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Pulsar 180 Upgraded!!

Bajaj Auto has unvieled the new iteration of the of the Pulsar 180. Bajaj India claims a miniscule rise in power to 17.02PS @ 8500rpm compared to the earlier model’s power output of 16.51PS at the same rpm.

Thanks to the borrowed swingarm from the 220/Avenger, the kerb weight has gone up to 147kgs from an earlier 143kgs. The wheelbase has also increased by 25mm to 1345mm. The bike has let go of the kick-start option and the rider will have to rely on battery power for ignition.

Visually, this bike looks strikingly similar to the Pulsar 200 but a trained eye can quickly spot the difference. Bajaj have once again mixed and matched a lot of components from its portfolio to make the 180 appear evn more muscular.

The exhaust styling remains unchanged though. The bike will be available across all Bajaj showromms by the end of this week. It is likely to retail for around Rs.3,000 more than the previous 180 model.

Front Suspension: The bike now gets the 37mm fork assembly from the Pulsar 220 and promises more stability in corners. The bottom pipes are finished in matte black unlike the silver used on the 220.

Steering Tee: The steering tee is lifted straight from the 220’s chasis again. The new 180 also gets the clip-ons from the 220 which should aid handling and wrist comfort to an extent.

Rear Suspension, Tyre and Sprockets: The swingarm for the new 180 comes from the 220/Avenger and is finished in black. The rear sprocket and the O-ring chain come from the 200. The rear tyre is wider with a 120 section width similar to the 200/220.

Seating: The outgoing models single step seat unit has been traded in for split seats from the 200/220. The pillion seat gets th same grabrails as the bigger Pulsars.

Body Panels: While the majority of the body panels remain similar to the outgoing 180, the new bike gets the tank extensions from the 200. The ‘Pulsar’ monogram on the tank is more pronounced with a metallic finish unlike the rubberized one on the 200/220.

Seating: The outgoing models single step seat unit has been traded in for split seats from the 200/220. The pillion seat gets th same grabrails as the bigger Pulsars.

[Via: BIKE]

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Yamaha Launches FZ-S

Yamaha Motor India has launched a new version of the popular FZ16 called the FZ-S. The FZ-S according to Yamaha is the more stylized version of the FZ-16 which has been a runaway hit for the company.

The FZ-S sports new colors and graphics, chiseled aerodynamic windshield, stylish and sporty carbon pattern meter console and a more aggressive looking headlight.

Speaking at the launch about Yamaha’s focus, Y. Tsuji, CEO and Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. said, “Yamaha has set forward on a journey where each and every product of ours will set a benchmark in the market with its technological superiority, quality and manufacturing excellence and style quotient. The arrival of this new variant FZ-S is a clear illustration of how the market has responded to FZ 16. Our strategic intent is to provide customers with stylish variant to suite his fashion statement and personality.”

The FZ-S will be offered in two colors: Yellow Streak and Silver Tech and has been priced at Rs. 67,000 Ex-Showroom, Delhi.

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Hero Honda launches new variant of Passion

Hero Honda today launched new variant Passion . The new look Passion Pro comes with a electric start option and is priced Rs. 44,000. “These launches are part of our strategy to boost sales during the festival season. Last year during the festival period we sold about five lakh units, this year we are looking to better the mark,” Hero Honda Motors Senior Vice-President (Marketing & Sales) Anil Dua said.

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