[ Sajith M ]

As mentioned earlier the Hero Honda managed to beat Bajaj in introducing Fuel Injection bikes. But what the hell, I am anyway not going to buy Glamour and the new Pulsar 220 is probably a more likely buy for me.

The disappointing news first: Its a 220cc engine and not a 250 as was expected. And it can give you a top speed of only 135kmph (I would have been happier with at least a 150kmph). But anyway, hope that there would be an upgrade soon that would be capable of a 100mph (161kmph).

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure :-)

Also, check out this video (NDTV Car and Bike Show). Thanks to Suthin for sending me this video.

Here are the specifications for the 220 pulsar that we should be seeing soon:

Engine
Cylinder : Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Sohc
Valve Train: 2 Valve
Displacement: 220cc
Starting: Electric Start only
Ignition/fuelling: Fuel injection (DTS-Fi)

Performance
Max. Power: 20 bhp
Max. Torque: 1.95 kgm
Top speed: 135 kph
Fuel economy: 50 kpl (i would expect more like 35-40)

Transmission
Gear Box: 5 Speed Constant Mesh

Electricals
Battery: 12V 9Ah
Head Light: Ellipsoidal projector 55W/parabolic 55W H7
Tail Light: High intensity LEDs

Suspension
Front: 37 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Type 130 mm travel
Rear: Ellipitical section Swing Arm With twin Hydraulic Gas-charged Shock Absorbers; 101 mm travel

Brakes
Front: 260mm Disc Type
Rear: 230mm Disc Type

Tyres
Front: 90/90-17 tubeless
Rear: 120/80-17 tubeless

Dimensions
Kerb Weight: 150 kg
Wheel Base: 1,350 mm
Length: 2,035 mm
Width: 750 mm
Overall Height: 1,140 mm
Ground Clearance: 177 mm
Tank Capacity: 15 l

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