New Pulsar NS200 & Pulsar NS160 – All You Need to Know

2017 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Fi and Pulsar NS160 were recently disclosed at a dealer event in Turkey. Pulsar NS200 is ready for its launch and is expected to be launched in India this month. After its sudden discontinuation of NS200, fans were really disappointed from Bajaj Auto but its return with a better drive-train can make them happier then ever. The older version was sold with Metallic finish paints while the newcomer is seen in the image with a combination of Metallic and Matt shade, most effectively staying dual tone, even in the production model. Bajaj also unveiled all-new NS160 at the same event, it is expected to come to India by mid-2017.

New Pulsar NS200 & Pulsar NS160 – All You Need to Know

Key Specs of 2017 Bajaj Pulsar NS200:

• Displacement – 194.4 cc
• Maximum Power – 24.5 PS @ 9600 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 18.3 NM @ 8000 rpm
• No. of Cylinders – 1
• No. of Gears – 6
• Kerb Weight – 145 kg
• Anti-Lock Braking System (Optional)
• Launch: Around January 15, 2017
• Expected Price: INR 98,000 (ex-showroom)

Photos Source:  Nalan Sukla Kavusturan (Facebook)

Bajaj Auto has been selling the same model in Turkey from quite a long time while they claimed the production halt to make way for the AS series for India. The older model came with a carburetor while the 2017 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 will have fuel injection for better performance and efficiency. The model is expected to produce 24.2 BHP and 18.3 Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox while most of the mechanical components remain the same as the older model.

The low weight and nearly equal power to the RS200 makes it a good option for those who love street bikes more than the faired ones. It will definitely get a price hike as the cost of fuel injection would bring it closer to the flagship Pulsar RS200. The motorcycle will compete against TVS Apache RTR 200 and KTM 200 Duke in India. The former is priced at a lower point while the latter uses premium parts and gets a higher price tag.

Know more about Pulsar NS200 Fi here:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/bajaj/pulsar/pulsar-200ns-fi

Bajaj Auto recently shocked everyone at a dealer meeting in Turkey by showcasing a new product in the NS lineup. Bajaj Pulsar NS160, as the product has been named, is based on the design of the popular NS200 and uses a modified version of Bajaj’s most powerful 150cc engine. It would be launched in 2017 but there has been no hint for the time around which it would enter the country. Bajaj Auto cleared nothing about the future of AS series as NS160 and NS200 can be lethal to the existence of both AS150 and AS200.

Key Specs of Bajaj Pulsar NS160:

• Displacement – 160.3 cc
• Maximum Power – 15.5 PS @ 8500 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 14.6 NM @ 6500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders – 1
• No. of Gears – 5
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 135 kg
• ABS – Single Channel (Optional)
• Console – Digital + Analog
• Expected Price – Rs 78,000
• Expected Launch – Mid-2017

Know More About Bajaj Pulsar NS160:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/bajaj/pulsar-ns/pulsar-ns160

Photos Source:  Nalan Sukla Kavusturan (Facebook)

The motorcycle will clearly rival Honda CB Hornet 160R, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Suzuki Gixxer 155. Pulsar NS160 would share the same frame as Pulsar NS200 and RS200. From the visual similarities, it can even be said that the same frame underpins the Dominar 400 and would be the best one around its segment. Pulsar NS160 carries dual tone shades, minimal fairing around the headlight and fuel tank, underbelly exhaust and the same digital-analogue unit as being used in the flagship Pulsar RS200. It can get a genuine price tag of below INR 80,000 for India.

The front uses regular telescopic forks, 240 mm disc brake and halogen headlight while the rear comes with mono-shock suspension, LED taillight and 100/90-17 MRF Zapper rear tyre. The motorcycle comes with both electric as well as kick start option. The alloy wheel design even remains the same as bigger Pulsar NS200 Fi. It would be one of the best option for Pulsar fans as the oil cooled, 160cc motor would definitely produce class leading performance figures due to low kerb weight while its styling is nothing less than a premium street fighter for India.

• Expected Price – INR 78,000
• Expected Launch – Mid-2017