Bajaj has launched the Pulsar RS200 in a new 'Demon Black' colour. The Pulsar RS200 was launched in March 2015 and prices currently stand at Rs. 1.18 lakh for the non-ABS variant and Rs. 1.30 lakh for the single channel ABS variant (both prices ex-showroom Delhi). The RS200 was only available in red and yellow until now. Waiting periods for the black colour are likely to be higher than that of the yellow and red variants, with some dealers stating that deliveries could take between 30-45 days.

The RS200 is powered by a 199.5cc, single-cylinder, 4-valve, triple spark, fuel injected motor. Output figures come in at 24.2 BHP @ 9,750 rpm and 18.6 Nm of torque @ 8,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

Check out the track test of the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 here.

The Bajaj Pulsar RS400 motorcycle has been spied at what is believed to be a service station. The bike looks exactly like the Pulsar RS200, which was launched earlier this year. The only difference between the two bikes is the RS400 sticker on the rear panel.

On previous occasions, we have reported that Bajaj Auto will launch 400cc motorcycles in the current fiscal. It is likely that the RS400 is one of the bikes that will make it to the market.

The RS400 is likely to borrow the engine and 6-speed gearbox from the KTM Duke 390 - a 373.2cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke petrol unit that develops 43 BHP and 35 Nm of torque.

Like the RS200, the RS400 has twin projector headlamps and split LED tail lamps. The two bikes even share the same alloy wheels. There is an ABS sticker on the front fork, revealing that the bike will come with this feature.

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Bajaj Auto is rumoured to be working on two new brands of motorcycles. The first one will caters to the 100-150cc segment. The first bike under this brand will be rolled out in FY16.

The second brand from the company is expected to be a leisure brand. With this brand, it will attempt to take on Royal Enfield. Bajaj is likely to display a motorcycle under this brand at the 2016 Auto Expo. The brand is likely to be launched in FY17.

Bajaj Auto is also rumoured to be working on a more track-focused version of the Pulsar 200. This new version of the Pulsar is likely to be called the SS200, where SS stands for Super Sport. The bike will be styled differently from the RS200 and will possibly be launched in the second half of FY16. The company is also likely to launch a 400cc version of the bike, which is expected to be named SS400.

The Pulsar brand is also likely to see the addition of the CS400 (Cruiser Sport), which was displayed at the 2014 Auto Expo. The bike is a naked street fighter with a 375cc, 4-valve triple spark, fuel-injected engine and a 6-speed gearbox. This bike is expected to be launched in the second half of FY16.

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Bajaj has on more than one occasion, stated its intent to stay away from the scooter market. The company dominated the segment with the Chetak until the reigns were taken over by the Honda Activa. Recent reports stated that the Chetak would be making a comeback with a likely debut at the 2016 Delhi auto expo.

However, Rajiv Bajaj - MD, Bajaj Auto, has now stated outright that the Chetak will not be making a return and that Bajaj has no plans to re-enter the scooter segment. Bajaj states that the brand is a specialist motorcycle manufacturer and wants to maintain that focus. Bajaj now ranks fourth in the Indian two wheeler market, after the top three brands i.e. Hero, Honda and TVS. Honda and TVS in particular, saw a strong sales surge because of their gearless scooters.

While Bajaj denies the possibility of a return to scooters, the brand has been working on the expansion of the Pulsar range. The Indian automaker recently launched the Pulsar RS200 and the AS 200 / AS 150.

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Bajaj Auto has revealed that it is planning to launch a 400 cc Pulsar motorcycle in the current fiscal. It intends to introduce the bike as a power cruiser. The bike in question is likely to be the CS400, which was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo.

The CS400 (CS stands for Cruiser Sport) is a naked street fighter with a 375 cc, 4-valve triple spark, fuel-injected engine and a 6-speed gearbox. The power and torque figures have not been disclosed. The bike has single disc brakes at the front and read with ABS. Other features include an inverted front suspension, monoshock rear suspension, a short, side-mounted exhaust, all-digital instrumentation and alloy wheels. The concept also had all LED lamps.

Bajaj had also displayed the fully-faired Pulsar SS400 at the Auto Expo. However, the company has not revealed any plans to launch the bike.

Bajaj has been losing ground in the two-wheeler market. To try and arrest the slide, in January 2015, the company announced that it would launch as many as 6 models in 6 months.

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Bajaj Auto has expanded its Pulsar range with the launch of two new motorcycles - the AS 150 and AS 200.

The Pulsar AS 150 and AS 200 motorcycles sport perimeter frames with half fairings and extended visors. They have telescopic forks at the front and monoshock suspensions at the rear. They measure 2,070 mm in length, 804 mm in width, 1,205 mm in height and have a wheelbase of 1,363mm. The AS 200 weighs 153 kg and has a ground clearance of 167 mm. The AS 150 is lighter, tipping the scales at 143 kg and has a ground clearance of 170 mm. Both bikes come with 17-inch alloy wheels.

The AS 150 is priced at Rs. 79,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is powered by a 149.5 cc, 4-stroke, DTS-i, air-cooled, single cylinder engine which delivers 16.8 bhp @ 9,500 rpm and 13 Nm of torque @ 7,500 rpm. Stopping power comes from a single disc brake at the front and a drum at the rear.

The AS 200 is priced at Rs. 91,550 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It draws power from a 199.5 cc, liquid-cooled, single cylinder engine that produces that produces 23.2 bhp @ 9500 rpm, and 18.3 Nm of torque @ 8,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike has disc brakes all round. ABS has not been provided on either bike.

Both bikes come with projector headlamps and are available in three colours - red, blue and black.

Bajaj Auto dealerships have started displaying the upcoming Pulsar AS200 motorcycle.

Based on the Pulsar 200 NS, the AS200 (AS stands for Adventure Sport) comes with an adventure touring body style. It has a semi fairing, projector headlamp, a fairly large windshield, clear lens turn-indicators, a full-sized rear mudguard, an underbelly exhaust and black alloy wheels. The bike has digital instrument cluster with an analogue tachometer. There is a telescopic fork suspension at the front and a monoshock at the rear.

Powering the Pulsar AS200 is the same 199.5 cc, single-cylinder engine that is found in 200 NS. This liquid-cooled, carburetted unit is capable of developing 23.2 bhp @ 9500 rpm and 18.3 Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes on both wheels.

The Pulsar AS200 entered production with the RS200, which was launched last month. It is expected to go on sale on April 14, 2015.

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Religare Capital Markets has concluded in its India Auto Urban Consumer Survey that two-wheelers have now emerged as the most preferred mode of transport for the lower income group.

The survey covered 1,500 respondents from Tier I & II cities across the country. It was conducted across age, income-groups and gender.

Some interesting findings:

• Convenience and cost effectiveness vis-à-vis public transport (savings of around Rs. 400/month) is the key factor which is driving demand for two-wheelers in India.

• Two-wheelers are viewed as a necessity, rather than a discretionary purchase

• Brand incumbency persists with Hero (motorcycles), Honda (scooters) and Maruti (cars) in the clear lead.

• New buyer budgets upward of Rs. 55,000-plus for two-wheelers, indicating premium aspirations.

• 65% of survey respondents have cited the daily commute to work as the main reason for buying a two-wheeler. On the other hand, cars are popularly used for both, office commute and weekend travel.

• Scooters continue to make a comeback.

• 55% of potential scooter buyers are first-time shoppers (compared to 26% for bikes), thereby implying strong growth prospects for the segment. In fact, the change in preference is already reflecting as scooter market share has risen from 15% in FY09 to 28% in FY15.

• The segment of women has emerged as a key focus area for two-wheeler companies with 62% preferring the vehicle for their daily commute, and a whopping 65% of these favouring scooters.

• In terms of brands, Honda reigns supreme with a thumbs-up from consumers across income strata, while Bajaj Auto is a clear laggard with no presence in the segment.

• Despite losing the Honda tag, Hero remains one of the most preferred motorcycle brands amongst consumers (especially lower income buyers), topping the charts on mileage, after-sales service and resale value.

• The survey also notes increasing aspirations for Honda, Royal Enfield and higher powered bikes in general. Royal Enfield, Shine and Pulsar are preferred by potential buyers (in that order).

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Bajaj Auto has launched the Pulsar RS200 motorcycle in India. It is available in two versions - non-ABS and ABS.

The Pulsar RS200 features a perimeter frame, full fairing with twin projector headlamps, LED pilot lamps, crystal LED tail lamps, and a midship race exhaust. The bike measures 1,999 mm long, 765 mm wide and 1,114 mm tall with a wheelbase of 1,355 mm and a ground clearance of 157mm. It weighs 165 kg and its fuel tank has a capacity of 13 litres. It is available in two colours - red and yellow.

Powering the RS200 is a 199.5 cc, single-cylinder, 4-valve, liquid-cooled Triple Spark DTS-I engine capable of producing 24.2 bhp @ 9750 rpm and 18.6 Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm. The engine features a fuel injection system and is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. Bajaj claims that the bike can achieve a top speed of 141 kph.

Stopping power is provided by a 300 mm disc brake at the front and a 230 mm disc brake at the rear. The ABS version, as its name suggests, comes with a single-channel ABS the front. Suspension duties are taken care of by a telescopic fork and a nitrox monoshock at the front and rear respectively. RS200 rides on 17-inch wheels shod with a 100/80-17 52 P tubeless tyre at the front and a 130/70-17 62 P tubeless tyre at the rear.

The RS200 also gets a maintenance-free battery.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

• Non-ABS - Rs. 1,18,000
• ABS - Rs. 1.30,000

The fully-faired Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is expected to be launched later this month. In anticipation of high demand, Bajaj wants to build up an inventory of 25,000-30,000 units of the motorcycle before the launch. The production of the bike has begun at the company's Chakan plant.

The Pulsar RS200 shares its platform with the Pulsar 200 NS. It will stand 2,060 mm long, 750 mm wide and 1,160 mm tall with a ground clearance of 165mm. The weight of the bike is pegged at 151 kg and its fuel tank will have a capacity of 12 litres. The motorcycle has a full fairing with twin projector headlamps, daytime running lights, LED tail lamps, an underbelly exhaust and an analogue-digital instrument cluster.

The Pulsar RS200 will be powered by the same engine as the 200 NS - a 199.5 cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder that puts out 23.2 bhp @ 9500 rpm and 18.3 Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Stopping power will be provided by disc brakes on the front and rear wheels and an ABS unit might be provided as well. The bike will sport a telescopic fork suspension at the front and monoshock at the rear.

Bajaj is planning to position the Pulsar RS200 in the S2 sub-category of motorcycles, which also includes the Yamaha TZF-R15. According to estimates, the bike is likely to be priced at Rs. 1.15 lakh.

Source: Autocar Professional, Rush Lane