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Introducing the 2023 iteration of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 and NS 200

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Summary – The NS 160 and the NS 200 have been updated for the year 2023. Read on to learn more about them.

The NS 200 and the NS 160 are two of the best-looking and best-selling street bikes from Bajaj Auto.

Both motorcycles have been updated for 2023. The details about the updates implemented on these two motorcycles are mentioned below.

The Pulsar NS 200

The Pulsar NS 200 is the best-selling street sports bike in India. The bike was introduced to the Indian market back in 2012. The bike is being offered by Bajaj even in 2023. Overall the motorcycle’s design and packaging is the same since 2012. But the bike still brings in customers for Bajaj Auto.

How?

The primary reason that makes the NS 200 desirable is its 200 CC engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine are 24.13 bhp and 18.74 Nm respectively. The 200 CC bike is quite fuel efficient as well. The real-world mileage of the bike is 40 KMPL. Furthermore, the bike is offered with front and rear disc brakes. The base trim of the bike is offered with single-channel ABS. The top trim of the bike is offered with dual-channel ABS. The next reason that makes the NS 200 a value-for-money offering from Bajaj Auto is its price. The latest ex-showroom price of the NS 200 starts from Rs. 1, 67,083.

The Pulsar NS 160

The Bajaj Pulsar 160 NS on the other hand looks and feels the same as the NS 200. The only difference is that the NS 160 is powered by a 160.3 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 17.03 bhp and 14.6 Nm. Similar to the NS 200, Bajaj also offers this motorcycle with front and rear disc brakes.

The NS 160 also entails two variants. The base variant is offered with single-channel ABS. The top variant is offered with dual-channel ABS. The real-world mileage of the NS 160 is 41.5 KMPL. The price of the NS 160 is also quite competitive. The base trim of the NS 160 entails the ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 1, 50,767.

Both the NS 200 and the NS 160 have received 2023 updates

Bajaj now offers the NS 200 and the NS 160 with front Upside Down Fork suspension units. The digital instrument clusters of both bikes have been reprogrammed. The reprogramming now allows the riders of the NS 200 and the NS 160 to view the position of their bike’s gear. The reprogramming also enables the instrument clusters of both motorcycles to show real-time fuel economy, average fuel economy and distance-to-empty readings.

For more details about these motorcycles, please visit the nearest Bajaj bike dealership today. 

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Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying a Sportsbike in India

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Everyone aspires to own a sportsbike. But what about the additional list of cons that a sports bike entails?

Yes, owning a sportsbike has its fair share of downsides as well. Some of those downsides are – 

  • Steep maintenance costs.
  • Steep ex-showroom prices.
  • Steep insurance costs.
  • Low fuel efficiency.
  • Low resale value.
  • Lack of sportsbike riding experience can lead to life-altering accidents.
  • Steep interest rates of bike loans and strict loan conditions such as penalties on loan foreclosure.

So does this mean that one should buy a sportsbike?

Not at all! If one has the means to own a sports bike then one can buy one without thinking twice. But if one is cash-strapped then one should choose to buy a compact sports bike. For example the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 – the premium compact sports bike.

The unique selling points of the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 – the best compact sports bike in India are mentioned below.

  • The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is Rs. 2, 09,633.
  • Easy loan terms are available for this bike with Bajaj Auto Finance such as penalty-free Bajaj loan foreclosure.
  • The bike is powered by a 199.5cc BS6 engine.
  • The liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine produces 24.1 bhp (peak) power and 18.7 Nm (peak) torque. 
  • The bike is equipped with front and rear disc brakes. Dual-channel ABS is also part of the OEM package.
  • The dry weight of the bike is just 166 KGs.
  • The fuel tank is designed to hold 13 litres of petrol.

To learn more about the RS 200, visit the nearest Bajaj bike dealership today.

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Top three Budget-Friendly Bikes from Bajaj

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Prices of motorcycles are skyrocketing but Bajaj Auto still has some budget-friendly bikes in its line-up.

They are mentioned in the following sections.

  • The list starts with the Bajaj Platina 100 and for the right reasons. The base trim of this Bajaj 100cc bike costs Rs. 64,225. The top trim of this bike costs Rs. 83,795. The bike is powered by a 102cc BS6 engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 7.79 bhp and 8.34 Nm respectively. Bajaj has equipped the bike with drum brakes that work in tandem with the Bajaj-patented combined braking system. The dry weight of the bike is 117 kg. The fuel tank can hold 11 litres of petrol.
  • Next up is the Bajaj CT 110. It is yet another entry-level budget commuter bike that has a reputation for its fuel efficiency. The base trim of this bike costs Rs. 74,922. The top trim of this bike costs Rs. 84,783. The engine on the bike has a displacement of 115.45cc. The engine is BS6-compliant and can produce a peak power of 8.48 bhp. The peak torque output of the motor is 9.81 Nm. Bajaj has also equipped this bike with front and rear drum brakes. The combined braking system is also part of the OEM standard package. The dry weight of the bike is 127 kg. The fuel tank can hold 11 litres of petrol.
  • The Bajaj Platina 110 is probably one of the most popular budget bikes in India. The base trim of this motorcycle retails at Rs. 82,914 (ex-showroom). The top trim retails at Rs. 90,099. The engine on the bike is a 115.45cc BS6 unit. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 8.48 bhp and 9.81 Nm. The top trim comes with a front disc brake (with ABS) and a rear drum brake. The dry weight of the bike is 122 kg. The fuel tank on the bike can hold 10.5 litres of petrol.

Reading about a motorcycle cannot help one to make up their mind. The best step forward is to test-ride a bike at the nearest Bajaj dealership.

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Here is the latest Bajaj motorcycle price list for 2023

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Bajaj Auto has revised the prices of its motorcycles for the year 2023.

Here are the details.

  • Bajaj Platina 100 – the best mileage bike from Bajaj with a base price of Rs. 64,225. The top trim costs Rs. 83,795.
  • Bajaj CT 110 – another mileage bike with a base price of Rs. 74,922. The top trim costs Rs. 84,783.
  • Bajaj Platina 110 – the best-selling mileage bike from Bajaj with a base price of Rs. 82,914. The top trim costs Rs. 90,099.
  • Bajaj CT 125X – the stylish and fuel-efficient commuter bike with a base price of Rs. 88,470. The top trim costs Rs. 92,019.
  • Bajaj Pulsar 125 – the entry-level Pulsar with a base price of Rs. 99,966. The top trim costs Rs. 1, 12,438.
  • Bajaj Pulsar 150 – the model that made the Pulsar brand a phenomenon. The base trim costs Rs. 1, 29,410. The top trim costs Rs. 1, 38,911.
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS125 – the entry-level NS Series Pulsar with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1, 27,414.
  • Bajaj Avenger Street 160 – the street cruiser with the ex-showroom price of Rs. 1, 43,921.
  • Bajaj Pulsar P150 – A new bike from Bajaj with the design of a street bike. The base trim costs Rs. 1, 41,470 and the top trim costs Rs. 1, 44,699.
  • Bajaj Pulsar N160 – the entry-level N Series Pulsar. The base trim costs Rs. 1, 52,842. The top trim costs Rs. 1, 58,002.
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160 – the sibling of the NS 200 with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1, 54,418.
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200 – the OG street bike from Bajaj with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1, 72,338.
  • Bajaj Pulsar N250 – a naked street bike with a base price of Rs. 1, 72,474. The top trim costs Rs. 1, 86,019.
  • Bajaj Pulsar F250 – a new model Pulsar. The base trim costs Rs. 1, 72,474 and the top trim costs Rs. 1, 86,019.
  • Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 – the most affordable cruiser bike from Bajaj with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1, 73,506.
  • Bajaj Chetak – the e-scooter from Bajaj with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 1, 66,808.
  • Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 – the premium compact sports bike with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 2, 09,633.
  • Bajaj Dominar 250 – the sibling of the Dominar 400 with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 2, 12,168.
  • Bajaj Dominar 400 – a street bike with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 2, 75,050.

To learn more about the bikes mentioned in this post, visit the nearest Bajaj bike dealership today.

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Know The Best Features of Bajaj Pulsar 220F

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The Pulsar 220 F was the semi-faired version of the critically acclaimed Pulsar 220. The bike had quite a few Unique Selling Points. This post will summarise some of them.

Here goes.

  • The last known ex-showroom price for the bike as per the official Bajaj bike price list was Rs 1, 36,998.
  • The engine that was used to power the bike was the same unit that was available in the Pulsar 220. These days, the same engine does duty on the Avenger Cruise 220. The engine of the Bajaj Pulsar 220 F has a single cylinder. It was fuel-injected and liquid cooled. The BS6-compliant engine also came equipped with Bajaj’s DTS-i and ExhausTEC technologies. The peak power and torque outputs of the motor are 21bhp and 19Nm respectively.
  • The bike came with telescopic fork suspension at the front and had best-in-class suspension travel. The rear suspensions were two traditional gas-charged shock absorbers.
  • The bike had a single-channel ABS and dual disc brake setup. The motorcycle also came with well-padded split seats. 
  • The 220 F entailed a muscular design and a menacing road presence.
  • The overall handling of the bike was on par with the legendary handling capabilities of the Pulsar 150. 
  • The top speed of the bike was electronically limited by the OEM to 134 km/h.
  • The bike came with rider-friendly ergonomics. The rider sat with a semi-aggressive stance thus making the bike ideal for city and long commutes.

The motorcycle has been discontinued by Bajaj to make room for new motorcycles. However, Pulsar maniacs still miss this legendary motorcycle to this day!

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What are the Top Two Compact Sports Bikes from Bajaj Auto?

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Indians have a strong affinity towards compact sports bikes. The reason is that compact sports bikes are affordable to own. And they offer a balanced performance.

Bajaj Auto happens to offer quite a few compact sports bikes that are affordable and performance-oriented. The top two of them are mentioned below.

Bajaj Dominar 250

The Bajaj Dominar 250 has the design of a street bike but it is a true-bred touring bike. The best part, the motorcycle behaves on the road like a compact sports bike. Bajaj offers the bike in a single trim and three colour options. The ex-showroom price for this motorcycle is set at Rs. 2, 10,389. The engine powering the bike is a 248.8 cc BS6 single-cylinder unit. The motor is fuel-injected and liquid-cooled. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 26.63 bhp and 23.5 Nm respectively. The bike comes with dual channel ABS and dual disc brake setup. The dry weight of the bike is 180 kg and it comes with a 13-litre capacity fuel tank.

Bajaj RS 200

The RS 200 is one of the best true-to-the-chassis sports bikes in India. The bike is offered with the average ex-showroom price of Rs. 2, 09,518. Bajaj offers the bike in a single trim and three colour options. The bike is powered by a 200 CC liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, BS6-compliant engine. The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 24.2 bhp and 18.7 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the bike with dual disc brakes and a dual-channel ABS setup. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 166 KGs and has a 13-litre capacity fuel tank.

To learn more about the bikes, please visit the nearest Bajaj bike dealership.

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A Brief Account of Two Bajaj Bikes that are Meant for Touring!

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Bike brands in India recently started offering motorcycles meant for endurance and touring trips.

Bajaj being one of the leading bike brands in India has two ideal touring bikes in its line-up. This post in the following sections will shine a light on the bikes.

Here goes.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is an ideal touring motorcycle.

The bike has the design of a highway cruiser. The motorcycle has the aspects of a low-rider. The bike’s low-slung seat, forward-swept footrests and rear-swept handlebar allow the rider to be in comfort for a long time.

The ex-showroom price of the motorcycle is Rs. 1, 72,556 and it is offered in a single trim. The brand offers the motorcycle in two colour options. The single-cylinder engine is fuel injected, BS6-compliant and liquid-cooled.

The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 18.4 bhp and 17.55 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the bike with a front disc and rear drum brake setup. The front brake has ABS. The rear brake is paired with Bajaj’s patented anti-skid technology.

Dominar 400

The Dominar 400 is Bajaj’s true touring motorcycle with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 2, 73,949. The bike is designed like a streetfighter and is offered in a single trim. The brand offers the motorcycle in two colours.

This is one of the best bikes for long rides thanks to its long wheelbase. One would have enough space for luggage when they are out on a trip. The engine on the bike is a 373.3 CC, BS6-compliant unit. The peak power and peak torque outputs of the engine are 39.42 bhp and 35 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the bike with dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS.

Reading about a motorcycle hardly enables one to truly understand the capabilities of the machine. To make an informed decision, one should take a test ride of the bikes mentioned above.

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Top 5 Highlights of Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon That You Know

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The Bajaj Pulsar brand has many bikes under it.

The Pulsar 125 is the entry-level motorcycle in this range. It is a sports commuter bike. The base price of the Pulsar 125 motorcycle is Rs. 99,582* in India. The top-spec trim retails in India with an MSRP of Rs. 1, 10,236*. Bajaj offers the motorcycle in 6 variants and an array of colour schemes consisting of 16 types.

The indigenous brand also launched a Carbon Fibre edition of the 125 cc Pulsar. This new variant is available in both single-seat as well as split-seat variants. The changes are somewhat subtle and only Pulsar purists will be able to point them out. For instance, carbon fibre graphics are installed on the belly pan of the bike. The carbon fibre graphics are also installed on the – 

  • Front fender
  • Fuel tank and
  • Rear cowl.

The Carbon Fibre edition of this motorcycle is available in blue and red paint jobs. Whichever colour one chooses for their Carbon Fibre edition 125 Pulsar, black will be the base colour. The graphics and paint on the – 

  • Fuel tank
  • Headlight cowl
  • Fuel tank shrouds
  • Rear pane
  • Engine cowl and
  • Stripes on the alloy wheels will carry the chosen paint job.

The 125 CC Pulsar Carbon Fibre edition has retained its – 

  • Single-pod headlight flanked with two DRLs
  • The muscular fuel tank
  • The bolted fuel tank shrouds 
  • The hunky side-slung exhaust manifold and
  • Dual pillion grab rails for the split-seat version and single-piece grab rail for the single-seat version.

The engine specifications just like the remaining Bajaj bikes in India remain unchanged. The motor is a 124.4 CC, single-cylinder unit. The motor is paired with a five-speed transmission. The peak power and torque outputs are 11.64bhp (at 8,500 RPM) and 10.80Nm (at 6,500 RPM) respectively. The front suspension is a standard fork-style unit. The rear wheel is paired with two gas-charged spring suspensions with dampers. The base trim is offered with dual drum brakes. The top-spec trim is offered with front disc and rear drum brakes. ABS is replaced with Bajaj-patented CBS (Combined Braking System) to keep MSRPs affordable.

To learn more, please take a test ride at the nearest Bajaj two-wheeler dealership.

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Best Bikes for Long Rides That You Should Buy This Year

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Touring is the term for a leisure activity where motorcyclists take a touring-capable motorcycle on long trips. This activity has a strong fan base in Western nations. In recent years, Indian motorcyclists are slowly gravitating towards this activity as well. Taking note of this trend, Indian bike brands have started offering touring-capable motorcycles. This post, in the following sections, will shine a light on two of them.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is an economically priced, indigenously made highway cruiser bike. The current iteration of the motorcycle is offered with an average ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 1, 72,556*. The bike is fuel efficient. Despite being powered by a 220 CC engine, the mileage of the bike stands at 40 KMPL. Furthermore, to keep fuel-filling breaks minimal, the bike is offered with a large 13-litre fuel tank. The Avenger Cruise 220 gets the basic highways cruiser setup. It has a low-slung saddle, front-swept footrests and rear-swept handlebar. Adding to these attributes is the bike’s sturdy windshield which can keep the rider protected from the elements. Touring means one would have to make room for luggage. 

The long wheelbase of the Cruise 220 offers ample space to sit comfortably and haul luggage as well! The engine is the revised version of the motor that is used to power the Pulsar 220 F. The motor is a 220 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, BS6 unit. The peak power and torque mappings are 18.4 bhp and 17.55 Nm respectively. The bike comes with classic spoke wheels. The front wheel has a disc brake paired with ABS. The rear wheel has a drum brake paired with Bajaj’s Anti-Skid System.

Bajaj Dominar 250

The Dominar 250 is undoubtedly one of the best bikes for long rides. The bike is designed for touring. It gets a massive 13-litre fuel tank and offers a real-world mileage of 32 KMPL! The bike has a menacing road presence thanks to its muscular styling. Bajaj equipped the motorcycle with all-LED lighting. The average ex-showroom price of the motorcycle is Rs. 2, 10,389*. The instrument cluster is fully digital. The exhaust manifold has twin-barrel exhaust tips. The mirror stalks and the mirrors entail premium design and quality. The front wheel is paired with an upside-down telescopic fork suspension. 

The rear wheel is paired with a mono-shock suspension. The bike is offered with dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS. all ride-related information is displayed in the primary instrument cluster. A secondary digital display is stuck on the fuel tank that displays other pertinent information. The bike is also offered bungee straps under the rear seat that can be used to strap down luggage. 

The engine on the bike is a 250 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve unit. It is a KTM-derived engine and is equipped with Bajaj’s twin-spark technology. The peak power and torque mappings of the engine are 26.6bhp and 23.5Nm respectively. The bike is offered with a six-speed gearbox that is paired with a slipper clutch.

To learn more about the above-mentioned motorcycles, it would be best to take a test ride.

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Browse The List of Best Mileage Bikes in India

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Fuel efficiency is a Unique Selling Point for Indian motorcycle buyers. It has to be as the price of petrol in India is exorbitant, to state the least. Bajaj has quite a few fuel-efficient motorcycles for Indian riders. The following list will enunciate the top two of them.

Here goes –

Bajaj CT 110

Bajaj CT 110 takes the spotlight when one is looking for a reliable and fuel-efficient commuter bike. The reason is simple. The real-world mileage of the motorcycle is 70 KMPL. Bajaj has been successful in making this motorcycle the king of fuel efficiency. The brand achieved this by pairing the 115.45 CC BS6 engine with an electronic fuel injection system. 

The base price of this motorcycle is Rs. 75,275*. The top trim would cost Rs. 80,616*. Both prices are ex-showroom. The peak power and torque mappings for the engine of the bike are 8.48 bhp and 9.81 Nm respectively. The Combined Braking System is offered with the bike as a passive safety mechanism. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 127 kg. Its fuel tank is capable of holding 11 litres of petrol.

Bajaj CT 125 X

This is one of the latest additions to Bajaj Auto’s long list of fuel-efficient commuter motorcycles. The real-world mileage of the CT 125 X is 60 KMPL. This makes the bike one of the best mileage bikes in India with a 125 CC motor. The motorcycle has an average ex-showroom base price of Rs. 87,796*. 

Bajaj offers the motorcycle in two variants. The top variant entails the ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 91,345*. The engine powering the bike is a 124.4 CC, BS6 unit. The peak power and torque mappings for the engine are set at 10.7 bhp and 11 Nm respectively. The bike is offered with Bajaj’s patented Combined Braking System as a passive safety feature. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 131.5 kg and it has a fuel tank with 11 litres capacity.

To learn more about the motorcycles mentioned above, one should take a test ride.

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