Bajaj set to launch killer performance bike! EDIT - Its Pulsar 220 DTSi (carb not Fi)

devil_in_flesh · 19th June 2009, 17:03

There's good news for thirsting Indian performance bike enthusiasts. ZigWheels has confirmed reports of a new Bajaj performance bike which is through with its development and testing phase and is ready to be launched before the end of this month!

Check out this link below.

Bajaj set to launch new performance bike killer!- News- Zigwheels

Bluu · 19th June 2009, 19:11

This must be the tenth thread about this.

normally_crazy · 19th June 2009, 23:02

The bike is named DISCO M and its launching next month.

prince_pervez · 19th June 2009, 23:05

Even if this is the 10th thread I dunno anything about it. How do the specs look like ?
Is it a cosmetically tweaked P220 like many were saying in the comments section of the link ?

aadix · 19th June 2009, 23:59

am pretty sure its the upgraded pulsar 220 and not a new bike.

deepclutch · 20th June 2009, 00:08

had they scrapped the plans for bringing up kawasaki 250cc twins?

straight6 · 20th June 2009, 05:35

I wonder how "killer" a bike from Bajaj can be

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aaggoswami · 20th June 2009, 07:46

I seriously hope that this is not a new version of Pulsar. What Bajaj needs now is a brand new Pulsar platform. The present engine's range was maxed out with 220. They cant go any further. Thankfully 220 manages to show reasonable performance.

What I am expecting is :

1) A brand new better engineered chassis with rear monoshock suspension.

2) A brand new design for engine ranging from 150 to 250.

3) Better reliability just like what the real competition offers. Pulsar is not known to be very reliable after initial ownership.

watfor · 20th June 2009, 10:03

Is it not supposed to be the Carburetor version of the P220?

praful · 20th June 2009, 11:05

Its a new Pulsar 220. Comes with the following stuf...

- No FI, its Carb'ed now.
- All black theme like the P200.
- Steel Braided front brake house.
- Reworked engine internals
- Taller 5th gear.
- 145Kmph 'true' top speed.
- Grippier tyres to compensate for the crappy handling
- Slight changes to the fairing (Not Sure!)

Launching on the 23rd June! And its also supposed to be priced at 70K INR Ex-showroom delhi!

extreme_torque · 20th June 2009, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaggoswami

3) Better reliability just like what the real competition offers. Pulsar is not known to be very reliable after initial ownership.

I completely disgaree with this. While its not high on refinement, it most certainly is reliable... as reliable as any two wheeler on Indian roads if not better.
Even I have heard that the new bike comes sans FI.

kailashnj · 22nd June 2009, 13:03

Hi,

Find below the link to the new P220 news from zigwheels. don't know what will happen to us who already own the old P220 - resale of the bike will take a big hit if this new version comes out.

New Pulsar 220 DTS-i will be the fastest Indian bike!- News- Zigwheels

Regards,
Kailash

pranay · 22nd June 2009, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by praful

Its a new Pulsar 220. Comes with the following stuf...

- No FI, its Carb'ed now.
- All black theme like the P200.
- Steel Braided front brake house.
- Reworked engine internals
- Taller 5th gear.
- 145Kmph 'true' top speed.
- Grippier tyres to compensate for the crappy handling
- Slight changes to the fairing (Not Sure!)

Launching on the 23rd June! And its also supposed to be priced at 70K INR Ex-showroom delhi!

It's just a day away now.

And yes, I got a sneak peek of that bike too. Looked like an all black P220.

deepclutch · 22nd June 2009, 15:31

I think bajaj won't be a looser.They will retain DTS-FI P220's as well.For an inspiration ,Tvs apache offered in both fi/carb versions.

xxaarraa · 22nd June 2009, 15:59

What is the point announcing product launches when they make you wait 3 months for a bike after booking? Sounds like more bs from Bajaj.

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devil_in_flesh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 93 Thanked: 6 Times	Bajaj set to launch killer performance bike! EDIT - Its Pulsar 220 DTSi (carb not Fi) There's good news for thirsting Indian performance bike enthusiasts. ZigWheels has confirmed reports of a new Bajaj performance bike which is through with its development and testing phase and is ready to be launched before the end of this month! Check out this link below. Bajaj set to launch new performance bike killer!- News- Zigwheels
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Bluu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 247 Thanked: 98 Times	This must be the tenth thread about this. Last edited by Rehaan : 19th June 2009 at 19:52. Reason: Could you please use the REPORT POST button to guide us to a similar existing thread. Thanks.
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19th June 2009, 23:02	#3
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	The bike is named DISCO M and its launching next month. Last edited by normally_crazy : 19th June 2009 at 23:03.
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Even if this is the 10th thread I dunno anything about it. How do the specs look like ? Is it a cosmetically tweaked P220 like many were saying in the comments section of the link ?
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19th June 2009, 23:59	#5
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	am pretty sure its the upgraded pulsar 220 and not a new bike.
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20th June 2009, 00:08	#6
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	had they scrapped the plans for bringing up kawasaki 250cc twins?
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20th June 2009, 05:35	#7
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	I wonder how "killer" a bike from Bajaj can be .
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20th June 2009, 07:46	#8
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	I seriously hope that this is not a new version of Pulsar. What Bajaj needs now is a brand new Pulsar platform. The present engine's range was maxed out with 220. They cant go any further. Thankfully 220 manages to show reasonable performance. What I am expecting is : 1) A brand new better engineered chassis with rear monoshock suspension. 2) A brand new design for engine ranging from 150 to 250. 3) Better reliability just like what the real competition offers. Pulsar is not known to be very reliable after initial ownership.
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20th June 2009, 10:03	#9
watfor BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 48 Thanked: 14 Times	Is it not supposed to be the Carburetor version of the P220?
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20th June 2009, 11:05	#10
praful Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 1,020 Thanked: 611 Times View My Garage	Its a new Pulsar 220. Comes with the following stuf... - No FI, its Carb'ed now. - All black theme like the P200. - Steel Braided front brake house. - Reworked engine internals - Taller 5th gear. - 145Kmph 'true' top speed. - Grippier tyres to compensate for the crappy handling - Slight changes to the fairing (Not Sure!) Launching on the 23rd June! And its also supposed to be priced at 70K INR Ex-showroom delhi! Last edited by praful : 20th June 2009 at 11:12.
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22nd June 2009, 13:03	#12
kailashnj BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 958 Thanked: 375 Times	Hi, Find below the link to the new P220 news from zigwheels. don't know what will happen to us who already own the old P220 - resale of the bike will take a big hit if this new version comes out. New Pulsar 220 DTS-i will be the fastest Indian bike!- News- Zigwheels Regards, Kailash
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22nd June 2009, 15:31	#14
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	I think bajaj won't be a looser.They will retain DTS-FI P220's as well.For an inspiration ,Tvs apache offered in both fi/carb versions.
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22nd June 2009, 15:59	#15
xxaarraa BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lot of places Posts: 140 Thanked: 5 Times	What is the point announcing product launches when they make you wait 3 months for a bike after booking? Sounds like more bs from Bajaj.
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