Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi
The Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi is first Fuel injected bike from Bajaj. Introduction of Fuel injection technology to bikes increases the price of the bike but it offers a better performance and emission standards. The Bajaj Pulsar DTS Fi was launched in initial quarter of the year, in Mumbai and Pane, and later it was launched in other parts of the country.
Features of New Pulsar 220 DTS- Fi
The unchanged features of Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi:
The new Pulsar appears new from the front but the rear is similar to the previous models. The rear tail lamp and grab rail exactly match the previous models. It has the LED tail lamp, backlit type switches, split seats and sharp body panel and the digital speedometer taken from the previous models.
Additional features of Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi :
The new points in the bike are its new headlamp cluster , the fuel injected engine , the clip on handle bars , the rear disc brakes and the side cladding ,which makes the bike appear big. New arrangement of the bulbs and lighting in the front is attractive. Elliptical swung arms and the chains add to the new features.
Lamps, Fuel tank and instrument panel:
The bike retains the twin pilot lamps on the sides and the lighting of the low beam, and the high beam bulbs on the either sides but the three bulbs have been stacked on one panel and are protected under the glass shell instead of using the mirrored reflectors.
The halogen bulbs of 55 W are connected to the battery and there are no voltage fluctuations. The light arrangement helps it to get satisfactory illumination in night.
The bike has fuel tank wrapping in a unique way to make it appear strong and stylish, although, the fuel tank is same and the new panels on the bike cover most of the tank.
Instrument cluster is similar to previous pulsar model except that the new bike has warning lights , that provides timely information to the biker and it has extra – sensitive fuel injected engine .The instrument panel also shows the choked air filter readings and the oil temperature, along with the low battery indicators and engine oil warning lamp.Low fuel indicator is important for the bike because the bike can have an engine failure caused by low fuel.
Tyres and Brakes:
The bike has tubeless tyres that are heat resistant and long lasting .It gives you better performance that other bikes of the segment. The disc brake is 230mm for the rear wheel and 260 mm disc with the twin calipers in the front wheel.
Engine technology and power:
The engine uses the Fuel injection technology instead of the carburetion technology .The injectors injects the fuels into the combustion chamber and the electronic control unit, controls the functioning of the injector.
ExhausTEC resonator technology is used for increasing the engine RPM .The peak power is 20 PS and the maximum torque generated by the bike is 19.12Nm @ 6,500 rpm.
The Pulsar 220 DTS –Fi has five speed gearboxes and gear shift pattern is first down, rest up shift .The clutch is easy to use and the toe shifter also helps the biker.
What is not present in Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi ?
1. False neutrals are not present in the bike.
2. There is no heel shifter.
3. The front arrangement and side panels may not be comfortable for bikers at the start.
Price:
The Ex showroom price is Rs 80,000.