First Photos of the 2010 Pulsar 150 DTS-i with Clip on handlebars..
There might be a posibility for owners of older Pulsar 150/180 owners to retrofit these new "clip-ons" without changing the front forks..
The 2010 Pulsar DTS-i seems to have arrived in showrooms. As previously reported the bike indeed has been fitted with "Clip-on" handlebars. Now the entire 2010 Pulsar range (from 135LS, 150, 180 and 220) comes with "Clip-on" handlebars. Price increase: Sporty looks: Associated with sports bikes, clip ons handle bars provide to the sporty looks of the motorcycle. Possibility of retrofitting these "clip-on" handlebars on older Pulsar 150/180 DTS-i models: Related Posts This is to remind that the Views or Opinions in the blog are entirely mine unless explicitly stated. The Views and Opinions published in this blog should in no way be related to any other person or organization associated -- directly or indirectly -- with me.
Posted below are the first photos of the 2010 Pulsar DTS-i clicked in New Delhi and posted by Tanay, a member of xBhp.com. Externally there seems to be no change except the addition of the "Clip-on" handlebars.
2010 Pulsar 150 DTS-i, Internal changes:Power: 15.06 Ps @ 9000 rpm
Torque: 12.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bigger Carburetor for Better throttle response
There seems to be a nominal price increase of Rs.500 in the Ex-showroom price compared to the older Pulsar 150 model.
Benefits of "Clip-on" handlebars:
Sturdy: From personal experience, I have noticed that these "alloy" clip on handlebars are stronger than the normal one piece "steel" bar handlebars and withstand falls better and are less prone to damage or deformation.
Though not yet confirmed officially, the 2010 Pulsar seems to have the same size forks as the older model. Therefore there might be a posibility for owners of older Pulsar 150/180 (Pulsar 200 had slightly larger dia front forks though) owners to retrofit these new "clip-ons" without changing the front forks.
These small changes would definitely up the desirabilty quotient of India's largest selling 150 cc motorcycle. But an entirely new range of Pulsars, replete with new chassis and new engine platform would be something to look forward too.
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