Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Expert Verdict

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Detailed Review

• Pulsar NS200 Looks and Design 9 /10

  The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 remains one of the most appealing and aggressive-looking naked sports motorcycles in the fleet of Bajaj. The NS stands for Naked Sports and the good top-end performance is a testament to its muscular and sharp styling cues. The NS200 has been made available in three new colours – they are Graphite Black, Mirage White, and Wild Red. The Pulsar NS200 looks very sporty with dual-tone looks and new body graphics which appeal to young buyers a lot. It comes with a Perimeter frame and Alloy Wheels. It has got a two-piece fairing on the belly. The NS200 looks and feels bigger and bulkier than other bikes. The overall outlook of the Pulsar NS200 has been made to entice the younger audience who appeal to the fast and striking-looking bike. 

  Summary

  The Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 is a handsome looking, muscular sporty motorcycle with new dual-tone look and new graphic design.

• Pulsar NS200 Dimensions and Capacity 10 /10

  The overall dimensions of the new Bajaj Pulsar NS200 are tight and nimble. The compact dimensions with a shorter wheelbase make way for clickable traffic riding as well as easy-to-handle dynamics within the tight city traffic. The new Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 has a weight of 156 kg, which is more than the previous model. The bike is about 2017 mm in length, 804 mm in width, and 1075 mm in height. The ground clearance is 168 mm and the fuel capacity is 12-litre. It has a digital instrument cluster and an upright seating position. It has a single-cylinder, with a four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine, and triple spark ignition. It has a seat height of  805 mm thus, it is comfortable for both short as well as long riders. Thanks to its 168-169 mm ground clearance, it can tackle poor roads and speed breakers with ease. The slim body and dimensions of the NS200 help the rider to easily maneuver it inside the city limits. 

  The NS200 gets telescopic and with an Anti-friction Bush suspensions system with 100/80 R17 front tyre and Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister suspensions with 130/70 R17 rear tyre, and inscription of ‘200’ decals, new mixed dual-tone colour schemes, and also the addition of belly pan for better underbody protection. 

  Summary

  More or less the dimension and capacity has remained the same. The weight of the motorcycle has been increased and the sitting arrangements are more comfortable. Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 has good capacity which offers comfortable ride and it has a good ground clearance with a large fuel tank.

• Pulsar NS200 Tyres Brakes and Features 9 /10

  The Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 endorses a sharper & aggressive naked sports motorcycle styling and design language. It comes equipped with a  halogen headlamp & pilot lamps and semi -digital instrument cluster. The bike offers raised clip-on handlebars and split seats to ensure a comfortable yet sporty ride within the city limits. 

  The new features in NS 200 include – 
  Fuel Injection
  ABS
  55W halogen headlamp
  Stylish mag wheels
  Tubeless tires
  DTSi
  Nitrox Rear Mono Shock
  Semi-digital speedo console
  Clip-on style handlebars
  Backlit switchgear
  Electric Start
  Split seats
  Tank-pad
  Split grab rails
  Engine Cowl
  Self-canceling indicators
  Engine kill switch
  Wide Tires
  Aluminum footpegs

  It also features best braking, with a 280 mm disc at the front and a 230 mm disc at the rear. Bajaj claims an ARAI-certified fuel economy of 35 kmpl for the Pulsar NS200. It uses a high-compression 200cc engine. Tyre size of the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is 100/80 R17. It has a BS-VI emission norm supporting the engine, which has been achieved by changes to the fuelling and exhaust systems. The new Pulsar NS 200 has fat tyres for better road grip, sharp and sleep tur Indicator. The new Pulsar will be called Pulsar 200NS (Naked Sports) Bike and is energized by a three spark (one more than DTSi Engines. Pulsar has the longest wheelbase. 

   

  Summary

  Bajaj Pulsar NS200 came with all the new upgrades. Although It doesn't get a LED headlight and even the semi-analogue semi-digital instrument cluster is very basic and lacks information, which can be it is limiting factors. But this naked motorcycle has hard gear shifts and the chain starts making noise after 5000 kms or so and then it needs frequent adjustments. Bajaj has tried to make the bike sound hoarse and deep-toned.

• Pulsar NS200 Engine performance and mileage 10 /10

  The engine performance has always been a forte of the Bajaj Pulsar NS200. The low-end of the engine is a bit weak but as the RPM climbs, the engine power gets stronger and stronger. It is the top-end redline performance of the NS that is mostly loved by the enthusiasts and the young buyers. The NS series bikes are well known for their top-end engine performance. The power and torque figures stay unchanged for the newly updated bike. The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is powered by a 199.5, liquid-cooled, single-handed cylinder engine. This Pulsar NS200 engine generates an influence of 24.5 PS  at 9750 rpm and a torque of 18.5 Nm at 8000 rpm. 40.36 kmpl is the mileage of Pulsar NS200 as claimed by Bajaj Auto. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 has Disc brakes within the front and at the rear. In case of performance, the NS200 offers a punchy and pleasurable bike ride. The powerband is wide so it suits the urban atmosphere. The short-stroke of the engine is 72mm x 49mm and makes the engine begging to be revved all the way to the redline. 

  The Pulsar NS200 remains more or less mechanically unchanged apart from a BS6-variant fuel-injected motor.

  Summary

  The power & torque figures have remained almost the same as before. But, it provides a comfortable yet performance-rich ride, even for short rides the Pulsar NS200 is worthy.