15 Pulsar 200NS: Story of it’s evolution in sketches

Design sketches that show how the Next Gen Pulsar (200NS) was styled by Bajaj Auto..

Creating an automotive legend/cult is itself a rare event in history. But when it comes to upgrading an established automotive icon to the next level, it becomes an even tougher (and even a risky) task.

Posted below is the story of the evolution of such a cult motorcycle brand "Pulsar" in it's latest next gen avatar, the Pulsar 200NS.

“Well begun is half done” goes the popular saying. Even for automobiles/motorcycles the saying holds true in the form of “styling”. Get the styling correct and selling becomes superfluous. But the real challenge comes when one needs to upgrade a brand which becomes very popular. The manufacturer faces the dilema whether to go for an evolution (and risk playing it too safe) or for a revolution (and risk messing with the original design).

7 Honda CBR150R soon to clash head on with the Yamaha R15

Moto GP Champ Casey Stoner in the TV Commercial for the CBR150R.. alarm bells for the Yamaha India's R15 V2.0..??

Nearly 5 years back I had made a post on this blog that why doesn't Honda launch the CBR150R (sold in Thailand back then) in India too? [Click here to visit that post] Finally Honda (India) is going to launch the latest version of the CBR150R in India by most probably March 2012..!!

"Live to Race", that is the tag line Honda is using for the CBR150R. Honda has also made a TV Commercial for the CBR150R featuring Moto GP Champ and currently a Honda rider, Casey Stoner in that video. I guess one doesn't need to further clarify as to how Honda wants us to see the CBR150R as.

Honda CBR150R TV Commercial [Featuring Casey Stoner]

Honda CBR150R Vs Yamaha R15:

2 TVS Motors launches updated 2012 Star City. Adopts redesigned corporate logo

TVS refreshes it Star City model for 2012.. also makes changes to its corporate logo

Amidst the hype and excitement surrounding the launch of the KTM 200 Duke and the unveiling of the Pulsar 200NS, TVS Motor had officially launched the 2012 update of its Star City model. Wrong timing?

6 Pulsar 200NS: Initial Ride Reviews

Top auto journalists of the country get the first taste of the Pulsar 200NS..

The recently unveiled Pulsar 200NS has impressed the top auto journalists of the country. Posted below are links to the reviews posted by the various publications.

Photo: xBhp

The following lines posted by BikeIndia probably sums the Pulsar 200NS:

"Shift+Delete. Forget everything that you know about Pulsars. Throw all your preconceived notions about how the addition of KTM chromosomes into the Pulsar DNA ought to turn out, out of the window.

Because, and we are glad to report this, the Pulsar 200NS is a completely different breed of beast from its predecessors, and interestingly enough, even from the bike it shares its platform with, the KTM 125 and 200 Duke."

33 Carburetor Vs. Fuel Injection [Myths & Facts]

What is the real benefit of using Fuel Injection instead of carburetor.. what are the tangible benefits of Fuel Injection?

The other day one guy quizzed me about the expected fuel efficiency of the KTM 200 Duke. I told him that I can’t tell for sure but it can be expected around the 30 Kmpl figure.

That guy was surprised and told me, “That low..?? But the KTM 200 Duke has Fuel Injection, so why such a low mileage figure?”.

I wouldn’t blame that guy as there are many myths surrounding “Fuel Injection” system. Till a couple of years back, even I used to think that "Fuel Injection" was a magic pill which elevated a bike's performance dramatically.

Fuel Injection: Myths

Myth 1: Fuel Injection gives a drastic increase in mileage (fuel efficiency)
Myth 2: Fuel Injection gives a bump in Power
Myth 3: Fuel Injection gives a much better throttle response than a carburetor