Bajaj launches Pulsar's fastest version at Rs 1.18 lakhs

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): Bajaj on Thursday launched its latest offering in the Pulsar segment, the Pulsar RS 200.

Pulsar RS 200 is priced at Rs 1.18 lakh for the non anti-lock brake system (ABS) variant and Rs 1.30 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom Maharashtra) for the one with ABS brakes.

Bajaj claims that this is the fastest Pulsar ever. The bike is powered by a four-valve, triple spark, DTSi 199cc engine with fuel injection and liquid cooling. The bike can accelerate to a top speed of 141 kmph.

The engine delivers 24.5Ps of power and 18.6Nm of torque.

 The RS 200 includes a service due indicator, projector headlamps, LED tail lamps, monoshock rear suspension among other features. To keep the bike in control, there is a 300mm disc at the front coupled with ABS.

This bike is aimed at bikers, who are interested in sports bikes and shall be competing with the Yamaha R15 and the Honda CBR 150R, which are priced in the range of Rs 1.19 to Rs 1.23 lakhs.

"The sports segment in India is poised for rapid growth, driven by evolving customer preferences. There are consumers who expect true-track performance from their bikes. The new Pulsar RS 200 enters the Super Sports segment with aerodynamically tested fairings, superior chassis and engine technology to deliver adrenaline pumping performance, be it on tracks or real roads," said Eric Vas, President - Motorcycle Business, Bajaj Auto Ltd.

The company, which plans to sell 2500 units of the Pulsar RS 200 per month, intends to start exporting as well. (ANI)

HONDA RC213V 2015

A closer look at Honda's MotoGP machine

Honda's RC213V has dominated the MotoGP series for the past two years, winning the riders' championship with Marc Marquez and the manufacturers' championship for the company. More recently, The Repsol Honda team released a series of images and some details on the 2015 iteration of the RC213V. Notice mostly the new livery, which features more prominent Red Bull branding than in years pas

Dani Pedrosa's RC213V. For 2015 the chassis has been modified in its rigidity balance and designed to reach the maximum compatibility between turning and stability. The twin-spar aluminium chassis is immensely light and yet provides the ideal stiffness and strength characteristics required to contain and deliver more than 175kw (235bhp) from the RC213V’s engine to the rear tyre. As well as strength, the chassis features the right amount of carefully designed flexibility to enhance tyre grip.

Carbon fiber front brakes are provided by Brembo. Carbon brakes work best when they’re hot and reach anything up to 400 degrees C. For rear disk and front disk under wet conditions the RC213V relies on Yutaka steel brake disks.

MotoGP tyres are supplied exclusively by Bridgestone. Each rider is permitted to use a maximum of 21 slick tyres during each grand prix weekend and 12 wet tyres. Each grand prix weekend, Bridgestone’s slick tyres are available in two or three compounds and the wet tyres available in two compounds, selected by Bridgestone in advance. The tyre sizes are: Front tyre size: 125/60R16.5 Rear tyre size: 190/65R16.5

 The engine is a 1000cc V-4; only five engines are allowed to be used for the 18-race season.

For 2015 the RC213V is fitted with Ohlins suspension front and rear. Providing the essential link between wheel and chassis, the suspension’s job is to keep the tyre in contact with the ground and producing maximum grip as the machine hits the thousands of bumps and ripples encountered on every lap. It’s a crucial link in the performance chain and for this reason both Repsol Honda riders have a dedicated Ohlins technician assigned to him.

The lightweight carbon-fibre bodywork plays an important role in making the RC213V as aerodynamic as possible. The 2015 RC213V has a modified fairing to reach the maximum compatibility and performance between handling and drag.

Source: Sport Rider