Monday, March 11, 2013
Pulsar 200NS Review
Posted on 11:48 PM by Unknown
It was around 2000may
be I as a kid used to own three M’s Money, Motorbike, and Mobile. Back then
definitely male was a huge hit and I was not an exception who would fall far
away from the tree. Fast forward few years and into the thapathali engineering classes
and surrounded with bunch of Einstein and Frankestines I witnessed the working
of the engine and how diesel and petrol engine differ. Back then I was frankly
psyched to get to know more about the bike (we studied four wheelers engine,
but I comprehend it to the bike’s engine). Just looking at the diagrams and
bits and pieces in unison to make a masterpiece which enables us to get from
point A to B was fascinating. Just in a flick of the wrist one would be
traveling around 100kays per hour and that too in style. I was amazed and
saddened because I was a computer engineering student and hence the surface
knowledge only.
Fast forward now, we
have a whole bunch of the definitely male and that too an impressive lineup.
One after another the part where we witnessed the change and evolution in the
making off the 2012 pulsar was one helluva roller coaster ride. Frankly my old
man had always problem with the brand name pulsar and has been an anti pulsar
guy so I couldn’t get them, of course I couldn’t say no to him when I was
offered to get a bike in that state when the teenager would’ve even settled for
the old kickass CD100.
Back then the bulky and sturdy naked and semi fared head pulsar was the huge hit. I’d say that pulsar has been the company with vision, determination and balls. Had it not been launched then we would still be riding the panzy ass looking bikes like LML for crying out loud. Back then the LML and Pulsar was kind of simultaneously lunched and I was in love with the all black and crisp pulsar and some would argue that LML looks cooler. This gamble from Bajaj which was the brand name just independent from the great old Kawasaki praiseworthy. No wonder the biking market acknowledged the gamble and hence the benchmark pulsar was never challenged unless these modern day’ all sleek and cool looking rides.
Its standardization and constant upgrades made the world know that too much is never enough. If not them, who would be crazy enough to use a digital console and who would come up with those alloy rims, LED’s and whole new tech in suspension as well. Now the NS has been the center of talk since its launch rumors, Bajaj might have been working since the launch of the old 200cc’d DTSI bike. Back then there were rumors that the Bajaj is coming u with the kickass monoshock Pulsar 200, the sophisticated street racing mean machine, the street fighter type pulsar200. The rumors might be true or the Bajaj heard the rumors and thought of actually building the bike. Sure it took time but the NS was finally launched. And boy oh boy the bike looked awesome, millions of hits in Google and YouTube all over. The street fighter looking pulsar was in a jiffy the talk of the town.
Back then the bulky and sturdy naked and semi fared head pulsar was the huge hit. I’d say that pulsar has been the company with vision, determination and balls. Had it not been launched then we would still be riding the panzy ass looking bikes like LML for crying out loud. Back then the LML and Pulsar was kind of simultaneously lunched and I was in love with the all black and crisp pulsar and some would argue that LML looks cooler. This gamble from Bajaj which was the brand name just independent from the great old Kawasaki praiseworthy. No wonder the biking market acknowledged the gamble and hence the benchmark pulsar was never challenged unless these modern day’ all sleek and cool looking rides.
Its standardization and constant upgrades made the world know that too much is never enough. If not them, who would be crazy enough to use a digital console and who would come up with those alloy rims, LED’s and whole new tech in suspension as well. Now the NS has been the center of talk since its launch rumors, Bajaj might have been working since the launch of the old 200cc’d DTSI bike. Back then there were rumors that the Bajaj is coming u with the kickass monoshock Pulsar 200, the sophisticated street racing mean machine, the street fighter type pulsar200. The rumors might be true or the Bajaj heard the rumors and thought of actually building the bike. Sure it took time but the NS was finally launched. And boy oh boy the bike looked awesome, millions of hits in Google and YouTube all over. The street fighter looking pulsar was in a jiffy the talk of the town.
The cb1000R looking
headlight makes the look in this street fighter spot on. The striking color is
awesome and not to mention the style that goes with it. No doubt this is the
best looking pulsar and it not just because of few changes, it’s because Bajaj
came up with the whole new WHOLE NEW bike. The innovation in the suspension
with the gas suspension is amazing. It makes the tail bend a bit more making it
look like about to catapult in action soon. The raised tail also highlights the
new 130/70 tire as well. It’s just that you need to get rid of the tire hugger
for starters. After that the all new tank looks charismatic. The tank is
revolutionized another changed tank not only looks good on the bike but gives
the rider that grip in seating. It also adds to the appeal of the bike. The
digital console too have cone through the change and that too for good, the
digital console was getting a bit monotonous with every pulsar, now for a
change we can see the new full featured and neat looking console.
It demeanor is like
that of the street fighter and I’m not saying this just because we rode the
yellow NS but because this bike has the power and performance up to that mark
as well. The as usual the low and mid range surge in the pulsar’s has been the
thing but with the NS the linear and cold power delivery is not a problem to
the all new liquid cooled 4valve engine. The NS is bared with the 23.5ps of
power and weighs about 145kg that gives it the power to the weight ratio of
162ps/ton. Also it makes 18.2 nm of torque winch kicks in as you rush through
the narrow and shtty roads here. And then there is the new triple spark plug
which might be the best thing beared in this bike, hence making the fueling in
this bike spot on. Miraculously the engine vibration in this pulsar is gone,
not to mention the vibrations but the bike has this raw power sound not like
the earlier sound where you could hear the drive chain making some screeching
and also the tie pit making some part in it.
The brakes on this
bike is another added advantage I say, 280mm front and 230mm rear petal disc
with the floating calipers are in this bike at its best working hard to keep
the rider in the bike intact throughout the rollout. The brake makes you ensure
a safe rise irrespective of the speed or situation you are in. Just be sure to
not squeeze it harder, else you might get an endo and that hurts on the tank
like these bikes. These are not just it what separates the NS to its
predecessors, the thing making it apart is the class it has. From the headlight
ot the tank to the split seat till the rear top. The handling is awesome as
well the soft and smooth with the road, cornering are never this great in
pulsars. The perimeter frame is best as well on this bike. This ensures that
you are aware all along the way and stable in the cornering. The old generation
pulsars made you feel like a bloody meat sack with the vigorous tremors but not
any more astride this bike with the gas powered mono suspension, the suspension
not only handles the twists and turns well but also helps to lower the center
of gravity and also in the weight distribution evenly. This not only increases
the smileage but empowers you to ride like a pro.
The traction in this
bike is good as well, the euro grip tires are at its best as well. The 180/70
front and 130/70 rear are said to work really good in dry and not to mention on
the wet surfaces as well. The extensive test shows that. The bike has this
weird looking tire hugger like I said before which needs to be removed not only
because it looks hideous but also because this makes the dirt land on the
rider’s back, in a country like ours that’s a huge problem. The seating angle
is good, not that much of a lean and not that much of a laid back feel as well
the bike has a perfect arrangement making it possible to handle the clip-ons as
well. It’s been said that the sculpted tank makes you lose that grip when it
comes to the cornering but I personally didn’t felt that need hence the myth is
somehow personal. My 5’9” height was of no problem to the NS. The seating was
also the best of its kind as well. The comfort in the NS is not like the old
generation pulsars.
The underbelly
exhaust is another added feature, the revolution in the motorcycling here after
the Duke. There has been a concern regarding the underbelly exhaust problems
during the rainy seasons. But, by some tests that have been posted all over the
internet and youtube is the proof that there is no problem in going in the
rainy and watery terrains. So this means there has been no problems yet on this
aspect. Well frankly after this revolution people like me who loves to ride and
that too on a fairly cheaper best looking bike like NS. IT would be wrong not
to say that is the by farthest best looking and good bike in Indian market but
also that the price wise it’s the best package as well.
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