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. Bajaj’s Pulsar DTS-Fi 220cc motorcycle priced at around Rs 85,000.
The Design
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 220, adding embossed decals and a tank pad. The stepped seats are 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.
Engine and power train
The 220cc oil cooled, Digital Twin Spark Fuel Injection (DTS FI) engine produces an awesome power of 20PS at 8500rpm (though not comparable, pulsar 220cc is more powerful than thunderbird) and an incredible torque of 19.12Nm at 6500rpm. Bajaj’s well-proven exhaust TEC (to beef up low-down power) features in pulsar 220cc too. Pulsar 220cc features the standard five-speed gearbox with one down and four up pattern. Oil cooler placed just below the fuel tank helps in further cooling of engine lubricant and keep this high performance engine cool.
A six-speed gearbox like other international bikes could have been better. Thanks to the fuel injection for the gentle release of power, this enables smoother acceleration, also minimal power loss while shifting gears. Pulsar DTS-Fi can reach 60kph in 4.4 seconds and can past 110kph in 18.8sec. Pulsar 220cc can reach a top speed of 131kph. Not alone this top speed is impressive; you can easily maintain the pulsar 220cc in 100 -115kph. Though the fuel efficiency/mileage depends on riding behaviour you can expect anything more than 35kpl from pulsar 220cc DTS FI. Bajaj is offering impeccable warranty for its pulsar 220cc - the DTS FI engine has been given 5yrs warranty in addition to the 2yrs or 30000km vehicle warranty.
Ride and handling
The wheelbase has been lengthened to 1,350 mm from 1,330 of the older Pulsar, along with a new swing arm. Pulsar 220cc DTS-Fi uses telescopic forks at the front and Gas-charged twin shocks are used at the rear. A twin-member tubular frame and an elliptical swing arm mounted on needle roller bearings. This combination gives a good blend of stiffness and flick ability for the bike though pulsar 220 weighs 150kg. MRF tubeless tyres —90/90 x 17 inches at the front and 120/80 x 17 inches at the rear provide good support and traction control for pulsar 220cc DTS Fi. This high performance bike is the India’s first bike to have a rear disc brake although this will help for the effective control; safety in Indian conditions is yet to be seemed.
The tyres of the new DTS-Fi are tubeless and hence offer an exciting riding experience. The 55-watt projector low-beam headlamp offers a decent view of the road ahead. The fully digital dash is easy to read and difficult to mistake. The distinctive tail lamps of the Pulsar DTS-Fi add a bit of dash. Overall, the body of the motorcycle still looks like the Pulsar family, but with sharper edges. The front faring is the difference - It is well integrated into the rest of the bodywork, and the sidelights and indicators look excellent. With a performance motorcycle, one should really not expect a high fuel efficiency/ mileage figures - still we expect the Pulsar DTS-Fi to get around 45 kilometres to a litre.
Comfort
It is comfortable all right, but there is a hitch. The fixed fairing comes back a bit too much and unless you are sitting so that the tailbone is touching the seat step, your knees will be rubbing on the fairing. That is a bit uncomfortable. I guess when you are riding it in jeans; it would grip the tank quite hard before hitting the brakes hard. In riding pants, the armour has that privilege of being very intimate with the fairing end. Shorties - I’m guessing 5′5″ and below will not notice this.
For the manufacturers, especially rivals, it would signal the opening of a new market at the very top of the pecking order. A market all of us enthusiasts are milling about in, but the shelves have been empty so far. The Pulsar 220 might actually cause competing products to fill the shops. We already know that TVS is working on an Apache 180. A successful P220 might even prod Hero Honda (or Honda, or both) to upgrade, re-arm or replace the Karizma with something more serious. It might actually engineer separate market spaces for enthusiast-centric product strategy, which so far, does not exist. For us, it would be the beginning of an era of machines and we have been forced to only dream about so far.
Special features
In addition to the features mentioned in design section, both these bikes have special features, which increases their practicality. Pulsar 200cc also leaves its drive chain exposed with O’ ring sealed, which is pre-lubricated to help it stay reliable inspite of running open without protection is one such example. Similar to its sibling Pulsar 220cc-soon to be launched, the pulsar 200cc bike throws away the kick lever and makes you to crank the engine only with your thumb unlike the Karizma, which offers both self, and Kick mechanism for cranking. Both these bikes use best instruments and unheard features in any Indian bike. Both Pulsar 200cc and the new Karizma have Digital odo Meter, Digital Fuel Gauge and Digital Trip Meter. Pulsar 200cc features a digital console, which uses only LEDs and intelligently varies its amber backlight intensity for viewing in either day or night.
Road test
When we road tested the bike, we find that it is no less impressive in the flesh. We are not sure that making all Pulsars look so similar is such a great idea, but the 220 does have presence. The 220cc motor is good for 20.5 bhp – it destroys all previous 0-100 kph and top speed times for bikes. But making a bigger motor go faster is easy. What is great is the 220’s dynamic ability. Despite being a fair bit longer than the smaller Pulsars, the 220 is very quick and confident in corners, and most bikes in India would find it hard to keep up. That it rides very well over broken roads and brakes with great composure is a bonus. What we are saying is that overall – product, packaging and pricing – Bajaj have more or less hit the nail square on the head. I would not be surprised at all, if there are not enough 220s to go around. Rs 90,000 have a way of disappearing when broken up into EMIs.
Hot in 220cc pulsar
In 220cc Pulsar the most important feature of all is the fuel injection mechanism, which is responsible for the quick throttle and the linear power curve. The Bajaj Pulsar DTS-Fi is the first Indian motorcycle with an oil-cooled engine. Together, they make for a potent combination. The Hero Honda Karizma as well as the Pulsar DTS-Fi weigh 150 kgs, and the extra 3 bhp of the DTS-Fi as well as the power delivery characteristics make this an easy Karizma-beater.
Technical Specification
| Dimension & weight |
|
| Overall height | 750 mm |
| Overall length | 2035 mm |
| Overall Width |
1165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
| Kerb weight | 150 Kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15 Liters |
| Engine | |
| Type | Fuel Injection, Oil Cooled |
| Stroke (2/4) | 4 - Stroke |
|
No. |
- |
| Bore x stroke |
- |
| Displacement | 220 cc |
| Electrical | 12V DC |
| Transmission | |
| No. of Gears |
5 Speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | - |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Power |
20 PS (14.76 KW) @ 8500 rpm |
| Max. Torque |
19.12 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Start | Self Start |
| Suspensions | |
| Front | Telescopic Forks 130 mm stroke |
| Rear | NitroX gas assisted Hydrolic shock Absorbers. |
| Brakes | |
| Front | 260 mm disc |
| Rear | 230 mm disc |
| Tyres | |
| Front | 90/90 x 17” Tubeless tyre |
| Rear | 120/80 x 17” Tubeless tyre |
plz be add as black macwheels and black disc break
Comment by bachi — July 25, 2007 @ 12:18 am
hahahahah “black MACWHEELS” i m ROFLMAO oh god help people !!dude its magnesium alloy wheels or simply put alloy wheels/mag-wheels.
Also wat do u mean by black disc brake?have u ever seen in ur life on any international bike a black colored disc-brake???
for gods sake wat do u mean by “plz be add as….”?seriously i cant stop laughing.:D:D:D:D
Comment by p200 owner — July 30, 2007 @ 10:50 pm
pls pls msg me and give a cell no of bombay show roon number
Comment by manish p katara — July 31, 2007 @ 2:32 am
please make the engine black like p200
Comment by rajat gupta — August 8, 2007 @ 10:05 pm
plz tell me how can i book the new one now cos in kolkata the company showroom stopped taking booking for 4 months ,then when will be the delivery??????
Comment by biman — August 11, 2007 @ 9:15 am
why dont bajaj bring a whole black pulsar 220 as they did for 10 and 200
Comment by wasim — August 14, 2007 @ 5:20 am
It sounds good that after atleast 5 years of hard work finally Bajaj Pulsar has come close to Karizma that was launched in 2002. So do you guys really think its a big achievement? And what about Pulsar 220’s abrupt looks? Big head with small body. It really looks horrible. Please for God’s sake do not dare this shit with Karizma. Yes, I agree that it might out perform Karizma. But thank God we do not have Karizma 150, 180, 200 & 223!!!
Comment by Rude Boy — August 29, 2007 @ 7:05 am
wat is 0-60 n 0-100 acceleration? n wat is the top speed?
n yes i agree the bike looks horrible with big head n small body
Comment by akshay — August 31, 2007 @ 10:02 am
ok ok … i got them but i think karizma did 0-60 in 3.5 sec
… kya bhaiya bajaj walon superbike kya 50 60 saal baad nikaloge
Comment by akshay — August 31, 2007 @ 10:06 am
Every one will have there own comments but ac. to me it would have been rocked more if it would have a black engine like 200. and gap between front wheel and the body should be redued . and something should also be done at the rear side to make it different from 150,180,200.
Otherwise It rocxxxxxx
Specially Blue Dts-fi
Comment by Kuljeet Rajvansh — September 13, 2007 @ 7:37 am
If i would be the owner of any biking company sure i would make bulky bikes , power doesnt matter should bulky tadatad bikegi. I m not an mba but sure = india needs bulky bikes no less then hayabusa
Comment by Delhi's=voice — September 27, 2007 @ 10:50 am
INDIA needs BULKY bikes we have a big billion crowed to have those big bikes
Comment by Delhi's=voice — September 27, 2007 @ 10:53 am
i thnk dat da magwheels shud b black as well as da body colour!!! dis wud giv a better look to p220!!!!
Comment by avi — October 1, 2007 @ 12:21 am
the bike is awesome and sets a benchmark for all other bikes….there are no so-called super bikes being manufactured in india but this bike surely opens up a path for them to follow!!
and “ha ha” this is wat comes to my mind wen i read those criticizing comments made by ppl those who simply can’t AFFORD this bike or don’t understand what great stuff this bike offers!
Comment by sHIvam — October 1, 2007 @ 8:52 pm
exhaust TEC,dtsi, dtsfi, dtssi, vti, quantum core,
Comment by anurodh — October 4, 2007 @ 4:08 am
220cc is ok, first Bajaj needs to improve it’s Spare parts Quality
and need to learn so many things from other companies like Honda, in terms of Technology and Quality
i am owner of Bajaj Pulsar, even screws are also very low quality
and Pulsars engine is very weak.
If Bajaj can’t do this improvement then better to stick with M80 and Rikshaw
Comment by Pritam — October 4, 2007 @ 9:34 am
well i guess its a new vision towards indian bikes but still der is somethin dat lacs somehow like,why dont we have a V-twin engines may be it might rise up da costs but still passionate bikers never see for costs and da market all dat matters is da power , da machine ,and da looks, but neways pulsar DTS-fi 220 is gr8 and in da followin yers bajaj should come up wid somethin very x-tra ordinary and wid and international views…Gud luck…
Comment by robbie — October 10, 2007 @ 10:27 pm
Agree that it is a good improvement over the mass market commueter bikes but still like Kuljeet says 150, 180, 200, 220…is nonsense. A premium bike (sports or tourer) must have exclusivity for the price paid and the value. Bike lovers who are experienced look at performance and technicals. 220 has not yet had a long haul test, so only time will tell on reliability and sustained performance. Also, heard engine is not as refined as Karizma at higher rpms (read higher speeds with vibes creeping in) and the main stand is tampering with the bike’s cornering ability. Comparison with T’bird is not warranted as all Enfields are high-torque low rpm (gives long engine life) tourers and not sports bikes. All new gadgets and gizmos are okay to fool new bikers (read with exp of 2 to 3 years in biking), but pure performance and long-term sustainabilty of the machine only counts. Only time will tell. Now, in that slot, there is no competition so …
Comment by Bharath — October 13, 2007 @ 4:26 am
Hey…Dudz…!!
can nybody tell me wat sud i purchase..
New karizma or Pulser220…????
i really confused…..!!!1
Comment by Sanjay Rajwar — October 25, 2007 @ 10:51 pm
boss for god sake ,change it to black magwheels …..and black engine
i dont think u ill changw itttttt
hope so
thanking u
Comment by ajay — November 4, 2007 @ 7:59 am
comman
u
can
do
it
Comment by ajay — November 4, 2007 @ 8:00 am
plz change it to black magwheels .and engine
if so……..
i am gonna buy it (bajaj) in a month or so
Comment by ajay — November 4, 2007 @ 8:04 am
nin akkan nin amman bolemagne change madooooooooooooooooo
Comment by ajay — November 4, 2007 @ 8:04 am
Mr, Rude Boy, I think that there is no need to compare the Pulsar 220 with Karizma, Pulsar is a MALE bike. Karizma was launched in 2002, but how many Karizmas are on the road ? I bet, it wont even be half of the count of the total Pulsar 150s on the road.
Pulsar 220 IS A GREAT ACHEIVEMENT, not by comparing it with Karizma, It is by itself. There are toooooo many reasons, look at some…….. “First four stroke engine in the world employing DTS-Fi technology”, “First natural air-cooled 4-stroke engine in India employing a oil cooler”, “First two wheeler in India to employ tubeless tyres for superior performance and safety”, “First vehicle in India to employ a hydraulically actuated 230 mm rear disc brake”, “First…India to use clip-on handlebars”, There are toooooo many FIRSTS…… so it is not really necessary to compare this MALE with Karizma to call it an acheivement.
Pulsar’s abrupt look ? Is karizma the beauty QUEEN of bikes ? Pulsar is a male man !!!!! Male need to have the POWER, it HAS !!!
Big Head and small body ???????? Of course The King of the Jungle’s head is bigger than its body. It is different from a Goat !!!! Pulsar is the King of the Roads and Karizma a Goat on Indian Roads ??????? Dont dare this shit with PULSAR.
At last you agreed that it out performs Karizma! The only truth in your comment.
Thank God we have Pulsar 150, 180, 200, 220. We have a wide range choice to select from the MALE FAMILY depending on OUR GUTS.
Comment by P220 Owner — November 5, 2007 @ 4:48 pm
hi sir
what is the cost of pulsar 220cc and als bhp
so i whait your ans
ok by
dharmander kumar
Comment by shailbwp — November 6, 2007 @ 2:45 am
I have 220 in black & even a karizma in red but really 220 is far better then karizma karizma is very common now & looks old fashion & yes the engine and alloy wheels should be in black as of p 200 that would make it look more attractive.
Comment by ZEESHAN — November 6, 2007 @ 5:35 am
Bajaj Pulsar 220cc DTS Fi is super
but if the handle bar is modified then it look very good
Comment by balaji — November 23, 2007 @ 2:02 am
I am just waiting for the next bike from Pulsar…as 220CC is not really enough for the bikers in India…..bikers are ready to take the Indian biking to the next level but we need more power full machines and no other than bajaj can provide that..
Comment by Aazim Khan — December 4, 2007 @ 6:10 am
Pls add some type graphical look to pulsar 220.
Comment by akram — December 8, 2007 @ 10:50 pm
220CC is a cool bike. If the body was more bulky, it would be great.And the headlight is the best in the low CC bikes. If bajaj want to attract more bikers towards its product, bajaj has got to go for something big by making upcoming pulsar very huge and sporty. I hope bajaj will increase the CC of pulsar.If that’s so Pulsar will be my dream bike. Definately male.
Comment by sabin — December 21, 2007 @ 10:45 am
Hello ,
i have enfiel bike, but i want to buy know pulser 220c .B’coz
220 have very good look, like international bike.
I want speedy bike.
Comment by sarbjit grewal — December 26, 2007 @ 5:31 am
THIS bike have so many good features bt one is missing..i.e the machwheel of this ike should be fully in black colour..it will give some different look..
Comment by mitesh — January 1, 2008 @ 12:45 am
New bajaj designs are very bad. Infact the sharp back looks too odd. They are simply making their reputation low which was gained in the original pulsar. Thus i decided for a Unicorn.
Balls to them
Comment by hate_pulsars_thika — January 3, 2008 @ 9:28 am
go fuck with ur unicorn……..u nuts
Comment by ahmed — January 25, 2008 @ 11:50 pm
Sir i think to buy new pulsar 150 but i am in doubt about its average .
what is its average in local just tell me the truth because i dont want to do any mistake . i belongs to a middle class family so i need quality and average . pls just give me some knowledge about it. early reply will be apericiated . I will be Glad if u reply me .
Comment by Mankaran singh — January 30, 2008 @ 2:07 am
i dont think that pulsar will beat out karizma though its having the power comparism, due to outer appearence..
Comment by ravi — January 30, 2008 @ 4:47 am
plzz make the pulsar 220 fully black like pulsar200,more over plzz if u’ll can change the tank,means plzz make the tank like the tank of cbr999 or else give any different shape.plzzz do implement on my comment as i’m also frm bajaj’s bike fammily.i’ve pulsar180,and i’m planing to buy the new pulsar 220’s new version wht i’ve given as comment.anyways pulsar 220 has superb power,and thts to massive.
Comment by sanju — February 5, 2008 @ 2:06 am
Guys who ever wants a choise of bike in 150 CC segment then there is only one thats pulsar 150DTSi. There aint any bike which can beat my bike I have raced with karizma also it cant beat in pick up it can beat in a streatch road. Its a cool bike. Take care of the brakes apply front if ur handle is straight.
Albert
Comment by Albert — February 9, 2008 @ 12:59 am
I think p220 is an easy karizma beater and as per my observation those who r nt able to buy it due to any reason criticize it.
Karizma is too common n to boring now its days r over these are 220 days nw
jus see fr urself 220 gets more crowd attention than karizma.
Comment by Rj — February 25, 2008 @ 8:54 pm