A personal challenge, a life experience, an adventure, a physical, mental and technical challenge and a dream fulfilled! Daniel Velandia, a biking enthusiast from South America achieved a milestone when he traveled rode his Pulsar 180 across 23 countries covering over 30,000 miles, to visit the birthplace of his Pulsar. The adventure was made possible by the sponsorship of Auteco and Bajaj.
Daniel is 34 years of age and has been riding bikes for the past many years. Daniel did not have a smooth sailing life. This is how he describes his journey, “Go past the first thirty years of my life running around from one place to another, from one job to another, I’ve worked on so many things for so long that I do not remember everything I did, I washed airplanes at a time I was a fireman at a gas station and messenger countless times, I began to study languages at the University of Antioquia, but had to retire due to lack of income and conviction”.
He only knew about motorcycles and was passionate about them. He was a test rider at a local factory in Columbia and then worked as a test rider for the Columbian Magazine La Revista DEMOTOS. During this tenure he got the opportunity to test some of the world class motorcycles.
The ride of a lifetime started from South America, on his Pulsar 180, which he calls Elvira, included the African continent and concluded in Asia. On the way he traveled through countries like Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile in South America.
His journey continued through to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, turkey, Iran before arriving at the home town of Pulsar , Pune in India. Overall, the hardcore biker from Columbia covered 23 countries spanning through 3 Continents covering over 30,000 miles during the whole tour.
It was due to his passion, sheer dedication and grit determination towards bikes; he was able to achieve this milestone. It was a test of the man and the machine and both came out winners! It is due to people like these, the biking enthusiast’s community grows and gets new ideas and innovations to inculcate this feeling within them and try something of this kind. The bike needs a special mention and it’s a proof of what Bajaj has come to. Great man, great machine, Greater act!
Source & More Details: El Colombiano
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How did the Pulsar withstand during the entire trip?
My 180 gives me lot of problems in electricals, etc… and has clocked only 27000km. The bike featured had done more than 30000miles???
@ALL
my bike has not given me any problems…
except when i have had some incidents with it…
i.e. when i race insanely recklessly(but never endangering others)…..
maybe its how well u ride a bike…
and this guy..daniel has PROVED
PULSAR has got quality…
it may not be as top quality as honda… but its good bike!!!!
and you know what
pulsar is liked by columbians…
a year ago or so…
a “columbian” rode the P-180 in a 24 hr endurance race… u can google it..!!!
P-180 is one of a kind… even among its pulsar cousins..!!
!!!LOVE IT!!!
p.s. comment about honda was from others opinion and not mine.
has anyone seen the first picture closely!!
the front fairing has a “crash guard”
it looks gr8! wud sav headlight from damage… it may increase weight a bit.. but looks gr8!
This is a dramatic add that Bajaj is done to get fame to this bike.
The guy has guts to take a Bajaj that long
A Foreigner has so much Love and Admiration for the Pulsar.
Proud to be an Indian!!
Pulsar Rocks!! India Rocks!!
Makes my heart swell with pride to see Indian products shining. Jai Ho.
Deepak, is it 30,000 miles or 300,000 miles? plz verify…….
Thanks Amit, I edited it. Sometimes mistakes happen even to me!
Hmmm… that’s really encouraging. I ride a Pulsar180 too, and have been thinking of making a trip from Srinagar,J&K to Leh,Ladakh in India. I was wondering if my steel horse would be able to take the beating that the tough terrain would give. But i guess, this feat quells all questions and doubts at bay.. So, whenever i can get time off for it, and if my wife is able to dare it too…we’re gonna make that trip soon.
Peace!
Hi,I’m from indonesia,I have p 180 too,and its a great bike,even better,its the best thing on the road,I have for almost 2 year,with a 35000km milage,and I have tons of accident too (because I drive it very fast,100 km/h average)but so far it never gave me any disatisfaction,its a really great bike!!
i am a die hard yamaha fan. owns an rx 100 and r15. now after hearing this news i have a newfound respect for hamara bajaj. it sure is a reliable bike if it can hold 50000+ kms without breaking down. hats off.
I donno hw he cum america to africa. . .is it possible to ride a bike in water?