2009 Pulsar 220 DTSi

As we told you earlier, Bajaj Auto has launched the new 2009 Pulsar 220 DTSi today.

2009 Pulsar 220 DTSi

Visually the new Pulsar 220 DTSi gets the all black treatment for for the engine, swingarm, front stanchion tubes and rear gas charged shock absorbers, the brake calipers are now in golden color. The new Pulsar 220 also get the new 3-D graphics, redesigned console background and slightly revised clip-on handlebars.

Update: Press Release after the jump

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The changes to the insides of the engine are more comprehensive. The 220 CC DTSi engine shuns the fuel injection in favour of the 32mm venturi carburetter which might look like a step back, but it isnt since the bike produces more power and the same amount of torque! The new engine is rated to deliver 21.04 ps @ 8500 rpm while the maximum torque of 19.12 nm comes at a higher 8000 rpm. Other changes to the engine insides include new combustion chamber, all new port geometry for optimized thermodynamics, new valve coat material to eliminate cardon formation, new design short skirt lower friction piston, an all new camshaft and 33% larger oil cooler.

The 2009 Pulsar 220 DTSi is touted to be the fastest indian production bike with a true top speed in the region of 140 kmph!

We have come to the best bit yet… the new Pulsar 220 DTSi as predicted has been priced at Rs 70,000 Ex-Showroom, Delhi which makes it one of the best VFM performance bike out there…. Power to the People, Bajaj’s Way!

Press Release

Bajaj Auto unveils the Fastest Indian

Delhi: 23rd June, 2009: Bajaj Auto Ltd., today announced the launch of the 2009 Pulsar 220 edition. With it’s launch, Bajaj Auto has raised the bar in performance biking segment quite a few notches higher - the Pulsar 220 has now evolved to become the fastest Indian with an amazing top speed of 144km/hr.

The new 220 gets the performance boost with 32 venturi carburettor, the bigest ever used in India. In addition, the intake port in the cylinder head has been modified, along with higher lift and duration cam. A larger resonator and catalytic convertor is also used to increase performance. The higher engine performance acheived has been matched to a modified 5th gear ratio, to make the new Pulsar 220, ‘The Fastest Indian’.

Aimed at the performance bikers who are looking for a thrilling ride experience, this bike comes with many power packed features - auto choke, clip-on handle bar, split seats, engine oil cooler, fuel and battery charge indicators, etc. It also uses temperature based ignition mapping system through which the ignition timing is optimized to acheive good startability, quick warm up and outstanding torque.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. S.Sridhar, CEO - 2-wheelers, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said - “We have been continously evolving our Pulsar range to provide our customers state of the art products with unmatched performance and technology. The new 2009 Pulsar 220 has further raised the bar in the performance sengment by becoming the ‘India’s fastest production motorcycle’.”

He further added, “We have been the market leaders by far in the premium segment of the motorcycle market, and now with the launch of the 09′220 seres, we will further strengthen our foothold.”

With 21.04PS of power, sporty styling, long feature-list and a price of Rs.70,000/- ex-showroom, it is a very compelling package for the performance bikers, who will find it hard to resist this fastest Pulsar ever produced.

The Bajaj Pulsar 220, 2009 edition will be manufactured at the Chakan plant and it will be available with 4 color opions to choose from.

Engine
Type: Single Cylinder, 4 stroke-air cooled.
Bore(mm)xStroke(mm): 67×62.4
Displacement: 220cc
Valve per cylinder: 2
Fueling: Carburetor - UCAL UCD 32
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Max. Power (Ps@RPM): 21.04@8500
Max. Torque(NM@RPM): 19.12@7000
Starting: Electric

Transmission
Clutch: Wet multiplate
No.of gears: 5
Gear Shift Pattern: 1-down, 4-up
Primary Reduction: 3.47 (66/19)
Final Reduction: 2.571 (36/14)

Chassis
Type: Double cradle down tube

Suspension (front): Telescopic, 130mm
Suspension (rear): Nitrox, with 90mm travel
Front Brakes: Disc, 260mm
Rear Brakes: Disc, 230mm
Tyre (Front): 90/90X17″ (Soft Compound, tubeless)
Tyre (Rear): 120/80X17″ (Soft Compound, tubeless)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 litres, with 3.2 litres reserve (2.2 litres usable reserve)

Dimensions
Overall Length (mm): 2035
Overall Width(mm): 750
Overall Height(mm): 1165
Wheelbase(mm): 1350
Ground Clearance(mm): 165
Saddle Height(mm): 795
Kerb Weight(KG): 150

Electricals
Battery: 12V, 9Ah, Full DC
Head Lamp: Low - Projector Lamp, 55W
High - Ellipsoidal Lamp, 55W
Tail/ Stop Lamp: LED Type
Horn: DC, 2