Experts in the Russian motorcycle world started talking about the Indian company Bajaj not so long ago. At the same time, most of the small-capacity models of the largest European brand KTM, Austrian in origin, are assembled there - in India. And according to the company, the entire segment of road equipment will be transferred to India .
At the same time, Bajaj itself is not averse to expanding its influence in the world. The company has an agreement with Kawasaki, an agreement is planned with the Americans (Motoczysz), and subsequently it is possible to enter the scooter market (fortunately, the company has been churning out its models for almost 70 years ).
It was natural for the Indians to want to make their own bike. This is how the small-capacity Bajaj Pulsar NS200 became. Your own motorcycle, with its pros and cons. It was created in 2007 based on the KTM Duke 200 . At the same time, the engine of both cars is almost identical, the differences are in the rest of the filling and, accordingly, in the price. Knowledgeable users will confirm that the price of the “Austrian” is orders of magnitude higher than any other bike of equal value.
Specifications
The Indians did not reinvent the engine. A similar option to Duke was used.
The single-cylinder engine develops 23.5 hp, which is quite adequate by modern standards. With. power.
Minor modifications have improved traction in the lower ranges. Otherwise, it is a regular 4-stroke engine with 1 cylinder.
- Working volume - 199.5 cm3.
- Power - 24 hp
- Number of valves - 4.
- Cooling is liquid.
- Fuel supply - carburetor (33 mm).
- Ignition is transistorized.
- Start - electric starter.
- Tank volume - 12 l.
Transmission and clutch
The main gear is a classic chain.
The bike has 6-speed gearbox.
According to user reviews, it works without problems, gears are easy to find, and there are no problems with neutral either. Acceleration is quite dynamic, but you still have to click often, the gear ratios are rigidly fixed.
- Multi-disc clutch, oil bath, power transmission - cable .
- The main drive is a chain .
Brakes
Having a European model among its relatives, the appearance of Brembo brakes is an expected phenomenon.
Front brakes.
Rear brakes.
Front: brakes:
- number of disks - 2;
- diameter - 280 mm;
- support - 2-piston.
Rear brakes
- number of disks - 1;
- diameter - 230 mm;
- support - 1-piston.
There are no options available for the NS line.
Platina 100ES
Another new product on our market. A distinctive feature of this utilitarian motorcycle is its efficiency. _ It is stated that it can travel 96.9 km on one liter of gasoline! Engine volume -102 cm3 and power -8.2 hp. Avenger
Bajaj also has a cruiser in its lineup. Only too small. It has a 220 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. Power -19 hp
The newbie looks really good! Young people will like it. And what is very important, it is noticeably larger than most of its small-capacity competitors. Even I, with my not at all youthful dimensions, managed to get comfortable behind the wheel.
Driving performance
The speed declared by the developers is 135 km/h. But users note that if you recalculate the gearbox ratios, it turns out to be 151 km/h . True, the lack of wind protection will create certain problems.
Comfortable cruiser - 120 km/h.
Acceleration to hundreds
Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h is not impressive - 9.3 seconds .
Fuel consumption
Consumption is relatively low - 2.03 liters per 100 km .
Hi all! Today I closed the season on my Pulsar, and I can finally tell you something interesting about it. There is vanishingly little information in Russian about this motorcycle. There are a couple of “nothing” reviews from journalists, but these reviews do not give an idea about the technology, operating features, etc. Well, I collected a lot of impressions this season, some of which I shared in my previous posts, and a lot of information about this motorcycle as a whole: what it consists of and who is to blame for it.
The review will be divided into two parts: technical and impressions. Let's begin!
Technical part
One 200cc cylinder, six gears. The maximum torque of 18.6 NM is achieved at 8000 rpm. Maximum power - 24.5 PS - is achieved at 9750 rpm. The weight of the motorcycle (curb) is 165 kg. The weight of my motorcycle, thanks to the trunk and panniers, is about 180 kg. Such an engine with such a mass allows the motorcycle to accelerate to 100 km/h (according to the speedometer) in ~9.5-10 seconds and reach a maximum speed (according to the speedometer) of 140.8 km/h (according to official specifications)
What does "according to the speedometer" mean?
On all vehicles, the speedometer has some error, and this error is always positive. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine how large this error will be. For example, a Chinese 150 cc scooter with a speedometer reading of 140 km/h actually travels 100 km/h.
So what is the error of the Pulsar RS200?
This has been the subject of much debate on the Internet.
The general opinion is this: if the Pulsar has 140 on the speedometer, it means it is going 100-110. But I can responsibly declare: nothing like that. I did test runs with two different GPS speedometers: one in the tracker, the other in the Sony AS300 action camera. Speedometer error does not exceed 10 km/h
At a speed of 139 km/h according to the speedometer, GPS trackers registered a speed of 129.2 km/h.
A speed of 91 km/h (this is 100 km/h according to the speedometer) was achieved in ~10 seconds
The actual 100 km/h is achieved in 12 seconds
All measurements were carried out on a motorcycle with a trunk and panniers. The motorcycle is “stock”, and with a lower and lighter rider, it will accelerate even a little faster.
To make it clear what kind of trunk and panniers we are talking about, I will attach a photo of my motorcycle in full body kit.
Ground clearance
The ground clearance of the motorcycle is 157 mm. This is enough to drive on dead roads, dirt roads, forest paths, and drive off low curbs, but a high curb already becomes an impregnable obstacle: it will be scraped by the exhaust pipe.
Lighting engineering
The Pulsar has two halogen lenses.
They shine well , but the low beams do not have a “bird” to illuminate road signs on the right side of the road. I'll think about what to do about it.
The remaining light sources (dimensions, turn signals, brake lights) are LED, bright and noticeable.
Fuel consumption
In vegetable mode, you can invest 2.5 liters in the city.
If you spin the motorcycle, the consumption will be about 3.5 liters. If you drive 120-130 km/h on the highway for a long time, the consumption will be 3.8-3.9 per hundred, if you drive 90-100, then 2.7 liters. The tank is guaranteed to last for 300 km in any case. I only refueled with 95 at branded gas stations.
What does the Pulsar RS200 consist of?
The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 differs significantly from Chinese motorcycles in the overall build quality and components used.
The metal of the frame and the fastening of the body kit to the frame are of normal thickness, does not bend, does not move. The Chinese have big problems with this.
The engine is from a KTM Duke 200 , the head with valves has been reworked by BAJAJ engineers. They removed one camshaft (out of two) and for some reason stuck in three spark plugs. They talk about increasing power, in fact Duke 200 with one spark plug has half a horse more. Three spark plugs, in theory, can allow you to drive on fuel of any quality.
Injector - Bosch The same system (same ECU, same injectors and sensors) is also used in the KTM Duke 125, 200, 390.
Spark plugs - Bosch
ABS – Bosch ABS light: single-channel ABS for small motorcycles.
Headlight bulbs – OSRAM H9 and H11
Rear Monoshock – Endurance Mono Gas Filled Shock Absorber
Endurance products are also used by such motorcycle manufacturers as: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, India Yamaha Motor, KTM Power Sports AG, Piaggio, Suzuki Motorcycle India, Harley-Davidson India, as well as such car manufacturers as: Alfa Romeo, Daimler AG, FIAT Chrysler, Jeep, Lancia
Front Shock Absorber – Endurance
Wheel rims - ZCW ZCW is a Chinese manufacturer of rims. Their wheels are installed on cars from such manufacturers as BMW, Fiat, Ford, and many others; ZCW wheels are also installed on BMW motorcycles.
I would also like to say a few words about wiring . In Chinese motorcycles, the wiring is a wire of the smallest possible cross-section, the harnesses are wound with electrical tape, one fuse for the entire motorcycle, connectors for connecting turn signals, dimensions, stops - the cheapest knife terminals.
Here everything is different. Wiring made from normal wires, bundles in fabric braiding, secured with ties wherever needed
Fuse blocks - one fuse for each circuit
Moreover, spare fuses are located in special places in the same blocks.
Knife terminals are not used, but instead are secure snap connectors
Note: the mess of wires here is due to the alarm system and extras. equipment.
The battery is Indian-made Exide, not a Chinese noname. During the season I did not lose a single gram of capacity.
Brakes – BYBRE ByBre (acronym “By Brembo”) is a brand specializing in the production of brake systems for scooters and motorcycles of small and medium engine capacity (up to 600 cc) for the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) and other countries Southeast Asia (ASEAN). Installed on KTM Duke 125, 200, 390, BMW R310GS
They work damn well. Seriously, not a single Chinese brakes anywhere near as good as the Pulsar.
Tires – MRF Zapper-s MRF is little known in European markets, in India these tires are considered the best local tires. They hold the road surprisingly well, even at +5. The Pulsar 200NS had Eurogrip tires, which were nicknamed Euroslip for their outstanding performance (sarcasm).
The fuse blocks , by the way, are completely identical to those in the KTM Duke 200.
The crankcase, crankcase covers, cylinder and cylinder head, as well as brake rotors and clip-ons, or some of these, are probably also made by Endurance .
Well, it’s also nice to see that the motorcycle has passed the quality control department
Maintenance
I do my motorcycle maintenance at the official Bajaj service center in my city.
The oil I use is Motul 7100 20w50. In fact, such an expensive oil is of no use here, you can pour 5100, but the Indians on their forums claim that the gearbox works best with this, so... The oil change interval is 5000 km. The engine has a coarse filter (mesh) and a fine filter. Even during the first oil change at 500 km, there were no special chips or debris in the oil.
Impression
Dry technical information is of no interest to anyone. Therefore, part of the post is devoted to my impressions of the motorcycle.
Dynamics
The dynamics of Pulsar are quite good. All Chinese 200s can be ignored altogether. The motorcycle accelerates very quickly, faster than most cars and comparable to, for example, the Honda CB400SS (Geon Bullet 400). But there is one caveat. The engine comes to life only at 7,500 rpm, and starts screaming like crazy from 9,500. That is, dynamic and comfortable driving is possible in a narrow rpm range, and for simply dynamic driving, the engine can be turned up to 10,500 without problems, but this is already unpleasant to the ear.
There are practically no vibrations throughout the entire rev range; long-term driving without problems and without violence is possible at 9300-9500. Up to 7500 rpm the motorcycle is a vegetable. What follows from all this is this: you will constantly fiddle with the gears up and down. Example: you are driving behind someone 90 in 6th gear, you wanted to overtake - you dropped the gear to 4, accelerated to 100-105, shifted to 5, accelerated to 115 - shifted to 6. The first three gears are short, if you want to start dynamically from traffic lights - you will constantly hit the cutoff point. This is the only thing that doesn’t suit me about the motorcycle in terms of operation. The dynamics and maximum speed were enough for me always and everywhere.
Comfort
Clip -ons are not the best friend of long trips.
The clip-ons make my wrists hurt after a few hours in the saddle. The maximum I drove in a day was 850 km, it didn’t feel terrible, but if the steering wheel had been straight it would have been easier. The saddle is surprisingly comfortable, although a little hard. After a few hours, my butt hurts, but less than my wrists. Again, you can ride the Pulsar RS200 in a standing position and thereby give your butt and knees a rest.
By the way, my knees People with shorter height than me (192 cm) will find it much easier. Every 200 kilometers you need to stretch your knees. But it is not necessary to stop and get off the motorcycle for this.
Wind protection is insufficient: even if you lie on the tank, your head will be tossed with air. But it exists, unlike naked kids, and you can feel it.
Dirt protection at the highest level. You can safely drive on the wettest, deadest and dirtiest road and be clean and not look like a pig. The motorcycle also remains clean.
Stability and handling are very good. The motorcycle moves in the wind, of course, but less than the Geon Bullet 400, for example. At the same time, the motorcycle holds the road and handles very, very well. There is no point in comparing with Chinese motorcycles, this is technology on a different level.
The suspension is a bit harsh. When loading a kilogram 20 above the maximum, it begins to break through, and the maximum is 130 kg. Those. if you weigh 90, you can take a passenger weighing 40 kg and that’s it. In fact, with a gear weight of 95 kg, I carried a passenger weighing up to 60 kg and did not experience any inconvenience. By the way, the passenger did not have much effect on the dynamics.
Breakdowns
Buyers of cheap equipment from little-known brands worry that it will break down and malfunction.
I also had doubts when choosing a new motorcycle and almost bought the Geon Grandtour 400. How glad I am that I chose the Pulsar! Over 6,300 kilometers of driving in different weather conditions and on roads of varying quality, the following happened:
- Nothing's broken
- Nothing came loose
- Nothing ever went wrong
I (or not me, the question is open) ruined the thread on the plastic fastening.
Restored with a threaded insert. I found a scratch on the glass of the oil level check window.
Today I got a new window installed for free.
And during break-in, oil leaked slightly from under the engine cover.
All.
Are you thinking about changing your motorcycle? Of course have. I wouldn't mind a Honda NC700X with an automatic. I’m not considering other options yet, but I’m not counting on Honda in the next couple of years either. The Dominar 400 does not appeal to me: naked, which means no wind protection, acceleration to 100 in 8.2 versus 9.8 of mine - replacement makes no sense. They also removed the hugger, you fools, but it caught all the dirt from the rear wheel.
That seems to be all. If suddenly something is missing in the post, tell me, I will add to the post or answer in the comment. Thank you for reading.
Dimensions and weight
Dry weight - 145 kg.
Dimensions:
- in length - 2,018 mm ;
- width - 717 mm ;
- in height - 1,196 mm ;
Seat height - 806 mm.
Wheelbase - 1364 mm.
Ground clearance - 168 mm.
For whom is it intended?
The seat on the bike is straight, and while riding, your arms don’t strain and your back doesn’t get tired.
According to users, riders whose height is 170 centimeters or higher . It is interesting that the recommendations for the Austrian colleague are limited to 170, and do not start with them.
Flaws
It is difficult to find faults in a good quality motorcycle offered at a lower price than its Japanese counterparts.
Users note one downside - 3 spark plugs for 1 pot, this is clearly too much.
Manufacturers note that this improves the fuel combustion process, and therefore increases efficiency .
However, three spark plugs per cylinder is standard practice for Bajaj, regardless of what is used upstream. Carburetor or injector.
Pulsar RS 200
The letters in the names of Pulsar models are very easy to decipher. The NS, which we have already ridden, is the Naked Sport, a “naked” sports motorcycle. And in the very near future, a more “sporty” model will appear on sale - the Pulsar RS 200. It has already been officially shown to us. It differs from its prototype only in a more developed plastic fairing with mirrors and front lighting mounted on it rather than on the steering wheel. There are no technical differences between these motorcycles. But this does not stop the manufacturer from proudly calling the RS 200 the fastest “Pulsar”!
Still unfamiliar to the vast majority of Russians, Bajaj is rightfully considered the No. 1 company in India and is confidently among the world's largest motorcycle manufacturers. When at the official presentation the company’s representatives begin to pour out numbers, it’s breathtaking: one and a half million motorcycles sold there, two million there, four in one specific region and eleven in total! They don’t even operate with such concepts as tens and hundreds of thousands. Probably, they just don’t want to waste their money on such trifles!
True, it should be noted here that we are talking primarily about small-capacity equipment, which is widely used in Asian and African countries as the most affordable and purely utilitarian transport. It would be naive to assume that it will become as popular in Russia. Bajaj Motorcycles understands this very well and their main bet in our country is on their flagship 200 cc models.
So, get acquainted. This is the Pulsar NS 200 - an urban “naked” motorcycle, which I would categorize more as a recreational (sorry for such a hard-to-read and even more difficult-to-pronounce word) rather than a utilitarian transport. By the way, about the difficulties: you don’t even have to worry about how to correctly pronounce the name of the Bajaj company; almost all the equipment it produces will be sold here under the simple and understandable Pulsar brand.
This motorcycle is strikingly different from everything that does so well in developing countries. The principle “the simpler the better” no longer applies here. It is no coincidence that specialists from the Austrian company KTM, known for its sporting successes and engineering achievements, were involved in the development of this model. Why, you ask, KTM? It's simple. The fact is that Indians own 47% of the shares of this company. Therefore, the closest relative of the Pulsar NS model should be considered the “younger” 200 cc KTM Duke.
A relative, but not a twin! Yes, indeed, the single-cylinder engines of both motorcycles have a lot in common. But the Indian model uses its own original cylinder head, which largely determines the characteristics of the engine and the temperament of the motorcycle.
The head here is truly unique - four valves (well, this is understandable) and as many as three spark plugs per cylinder. For what? Representatives of the developer are happy to talk about the original sparking technique, which allows the mixture to ignite more evenly and burn it more completely. But it seems to me that everything can be explained much more simply: three candles are guaranteed to set anything on fire. No matter what they put into the tank of a motorcycle: even “burnt” gasoline, even high-quality country moonshine. Just kidding, of course. But I think there is some truth in this joke.
The “candlestick” rides - that’s how we have already dubbed the motorcycle that just appeared - smoothly and not scary. In a word, what a novice motorcyclist needs. Acceleration is not bad, at least up to 100 km/h. But the motorcycle is no longer willing to reach its “maximum speed” of 140 km/h. I didn’t feel any special pickup, but in the general flow the motorcycle held confidently, without forcing me to frantically change gears and crank the engine until it rang.
If only we could replace the carburetor with injection, and the Pulsar would clearly become more vigorous. But the maintainability, so valued in the Russian outback, would deteriorate and the price would inevitably increase.
And the price, by the way, is another strong point of our Indian guest. Russian dealers are recommended to sell the NS 200 for only 170,000 rubles. Thus, in terms of money it will compete with the “Chinese”, but in terms of its technical characteristics and workmanship it will compete with the Japanese and Europeans. Well, not bad!
There is only one brake disc on the front wheel. But high-quality brake mechanisms practically compensate for this shortcoming. By the way, there is ABS. But only from the front. Very good and modern dashboard. Everything is extremely clear and informative. There's even a "blinker" that signals it's time to change gear. High-quality plastic, unlike many “Chinese” ones, does not creak or bulge anywhere - it is assembled neatly! A large, expressive headlight without a lurid “Asian” touch. It's a pity we haven't been able to find out how well it shines yet.
and dignity
The motorcycle, in principle, has a holistic character, unlike many Chinese models, which have become famous for their obvious “defects.”
The advantages include:
- no vibrations despite 1 cylinder;
- the price is Chinese, and the quality is Austrian;
- low center of gravity;
- maneuverability.
