Pulsar 200cc modified into Yamaha R1 !

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Fusion is something that not always generates good results, I am Vidit Kalra, a student of Delhi University. I have always loved the sound of great exhausts, Its the Yamaha R1 that got me into this love. The fact was that couldn’t afford an R1 for now. But I never let go of the hope that I would own a unique machine someday and guess what, Here I am. I’ve customized my 2007 Pulsar 200 with an R15 fairing to make it look like no other.

The new 150 and 180 Pulsars have, in my opinion, taken away the uniqueness of the looks of the 200. I decided that it was about time that I made some drastic changes. I had a concept in mind that my bike should look unique and different. I did not want it to look like an R15, I simply wanted the new look which combines the best bits of the Pulsar’s with the best bits of the R.

And so I started. I installed a custom front and rear mudguard along with a custom number plate mount. Also installed a clip on handle bar and the obvious front fairing from the R15. I have to admit that it was not an easy job from day one. I had to spent about 8 to 10 hours a day for about 3 weeks at the workshop while the bike was being transformed to get the results just the way I wanted. The final cost of the whole operation came upto 35,000. My machine has run about 20,000 KM till date and I usually travel about 100Km’s a day to and from the college. After the entire modification the mileage has remained the same at about 40Km/L

I have felt a lot of changes when on the saddle, the most significant one being the increase in weight; I have also felt a decrease in pickup. The people at Castrol bike zone felt that it was purely psychological. I also managed to achieve a top speed of 121 after the modifications.

I truly love the new look with the awesome paint combination of black and wild green. It used to be red in the beginning but not anymore. The new colour combination reminds me of a dark forest filled with wild grass, which I think is truly awesome. BikeAdvice asked what my dream bike is, well, I had only one answer, my custom Pulsar….

- Vidit Kalra

Latest Pulsar 220 DTSi Pictures by an Owner

These Pics were taken by Vikas, a Marine Engineer, one of the first owners of The Pulsar 220 DTSi. To read the full review by bike owner, Click Here

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Karizma or Pulsar 220 Dts Fi or Apache RTR ? CNBC Money Control Review Video

In this video the various experts from the automotive industry test out the Karizma, Pulsar 220 FI and the Apache on a proper Racing Track.

At the end of the test, each one of them have separate choices.

So, they agree to a race. Now in this race between these three bikes, the Karizma wins.

Now, personally, If I had to choose a bike between all of these (at the time when this test was conducted), I would also have chosen the Karizma. But I would do that only if the DTSi version of the Pulsar 220 had not been launched (without the FI).

Since Bajaj has launched the FI-less version of the Pulsar 220, and it is almost about the same price as Karizma, I’d have my money on the Pulsar 220, simply because of the additional features it has to offer at the same price. The pulsar 220 DTSi has -

• Split Grab Rails
• Comfortable Handle
• Split Seat
• Gas enhanced Suspension
• Fatter Tyres
• Projector Headlamps

So, if anyone wants to buy a bike in the 200+ cc catagory, Pulsar 220 DTSi is the best bet (=

Bajaj to discontinue production of Pulsar 200cc DTSi in India

Bajaj auto has announced that they will phase out the Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTSi which was launched in early 2007.

Bajaj recently launched Pulsar 220cc bike with a carbureted version which is priced near to Pulsar 200cc bike.

S. Sridhar, CEO (two-wheelers), Bajaj Auto, said, “The carbureted version of the new Pulsar 220, which has been launched, offers higher power and better performance at a much lesser price. So, continuing with the Pulsar 200 was not possible, as it was priced in the similar range. We wanted to offer the buyers a better bike at an affordable rate.”