As reported by a few prominent sources, Bajaj is developing a ‘Faster than the fastest Indian’ 250cc version of its bread and butter Pulsar series.
Check out the first designed pic.. Here it goes!!!!!!!
- 250cc single cylinder, oil cooled 4 stroke engine with 4 valves similar to Pulsar 135LS
- Monoshock rear suspension: which might mean a better handling Pulsar, finally!
- Speculated 24-26 PS of power output
- Fatter tires
- Price of around Rs 1.2-1.4 lakh ex showroom
- Might make it on the roads by 3rd quarter of 2011
Understanding the depth of this segment in India, many new offerings are on the way. Honda might launch its naked bike – The VTR 250 in some time soon. Yamaha lovers are eagerly awaiting for the R25. Hyosung is more likely to launch its GT 250R sooner next year. Rumours suggest that Suzuki might also get into this arena to box against its competitors.
Now, don’t you think this is the time from Bajaj Auto to come up with a perfect 250 cc bike for the Indian market which could flip the market towards the manufacturer as it happened with the launch of Pulsar. Why shouldn’t the yet to be launched upgraded Pulsar house a 250 cc engine in the engine compartment?
Also, one has to note the point that Bajaj is capable of developing a new engine now. Adding to its flagship DTS-i and DTSS-i technology, it has the KTM platform with it based on which new engines can be developed. In order to give a tough fight to the 250 cc bikes in India, the Pulsar 250 is the potential bike from the company. There has been a common issue with the brand that these Pulsars are not capable of performing to its greatest in race tracks. Let’s hope at this juncture that Bajaj comes up with a high performing sport bike in the disguise of Pulsar 250.
