For many years the Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi, the only powerful fuel injected bike in India that time, enjoyed the cult status before it was abruptly stopped. In place, a new faster and more agile sibling made it to the streets, the Pulsar 220 DTSi with a carburetor and an ‘F’ type logo at the fairing. Though the ‘F’ story became clear when Bajaj launched the sports version of this same bike with a bikini fairing very recently, we remain skeptic about the possible reason of the exclusion of the fuel injector.
Though we can (and did) go gaga about the latest offering with a reduced price tag and all, but we have a different story to tell this time. One day we sat down to study the future prospects from this ripple-creator company and came out with a (possible) conclusion. According to our estimates Bajaj would/ might launch a big bike laden with fuel injection and as we say it, it would not be very far from now. Probability have it saying that it might be a 250cc engine which might be priced around (or less than) the 1.5 lakh mark so as to keep a considerable difference between this probable bike and the flagship Kawasaki Ninja 250R.
Anyhow, let us clear ourselves out, Bikeadvice does not believe in spreading rumors and this story could well be considered our brainchild (as of now)! If we get any concrete news we will keep you informed at the earliest possible.
- Saad Khan
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It will be really nice if Bajaj launches a 250cc bike. I would be the first to use it. But I highly doubt that Bajaj can do it. The existing plant may not support casting of high capacity engines and trying to do so may involve huge costs. Bajaj would rather spend their money on stickers and new marketing gimmicks to keep the company alive.
Its not possible for Bajaj to launch a 250cc dtsi engine. Royal Enfield has reserved 250 cc to 1250 cc segment for them as they have patented and copyrighted twinspark engines above 250cc. Bajaj tried to play foul with the mighty bull, and quite expectedly, were slapped back
I agree with Sid, a 250cc mill from Bajaj is far far away. They cant use the Ninja engine as the Pulsar chassis wont be able to take all that power. So I guess, the Pulsar 220 is the fastest a Pulsar will get.
As far as high cc machines from Bajaj are concerned, I have confirmed news they are coming. But in the form of KTMs and they are coming real real soon
I should add that Bajaj first needs to concentrate on making their current line up more dependable and durable. There are very few people who buy a Bajaj after learning about the bike. I appreciate Bajaj for selling in mass cos most of the buyers are guys who would have heard some random girl say “That bike is toooooooo hot to handleee yaaaaar”
the same situation may equally occur in Indonesia. recently, the country was rumoured by the presumably launching of Bajaj 220 Fuel Injection as now is already replaced by the carburettor one. the rumour is gone with the wind, though, and another rumour is spread again with the possibly launching of baby pulsar a.k.a Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS. in fact, the latter is much anticipated by many bikers as the bike looks almost more superior than FZ150 a.k.a Vixion in power. the baby pulsar is said to take the momentum it has been created sometime a year ago by then-named Byson that up to now always suffers from delay from time to time.
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Sid, learn to give credit where it is due. Bajaj is selling a lot as far as 125+ segment is concerned.. and I don’t think people are putting 60k or 70k just like that on a Pulsar. I don’t understand this crap of being dependable and durable etc etc.. barring a few niggles, which are very minor Bajaj bikes are right on the money.
@Sid
Don’t spread wrong piece of information.There is no patent for DTSi above 250 in name of anyone.Because above 250 twin spark engines are being used by many companies in past and present.Bajaj can anyday launch 250 DTsi.But how many of customers will afford that.Bajaj is more concentrating on bikes where they can sell more in numbers as wella s get good profit.That is why 220 is ideal optimisation for them.
@ Pulsar boy. Yes. Bajaj has been doing very well. They make extremely good vfm’s with spot on pricing. No issues about that.
@Karan, buddy you need to go to the nearest Bajaj showroom and ask them yourself. This twinspark case was opened by Bajaj and they lost it long ago when RE came out with Thunderbird Twinspark. It was all over the Newspapers, maybe you missed it out. Don’t accuse unless you have your facts right
@Siddharth.. don’t think Bajaj tried legal option with RE.. yes news was there, which said they are looking into it, but they never went beyond that.
@pulsar boy : I have confirmed the news with RE and Bajaj. Cross check for personal acceptance.
I would love to have a 250 cc single cylinder sport-bike from bajaj with 25bhp power, 6-speed gearbox, liquid cooling, fuel injection, full fairing, mono shock and a fuel efficiency of 30 kmpl at a price tag of 1.5 lakh
@Siddharth
It is rightly said “little information is a dangerous thing”.
FYI Bajaj has opened that case with TVS only.Nowhere RE was involved.Seems that u have followed some rumor spreading Blog.Get some life and read quality stuff to know the right thing.
Karan. Get Some newspapers and read em. Its not rumours Mr. No knowledge. Its NEWS! I’ll really appreciate you if you will be able to make out the difference. If not, write a letter to Bajaj or RE and find out for yourself. You seem like a 5 year old amature biker who knows strings about bike news and can’t differentiate between NEWS AND RUMOURS.
@Siddharth,
Which newspaper do you read dude? nowadays newspapers have their websites too. Please provide concrete proof with proper weblinks. Rather than spamming with comments after comments provide some proof.
If you can find even ONE CREDIBLE news about your FRICTIONAL Bajaj Vs Royal Enfield Case, I’ll give you a bike of your choice for Free
@Rajiv B. This was probably a year ago. Where do you stay? Probably we can walk into a Bajaj/ Royal Enfield Showroom and you can get to know it AND book a Thunderbird in my name?
First : http://www.bikes4sale.in/wp/698/royal-enfield-thunderbird-twinspark-review/
Second : http://www.autoindia.com/News/auto-news-india1215.html
Third : http://discuss.itacumens.com/index.php?topic=16007.0
Fourth : Since these are dated and don’t talk about RE grabbing the 250 to 1250cc segment, maybe we can walk into an RE showroom or a Bajaj showroom and clear it put? And maybe you can book me a Thunderbird twinspark on spot?
@Siddharth,
NO WHERE in the articles mentioned by you above said that Bajaj auto has actually went ahead and Locked into a Legal Battle with Royal Enfield.
More over the links you have mentioned are of amateur sites/blogs/forums which are can’t be taken as authentic.
Bajaj will not produce engines more than 220 CC as there patent is only for 220 CC engines only…as for Fi …they already added in 220 Fi and everyone knows the issues they have in Fi 220…well i can say Fi bajaj has developed was not upto mark…they were some how FAIL…look at the Fi unit of ZMR and R15…even Glamour Fi version is very good…
@rAJIV b. Thats exactly why i said lets walk in to a showroom.
@Lokesh. Spot on.
I THINK RE has the patent of twinsparks only for 350cc+ bikes so i dont think bajaj has any obstacle for a 250cc bike.The question is will it be a TWIN CYLINDER rather than twin spark as twin cylinders are way smarter than singles.Why do u guys worry so much about twinsparks?
@lokesh-man the pulsar220 fi is the IMOTY 2008 winner.IMOTY is short for indian motorcycle of the year,chosen by top journalists of major indian auto journos.How can u say its a failure?
@Sachin57
Yes it complete failure…ask the owners of P220 Fi…lots of issues are there…even new P220 introduced without Fi…if Fi was very well workout then why they have not introduced it again?
IMOTY is concerned…it was in 2008…dear its now 2010…lots of bikes has came across…with Fi…and with far better technology than bajaj Fi
Is there any rumours of Avenger with a Bigger engine.
@ avinash
i heard that they are planinng to lauch avenger 220, i dont know is that true or not?