The premium biking segment in India is seeing some action. Though the action is far from what we would have liked to see. The recently launched Apache 180 is very promising but the new Pulsar 220 has taken everyone’s attention from TVS to Bajaj. Bajaj did feel the heat from other bike manufacturers had thus had no option but to pull something out of the box. They has priced the Pulsar 220 very well but will the new Pulsar 220 be the king of the performance biking segment?
Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi
For - Top speed, looks, price
Against - From the rear people might think your riding a Pulsar 180, quality, refinement
Verdict - Bajaj needs to differentiate its top end bike with other bikes from its segment, more power would have done wonders
Yamaha YZF-R15
For - Super handling, R1 tech, braking
Against - Small size, puny tires, price
Verdict - Yamaha could have given the R15 more power, racing kits on their way
Hero Honda Karizma R
For - Quality, service, reliability
Against - Other than new stickers this bike has not been updated since a long time now.
Verdict - Hero Honda need to get up and smell the coffee. They need to upgrade the Karizma with new features and more power.
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selva June 24, 2009 at 12:08 pm
i go with pulsar 220dtsi….since it has good looks …at good price tag..i ll buy that this month…..
manjet siwach September 14, 2012 at 11:56 am
u r very older one
crimemaster July 11, 2009 at 10:26 am
1)the new 220 rocks …coz of its cost and power it gives and also it loooks more stylish this tym….
2)whereas the r15 is too costly and doesnt have enough power ..even the karizma is better thn the r15…tyres suck a big time…
3)karizma is a nice bike but it needs to be upgraded quickly..or else it will be thrown out of d competition….
fas July 11, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Crimemaster, the new Karizma is coming soon.
Ron October 17, 2009 at 10:56 am
Here comes…. the new… brand new HERO HONDA KARIZMA ZMR… check out guys….
fas October 18, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Ron, the ZMR is a good machine but more power would have made it the pick of the segment.
rashid October 23, 2009 at 10:50 pm
i would go with bajaj pulsar cos it has got heavy body good balance while driving at high speed beside all these ask any youngster their first choice is bajaj pulser
sameer January 14, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Well i would like to say i like pulser 220, yamaha r15 and also Hero honda karizma but i would like to share a new bike Royal Enfiel roll out classic 500cc best than all
RKR February 24, 2010 at 4:09 pm
power was gone up , performance was superb. additional features like oil cooled and air cooled. the muffler part is awesome, I just bought a 220 and waiting for the second service 2000 – 2500kms, after the first service the performacne was much improved and getting agood milege around 35 – 40 on trafffice and on highways it go up to maximum of 43. Initially the rear disc break was not performing well but now it has iproved .The head lamp is very powerful and very useful at nigh rides.The center stand of the bike hit the road if ther is two pax, it should be upgraded, morever am satisfied with maa bike and PuLsAr 220 is really the fastest INDIAN and am proud to be a fastest INDIAN. 220 Rockzz!!!!!
gokul kannan March 29, 2010 at 4:44 pm
hai guys,
i will surely gone with karizma r.Coz when we compared karizma with other bikes like 220,r15,apache karizma is the better one.i know 220have stunning bhp but no use.When we go for a long trip like more than 100km distance.engines of all bajaj bikes get over heated.that’s one problem .another one is chain and socket.It will damage quickly.And the main problem is itys model.Everybody knows that all the pulsar have same back peace.now pulsar 180 is also look like pulsar 200.By comparing bajaj pulsar.pulsar 200 is the best one in its series.Next is r15.No use.It have a great look.But no power,small cycle tyres,high price.actually r15 destroy the reputation of yamaha.i don’t like to say about r15.Then apache not at all good bike.But karizma best bike in its class.i know karizma have not much facility.karizma wants to upgarde.but everyone should understand one thing karizma was launched 5years before.even now there is no complaint in engine side.some people didn’t maintain the engine side thats why the engine gets collapse.by comparing mileage,style,riding comfort karizma is the better bike in its class
KARIZMA………………………….MY STUNNING MACHINEEEEEEEEEEEE
Sourabh April 8, 2010 at 10:10 pm
I have a 6 month old Bajaj Pulsar 220 dts-i.I think its the best performance bike in India.Truly the Fastest Indian.It looks smashing with new all black theme.Not much to say about the engine power of the bike,its the best in India.Similarities in looks between other pulsars is a issue though.But I think Bajaj should have kept the features like split sits,fatter 120/80-17 rear tyres,clip-on handlebar,grab handles exclusive for 220 model only.For the price of 80,500,its surely a best buy & value for money.
Yamaha’ R15 is a nice bike.But i realy don’t like its looks.Specially the rear.But Yamaha says the rear tyre is specilly designed mrf zapper exclusive for r15 & the quality & durability of bike is great.Top end power delivery is nice.Feels great after 6000rpm.This bike is the best in 150cc segment.Its performance is great for a 1500cc & its unbeatable on race tracks.Its price is too high for a 150cc bike.Not a best buy.I don’t think its worth its 1 lac price.Though good efforts by Yamaha.
As for Karizma,i think its only great touring bike.I agree its handling is best.This bike is for those who tour mostly.Sitting is best in class.But Hero Honda should give a new engine for bike.Even the ZMR’s engine is the same old 1st 2003 karizma engine with FI.Price is high too.I don’t like the looks of ZMR too.
In my opinion,all three bikes have there pros & cons & have a great street presence.All these bikes are head turners on road.If you want only peformance with great looks go for Pulsar 220 dts-i.Most of the people buy R15 for its bigger sibling R1 derived looks.Zmr & Karizma R is only for those who are avid tourers & want great handling with nice performance.
sobhan babu April 27, 2010 at 8:06 pm
the greatest bike ever created on earth is PULSAR 220….any doubts??????
rony May 22, 2010 at 11:56 pm
no its the r 15 in the end .
Animesh May 26, 2010 at 3:22 pm
KARIZMA R IS THE BEST BIKE……………HIGHWAY MAE KARIZMA R SABKA BAAP HAI…………….IT’S TRUE I HAVE RACED WITH PULSAR 220, R15 …………THEY STAY FAR AWAY FROM KARIZMA R……………………..KARIZMA R IS A KING OF ROAD
Anuj Sharma May 29, 2010 at 9:16 am
Baja Pulsar is the best and the finest bike in India.
monuj June 9, 2010 at 1:07 pm
KARIZMA IS A GREAT BIKE EVER
vyjith June 28, 2010 at 8:29 am
karizma s the king
Jegan July 15, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Guys, First of all please dont compare “YAMAHA” wid Bajaj(sigh******) n Hero Honda :) Yes INDIAN Yes YAMAHA!!
doanl August 10, 2010 at 9:15 pm
the new R15 cn kick da 220s ass bigtym..!!its been tested in da races that took place in mumbai…the winner ws da R15
rahul August 14, 2010 at 10:15 am
he all are mad those who says pusar,r15. the old karizma is the king of racing. check it yaar.karizma the ultimate bike
Dude August 17, 2010 at 2:31 am
Pulsar – Autorickshaw Technology
ZMR – 10 years old Technology
Sourabh August 17, 2010 at 10:31 am
& still 10 yrs old tech cant beat autorickshaw tech….
ant August 19, 2010 at 3:15 am
ALL I CAN SAY SAY IS ITS NOTHING BUT ‘YAMAHA’
Abhi August 19, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Yamaha R15 is de best……..i accept that the price is high,,,its a 150cc bike but being compared to 220cc bikes…that wrlly sounds great..
Dj Sam August 22, 2010 at 4:18 am
Any time Karizma R guyzzzzz…..there is no way to compare pulsar & r15 with karizma………karizma ka naam kharab ho jayega…….
solomon anu george August 26, 2010 at 7:41 pm
pulsar has 21.3bhp A& r15 has only 17 ps
solomon anu george August 26, 2010 at 7:44 pm
how can you compare a 150cc bike with a 220cc bike pulsar has 153top speed & r15 HAS only130 topspeed with6speed gear box pulsar has only 5speed gear box then think who was the king
please reply your comment
solomon anu george August 26, 2010 at 7:47 pm
r15 is wASTE IT HAS ONLY BODY COVERING I HAS NO POWER & STYLE COMPARE WITH PULSAR THE RIDER WANT TO STEP DOWN ON THE BIKE TO REACH ITS TOP SPEED BBUT PULSAR REAC HITS TOP SPEED QUIKLY THAN R15 ZMR
sam August 29, 2010 at 12:16 am
220 has max pickup and top speed from r15,karizma.its totaly best value bike ever.so if u want to beat zmr and r15 on roads then must go for 220…
nothing else the FASTEST INDIAN……………..
Mike September 13, 2010 at 10:35 am
hmm….R15 has good pickup n styling in his way. but its price is too high so people looks for pulsar 220 ……awesome look. awesome torque..u feel like heaven if u been wid ur girlfriend…
i used dis two bikes n sold dem….if u r encouraging on price dan go for 220 otherwise r15 rockz…..i got my ninja last month …n for sure v r stunning…
:)
Gomzi September 16, 2010 at 2:02 pm
R15 is killing, with respect to karizma and pulsar220
if u want looks go for r-15 it’s a style symbol real sports bike
if u want power go for pulsar 220, but not stylish coz it’s common
and if u want top speed range plus fuel efficiency go for karizma it’s true indian,…
modassir September 26, 2010 at 1:21 pm
well p 220 is the best of all bikes in india today. yamaha is the worst bike. i had race with all bikes even karizma zmr the loosest of all. pulsar roxxxxx yaar
Ripun September 30, 2010 at 3:50 pm
I used both Karizma R and Pulsar 220. Karizma is good for its performance and Pulsar 220 is for pick up and speed… So, its ur choice… While we have got TOP speed and all good features in these two bikes. Then, why should we go for ZMR and R15.
REGIN October 9, 2010 at 11:59 am
PULSAR IS THE BEST BIKE
PULSR RULZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
thakur singh October 9, 2010 at 9:09 pm
pulsar 220 is the king of road like lion is king of jungle. r15 and karzima zmr can never beat the 220. zmr and r15 fudhu bike in india. bhai loak. paisa mat berbhad karo r15 per.
lucky October 23, 2010 at 9:50 am
p 220 best choice for pick up,bracking,handling and top speed…
i have p180 ug4… i touches 138 kmph.. :D
see video .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUvbHUZ11ik
ravi October 24, 2010 at 7:52 pm
i love the
bajaj pulser 220cc
Arun November 24, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Hai Guys,
R15 is the fastest bike.Come to a stright road and i will show u which is an animal.
Manju November 29, 2010 at 12:45 am
R15 is the king
Darle November 29, 2010 at 11:46 am
If any bike in india can go from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds than P220.
Nothing can do it…….
If yes then reply………
fas November 29, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Darle, the ZMR does it in almost similar time.
vick111 December 7, 2010 at 2:55 am
My fully ported rx135 will do 0-60 in 3 secs… BTW, there are many vintage bikes like RD350, yezdi 350 and Enfield fury faster than p220… Its definitely not the fastest indian bike… But the fastest 4 stroke indian bike… nothing can compare to the quality of yamaha… so always,,,,
Yes! Yamaha!
fas December 7, 2010 at 10:43 am
Vick111, Can you share more details with us?
DHruv December 28, 2010 at 10:59 am
tum sabki aesi ki taisi …pulsar220 ki maa ki aankh….fuddu bike sirf pickup mein achhi hai baaki cheezon mein fuddu…no quality nothing…KHADKI hui bike HUMARA GAANDU BAJAJ…DNt Compare R15 its a MOTOGP derived Bike…handling nd oll…NISSIN CALLIPER IN REAR BRAKE…LIQUID COOLED 4 VALVE DIASIL CYLINDER…FORGED PISTON…JIS GAANDU KO BIKES KI KNOWLEDGE NI HOGI WAHI BOLEGA ISKO BEKAAR BIKE…COME ON A RACE TRAk..P220 DIKHEGI NI KAHAN CHALI GAYI…I HEb touched 148kmph on dis bike….9811452002 herez my cell no. m giving open challenge to p220 come on if u have ballz..we’ll have a drag race on a long stretch..thn i’l show u wat the R15 Has got…HAI DUM?????
vick111 January 8, 2011 at 1:35 am
sure… wat details do u need??
vicky March 4, 2012 at 8:06 am
which one is best pulsar 220 or yamaha r15 or zmr??
Faisal March 6, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Vicky, Yamaha R15.
fas January 8, 2011 at 1:41 am
What modifications have been done on your bike and some pictures.
mas guite January 21, 2011 at 6:39 pm
R15 is the best. 150cc is the winner of the overall. It actually has the highest top speed which is 144kmp/h. Engine is reliable & Fuel efficiency is the best. Weights lesser than the others. Handling is unbeatable, but it has a skinny tyres which gives a nervous feeling. This international product would not be beaten up by the desy company.
sank January 26, 2011 at 2:55 am
apache is the best………….. karishma and p220 and r15 ****… if i just throttle u all will disappear…. racing is in my dna…… loosers.
sagar February 2, 2011 at 11:16 pm
pulsur 220 is a real fastest indian bike for male. ye hai mardon ki bike.
baba August 11, 2011 at 10:38 pm
right bro, yahi h mardon ki bike.
venkatesh March 9, 2011 at 11:05 am
Pulsar 220 s**ks Bigtime!!
All those who have are stupid Maniacs
Pratyush July 15, 2011 at 5:32 pm
u are the biggest idiot i have ever seen on the net
Grishiv March 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm
r15 is the best…it is a true racing bike and benefited with new technology…no one messes with it…
don no 1 March 18, 2011 at 8:11 pm
hi friends if u want fastest bike then u go for pulsar 220 because it is the no 1 bike of of india and rest of others r stupid bike i m going to purchase pulsar 220
Don ka maa March 1, 2013 at 2:17 am
Yeah whatever, just make the delivery of my pizza in time.
abhi April 6, 2011 at 10:16 am
if u want a quality bike go for yamaha r15 coz of its looks ,handling .I owe a pulsar 220 and it is like a trash ,its average is about15-20 and it has been problematic since 1 year.so go for r15
Aashish Niroula April 12, 2011 at 11:37 am
i hope people don’t get fooled by pulsar 220 being mentioned the fastest among the three…i have owned both pulsar 220 and r15 and would say r15 totally lies in a superior class….speed increment from 90kmph+ takes a lot more time in pulsar than in r15…r15′s handling is outdoes every indian bike…braking is tighter than pulsar 220…r15 is a lot easier bike to control than pulsar 220 when you’re at 75kmph+ speed…….bajaj mentions 144kmph to be pulsar 220′s topspeed….but i haven’t gained more than 132……while i’ve gained 154 kmph in r15 with a small engine modification [racing issue]….also bajaj keeps 220′s mileage at 30-35 kmph..whereas r15′s mileage is at 40-45kmph……..though slightly expensive…r15 is a lot lot better bike than the two…..and personally i think pulsar is better than karizma zmr..
manhiik April 13, 2011 at 10:47 am
who told Aashish Niroula that pulsar is better then karizma zmr ??? pulsar really ***** man in all the aspects.. then r15 .. who bother about that toy ??? so ma conclusion zmr is the real king .. r15 good.. and pulsur really **** n ****kkkkkkkkk
feroz May 15, 2011 at 4:28 pm
yahama is the best and best 4 ever.
bike made by yahama r the best bike in the world.
yahama r15,yahama fazer,yahama fz are good
yahama bikes provide good fuel efficiency, pick-up,
grip,confortable.
yahama will change the life of every Indian.
go yaham gooooooooooooooooooo.
feroz May 15, 2011 at 4:30 pm
bajaj pulsar,hero honda karizma,tvs apache has no good looking.
bajaj is the bakwas bikes in the world. hero honda is so-so,tvs apache is good.
U-Wax June 28, 2011 at 3:56 pm
R15 [Yamaha]can’t be compared. Ride it to feel it………..
baba August 11, 2011 at 10:46 pm
pulasar is the real king of bikes in india.
as i ride all the bikes in all type ares like plains, hills, highway, traffic etc. and only bajaj pulsar gives you a long time ride than any other bikes like R15, ZMR. apache etc,. it takes only 6 sec from 0-60 which is lowest than any other bike in india.
BAJAJ PULSAR 220 IS THE REAL KING. I LOVE MY 220
yatin August 26, 2011 at 2:37 pm
pulsar220 is d best bike having more power than karizma n r15……….baaki sab thaki vi bike h…………..
ANURAG MALVIYA September 18, 2011 at 6:59 pm
p220 is the best bike all over the world n my best bike 220 ke aage sab ki piche se phat jati hai to r15 aur zmr ki kya okat hai 220 ke samne 220 ke alawa sab phattu hai phattu acche acche ka kaam daal deti hai pulsar 220………..
champ October 6, 2011 at 1:27 am
pulsar rockz…
go for pulsar
m nt against for other bikes,coz i have ride all of them
but bajaj pulsar is unbeatable…
go for pulsar ,,distinctly ahead
Dj December 2, 2011 at 2:14 am
as we can see in this pic some bajaj lover uploaded this thing everyone knows that R15 is the best bike here .. weight info wrong performance info wrong and yeah pulsar 220 is the cheapest bike ever so sabne khareedi hui hai ataareef toh karenge hi dont worry guyz tumhari galti nhi hai bajaj hai hi bekaar company self maari toh aisa lagta hai bike ko cough ho gya ho and if we r talkin about looks yahan honda ki CBR ne ghutne tek diye 220 kahan stand karegi
Vicky April 4, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Baap baap hota hai aur beta beta hi rehta hai…. isme koi doubt nahi hai sab power aur looks ki baat ati hai to Pulsar220 sab hi bikes ko piche chood deti hai like ZMR, R15 aur jo bhi tum log soch paoo……..
sumeet April 24, 2012 at 1:19 pm
pulsar 220 is the father of all bikes in india.its looks,style,speed,power,and comfertabiliy is great.pulsar 220 ko pakrna muskil hi nahi namumkin hai.r15,zmr ka baap hai pulsar 220.so get off the roads for the king.pulsar 220 rockz.
ankit August 2, 2012 at 6:39 pm
pulsar 220 is best itsss rockzzz and all other are fattu
manjet siwach September 14, 2012 at 11:53 am
litrally i prefer for r 15 bcoz its getup is vry nice
Chachu September 22, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Sab apni apni laal karne mein lage hai… lage raho india :)
chat November 7, 2012 at 2:55 pm
R15 is only for short men, i think..
Pulsar ka accelator ghuma ke dekho aur R15 ka patachal jayega.
Pulsar riding quality is very good among TVS, Karizma, Yamaha.
only r15 ke parts ki quality acchi hai.
Sajn November 8, 2012 at 7:32 pm
R15 IS SUPERBBBBB……………….. RIDE AND FEEL IT…….
tametabin November 20, 2012 at 10:19 pm
r15 wil be da drage loser…..4…220.palsur…ha…ha…
tame tabin November 20, 2012 at 10:34 pm
palsur 220 has DA mst powerful LIGHT….!!
R15 AN ZMR krma dsn’t have he…he..
hemanth December 2, 2012 at 10:24 am
zmr is the bike ilke it is very nice
babai December 10, 2012 at 3:19 pm
r15 is the best pulsar 220 is the bad bike……………………..
Mohan December 19, 2012 at 10:46 am
Pulsar 220 is the pathetic bike in the world.., LOL
I bet they’ll stop this model of pulsar,this may have more bhp n torque buh it wont last long for more than 2years,so i think karizma r is the best last longin’ bike.
i vote for Karizma r.
Dkah dkah Go..,
ARJUN December 27, 2012 at 11:06 am
MY LOVE MY PRIDE MY PASSION MY220
sam January 4, 2013 at 3:20 pm
all bikes r bakwas except mine…… ‘ninja!!!’ n i think 220 is gud….
baptu January 21, 2013 at 7:44 pm
bajaj pulsar 220 is da best
nihar January 28, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Pulsar 220 is fastest bike.it reaches at the speed of 145 km/h.
arsath February 10, 2013 at 11:19 pm
R15 has a top speed of 162kmph claimed by many .. some of my friends have both pulsar 220 and r15… they say pulsar 220 only goes upto 150kmph and it strains a lot but r15 = 162kmph (its a 150 cc engine) but there is another bike the apache rtr 180 which reaches 160+ speeds
charan March 31, 2013 at 1:38 pm
pulsar 220 is the fastest bike in india u love 220
Akash May 4, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Bhai charan… Fastest bike in India means ?? There are many bikes faster than Pulsar 220 . . . . .
Its a different thing that u love it but u can’t say its the fastest…..
abhi May 4, 2013 at 8:54 pm
Good ‘JOKE’ Of The Year Mr. Arsath… .. .
Plz Guys Start Laughing… .. .
Akash May 4, 2013 at 10:07 pm
@arsath . . . . Pagal hai kya be ??
R15′s- 135 speedo indicated somehow…
Apache’s- 130 speedo indicated…
220′s- 153 speedo indicated…
Not included the slope… I think…