what meets the eye. The wheelbase is increased by 25mm (from 1320mm to 1345mm) while sharing the handling duties with the double-downtube chassis is the oval-section swingarm taken from the Pulsar 200/220 inventory.
Motor & Might:
Unlike the norm with bike-makers in India, Bajaj Auto has actually given this new Pulsar 180 additional firepower to go with its rekindled spirit. The 178cc motor has been tuned further and it now makes 17.02PS of power at 8,500rpm. The performance-centred tuning on the new Pulsar 180 makes it one of the quickest bike's off-the-line in its class. The bike weighs two kilograms less than the Pulsar 200 DTSi but also makes marginally less power - however, in terms of performance she manages to post times comparable to the 200. During our test for the 0-60km/h run she posted an acceleration time of 4.64 seconds and the 100km/h mark came in just 14 seconds. Very impressive!
Living with it:
Verdict:
All in all it's a very good effort from Bajaj Auto to capitalize on the Pulsar lineage and strengthen the Pulsar brand even more. Priced also very very competitively, at Rs. 62,890 (Ex-showroom, Pune), this sort of an upgrade to the original top end Pulsar is only good news for its very many fans. Though better would be the launch news of the new Pulsar 200 and the flagship Pulsar in the pipeline.