re: Bajaj Pulsar Retro by Rudy Gunawan - What's not to like? Good to see a custom Pulsar build which is not an SBK-wannabe.
But since you specifically asked what is not to like, I feel compelled to list down the things I liked, and those that I did not! What I liked:
- Retro concept (something different on a Pulsar platform)
- Good colour combo / graphics on the body and seat
- Lights and speedometer assembly is well-integrated
- Bike looks purposeful What I did not like:
- The alloy wheels and aftermarket dual discs at the front do not gel well with the retro theme. A set of aluminium rims with spokes and a classic solid disc rotor - single piston caliper combo would have suited the bike better.
- The thick exhaust sticks out from the overall slim build of the bike. A non-slanting design with a British bottle type silencer or something like the old Jawas had, would have been better.
- The radiator shroud looks like an after-thought and as it is totally disjointed from the tank, it sticks out. I would have deleted it.
- The short silencer and the rear mudguard / seat gives a disproportionate feel to an otherwise good looking bike. I would have fixed a full rear mudguard and removed that rear hugger / number-plate holder which again spoils the clean design.
- The all-black theme of the engine, engine covers, wheels and cycle parts hides all the elements in those area. I would have preferred a buffed finish on all the cylinder, a black / gold cylinder head, a buffed engine case, light silver engine covers and a golden / silver finished chain / sprocket to make it pop a bit.
- I may also have gone for a rear drum set-up or a small, solid rotor at the rear as well to complete the classic look.
- The rear view mirrors, although decent - can't help wondering if they would have suited the theme better in a chrome / clear metal finish.
Last edited by ampere : 17th May 2016 at 12:24.
Reason: typo fixed
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