5th March 2009, 12:30
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 i dont see the point in having a 150, 180, 200 and 220 all looking pretty much the same (besides the 220)the 20 cc upgrades arent even making a big enough difference instead they should if they want keep the 150cc for the guys who are that bothered about FE the 200 with the oil cooler and remove the 220 and bring in a new line with a 250 cc all FI. rev | |
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, mostly cosmetic, with puny 20 Cc upgrades and hence lost their edge on the market. Lately BAL has started getting on my nerves, what with all the hoopla they created over the Ninja 250, and now this? 
Seems like BAL is going nowhere. IMAO they're just another <hindi proverb> "Kolhu ka bail" going round and round the same path.
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6th March 2009, 00:08
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Plus, do something about the similar looks allthrough! And also something about the looks in general. TOOOOO many darn black pulsars(old/new/150/180/200) all nearly the same! Poor black pulsarowners are stopped at every police check post here.  | |
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9th March 2009, 12:39
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| Finally Spy Pics ! Here are the spy pics and some details: Pulsar 200 DTS-Fi :
Pulsar 200     Pulsar 180:   Image and Data Source: Indian Bikers |
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11th March 2009, 10:55
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11th March 2009, 11:50
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11th March 2009, 12:01
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11th March 2009, 19:05
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11th March 2009, 21:34
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| When they take over KTM i hope they don't come up with 690 Duke, 710 Duke, 730 Duke to take over the world. Poor Austrians  I'm a great admirer of the Katooms and Huskies |
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12th March 2009, 11:37
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12th March 2009, 11:52
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By introduceing new version, there is never any issue with the engine life when selling the bike in used market , as there is a newer version hence the price has reduced to minimum anyways. Unlike the HH, Karizma. where it hold the resale value. | |
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12th March 2009, 18:39
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I blew the engine on an interstate trip 2yrs while riding flat out at 9000rpm for 4mins straight.. the road was a new 4 lane between vizag & berhampur. it was 78000kms on the odo. I ride extremely hard on all gears and used clutchless gearshifts(except 1st & 2nd gear) since 3000kms on the odo(after running in was over). The bike was primarily used for touring by me and my brother. The bike was raped(if im permitted to use the word here) everyday. @78000kms the engine was rebuilt with all new engine components. The gearbox remains untouched till date though the clutch has been replaced quite a few times. I used semi synthetic oil replaced with 1500-1800km oil change intervals. I know of another such example of a P150 ridden equally hard in Mumbai city everyday and its got close to 80000on the odo now with no signs of the engine dying anytime soon. I wouldnt even want to start talking about the bajaj boxer that i had before the pulsar. So which bajaj do you ride and how?? Last edited by jaysmokesleaves : 12th March 2009 at 18:43. | |
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12th March 2009, 18:41
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I know times are tough, but Bajaj can afford to buy a few HMSI Unicorns. Still the best engine and gearbox after all these years. And the bike won't turn into junk after three years! What a country. Munjal-ji specializes in stickers. Bajaj specailizes in plastic bits. Leave the 'little' task of engineering a proper bike to Honda. Last edited by SuperSyn : 12th March 2009 at 18:43. | |
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12th March 2009, 18:48
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if your implying about the pulsar turning into junk( i know you didnt literally mean it) thats not true.my bike is almost three years old and still feels and looks new.the parts they used could have been better but i havent had any engine related problems at all. the unicorn engine maybe more refined but thats Honda..!! rev | ||
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12th March 2009, 19:20
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I have requoted my earlier post for you incase you missed it. Technology changes every year. new launches happen by the month.. stickering .. et al.. 30cc increases in engine sizes.. etc. However, it should be noted that the P180 & 150 were technological and generational changes in indian motorcycling history. Sure there are bad examples. Bajaj is not a Honda or even close by any length. However, to say that they turn to junk in 3 years is unfair. Look around and you will find umpteen examples that are probably as old as our generation and still running strong. It is true that 30cc & 25cc increases in engine size are notng but a joke, and so is the stickering con job. However, you may note that every bike manufacturer in India is doing the same. As far as reliability of a Bajaj is concerned my post is above. | ||
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12th March 2009, 19:46
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| BANNED | Still not able to attract atleast my attention, and very soon i am also following Bajaj way, adding anyther 50CC to my Rajdoot 350 with US RD400 barrels  "Sigh" get up Indian Bike manufacturers, its high time to launch some serious high power bikes rather than 10-20cc addons. |
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