Bajaj motorcycles: reviews, characteristics, model range

durable motorcycle
possible , you should pay attention to the Bajaj Boxer 150, the best-selling model in Russia from this Indian motorcycle manufacturer. After the introduction of the A1 category and the subsequent fall in popularity of the ubiquitous Yamaha YBR-125, the Chinese perked up and began to rivet 150 cc and 200 cc bikes instead of 125 cc, but the Indians from Bajaj still make most of them with their Boxer 150. India itself, by the way, this model, extremely simple and budget-friendly, is also very popular. The secret is simple - there is practically nothing to break in this motorcycle, and it is cheap, and, if necessary, it can be repaired right in the open field using a screwdriver, an adjustable wrench and pliers. In general, see for yourself!

Specifications

The single-cylinder engine develops 23.5 hp, which is quite adequate by modern standards.
With. power. Minor modifications have improved traction in the lower ranges. Otherwise, it is a regular 4-stroke engine with 1 cylinder.

• Working volume - 199.5 cm3.
• Power - 24 hp
• Number of valves - .
• Cooling is liquid.
• Fuel supply - carburetor (33 mm).
• Ignition is transistorized.
• Start - electric starter.
• Tank volume - 12 l.

Transmission and clutch

The main gear is a classic chain.

The bike has a 6-speed gearbox.

• Multi-plate clutch, oil bath, power transmission - cable.
• The main drive is a chain.

Brakes

Front: brakes:

• number of disks - ;
• diameter - 280 mm;
• support - 2-piston.

Rear brakes

• number of disks - ;
• diameter - 230 mm;
• support - 1-piston.

There are no options available for the NS line.

Repair and tuning

The small-capacity Bajaj breaks the stereotypes that budget Asian bikes fall apart as soon as they leave the dealership. For some reason, this inexpensive product from India stubbornly does not want to break down, and with timely maintenance, it will run smoothly year after year, racking up kilometers on its wheels. Some owners even invest in tuning, customizing the bike to suit themselves.

Repair

The Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle does not have any specific or common breakdowns. But thanks to its simple design, you can easily repair it yourself. You don’t need any special tools for this; any standard kit that you can buy at your nearest auto parts store will suffice.

Spare parts

They are inexpensive, and it is usually not difficult to find them in stock. Some parts of the engine and transmission are suitable from KTM bikes, but the price tag for Austrian parts is higher than for Indian ones.

Tuning

Most often, owners equip the Pulsar with a windshield, protective cages, sliders and other little things. Due to the budget nature of the bike, few people spend large sums on tuning, and besides, the Bajaj is already good, without any improvements.

Reviews

Bajaj Avenger was subjected to a very serious test drive on both Indian and Russian roads. Those who managed to test the bike in action unanimously believe that it will fit perfectly into our surroundings in the form of not the best quality roads and rough terrain. The driving experience is reminiscent of driving a classic American chopper. The suspension is very soft and stable, incomparable to other cheap motorcycles. In addition, this monster is distinguished by iconic Japanese reliability. Reviews of the Bajaj Avenger 220 motorcycle are based on the most honest and real testing, so the verdict that this is the best motorcycle in its class is definitely worth listening to.

Instructor of The Riders motorcycle school, Alexander Bober:

“I must admit, I didn’t immediately recognize the motorcycle as not being an original sportbike. This is his huge plus. Until he approached, he looked around and noticed the glances of those around him. Literally from the first laps I realized that the bike is very balanced. I hardly used the rear brake, but the front brake, due to the presence of ABS, works unusually, although flawlessly. The gearbox is also without any comments: the backstage travel is too big, but beginners will only be grateful. I liked the landing and the good distribution of weight between the axles; you roll into the track very quickly. What can I not say about the tires, especially the rear ones: these are an economical option. It seems like they made a side groove for stability on intersections and in the rain, but you have to drive more on dry asphalt. And even on heated tires it is not possible to carefully and smoothly turn into a turn; the transition in the tread pattern is very noticeable. But overall, it’s a very worthy piece of equipment, especially for the price.”

Sasha is involved in circuit racing and knows his stuff: while I was watching what he was doing on the Pulsar RS, it was like seven sweats. As for the tires, I’ll say this: I wouldn’t wait for them to wear out and change them right away. On the day when it was necessary to return the motorcycle to the owner, it was raining: I drove on wet asphalt, smoothly accelerated into first gear, in second I added more gas... and immediately felt how the rear wheel began to catch up with the front! You may not be able to handle such a gift “in the wet,” especially at speed. When I had already summarized all my impressions of the motorcycle into one general picture, they called me from the motorcycle dealership and clarified it: it turned out that the test bike had a replacement Chinese tire installed on the rear! The original factory one was simply burned at the presentation of the motorcycle, and since the Bajaj Pulsar RS had just arrived, the spare parts for it were supposed to arrive “just about any time”, but they didn’t arrive in time. In general, taking into account all the circumstances, the news only made me happy: Beaver would have rolled the way he wanted on his original tire!

Advantages and disadvantages

The Bajaj Pulsar 200 is a well-balanced bike. It belongs to the budget segment, but it has much more advantages than disadvantages, and for a reasonable price, buyers get a decent lightweight motorcycle.

Advantages

• Combination of price and quality. At a moderate cost, Bajaj is head and shoulders above the vast majority of Chinese competitors.
• Manufacturability. An engine similar to that of the KTM Duke 200, a 6-speed transmission, tenacious brakes and peppy dynamics allow the owner of the Bajaj to feel confident on the road.
• Reliability. The model is devoid of “childhood sores”, and, according to reviews, breakdowns are rare.
• Low cost of maintenance. Spare parts, tuning and consumables are inexpensive.
• High top speed. The Bajaj Pulsar is indeed capable of achieving the manufacturer's claimed top speed of 135 km/h.

Flaws

• Short passes. You will have to switch them frequently in city driving mode.
• Weak grip. It is very demanding on oil and tightening torques, which must always be remembered when servicing the bike.
• Switch problem. On early copies it sometimes failed, but this defect has long been eliminated.

Reviews

The Bajaj 220 motorcycle has earned a lot of praise both from professionals in this field and from ordinary people who decided to try themselves as a motorcycle driver for the first time. This unit evokes the same sensations as an expensive Japanese sportbike. It is neat, beautiful, powerful and ergonomic. The balance of these properties confuses many owners, since it is difficult to believe that such a high-quality device was assembled in India. They praise every detail without exception: a powerful engine that allows you to easily overtake any Skoda in terms of acceleration speed, a high-quality braking system that stops this not the lightest motorcycle without any problems. The only serious drawback is that the gears are too short. Yes, it's only 200cc, but even with those specs, longer gears would make a big difference in the overall feel of the bike.

Specifications of Bajaj Pulsar NS200

For such a baby, the specifications of the Bajaj Pulsar are truly outstanding. Modern technologies have been used in the motorcycle, which distinguishes it from the horde of Chinese small-capacity motorcycles, built according to the same patterns that were outdated a quarter of a century ago. Combined with an adequate price, the Pulsar generally looks like one of the best models in its class.

Engine

It has much in common with the power units installed on KTM motorcycles. 4 valves per cylinder, volume 199 cm3, liquid cooling, three spark plugs - this is not just another Chinese engine copied from an ancient “Japanese” 30 years ago. The engine of the Bajaj Pulsar 200 produces a maximum power of 23.5 horsepower and a torque of 18.3 Nm, propelling the bike to a speed of 135 km/h. The only thing that stands out from the overall picture is the carburetor. The Indians still saved money and decided not to install an injector, but even without it the Pulsar is very good. But the model was equipped with a normal oil filter instead of the Chinese “mesh”, and standard safety bars that protect the engine from damage in the event of a fall. The Pulsar accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 10 seconds.

Transmission

There are 6 gears in total, like in any other modern motorcycle. The gear ratios are short, so you will have to click the gearbox often, but this is the price to pay for decent acceleration dynamics. As practice shows, the Pulsar feels no less confident in city traffic than large bikes, and it gets through traffic jams even better than most of them.

Chassis and brakes

The diagonal steel frame has a high safety margin. There is a standard telescopic fork installed at the front, and a Nitrox monoshock absorber with adjustable stiffness at the rear. Both wheels have petal brake discs (280mm front and 230mm rear) with Bybre calipers. Considering the modest weight of the Pulsar motorcycle, its braking system is quite effective.

Electronics

It would be naive to expect any auxiliary electronic systems from a budget motorcycle. There are none here; all the electronics are familiar to any motorcyclist who has tinkered with the wires of his steel horse at least once. The only thing worthy of mention is the headlight - it produces quite good light. The directional light beam confidently dispels darkness and provides decent visibility on night roads.

Weight and dimensions

The dry weight of the Bajaj Pulsar 200NS reaches 145 kg. This figure can be called average by the standards of the class, but the powerful engine offsets the slightly excess weight. Subjectively, the motorcycle does not seem heavy, and while driving its weight is not felt at all. And it is distinguished by its modest dimensions - height, length and width are 198, 108 and 70 centimeters, respectively.

Controllability

Thanks to its carefully thought-out design and moderate weight and size characteristics, the Pulsar is incredibly easy to control. Many experienced bikers, accustomed to looking down on small-bore bikes, after riding it, admit that this Indian motorcycle has its own character, and excellent handling coupled with good dynamics is its main advantage.

Fuel consumption

It depends on driving conditions. In the city or on the highway, if you squeeze everything out of the bike that it is capable of, gasoline consumption can reach 4 liters per 100 km, but with a quiet ride it will not exceed 2.5-3 liters. Considering the gas tank volume is 12 liters, this is quite enough for a city motorcycle. If Bajaj had been generous with an injector instead of a carburetor, the consumption could have been even less. The manufacturer recommends pouring AI-92 or AI-95.

Expertise

On motorcycles of this class and price category, you don’t expect to encounter top-class tires. And in any case, they play an important role. Tires are responsible for driving comfort, control accuracy, and, most importantly, safety. But usually they are made very tough so that they last for two or three seasons and the buyer does not complain about unnecessary expenses. We categorically disagree with this: such equipment, if it is reliable, can, for example, be adopted by a motorcycle school, where increased wear resistance of components and assemblies is needed...

That's where I went for an expert opinion on the motorcycle. I thought about this from the very first day of the test, but, I must admit, I doubted the correctness of my idea - they would laugh at me and not recognize me... And I was wrong again. However, by the time of my visit to the motorcycle school, I already understood that even if there was criticism, it would not be so harsh. But the reception turned out to be even warmer, although the motorcycle and I had to listen to a lot of comments. By the way, the quality of the tires was criticized the most.

Bajaj company

Even those who are well versed in motorcycles and are familiar with the steel horse market first-hand will probably be perplexed when they notice the unusual Bajaj brand. Despite its low prevalence and popularity in Russia, Bajaj is one of the largest corporations producing household appliances, electrical appliances, quadricycles, tricycles, and, of course, motorcycles. This brand is very popular in developing countries, including Africa and Southeast Asia. Throughout its rich history, the company has produced practical, economical and comfortable motorcycles that can solve the problem of traveling on rough terrain and within the city. Indian Bajaj motorcycles are produced using unique technologies from Indian engineers, supported by the ideas of professionals from the Kawasaki concern. Moreover, in Asia these names represent the same brand of motorcycles, which allows us to be sure of their quality.

Reviews

Like any other Bajaj product, the Dominar 400 has already been tested by the public and has been received very well. The obvious focus on sports did not turn the motorcycle into a pathetic parody, but, on the contrary, made it more desirable both in professional circles and among ordinary amateurs. This model is praised for its use of more modern technologies, unlike those motorcycles listed above. Much attention was paid to the suspension, which here is not only built on the basis of two springs, but is also equipped with a hydraulic damper.

Platina 100ES

Another new product on our market. A distinctive feature of this utilitarian motorcycle is its efficiency. _ It is stated that it can travel 96.9 km on one liter of gasoline! Engine volume -102 cm3 and power -8.2 hp. Avenger

Bajaj also has a cruiser in its lineup. Only too small. It has a 220 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. Power -19 hp

The newbie looks really good! Young people will like it

And what is very important, it is noticeably larger than most of its small-capacity competitors. Even I, with my not at all youthful dimensions, managed to get comfortable behind the wheel.

Bajaj Avenger 220

If you thought that Bajaj motorcycles were created for those who like to go to the country and only then you are deeply mistaken. Indians value style as much as Americans and have a fondness for the biker shapes of classic cruisers created in the heartland of America. Bajaj engineers did not skimp on details and created a beautiful design that combines the strengths of Bajaj motorcycles with the masculine shape of an authentic chopper. Exterior design alone will not satisfy you, you need power and comfort, and the Bajaj Avenger 220 has everything in order. Japanese developments and attention to detail play a special role in the production of this bike. Bajaj engineers managed to achieve unsurpassed comfort for the budget class. The driving position is comfortable, every control element has been carefully designed and has clearly been subjected to strict control.

The heart of this beast is a powerful 220 cc single-cylinder air-oil-cooled engine. Of the interesting details, it is worth noting the presence of three spark plugs at once. At first glance, such an engineering solution may seem strange, but in fact it significantly affects the combustion process of the mixture, which becomes more complete and evenly distributed.

Who is last?

Hand on heart, I am pleased to say that the motorcycle turned out to be very successful. Perhaps prejudices associated with exotic origins played a role: at first I expected a trick, and then I was only surprised, mostly pleasantly. The motorcycle is definitely worth the money. By the way, how do you like the price tag of a little more than $3,000, despite the fact that competitors are at least twice as expensive? Personally, when choosing my first bike, I would get in line to buy it. However, wait: we still have a test drive of the Pulsar NS version ahead! A carbureted bike looks simpler, but it costs less. We'll soon find out how it goes.

Source AUTO.RIA.COM

Bajaj Boxer 150

This is one of the most balanced and comfortable motorcycles produced by the company. The Bajaj Boxer 150 motorcycle is a great example of how you can make a fairly powerful vehicle while still maintaining reasonable fuel efficiency. This “beast” is truly good both when traveling short distances on city roads and for traveling in nature. The motorcycle features ExhausTEC technology, which expands the torque range of the motorcycle at high rpm. A carefully calibrated gearbox coupled with a resonator allowed engineers to achieve impressive performance and efficiency. Bajaj designers decided not to save money and integrated the patented “spring-in-spring” suspension technology into the motorcycle. It is thanks to this thoughtful design that you will not feel a single bump even on the most bumpy road.

Boxer is also very good visually. The design uses classic forms, slightly giving off a retro style. But design is not only about external appearance, but also about the correct construction, which will allow the motorcycle to carry much more than it seems at first glance. The Boxer 150 is an example of that very modesty with enormous potential hidden behind it.

Total

Each niche has its own target audience, and it is not surprising that the Bajaj Boxer 150 is so popular not only in its homeland, but also in Russia. For a very modest amount, buyers receive an extremely simple, but durable and reliable motorcycle , which can rightfully be called utilitarian. It may not be possible to show off with it, but it copes with everyday work “excellently”, and also does not require a lot of money from the owner for its maintenance. And this is exactly what is required from equipment of this class.

Motorcycle Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-FI 2008 review

Description of the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-FI 2008 motorcycle is in the queue for publication of the article. Announcement: Today, for almost every new motorcycle that comes into being, marketers strive to carve out their own niche. This one is a road sport, this one is a recreational enduro. But what class should we include a motorcycle that has a little bit of everything? A good bike should have a reliable engine, comfortable ergonomics and simple controls...

Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-FI is a motorcycle not sold in Russia, equipped with a low-power 21 hp engine. Despite the fact that good models of motorcycles have a very respectable price, and the season for their use is relatively short, the motorcycle market is developing rapidly. And if you believe the words of dealers, then some models of recently released motorcycles are selling like hot cakes at the beginning of the season, and the models brought to Russia are clearly not enough to fully satisfy consumer demand.

A motorcycle has long ceased to be an alternative to a car, and the times when this equipment was bought only because there was not enough money for a full-fledged car are forgotten. Nowadays, two-wheelers can be called technological marvels in many cases, and their cost can be compared with that of prestigious cars.

Many people have started buying motorcycles for hobby purposes as riding or even collecting them has become a good pastime for many people. Many motorcycles, for example the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-FI, whose technical characteristics make it possible to call the model a prestigious brand, are in demand among both beginners and experienced motorcyclists.

Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 219.9 cc / 13.4 cu in. see, appeared as a result of long work of inventors who sought to create a model that was not inferior in characteristics to other versions of the motorcycle. In some cases, these models are not only not inferior, but also ahead of other motorcycles, as they have minimal fuel consumption and other excellent parameters.

Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-FI belongs to the common class of motorcycles with engine displacement ranging from 125 to 250 kb. cmAs a rule, these are light and relatively low-power motorcycles. Here you will get flexible control, easy steering and low weight of the motorcycle. Therefore, such motorcycles are suitable for almost every beginner, regardless of their characteristics. The exception is motorcycles with two-stroke engines of the “sport” and “cross” classes, since bikes of this class are distinguished by more power and an extremely sharp response to the throttle, which also does not make them obedient to control.

Go to the entire range of Bajaj motorcycles, on this page you can find Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-FI motorcycles of other years and information about them

Conclusion

Bajaj Pulsar is one of the best motorcycles in its price range. It costs more than most “Chinese” ones, but is still much cheaper than “Japanese” and “European” ones, which are similar in characteristics. In addition, Bajaj is a well-known global brand, distributed on all continents and stably supporting all manufactured models with spare parts. This bike is definitely worth the money, don’t even doubt it.

Specifications

Bajaj Dominar 400

Well, the last one for today, but not least, is the Bajaj Dominar 400 (in Russia it is sometimes called Kratos 400). The 400 in the name is, of course, the engine displacement (in fairness, it is worth noting that the real volume is 373 cubic meters, but the manufacturer does not hide this, and the 400 in the name looks much more laconic). This is the most powerful motorcycle in the line. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h occurs in just 8 seconds, and the top speed is 148 km/h. The engine is made using innovative DTS-i technology, invented by cunning Indians who want to get the most out of this beauty. The powerful engine is complemented by a 13-liter fuel tank and a 6-speed gearbox. This time, the designers also took care of the design of the chain, which has become much stronger. The Banja Dominar 400 is also the most stable and stable motorcycle in the range thanks to its wide tires and ABS braking system (the technology turns any, even the most unexpected braking, into a completely controlled and stable one). In terms of comfort, this device is not inferior to other products from Bajaj. Every detail is verified and thought out to the smallest detail. No frills or unnecessary inventions. Asceticism is successfully combined with aggressiveness, and comfort with power.