The 2022 Pulsar N160 is based on the new Pulsar platform.

Bajaj has launched the new Pulsar N160 priced at Rs. 1,27,853 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The 2022 Pulsar N160 is based on the new Pulsar platform, which was introduced with the launch of the Pulsar 250 last year.

The bike features an aggressive design with a step seat and an underbelly exhaust. It comes with an LED projector headlamp, a semi-digital instrument cluster and a USB mobile charger.

Powering the Pulsar N160 is a 165cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 16 BHP and 14.65 Nm. The bike rides on telescopic fork front suspension and a monoshock at the rear, while the braking setup comprises a 300 mm front disc and a 230 mm disc brake at the rear. It also comes with dual-channel ABS.

Bajaj has invested Rs 300 crore in the new EV manufacturing facility.

Bajaj Auto has opened a new EV manufacturing unit, Chetak Technologies Limited, at its Akurdi plant, near Pune. It is situated in what used to be the assembly shop of the original Chetak scooter.

Bajaj has invested Rs 300 crore in the new unit. It houses R&D, Purchase, Engineering and Manufacturing departments. The factory has a capacity to produce 800 EVs per day or 2.5 lakh units per annum.

According to Bajaj, the new facility will focus only on electric vehicles. The company is said to have achieved 90% localization and has 55 vendors within 25 km of the factory.

The all-new Pulsar 250 range was launched in October last year with prices starting at Rs. 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom).

Bajaj Auto has sold 10,000 units of the new Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250 in less than 6 months since their launch.

The all-new Pulsar 250 range was launched in October last year with prices starting at Rs. 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom).

The new Pulsar 250 range is based on a tubular frame and features telescopic fork suspension at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. Both bikes get disc brakes in the front and rear as well as single-channel ABS.

The Pulsar N250 and F250 use the same 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that makes 24 BHP @ 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox accompanied by a slip and assist clutch.

The next-gen Bajaj Pulsar 125 could be launched in the Indian market later this year.

The next-generation Bajaj Pulsar 125 has been spotted testing in Chakan, near Pune.

While there is no clear indication of this being a 125cc bike, its overall dimensions and the size of the engine block suggest that it could be the entry-level Pulsar. Moreover, the it appears to be powered by an air-cooled engine and has the chain cover similar to the current-gen Pulsar 125.

The spy image suggest that the new Pulsar 125 could get a bikini-style fairing that houses a single projector headlamp. It also has a chin fairing and a flat seat.

The test bike is equipped with conventional telescopic fork suspension and alloy wheels. It has a single disc brake at the front.

Reports suggest that the next-gen Bajaj Pulsar 125 could be launched in the Indian market later this year.

Source: Autocar India

I paid the biker's hospital bills & he also apologised for his mistake. However, 2 weeks later, he filed a police case against me for causing an accident!

BHPian kiranton recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Was cruising at around 85-90km/hr on NH 47 near Thrissur when a biker merged onto the highway and crashed into my car (BMW 320d). He was a young guy, 19-20 years old on his new Dominar, hardly a month old. I took him to a nearby hospital and was soon joined by his friends and locals at the hospital. Those who saw the incident admitted it was the biker's fault. I paid for all the hospital bills/procedures/consultations. The biker apologised for his mistake and his mother also thanked me for paying the hospital bills.

2 weeks later, I got a call from the local police station (2 hours away from my house) that there is a guy who filed a complaint against me for causing an accident. I told them that I have the dashcam footage and can share it with them. He asked me to meet the SI the next day with my footage and also called the biker. The biker didn't turn up. Police told me not to worry as my dashcam footage clearly showed the incident and I left.

2 weeks later, I got a call from the same police station saying the biker now has some new evidence against me. I went again and the biker was there this time around. He showed a 2-second clip of the accident (from the CCTV footage from a nearby bakery) from a side profile where you can't make out who's at fault. I showed my clip and the SI immediately asked the other guy why he wants to file a case against me as my footage clearly shows who's at fault and dismissed the case.

I should have made a GD entry in the police station that same day itself. Someone must have instigated the young guy to file a case against me to get some more money.

Here's what BHPian tharian had to say about the matter:

This section of Airport road is so badly designed, it is a place for an accident waiting to happen. There were plenty of bad accidents that had happened at this section.

Riders/drivers on the service road think it is their right of way to cut across and join the main road, since the service road continues to join the ring road at the Hebbal intersection. Most of the traffic merges onto the main Airport road at this point to go over the Hebbal flyover. On the other hand, vehicles coming down from the Airport road, come at good speed until this point and have to brake hard to avoid accidents because of vehicles merging onto the main road without bothering to check for traffic (which is a trait of Indian roads anyway).

Like many others said, honk honk honk when in midst of two/three-wheelers. It may annoy people inside the car as well as outside, but you can avoid situations like these.

Heck, I even honk a couple of times when approaching a two-wheeler on a straight/un-divided road.

Here's what BHPian SR-71 had to say about the matter:

Don't be surprised if that someone were the cops themselves. A few years ago, when my friends and I were returning from a trip to Masinagudi, a drunk biker hit my friend's stationary car head-on. This was in Malavalli police limits. While the biker apologized and my friend left the spot, he was surprised to be chased down by a patrol vehicle 10 minutes later on the town outskirts. They were threatened and dragged to the police station for hit and run! His was a TN registered vehicle and the dashcam footage was seized.

Unfortunately for the cops and fortunately for my friend, the trip had 3 lawyers who were in my car. We were behind them by 30 minutes and the belligerent cops changed their tone once they realized they have bitten more than they can chew. The SI left the station apparently for a cup of tea and a couple of minutes later a constable requested my friends to leave.

Here's what BHPian NiInJa had to say about the matter:

Good that nothing serious happened and the case got closed.

But in my opinion, looking at the dashcam footage, cruising at 85-90kmph at that crowded junction having a signal doesn't sound right. At least in Maharashtra, the speed limit on NH around the town area is 50 kmph. If I was in such a situation I would have reduced my speed, especially if I was on the left lane, and would have used my car's horn. Not saying you were wrong, but just some desi things that we have to do on roads.

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"Integrity and character matter. Without them, no amount of ability can get you anywhere" - Rahul Bajaj.

The first authorized biography of late industrialist Rahul Bajaj has hit the stands.

"Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life", is written by business historian Gita Piramal and is published by Penguin Random House.

The book delves into Bajaj's family, business and public lives. From his mother's incarceration during India's freedom struggle to the socio-economic change brought about by the 'Hamara Bajaj' scooters.

Bajaj Auto was established in 1945. The iconic Chetak was launched in 1972 that transformed the lives of the Indian middle-class. It was manufactured at the brand's famous Akurdi factory near Pune.

The book also details the period of the late 1960s and 70s when the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act was introduced, effectively muzzling Indian manufacturing.

Rahul Bajaj was elected to the Rajya Sabha and was awarded the 'Padma Bhushan' in 2001. He passed away on February 12, 2022, at the age of 83.

Under his leadership, Bajaj launched popular models like the Chetak and Priya.

Rahul Bajaj, Chairman Emeritus, Bajaj Auto, has passed away. Mr Bajaj was suffering from pneumonia and had a heart problem. He was 83.

Rahul Bajaj was the father of the Bajaj Group and set up Bajaj Auto in the 1940s. Under his leadership, Bajaj launched popular models like the Chetak and Priya. By the 1980s, the brand had grown into one of the largest 2-wheeler makers in the world.

In 2005, Rahul Bajaj handed over the reins of the company to his son Rajiv Bajaj. He was also a member of the Rajya Sabha between 2006 and 2010.

Bajaj was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001.

A possible future twin-cylinder model from Bajaj could be called the Twinner.

Bajaj Auto has filed a trademark for the 'Twinner' name tag, which has led to speculations that it could be used for a possible future twin-cylinder model.

It is said that Bajaj could either be plotting a new model or an update for the Dominar 400. If the latter is true, then the bike could get an upgraded engine.

It has also been speculated that Bajaj could be working on a Scrambler or neo-retro styled bike, possibly based on the KTM 490's platform.

It's quite common for automakers to trademark names well in advance. However, we can never be certain about the name being used on a future product.

The new factory that will have a production capacity of 5,00,000 EVs per annum

Bajaj Auto has announced that it is setting up a new electric vehicle manufacturing unit at its Akurdi facility near Pune. The first vehicle is expected to roll out by June 2022.

Bajaj is investing Rs. 300 crore in the new factory that will have a production capacity of 5,00,000 EVs per annum. The unit is being built at the site of the original Chetak scooter factory.

According to Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd., the company's R&D division is now focused on creating EV solutions for the future.

The new factory will feature automated manufacturing processes using robots. It is spread over half a million sq. feet and will employ around 800 people. Bajaj Auto's vendors will invest an additional Rs. 250 crore in the project.

The motorcycle has not been used for the last 4+ years. Due to the limited parking space, it has been left in the open.

BHPian amvj recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I am in a dilemma about an old Pulsar 150 which I have bought in 2006 and it is TN registered. It is currently in Bangalore and a non-runner for the past 4+ years. Riding a TN registered vehicle in KA is a hassle. Need to deal with cops on a regular basis. So I bought new vehicles in Bangalore. The car parking area is small and it is occupied by my car and my KA registered scooter. The Pulsar is left in the open and getting sun and rain. Although I tried to put cover, the majority of the year it is very windy and makes the cover difficult to stay on the bike. Now I am thinking about moving it back to TN.

Is it possible to move it using packers & movers? I believe they will ask for a pollution certificate (bike is a non-runner), insurance (no insurance of the bike at the moment but can be taken) and road tax (road tax expired on July 2021).

Repair or sell or exchange or scarp?

• Repair: Repair, move it back to TN and sell it there?
• Sell: Selling the bike (may sell for peanuts) in KA is another hassle since it is TN registered. My biggest worry is the proper name transfer rather than the money I might get. The bike is currently in terrible condition and no one will come forward for it. Not interested in Olx and other platforms as it is more of a headache to deal with random people.
• Exchange it in the KA through motorcycle dealers and get a new KA bike? Not sure whether it is possible or any dealer will even look at it. Need help. Also, I don't need to buy a new vehicle.
• Scarp: Is it possible? I assume closing the RC is a bit of a hassle?

I believe the following things need to be changed or repaired:

• Both tyres need to be replaced - ~4K
• Battery (already taken out) - ~1.5K
• Suspension is saggy
• Springs might have worn out
• Fork oil
• Engine oil
• If new suspension ~ 5K
• Brakes are kind of jammed as it is hard to move. Might need new brakes.
• Brake calipers - ~1K
• Brake disc + fluid reservoir - ~ 1.5K. I checked the brake fluid reservoir and the liquid is all hardened kind of gummy.
• Brake fluid - 100
• Need to check the rear brake as well
• Fuel pipes - 500
• New oil, petrol - 3K
• Air filter - ~200
• Labour charge - Not sure (4K?)
• Road tax - 3K? (including agent charge, etc)
• Chain, sprocket change - 1K
• Engine service
• Carburettor cleanup
• Labour charge
• Insurance - ~1K
• Road tax - ~1K

I did some rough calculations and the repairs may cost around anywhere between 20-30K but I am in a dilemma whether it is worth repairing a 15-year-old Bajaj.

What is the best way to proceed forward?

Here's what BHPian gkveda had to say about the matter:

My suggestion is to go to Hosur (just 35kms from Bangalore) and catch some mechanic and tell him about the bike. Ask him if he is interested in the purchase and resell to some locals. Whatever rate he quotes, accept it and sell it to him. You may need to spend some 1-2 k to make the bike runnable. Once it starts and is ready to run, ride to Hosur and complete the transaction (both legally and financially).

Here's what BHPian anjan_c2007 had to say about the matter:

Apart from the costs involved that you have stated, the bike after clearance of all taxes will have to undergo the 15-year plus fitness test (2006-21) to enable it to run for a further five years.

It appears that you can do without the bike too at this stage due to your parking problems and the bike getting neglected. Hence, you can apply for de-registration at the RTO where it was registered saying the bike is rendered mechanically unfit for further usage. After deregistering, you can sell it for scrap to some used bike dealer though it will fetch you a pittance.

Or else, you can await the vehicle scrappage policy that shall be effective for private vehicles very soon. Herein, hassles like payment of full due RTO taxes before de-registration and issue of scrapping certificate have been removed.

The current procedure for de-registration is available on the VAHAN website.

Here's what BHPian condor had to say about the matter:

Unofficial scrapping: grind out the engine number & chassis number, remove the number plates and sell it to a mechanic.

The Pulsar 2006 is in noman's land. There are newer Pulsars that people can get.

One other option is to take it back to TN, donate it to someone but ensure that he takes care of the RC transfer and fitness requirements. Of course, to do an RC transfer the bike must first pass the fitness.

Here's what BHPian dhanushs had to say about the matter:

If the bike doesn't have a sentimental value, I'd suggest scrapping it or selling it legally in TN for whatever you can get.

I personally have learnt that maintaining old vehicles, even if very well maintained, is getting tougher day by day.

Here's what BHPian 2000rpm had to say about the matter:

This bike will be on the road within 5k and will be in excellent condition with 10K. You are highly overestimating the costs. Remember it's a Bajaj, the only thing it is good at is being cheap.

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