Bajaj Auto has officially launched the Pulsar 200 NS motorcycle in Maharashtra today. The launch is taking place at the Marriott Convention Center on S.B. Road in Pune and we are bringing you live updates from there. The company is launching the Pulsar 200 NS in Maharashtra only and will soon offer it in other parts of the country. The plan is to do a phase wise launch. The Pulsar 200 NS is price at Rs. 84,096/- (ex-showroom, Pune). The bike is available in four colours namely Red, Yellow, Black and Blue. Other than the blue colour, all other colours are on display at the launch. As all the information about the Pulsar 200 NS has already been covered, we are bringing you some points which weren’t revealed by Bajaj Auto before.
Key Points From Today’s Press Conference
- The pricing is not introductory but fixed.
- 15 customers started testing the Pulsar 200 NS in January 2012.
- Customers tested the Pulsar 200 NS in Goa, Hyderabad, Leh and Ladakh.
- As reported earlier, the Pulsar 220 will not be discontinued
- Big consignment of Duke 125 and Duke 200 was exported to Japan recently. This is the first time for an Indian company.
- Changes to the production version of the Pulsar 200 NS include 55 watt headlight, number plate position change, new tyre hugger.
- 200 units of the Pulsar 200 NS manufactured and booked till now.
- This month, Bajaj will deliver bikes in Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Nagpur and Solapur.
- All over India from third month (not clear exactly what it means but I guess by August it should be available Pan India).
- Bajaj Auto has handed over first six customer the keys of their Pulsar 200 NS.
- No scooter plans at all. Bajaj Auto wants to claim themselves as bike specialists across the world.
- Ex-showroom Delhi price of Pulsar 200 NS is Rs. 85,000/-
- We interacted with the first two customers, they had booked the bike in March and are paying Rs. 94,270/- for it.
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Deepak Dongre June 7, 2012 at 5:55 pm
I wish it came in Ninja green colour too :) But finally the wait is over!
Manty Ahmed June 7, 2012 at 7:31 pm
The only perfect bike from my fav Bajaj branding. This is a steeeeeaaaaallll. ;)
Manty Ahmed June 7, 2012 at 7:32 pm
The only perfect bike in India & from Bajaj brand. This is a steeeeeaaaaallll. ;)
Neil June 7, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Here goes the future in hands of masses….well done Bajaj. This is the amazing moment for every bike enthusiast. Bajaj has taught others a lesson or two and shown how it is to be done. 94K for a bike with every possible aspect fulfilled that a biker can dream of has left people spell bounded.
Manufacturers must learn few but very important things from ‘The Bajaj’. How many of the people India knew there was a company by the name ‘KTM’ how many knew that Kawasaki’s are as damn good as hondas. This is what they have brought to us a big grin :).
Now the jindals will be scratching their heads and TVS on a verge of suicide.
Fantastic, I as an Indian feel proud and happy to see the future. A rocket launch next!!!
TUSHAR June 7, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Has any changes been done to tyre
……
eurogrip or nylo grip?
Suraj June 8, 2012 at 8:57 am
ya, its eurogrip tyre now…
Abhisek June 7, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Greatest day in the history of Indian biking. Karizma is dead now lols. Anyways it was buying and now who will buy it?
This bike would hit the resale value of many bikes hard. ZMR is gone case, even R15, CBRs, Duke 200 everyone will get a big blow. Thats called a true streetfighter. More picsss. Pls give us a drive reivew MB.
Faisal Khan June 14, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Abhisek, as soon as we get the bike in our hands we will do a test ride review ;-)
Abhisek June 7, 2012 at 10:46 pm
I thought the display color is orange but it is yellow. Looks much better than orange :)
Loved the console. A very important part for a bike I like.
Nitin June 7, 2012 at 10:54 pm
The problem with Bajaj was quality. Looks was never really a problem.
Let’s wait and see how it goes with this one!
- NS
Abinash June 8, 2012 at 10:38 am
Yes I do feel the same.
Aryan June 8, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Bajaj has tested the bike very extensively,, i think no problem in quality
jay June 8, 2012 at 5:46 am
Wait again starts as the bike would be released 3 months later than the release at Pune.. When will this power machine come to Hyderabad?? Was intending to buy a bike from Jan but wait time is really pissing me off!!! I’ll still wait to get my hands over it…
Suraj June 8, 2012 at 9:05 am
@jay:
The guys at Bajaj are saying that they will distribute the Pulsar 200 NS in Maharashtra for the first month…
Next month they will open up ANOTHER STATE (no name revealed by them, but I guess it will be Delhi to get this bike next)
And then from August pan India distribution will start……
SO better check out with the dealers in your city as some might have started taking booking for this baby……..
Viky June 8, 2012 at 11:00 am
Honda vs Bajaj: Honda leads in May 2012 sales
From the month of March, the war of second spot in Domestic two wheeler market has begun between Bajaj and Honda. Honda displaced Bajaj in the month of March and Bajaj displaced Honda in the month of April. For the month of May again Honda has displaced Bajaj Auto from the second spot. Although we do not have exact figure of domestic sales, some brokerage research houses claimed that HMSI has regained its second position.
Bajaj Auto has sold 3,21,922 units in the month of May 2012 compared to 3,17,989 units in the month of May 2011, thereby registering growth of 1.21%. The figure of 3,21,922 units is including export. It means that the company has sold around 1,90,000 to 2,00,000 motorcycles in the domestic market in the month of May 2012. HMSI has sold 2,21,540 units (including export) of two wheelers in May 2012 up by 52.02% compared to 1,45,729 units in the May 2011. The company has sold in access of 2,10,000 units in the domestic market in the month of May 2012. As always HMSI major growth is coming from the increased sales of Activa. The company has sold 1,26,033 units of scooter in May 2012 up by 65.31% compared to 76,241 units in the month of May 2011.
Bajaj Vs Honda in 2012
As expected Honda and Bajaj has neck to neck competition for the rest of the year also. From this month HMSI has Dream Yuga and Bajaj Auto has new Pulsar 200NS and Discover 125 ST in the domestic market. HMSI has potential to take on Bajaj Auto if Dream Yuga achieves its target sale of 30,000 units a month. However, at some point of time, capacity constrain will play on and for the entire year it would be difficult for HMSI to displace Bajaj Auto from the second spot at least for the financial year 2012-13.
Aryan June 8, 2012 at 5:57 pm
If u compare Profits of Bajaj v/s Honda even v/s Hero Baja earns more than others ……… as long as Bajaj earns more than others there is no reason to panic., even though Hero sells 2 times more bikes than bajaj.
Leandro June 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Have you guys noticed that the production model is missing the center/main stand? that really bothers me if indeed they’re going to get rid of it since it makes life so much easier when doing regular chain maintenance and changing tyres, sprockets and such.
Pulsarboy June 9, 2012 at 3:36 am
I guess you need to buy a paddock stand if you are doing it yourself. SVC’s will anyway have these paddock stands, wait a minute, may be not all, but I’ve seen them in all the probiking centres i’ve been to.
Leandro June 9, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Yeah, the bike doesn’t arrive to my country until december 2012 or even june 2013 but still here I am looking for a paddock stand already LOL.
Faisal Khan June 14, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Leandro, which country do you live in?
Leandro June 14, 2012 at 8:25 pm
I’m from Colombia mate.
shikaib July 3, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Its depends on you you can fit middle stand urself.
Saad June 9, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Wish Bajaj consider a point about replacing Eurogrips..
As with all Pulsars, this bike will sell big time. And considering the underpinings are KTM inspired, P200NS must be reliable as well.
ASHISH June 12, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Stop boasting about Foreign products any ways the Market value of dollar is $1 = Rs 56 and thanks to the people of brand name who buy them starting with Honda, Yamaha , Suzuki and so on
Bajaj totally indian proud of it . Has taken a Great step in launching this 200 NS buy it with 4 valve , Triple Spark Plug , 23 bhp , International styling and what not Just go for it , I am sure mileage would also be good with the with 4 valve , Triple Spark Plug technology .
I am ready to own one of these.
sagar June 26, 2012 at 12:24 am
I saw it…
N m fall in love with it…
It wil b at my place in next few months…
shikaib June 26, 2012 at 10:37 am
I have 200NS for last 12 days and it gave the milage of 47-49Km/ltr on Pune-Mahabaleshwar hilly road without any servicing…
Suraj June 26, 2012 at 10:40 am
@Shikaib:
Congrats for owning one.
Gr8 mileage figures for a 200 cc bike.
Awesome, it would be nice to here some more from you abt pulsar
Faisal Khan June 29, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Shikaib, where are you located?
shikaib July 3, 2012 at 2:17 pm
i am in Pune…
Kartik July 19, 2012 at 9:44 am
Hi,
By the end of this month probably by 30th ill get my Pulsar 200 ns. City – Hyderabad.
But i would like to change my bike tyres to either Pirelli or Mrf Zapper.
Please suggest from the above 2 and also suggest which will be recommended. Price no barrrier.
And please mention the tyre dimensions as well (Front & Rear).
Faisal Khan July 19, 2012 at 10:51 am
Kartik, get Pirelli tyres.
Kamlesh August 6, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Wen it’ll b launched in Goa??
any idea..?
Tarak August 15, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Hi,
i want 2 buy a bike. Please suggest me between pulsar 200 ns and Karizma R…i’m confused which one i hav 2 buy….plz give me a good advice………
Sajan Joseph August 15, 2012 at 6:15 pm
you go & Buy The Pulsar 200NS.
Tarak August 19, 2012 at 10:30 am
Hi sajan Joseph thanks for your advice and many of my frnds saying that Karizma R is good than pulsar 200ns bcoz it looks very stylish than pulsar 200ns and i also likes the appearance of Karizma R but technically& mileage are good for p200ns ratherthan appearance.And my budget is 1lakh. So, tell me if this is p200ns zamana then i’ll definitely go for it.plz tell me. Thank you
ajit bibhakar August 30, 2012 at 1:24 pm
The design of the bike is awesome.
Bajaj should work on their stickers to make more attractive.
And they should make the bikes available all the seven colurs
jobs September 17, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I love this yellow colour and excellent design.