15 First Photos of the Next Generation Pulsar..!!

Scoop photos of the Next Generation Pulsar models caught being tested..

Next generation Pulsars are expected to showcased in a couple of weeks time (Dec 2011). Now just before the official unveiling, a couple of heavily camouflaged test mules of what seems like Next Generation Pulsar models were caught being tested near the outskirts of Pune (birthplace of the Pulsar).

Source: newbajajpulsar2012.blogspot.com

Although there are no telltale signs on the bikes, a desi bike enthusiast can make some deductions based on what is seen in those photos.

Why is it the next generation Pulsar?

• Twin Tail light design: A trademark Pulsar design cue


• Rear number plate holder design: Similar to the Pulsar 135LS


• Touches from the KTM Duke 125/200: Centralized exhaust silencer, "KTM Racing" written on the engine casings of the test mules

Its been made public officially that the KTM 125/200 Duke has been co-developed by Bajaj and KTM and that the Duke and the next gen Pulsars would therefore share quite a lot of stuff. Therefore finding traces of the 125/200 Duke on the test mules dispells any doubts that these are indeed photos of the Next Generation Pulsars..!!

9 Review: Daijya Carbon Fibre Helmet

Review of the Daijya Carbon Fibre helmet from DSG..

My previous helmet was a Daijya, that particular helmet was for me a kind of initiation into the world of good quality helmets. It had a good build quality, excellent face shield/visor, snug fitting inner padding and to top it off the helmet looked great. The only issue with my Daijya was that it was a bit heavy.

It seems that the best international helmets usually weighs around 1.5-1.7 kgs. So I guess it’s a small compromise that a serious biker has to make. Unless of course the helmet is constructed out of “Carbon Fibre”..!!

Daijya is the helmet brand from DSG (Dream Sporting Gear), a Pune based Indian brand which is into motorcyle riding gears. The Daijya Carbon Fibre Helmet is the flagship model of the 2011 range of Daijya helmets

Posted below is my review/experience of my new “Daijya Carbon Fibre Helmet”.

3 Pulsar (1st Gen): A Decade of Dominance- Part II [Copying the leader]

From features, to advertisement campaigns, to strategies to downright ‘copycat’ styling.. the Pulsar has been an influence

"There is no ample evidence that a Chinese company has ever replicated Pulsar. The 'news' has originated within India and could be a clandestine method of misleading Indian consumer. Gulsar is only on paper not on road…

..This bike doesn't exist on earth, some vested interest has 'created' a story that a Chinese company has copied Pulsar. There is no concrete evidence of existence of Gulsar. Bike bloggers in India are fooled at this fabricated story."

The above statement was made in a thread on xBhp.com [Click here to visit that thread], India’s premier motorcycle forum. A particular member of that forum wanted to prove a point that the Chinese had never copied the design of the Pulsar.

In 2006, there was news of a particular Chinese made copy of the Pulsar which was being sold in some international markets with the name “Gulsar” (Sic). As evident from the above quoted statements, that particular member has the opinion that the “Gulsar” never existed and “Bike Bloggers” in India have been fooled to believe in this story..!!

Hmm.. “misleading Indian consumers”..?? That’s a serious accusation.

30 Pulsar (1st Gen): A Decade (2001-11) of Dominance

Documenting the birth and evolution of Pulsar though its 10 years of eventful journey.. a look at the background, competition, memorable advertisements etc.

This month (Nov 2011) marks the competition of 10 years of existence of the Pulsar in India. This post is to summarize the story of the birth and evolution of the Pulsar, a decade (2001-2011) that has been a "Decade of Dominance" for Pulsar.

The Pulsar Decade:

[2001-2007]: Offence

[2008-2011]: Defence

As a motorcycle enthusiast from India and belonging to the generation that was in their 20's at the turn of this century, the Pulsar has been more than a motorcycle to me. The Pulsar to me has been a symbol of the young emerging India, one which has a global perspective yet is still attached firmly to his roots. The Pulsar to me is a testimony of the triumph of Indian ingenuity, business acumen, engineering prowess and a never say die spirit.

The story of the current (lets call it the 1'st) generation of Pulsar can be said to be the story of the 150/180 twins. New (bigger and smaller) members have joined the family but essentially it is the story of the 150/180 brothers.

Nov, 2001: "Male" of the species is born

13 KTM 200 Duke Official Specifications Revealed [Photo/Video]

200 cc, 25 bhp, 125 Kgs dry weight.. which means CBR250R equaling power but around 30 Kgs lesser weight than the CBR250R..!!

KTM has shown the 200 Duke at the on going 2011 Milan Motorcycle Show and has also officially made public it's specifications on its official website. The 200 Duke is the KTM model which will be sold in India. The peak power output of the 200 Duke has surprised most by equaling Honda CBR250R's 25 bhp..!!