A long wait is approaching to end as Bajaj-KTM is looking to launch new bike in India in upcoming year.

There have been many rumours regarding the collaborative product but recent official talk about the bikes is that the price-tag of the motorcycle will be over one lakh INR. The range of street bikes will feature engines of capacity 125cc and more. The launch is somehow definite in the cities of Europe by the end of this year and the welcome season of 2011 will be the time for India to host some launches from the team. Bikes will be sold through Bajaj Autos Pro-Biking showrooms.

It is news that the first launch from Bajaj-KTM will have a price tag of Rs1, 00,000. But not sure whether that bike will have an engine of 125cc or over 200cc. That shall continue remaining mystery for we people. Hope to see much powerful and superior bikes over those which we have we have already available in the market these days.

Another news from the team is that they are going to launch a series of imported bikes from KTM in Indian market in the upcoming years. This will definitely boost competition with Kawasaki which is looking to launch powered bikes in Indian market. The only similarity between Kawasaki and KTM will be the partner Bajaj Autos, India.

Words From Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Autos

“Whatever product will be out in the market will be at a very significant premium as against brands like the Pulsar. Else, what is the use of bringing such a product?”

I personally wish to see a bike with displacement over 250cc and power more than 20bhp from the Team. And would like to know the expectations from my readers. Please state your views in the comment box below!

Bajaj Discover 150cc : Launches Soon

Bajaj Discover 150 Sprint

Expected Launch Date: April, 2010

Estimated Price Tag : Rs 57,000 /-

The new Sports Tourer, the Discover 150 is now positioned to upgrade the 125cc consumer and will now deliver more power and punch. It carries a lean, athletic, muscular styling with power packed performance. Fully loaded with a 150cc DTS-i engine, electric start, mag-wheels, embedded blinkers and other features, the Discover 150 DTS-i is a compelling package.


According to Mr. S. Sridhar, CEO-2-wheelers, Bajaj Auto Ltd, ”With the launch of this new bikes we will continue to upgrade customers to superior better performing alternatives. The XCD DTS-i Sprint is aimed at upgrading the biking enthusiasts among 100cc customers, the Discover 150 DTS-i at upgrading the earlier 125cc customers. These two offerings will help further consolidate our stranglehold in the 125cc and above segment.”

Bajaj Blade 125

Bajaj Blade 125

Expected Launch Date: April, 2010

Estimated Price Tag : Rs 47,000 /-

Bajaj showcased the all new blade scooter at the Auto Expo in 2006 and it is expected that it will be launched in 2010. Presently Bajaj India is offering only one scooterette - The kristal - which has failed to inspire the Indian customers unlike activa and scooty pep. In the mean while Suzuki Access and Kinetic sym flyte made a new 125cc segment in 2007. Both access and flyte are received well by the customers and posting good numbers every month.

Bajaj will make its debut in 125cc segment with the new ‘Blade 125’. Disc brakes, Telescopic front fork and superior suspension settings will set a new benchmark for other scooters. Blade is not just for commuting- it is expected to be peppy and compete even with the motorcycles. The 125cc engine will feature proven DTSi technology and the presence of four valves will help in efficient charging/discharging and hence we can expect improved fuel efficiency figure from blade 125cc DTSi.

The scooter has a front fuelling system and large 12-inch alloy wheels. The new blade 125cc DTSi will target not just the girls but the young males. More about Blade 125 DTS-i when it is launched. Watch this space....

ABOUT BAJAJ BLADE DTSi

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BAJAJ BLADE DTSi TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Engine : Four-stroke/petrol
Transmission : Four-speed
Engine Displacement : 100 cc
Tachometer : No
Max Power : 22b hp@5400 rpm
Wheel base : 1,370mm
Clearance : 140mm
Ignition : Coil ignition
Dry Weight : 163kg
Fuel tank Capacity : 14.5itres
Battery : 12V
F/R suspension : Telescopic hydraulic absorbers
R/R suspension : Pivoted fork with Absorbers
Max Speed : 120kph
Front Tyre size : 3.25x19"
Rear Tyre size : 3.50x19"

BAJAJ SONIC - DTSi

In the 100-125 cc bikes
segment of India, Bajaj Auto Ltd. will launch Sonic DTSi. Bajaj Sonic was displayed in 2006 auto show and may hit the roads for sale by end of 2007. Powered with the latest DTSi engine technology Bajaj Sonic will be a 100 cc bike targeted to the young males, passionate for style, speed and performance.

New Sonic will be powered by the latest DTSi (Digital Twin Spark Ignition) engine with Exhaus TEC technology. This Bajaj Bike will get Direct Injection (DI) and produce an impressive 10 ps of power that will make it more fuel efficient to satisfy the mileage conscious customers. For better riding comfort and sporty handling Bajaj Sonic DTSi will be equipped with the twin Spring-in-Spring (SNS) suspension, disc brakes and 17" wide alloy wheels.

The stylish and power packed Bajaj Sonic bike will definitely rock the 100 cc bike segment with its competitive price band.

Bajaj’s new pulsar 180cc and video

Once again it seems that Bajaj has reworked the strategy, Bajaj has come up with an upgraded pulsar 180cc. Earlier we informed you about Bajaj’s plan of upgrading pulsar family of motorcycles and refurbished pulsar 200cc and pulsar 220cc was expected. The apache RTR 180cc seems to be the cause for Bajaj’s change in strategy. The new pulsar 180cc gets tank scoops borrowed from the successful pulsar 200cc. Other changes includes

* New pulsar 180cc gets the stouter 37mm fork assembly at the front

* The contemporary all black theme is carried forward in the new pulsar 180cc . From the forks to engine to rear suspension everything gets matte black finish

* Split seat and split grab rail for the new pulsar 180cc like its sibline pulsar 200cc

* New pulsar 180cc borrows the box section swingarm from its elder sibling pulsar 220cc. Larger forks at the front and box section swingarm at the rear means more fun for hardcore bikers

* The DTS-i engine (no fuel injection) now generates slightly more power. The power output of new pulsar 180cc is 17.02PS at 8500rpm compared to the earlier 16.5bhp at 8000rpm

* New pulsar 180cc has a wheelbase of 145mm which means 25mm longer than the current one.

* Kick lever is thrown out and ignition is only through battery in the new pulsar 180cc

* New pulsar 180cc also gets a new rear sprocket and the O-ring chain

* Clip-on handlebar in the new pulsar 180cc to take on the likes of apache RTR

* New pulsar 180cc gets larger 120 section tyre at the rear which is sure to help your wheelie.

The new pulsar 180cc is expected to hit the showrooms by the end of April.

New Pulsar 135LS launched and video

It's finally here! Bajaj has launched the 135cc Pulsar in New Delhi. Called the Pulsar 135LS, the motorcycle is powered by the first Indian engine that has 4 valves. The engine puts out 13.5 PS peak power at 9,000 rpm and 11 Nm peak torque at 7,500 rpm. The Pulsar weighs a light 122kg, giving it a power-to-weight ratio that allows it to challenge most 150cc rivals.

What else is new about this bike? The cradle-frame chassis on the other Pulsars gives way and the engine is mounted as a stressed unit. The bike also sports clip-on handlebars, a step-seat, Nitrox shock absorbers, tachometer and digital speedo with a fuel gauge.

At a price of Rs 51,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) the 135LS looks set to take its class by storm.

Stay tuned for our first riding impressions.

New bajaj pulsar 200cc and its video

Confusion
on the issue of third quarter 2007 terbukti ago finally BAI alias Bajaj
Auto Indonesiabriefing. I can only surmise Fontana Merdeka try utuk
hide information that Bajaj Pulsar 180DTSi which was held in gerainya
fixed behavior. If there is certainty that the news in January 2008
will be launched on Bajaj Pulsar 200cc motorcycle buyers will wait to

be in the fight against the motor market Macan Si, Honda Tiger Revo.

finally launched Bajaj Pulsar 200cc in Indonesia. KafeMotor is
launching a whisper that the BAI will release Pulsar 200cc in January
2008. As a rider Bajaj Pulsar 180DTSi in December 2007 I tried to find
confirmation of the Merdeka Fontana, Bajaj Pulsar dealership on Jl.
Merdeka, Tangerang. Fontana Freedom Party said that they have not given
the information by Fontana Center will be on the launch of Bajaj Pulsar
220cc. They say that if there will be new products BAI certain parties
to gather all the dealers to be got it.

Indian Super bike avd its video

Hi. Can you tell me a bike which changed the driving style of Indian youths? Of course, the name on every lip is nothing other than Bajaj Pulsar.

The slogan of Bajaj “Distinctly Ahead” is what the Pulsar is proving on road. This Bike has broken all the selling records in India. Now Hero Honda is also introducing Karizma 225CC. But still Bajaj deserve a big hand for introducing followings in Indian Bike.

The new digital console is an advanced version of the latest Pulsar family. Apart from the Digital Odometer, Digital Speedo Meter, Digital Fuel Gauge and two Digital Trip Meters, the console on the 200 cc Pulsar DTS-i has indicators for Air filter condition, Engine temperature, Battery voltage and Oil level, all of which contribute to enhancing rider info for trouble-free riding. Another first is the use of split seats for styling and comfort. The split grab rail perfectly compliments the new rear chiseled looks. It is also the first Indian bike to have electric start as the sole means of engine cranking, dispensing with the kick lever.

Now the war is between Pulsar 220CC and Karizma 225CC. Let see who will be the winner of Indian youth’s heart. But my favorite is Pulsar 220cc.

Bajaj Pulsar 220 and video

The slogan of Bajaj “Distinctly Ahead” is what the Pulsar is proving on road. This Bike has broken all the selling records in India. Now Hero Honda is also introducing Karizma 225CC. But still Bajaj deserve a big hand for introducing followings in Indian Bike.

The new digital console is an advanced version of the latest Pulsar family. Apart from the Digital Odometer, Digital Speedo Meter, Digital Fuel Gauge and two Digital Trip Meters, the console on the 200 cc Pulsar DTS-i has indicators for Air filter condition, Engine temperature, Battery voltage and Oil level, all of which contribute to enhancing rider info for trouble-free riding. Another first is the use of split seats for styling and comfort. The split grab rail perfectly compliments the new rear chiseled looks. It is also the first Indian bike to have electric start as the sole means of engine cranking, dispensing with the kick lever.

Now the war is between Pulsar 220CC and Karizma 225CC. Let see who will be the winner of Indian youth’s heart. But my favorite is Pulsar 220cc.

Bajaj pulsar 250 supermotard concept and video

Here is the Press Release.

Mumbai,23rd June 2009: Bajaj Auto Ltd., today announced the launch of 2009 Pulsar 250 edition. With this launch, Bajaj Auto has raised the bar in performance biking segment quite a few notches higher – the Pulsar 250 has now evolved to become the fastest Indian with the amazing top speed of 225 km/hr.

The new 250 gets the performance boost with a 32 venturi carburetor, the biggest ever used in India. In addition, the intake port in the cylinder head has been modified, along with higher lift and duration cam. A larger resonator and catalytic converter is also used to increase performance. The higher engine performance achieved has been matched to a modified fifth gear ratio, to make the new Pulsar 250 “The Fastest Indian”.

We have come to the best bit yet… the new Pulsar 250 DTSi as predicted has been priced at Rs 2,00,000 Ex-Showroom, Delhi which makes it one of the best VFM performance bike out there…. Power to the People, Bajaj’s Way!

He further added, “We have been the market leaders by far in the premium segment of the motorcycle market, and now with the launch of the 09′250 seres, we will further strengthen our foothold.”

Bajaj Pulsur 200

Bajaj-Pulsar : - 200

It doesn’t happen every other month but at times, you just know when a bike is destined to strike a high note. Hero Honda did it with its CBZ a few years ago and we think Bajaj’s Pulsar 200 DTS-Fi has the trappings of becoming a similar landmark bike in India. We first sighted the 200 at the Auto Expo last year, rode it for a few laps for our August 2009 issue and since then couldn’t wait to get our hands on one for a road test. But does this much-awaited bike successfully translate strategy to become a sought-after motorcycle? :

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

Pulsar ancestry is clearly visible in the new 200cc DTS-Fi. But what strikes the eye is how cleverly the bike hides its 150kg bulk. Bajaj’s latest creation is compact and will look just right to the average Indian rider. The voluminous front fairing packs away ample tuck-in area and houses a set of vertically stacked headlights that are clearly the best yet on any Indian bike. Twin 55W projector low beam and 70mm parabolic high beam transform inky nights into day, helping keep nasty surprises on the road at bay.

On the flip side, the attractive fairing-mounted mirrors reflect little other than the rider's elbows. The backlit switchgear feels perfect to the touch and is totally contact-free, also featuring self-cancelling turn indicators. Grips and brake and clutch levers are adequate. Look ma, no bulbs! Only amber-coloured LEDs are used for the instruments, dominated by a large analogue rev counter. A contact-free digital speedometer drive displays precise speeds in a digital read-out. An engine-redline flasher strobes out its communication when the bike is over-revved; the same light doubles up as a low-fuel warning icon.

Bajaj has persevered with the same tank on the 200, adding embossed decals and a tank pad. The stepped seat is adequately padded for both rider and pillion and ends in a smart two-piece grab bar. Angular side panels and a smooth tail fairing add panache, as do strips of nifty LED brake warning lights.



The DTS-Fi’ got an unabashedly sporty riding position with low clip-on handlebars and decidedly rear-set footrests. And, it’s built to seat a rider high that will please shorter riders. The DTS-Fi uses substantial forks, a twin-member tubular frame and an elliptical swingarm mounted on needle roller bearings. Gas-charged twin shocks are used at the rear. Chunky MRF tubeless tyres —90/90 x 17 inches in front and 120/80 x 17 inches at the rear — are as good as they get.

Bajaj Pulsar 300cc Speculation

So, as of now the Bajaj engineers seem to enjoy the bike circles talk about their new, yet-to-be-launched newer bike, specifically the high-end Pulsar tweak, the Bajaj Pulsar 300cc. Its talked that Bajaj had Kawasaki give the initial design set up but they are going to develop it indigenously without having any Kawasaki-like looks.

There are also doubts about the front faring and as it’s going to be a 300cc bike that will fit well for racetracks, bike lovers want it to have a sporty looking front. There are some spy photos available and no one knows whether they are photoshop tweaked versions or the concept bike photos of Bajaj Pulsar 300cc. From photos, it does appear that the visor is not given proper attention. It also appears that the bike has a single cylinder and we simply cant wait to know the amount of power a single cylinder bike could deliver. People also expect that the new Bajaj Pulsar 300cc will be having a DTS-Fi engine.

As per the price industry people say that it could be well about the 1 lakh mark. Considering the Indian road conditions its all suspense as to how Bajaj will take mileage into their designing, as because at least we are not so rich to have a tank filled and it gets emptied in a few days’ time while commuting only to office; the 200cc Pulsar is giving just 30-35 kmpl and should this give around 20 kmpl it becomes a white elephant. As to the power it’s still a guessing but one can expect more than 45 bhp.

People from Yamaha and Honda say that Bajaj is not into any making of a Pulsar 300cc or so and it’s just their marketing strategy of hyping about their forthcoming launches, so people talk about the brand and promote it before even the launch has happened.

Bike lovers, especially Pulsar lovers just hope that Bajaj Pulsar 300cc gets due attention with respect to sporty looks, seat saddle, headlamps and also the kick-start option. Not to mention about the 6-speed transmission and gearshift concerns that earlier Pulsars have.

So said, Bajaj Pulsar 300cc can really brighten up the Indian automobile market and Bajaj will take over the competition by 360 degrees. All we can do is open our eyes and wait for the bike to roll down the Indian roads.

Bajaj Pulsar 220 CC has successfully launched!! Enjoy!!

After launching the Pulsar 200cc now Bajaj manufactures have launched Pulsar 220cc, the definitely male among the Indian bikes. The new Pulsar DTS-Fi (Digital Twin Spark-Fuel injected) is the first bike from Bajaj Auto with the powerful combination of twin spark plugs and fuel-injection technology and is an ultimate machine for the performance motorcycle enthusiast. The latest offering has set new benchmarks in technology, performance, and styling to address the needs of a growing segment of pro-bikers. The 200cc Pulsar is said to be the best looking and handling of the Pulsar Family. However, people have yet to see whether they will age as easily as its predecessors will.

Styling: On the first look of the bike, it will look like a cheetah ready to pounce on you. The head lamp is designed in such a way that it adds a life to the bike. Look at the tell tale lights, doesn’t it look like eyes? This is the second bike in India after Karizma which has isolated handle bars (like the real sports bikes). Such bikes position itself as a unique category, a higher status of machines.

Performance and Handling: The bike has great agility. It has a tendency to ‘jump off’ when you twist the throttle which gives a great adrenaline pump. If you really want to whip the engine to its limits, the Indian city roads will disappoint you.

The bike is light as a feather and seems to be ‘flying’ which is good, but does not give a safe feeling. The maximum power is 3 PS more than Karizma, but the top speed is nearly the same – 126 kmph.

Bajaj Pulsar 220 Specifications:
Engine: 220 cc single, 2 valve, 4 Stroke, EFI, air cooled with oil cooler
Compression ratio: 12.8:1
Top speed: 135 km/h (84 mph) (estimated)
Power: 20 PS (20 hp/15 kW)
Torque: 19.13 N•m (14 ft•lbf)
Transmission: 5 speed manual sequential
Suspension: Front: 37 mm telescopic hydraulic type 130 mm (5.1 in) travel
Rear: Ellipitical section swingarm with twin hydraulic gas-charged shock absorbers; 101 mm (4 in) travel
Brakes: Front: 260mm disc
Rear: 230 mm disc
Tires: Front: 90/90-17 tubeless
Rear: 120/80-17 tubeless
Dimension: L 2,035 millimetres (80.1 in) W 750 millimetres (30 in) H 1,140 millimetres (45 in)
Weight: Approx. 150 kilograms (330 lb)

So, we predict that Bajaj Pulsar 220 is a great bike in India, but taking into account the international bikes, its stands no chance against them.