There are no two ways about the fact that the entry-level sports bike segment of our country’s two wheelers market is heating up at an. Bajaj Auto Ltd. recently launched the much publicized Kawasaki Ninja 300 in our country and we are looking all set to soon see the launch of the equally hyped KTM Duke 390, which again will come from the boffins at Bajaj.
Now, Bajaj is certainly not among those manufacturers which can be seen relaxing after a couple of big launches. Very much like how the launch of the 200 Duke was followed by the launch of the Pulsar 200NS, the advent of the 390 Duke will be followed by the arrival of the much hyped Pulsar 375.
It is easy to guess that the upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 375cc variant is based on the KTM Duke 390, which is sure to redefine the affordable performance bike scene in our country. We have always known that the Bajaj Pulsar 375, the big daddy of all Pulsars ever, will take a few design cues from the 200NS and could become the sportiest looking product of BAL for at least some years. The same was confirmed by some spy pics that surfaced on the cyber space earlier this year. Now, we have another set of spy pics which reveals a lot about the upcoming bike’s styling. The bike in these pics looks same as the one in the earlier spy pics.
The P375 is looking all set to become the first fully faired Bajaj bike and will sport twin projector headlights setup. The bike will also come with ABS. While the bike looks very unlike the 200NS in the first glance, there is enough to relate the styling of the current and upcoming Pulsar flagship with each other.
As can be made out from careful observation of all these pics, the bike seems to sport the same instrument cluster that is found on the Pulsar 200NS. Another similar design detail is the positioning of the pilot lamps which have been placed in a typical Pulsar fashion. This isn’t all as the paint on the bike here seems to be of the same shade as that on the new generation 200cc Pulsar.
Other similar details include the typical Pulsar aircraft type fuel lid, a similar cowl around the instrument panel and tank design that has a hint of that of the 200NS.
Yet another Bajaj connection is the indicator set, which seems to have been taken from the KTM Duke parts bin.
Powering the Pulsar 375 will be a re-worked version of the 375cc, single cylinder motor that powers the Duke 390 (what else?).
The Bajaj Pulsar 375’s motor could feature a triple spark plug layout that is seen on the 200NS and the 375’s engine is being expected to have a power output of 38-42HP.
The new bike will retain the Pulsar’s value-for-money proposition and is expected to come with a price tag of about INR 2 lakhs.
Bajaj Pulsar 375 Speculated Specifications:
Engine: 4 stroke water-cooled single cylinder
Engine capacity: 373.2cc
Torque: 32Nm at 7,250rpm
Power: 41.5HP at 9,000pm
Transmission: 6-speed
Dry Weight: 142Kg
Clutch: Hydraulic operated
Fuel system: EFI
Ignition system: Bosch EMS83
Images courtesy PowerDrift and AutocarIndia
Guys I like the Pulsar 375 bike but i also like the Honda CB300R 2013 model which also has a speed of 160-170+ kmph. I like naked bikes with a Quarter Fairing. The KTM Duke 390 does not have a proper rear seat so i don’t like it even though it has much higher top speed. It would be a Great choice if Honda Launches the CB300R in India there is a great market there. The naked bikes have great benefits over the faired ones they have low cost in maintainance if the Fairing is damaged then there is high coast incurred in full faired bikes. Naked bikes have lower weight cause they do not have a full fairing so this gives a higher acceleration cause of less weight.
WOW! If it really turns out to be like this then I must say the folks at Bajaj have successfully managed to make a good looking hybrid.
You see, looking at it from the front it is evident that the lights are inspired from the current breed of the Yamaha R1, the visor from the Kawasaki ZX R , the side profile of the front resembles the 2011 CBR 1000RR and from top it reminds me of the GSX R 1000.
All this at an affordable price.
Who is complaining?
Can’t say that right now! Lets see how the bike looks in different shades with the same front.
ugliest front :p