Bajaj Auto Ltd., has rolled out Pulsar 220 DTSI edition. With it’s launch, Bajaj has also increased the speed constraint in the india biking segment quite a few notches higher – the Pulsar 220 has now become the fastest Indian with an amazing top speed of 144km/hr … well this is what bajaj claims but is this bike really worth it ????
read on….
bajaj is awesome since its the first manufacturer that think about the needs of indian bikers but , a good manufacturer can’t slaughter technological improvements over speed.
pulsar 220 dtsi is primitive and its equivalent to pulsar 150 dtsi in terms of innovation although it has borrowed the 220 DTS-FI headlamp but that doesn’t means this bike is same as the latter
Removing the fuel injection system+Radiator liquid cooling system saves a lot of bucks and gives room to other candy grade electronic/non upgrades that are easier to employ and are cheaper @ 1/10th of injectors cost when compared. the biggest example was pulsar 150 dtsi ’s 70 paise white led lit handle bar switches. others are as following
- auto choke
- clip-on handle bar
- split seats
- engine oil cooler
- fuel and battery charge indicators
- temperature based ignition mapping system (nothing more than a thermostat tic=cool ,tak=hot)
The speed cum power/performance boost is through 32 venturi (UCAL UCD 32) carburetor which increases the air suction and makes way for a richer air+fuel mixture to enter into engine , bajaj had to improve/resize the air intake port for this.
Changes In The New Model:
- Carbureted: the bike comes loaded with Indias biggest 32mm Ucal UCD 32 venturi carburetor in place of the Delphi-supplied throttle body type fuel injection system in the Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi.
- Power Output: The power output of the bike has risen from 20 Ps (@8500 rpm) of the DTS-Fi to a whooping 21.04 PS at the same rpm figures.
- New Piston: Keeping the cylinder dimensions same at 67 * 62.4 mm, the piston now comes in a new screen printed graphite based Malycote material which helps in reducing friction between the piston and the cylinder walls and also improves upon the engine’s anti-seizure traits.
- Oval Pent Roof Combustion Chamber: The bike also gets an oval shaped roof combustion chamber which enables to maximize the charge density of the flame propagation path which ensures maximum combustion even with leaner air-fuel ratios.
- Larger Air Cooler: The engine remains air-cooled as in DTS-Fi but needs to maintain a steady cool temperature now gets a larger air-cooler on this bike with 33 percent more cooling area which ensures that the bike runs cool even under high temperatures.
- All New Ignition System: The bike also incorporates an all new ignition system with engine temperature sensors built into the cylinder head to aid a rider in a perfect ride without any loss of torque or any flat spots.
- All New Auto Choke: With this version Bajaj has to ensure that the user doesn’t suffer from cold starting problems with the bike, now a carbureted version. To counter this possible issue, this bike comes loaded with an auto-choke which enables the bike to start in coldest of environments with ease.
- All New Clutch Assembly: The biggest issue with the earlier iterations of the Pulsar series was the lack of clutch responsiveness and the lack of feel from the clutch under slightest of loads. Seems like Bajaj has paid a special attention on this front and the bike sports an all completely enclosed clutch supplied by FCC Riko. The bike has a reported slick and much better feel than the earlier iterations which makes the bike even better to ride.
- All New Gearbox Internals: Adding to the new clutch system, Bajaj has ensured that all the known issues are rectified. This gearbox, which is one of the biggest problems for Bajaj, has been overhauled with some major component changes. The bike is reported to slickest Pulsar till date.
- All-Black Theme: The bike gets an all-black theme with black alloys, engine, swingarm and forks from other iterations of the same stable and makes the bike look a killer.
- Soft Compound Tyres: The bike comes loaded with the R15 reminiscent soft compound tubeless tyres which make the bike a dream to handle while on corners and also makes sure the bike is planted under extreme or harsh braking. The tyres remain the same size with the front being 90/90 * 17 and rear being a meaty 120/80 * 17 which also aids to the overall killer looks of the bike.
- New Designed Logo: The bike also gets a metallic protruded Pulsar logo reminiscent to the new Pulsar 180 2009 edition. It also gets a revamped clip-on handle bar along with a redesigned console background.
- Catalytic Converter: The bike, now, with the exclusion of Fuel injector, incorporates a catalytic converter to absorb the harmful gases from the exhaust and in turn making sure that the bike meets the soon to be enforced Bharat Stage 4 Pollution Norms.
hey hey !!! don’t forget bajaj’s mission (highest speed ) – now the carbs and intakes have been modified an more power can now be achieved so to prove performance they changed the 5th gear ratio to increase the speed …they could’ve have introduced the 6th gear but they did’nt because it would’ve been expensive for them to introduce and the cost of final product would merely increase by 1%
by now you might have guessed what’s in Bajaj’s mind but for those who don’t here is the answer
ans: to delude indian riders to buy the fastest primitive bike on road,
to make them think that they are on top of world while they are still riding this stupid frog in fog with ‘the fastest indian bike tag’.
considering the Speed vs Capacity ratio yammy’s r15 can touch 140 km/ph with 150cc capacity engine
while Bajju need a Carb fed 220cc giant to break the barrier @ 144km/ph.
quote 1 : ‘Bajju never grows older,he just gets uglier’
qoute 2: ‘god speed CARB FEDS’
2009 Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi specifications:
Pulsar 220 DTSi Engine
Type: Single Cylinder, 4 stroke-air cooled.
Bore(mm)xStroke(mm): 67×62.4
Displacement: 220cc
Valve per cylinder: 2
Fueling: Carburetor – UCAL UCD 32
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Max. Power (Ps@RPM): 21.04@8500
Max. Torque(NM@RPM): 19.12@7000
Starting: Electric
Pulsar 220 DTSi Transmission
Clutch: Wet multiplate
No.of gears: 5
Gear Shift Pattern: 1-down, 4-up
Primary Reduction: 3.47 (66/19)
Final Reduction: 2.571 (36/14)
Pulsar 220 DTSi Chassis, suspension and tyres
Type: Double cradle down tube
Suspension (front): Telescopic, 130mm
Suspension (rear): Nitrox, with 90mm travel
Front Brakes: Disc, 260mm
Rear Brakes: Disc, 230mm
Tyre (Front): 90/90X17″ (Soft Compound, tubeless)
Tyre (Rear): 120/80X17″ (Soft Compound, tubeless)
Pulsar 220 DTSi Dimensions
Overall Length: 2035mm
Overall Width: 750mm
Overall Height: 1165mm
Wheelbase: 1350mm
Ground Clearance: 165mm
Saddle Height: 795mm
Kerb Weight: 150kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 litres, with 3.2 litres reserve (2.2 litres usable reserve)
Pulsar 220 DTSi Electricals
Battery: 12V, 9Ah, Full DC
Head Lamp: Low – Projector Lamp, 55W, High – Ellipsoidal Lamp, 55W
Tail/ Stop Lamp: LED Type
Horn: DC, 2
Pulsar 220 DTSi performance
Max speed: 144kph (claimed)
Price: Rs. 70,000 (Ex-Showroom Delhi)
next post would be ‘the actual road test’
