Bajaj preparing 2 "Super Sports" motorcycles under the Pulsar Brand.
We are all aware of P200NS and the reason why many reject it in the real market out there. Yes, the fairing. When compared to a R15 or CBR 150R for example, "GO" is another factor but generally it loses hands down on the "SHOW" factor. This might soon change as Mr. Rajiv Bajaj disclosed that two new super sports motorcycle under the Pulsar brand would be launched in a couple of months to boost sales. Both these bikes would come in fully-faired form for better aerodynamics, good looks and they both would be the fastest bikes in their segments.
Speaking to shareholders during the companys annual general meeting, he said Pulsar is number one sports bike in its category in India and we will launch two super sports bikes under this brand by the middle of this financial year.
Now, the definition of Supersports bikes in India, is not the same as it is in Saturated Markets. Here, anything that goes fast is supersports. How fast you ask? That's another dark concept. Leaving the terminologies aside, I believe Pulsar 375 could be one of these "SuperSports".
This nation has developed a love for high speeds, and the role of Fibre in it, specially, the newer generation. So, that leaves us with the Duke 200/ Pulsar 200 NS engine which despite being a rev-happy engine, has not appeared on road in a full faired guise. And Xbhp veterans might remember me saying that, "Without a full fairing and proper gearing, the Duke 200's engine is not being completely utilised."
So, Will there be a 200 SS now? Tough to answer conclusively, but if I was Bajaj, I would've gone for this only. Doesn't it seem logical? Not the entire nation needs hairdryers with a seat, nor a good looking turtle either. A 200SS might just do the trick. Adding a fairing to an existing bike might increase its top end, by 5-8 kmph (unless it touches any kind of "limiter" already). This could easily be the "fastest in its segment".
And if this is true, this could be a big blow to the CBR and R15. Duke was also a threat, but a faired 200SS might just not leave an excuse...
As I type this, TVS remains the only Major Indian Manufacturer not to offer a Full-faired bike to the public. And, Mahindra 2 Wheelers. And Bajaj has two of them, except that both are imported under a different brand, and above what you would call "a typical motorcycle budget". Could these 2 bikes be the "missing colors" of Bajaj Auto's Rainbow? Only time will tell.
Sources: Moneycontrol, MydigitalFC, Autocar.
We are all aware of P200NS and the reason why many reject it in the real market out there. Yes, the fairing. When compared to a R15 or CBR 150R for example, "GO" is another factor but generally it loses hands down on the "SHOW" factor. This might soon change as Mr. Rajiv Bajaj disclosed that two new super sports motorcycle under the Pulsar brand would be launched in a couple of months to boost sales. Both these bikes would come in fully-faired form for better aerodynamics, good looks and they both would be the fastest bikes in their segments.
Speaking to shareholders during the companys annual general meeting, he said Pulsar is number one sports bike in its category in India and we will launch two super sports bikes under this brand by the middle of this financial year.
Now, the definition of Supersports bikes in India, is not the same as it is in Saturated Markets. Here, anything that goes fast is supersports. How fast you ask? That's another dark concept. Leaving the terminologies aside, I believe Pulsar 375 could be one of these "SuperSports".
This nation has developed a love for high speeds, and the role of Fibre in it, specially, the newer generation. So, that leaves us with the Duke 200/ Pulsar 200 NS engine which despite being a rev-happy engine, has not appeared on road in a full faired guise. And Xbhp veterans might remember me saying that, "Without a full fairing and proper gearing, the Duke 200's engine is not being completely utilised."
So, Will there be a 200 SS now? Tough to answer conclusively, but if I was Bajaj, I would've gone for this only. Doesn't it seem logical? Not the entire nation needs hairdryers with a seat, nor a good looking turtle either. A 200SS might just do the trick. Adding a fairing to an existing bike might increase its top end, by 5-8 kmph (unless it touches any kind of "limiter" already). This could easily be the "fastest in its segment".
And if this is true, this could be a big blow to the CBR and R15. Duke was also a threat, but a faired 200SS might just not leave an excuse...
As I type this, TVS remains the only Major Indian Manufacturer not to offer a Full-faired bike to the public. And, Mahindra 2 Wheelers. And Bajaj has two of them, except that both are imported under a different brand, and above what you would call "a typical motorcycle budget". Could these 2 bikes be the "missing colors" of Bajaj Auto's Rainbow? Only time will tell.
Sources: Moneycontrol, MydigitalFC, Autocar.