New Bajaj Pulsar spied in Lonavala; sports 160 cc engine

Aditya · 14th October 2014, 11:49

Bajaj Auto has been testing a long line of new products which it plans to introduce in the market in the future. Among them is the new Pulsar based which has been spotted testing in Lonavala recently. The bike, which follows the same design language as the Pulsar 200 NS, is rumoured to be powered by a new 160cc engine.

A report by Shifting-Gears claims that the new 160 cc, single-cylinder, triple spark unit is likely to produce slightly more power and torque than the 150 cc DTS-i engine of the current model. The report claims that the bike was able to do a speed of 60 kph on inclines with a pillion rider, which indicates that the engine does pack a good punch.

Stopping power is provided by a disc brake at the front and drum at the rear, while suspension duties are taken care of by a telescopic fork and monoshock at the front and rear respectively. Other features include an underbelly exhaust, full-sizd rear mud guard, digital and analogue instrumentation, LED tail lamp and a kick-starter The bike has a new fuel filler car and alloy wheels with the rear one wearing a 100/90/17 MRF Zapper tyres.

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mehuel · 14th October 2014, 16:14

I guess this is Bajaj's answer to the Suzuki Gixxer and Yamaha fz16 v2.

Using the 200 NS platform, twin spark's a good carry forward. Keeping it simple with air cooling. And as for that 100/90 rear, it might handle well, but aesthetically it just can't gel with that beautifully sculpted tank and overall bulbous looks. It has to come with 120 or better yet standard 130.

All good news. Again a thumbs up for bajaj.

But sad part, which cannot be denied now, is, that the countdown has begun for current generation to be phased out.

The Great · 14th October 2014, 18:10

Some more pics here

Pulsar 160

Sheel · 14th October 2014, 21:25

About time. It has been more than a decade since the Pulsars broke cover, infact in 2004, the V2 variant came in IIRC.

But now, the Pulsar (150 especially) have become too long in the tooth, especially with the cheater RTR-160 in the market. And sales too has dipped. The other 150's too had their changed avatars.

I still, can't understand the technology of 3 plugs.

Captain Slow · 14th October 2014, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Sheel

I still, can't understand the technology of 3 plugs.

Multiple spark plugs gives your engine less chance of a misfire or no fire on any given cylinder.
I can understand this technology on a larger engine or for Aircraft engine or Marine use. But what good is 3 spark plugs on a puny 160CC engine? Cant a single nice big spark do the job of 3 plugs?

Mr.Boss · 15th October 2014, 09:51

I could see RPM LIMIT indicator in the instrument cluster. Is it first time application from Bajaj or already available in other pulsar platforms (I don't have idea about 200NS) Is that pre-programmed for certain rpm or is it programmable?

hemanth.anand · 15th October 2014, 11:07

135, 150, 160, 180, 200, 220. Few years down the line, we will have a Pulsar at every 5cc interval I guess

Overall, this is nothing more than a downsized 200NS IMO.

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Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

I could see RPM LIMIT indicator in the instrument cluster. Is it first time application from Bajaj or already available in other pulsar platforms (I don't have idea about 200NS)

It is already available in the 200NS.

ashis89 · 15th October 2014, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

I could see RPM LIMIT indicator in the instrument cluster. Is it first time application from Bajaj or already available in other pulsar platforms (I don't have idea about 200NS) Is that pre-programmed for certain rpm or is it programmable?

The older Pulsars also have it. In my '12 P180, the low fuel indicator (red light in tacho console) doubles up as the RPM limit indicator and flashes constantly on redlining the bike.

Aditya · 22nd January 2015, 12:11

The production-ready version of the Bajaj 150 NS has been spotted.

Link to Team-BHP News Article

New Bajaj Pulsar spied in Lonavala; sports 160 cc engine-pulsar-150ns.jpg

Image source: Overdrive

man_of_steel · 22nd January 2015, 12:17

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Originally Posted by Aditya

The production-ready version of the Bajaj 150 NS has been spotted.

Ah! The 200NS, till now, managed to stand apart from the rest of the pulsar family! Well, not any more!

So when is the 220NS and 135NS coming?

Soumyajit9 · 22nd January 2015, 12:22

Aha, Bajaj going Naked with all its variants !!

I am waiting for a 100 cc Naked.

man_of_steel · 22nd January 2015, 23:33

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Originally Posted by man_of_steel

So when is the 220NS and 135NS coming?

Could this be the new 220? Got via whatsapp!

akshayhonda · 23rd January 2015, 11:37

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Originally Posted by man_of_steel

Could this be the new 220? Got via whatsapp!

Looks like a perfect P220 replacement to me. Named as AS 200. Will surely target the touring bugs to it

man_of_steel · 23rd January 2015, 12:19

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Originally Posted by akshayhonda

Looks like a perfect P220 replacement to me. Named as AS 200. Will surely target the touring bugs to it

True that. Could be an awesome 220 replacement. All good qualities of 220 along with better engine, brakes and chassis! And looks better than the outgoing 220!

akshayhonda · 23rd January 2015, 18:59

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Originally Posted by man_of_steel

True that. Could be an awesome 220 replacement. All good qualities of 220 along with better engine, brakes and chassis! And looks better than the outgoing 220!

Not to forget a better handling package too

14th October 2014, 11:49	#1
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,828 Thanked: 77,002 Times View My Garage	New Bajaj Pulsar spied in Lonavala; sports 160 cc engine Bajaj Auto has been testing a long line of new products which it plans to introduce in the market in the future. Among them is the new Pulsar based which has been spotted testing in Lonavala recently. The bike, which follows the same design language as the Pulsar 200 NS, is rumoured to be powered by a new 160cc engine. A report by Shifting-Gears claims that the new 160 cc, single-cylinder, triple spark unit is likely to produce slightly more power and torque than the 150 cc DTS-i engine of the current model. The report claims that the bike was able to do a speed of 60 kph on inclines with a pillion rider, which indicates that the engine does pack a good punch. Stopping power is provided by a disc brake at the front and drum at the rear, while suspension duties are taken care of by a telescopic fork and monoshock at the front and rear respectively. Other features include an underbelly exhaust, full-sizd rear mud guard, digital and analogue instrumentation, LED tail lamp and a kick-starter The bike has a new fuel filler car and alloy wheels with the rear one wearing a 100/90/17 MRF Zapper tyres.
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14th October 2014, 16:14	#2
mehuel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: delhi Posts: 122 Thanked: 109 Times	Re: New Bajaj Pulsar spied in Lonavala; sports 160 cc engine I guess this is Bajaj's answer to the Suzuki Gixxer and Yamaha fz16 v2. Using the 200 NS platform, twin spark's a good carry forward. Keeping it simple with air cooling. And as for that 100/90 rear, it might handle well, but aesthetically it just can't gel with that beautifully sculpted tank and overall bulbous looks. It has to come with 120 or better yet standard 130. All good news. Again a thumbs up for bajaj. But sad part, which cannot be denied now, is, that the countdown has begun for current generation to be phased out. Last edited by GTO : 15th October 2014 at 17:24. Reason: Typos
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Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,582 Thanked: 14,396 Times View My Garage	Re: New Bajaj Pulsar spied in Lonavala; sports 160 cc engine About time. It has been more than a decade since the Pulsars broke cover, infact in 2004, the V2 variant came in IIRC. But now, the Pulsar (150 especially) have become too long in the tooth, especially with the cheater RTR-160 in the market. And sales too has dipped. The other 150's too had their changed avatars. I still, can't understand the technology of 3 plugs.
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Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,464 Times View My Garage	Re: New Bajaj Pulsar spied in Lonavala; sports 160 cc engine I could see RPM LIMIT indicator in the instrument cluster. Is it first time application from Bajaj or already available in other pulsar platforms (I don't have idea about 200NS) Is that pre-programmed for certain rpm or is it programmable?
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Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,828 Thanked: 77,002 Times View My Garage	Re: New Bajaj Pulsar spied in Lonavala; sports 160 cc engine The production-ready version of the Bajaj 150 NS has been spotted. Link to Team-BHP News Article Image source: Overdrive
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Soumyajit9 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: BLR Posts: 1,543 Thanked: 1,801 Times View My Garage	Re: New Bajaj Pulsar spied in Lonavala; sports 160 cc engine Aha, Bajaj going Naked with all its variants !! I am waiting for a 100 cc Naked.
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