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    Bajaj Pulsar 220F Modified As A Modern Day Scrambler

    Bajaj Pulsar 220F ModifiedOne of the popular Pulsar motorcycles, semi-faired 220F is known for its sporty design and dynamic performanceCustomization ideas can strike like lightning, transforming stock versions into something truly unique, extraordinary and incredible. Latest example involves a Bajaj Pulsar 220F 2010 model that gets a scrambler-inspired makeover. The modified bike has been aptly named Pulsar 220 FSB (fastest shooting brake). This customization job has been carried out by Renovatio Motor Works.Pulsar 220 FSB key changesStarting with design and styling updates, the stock bike loses much of its fairing. It gets a new black paint in glossy finish, which significantly improves the bike’s sporty profile. Enhancing it further is blue pin striping that can be seen on the fuel tank, side panels, front fender and tail section. Alloy wheels too have the exciting mix of blue against black.At the front, the modified bike gets a customized headlight with inbuilt indicator. Stock handlebar has been replaced with new clip-on handlebars. In other changes, stock split seat has been completely removed and replaced with a handmade single piece unit. It gets sporty diamond-patterned quilted cover.Rear section of the bike has been completely transformed. It gets a fully handmade rear frame with new seat mount and tail light. A smoke wrap has been used for the tail light to ensure it blends with the blacked-out theme.Bajaj Pulsar 220F ModifiedModified Pulsar 220F gets several functional updates as well. It uses a thicker front suspension and new wider triple clamps. Rear stock suspension has been replaced with a new swingarm with linkage unit from Gabriel. Stock wheels have been replaced with thicker and wider units, shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II motorcycle tyres. This should improve traction to ensure better handling and control across varied ride conditions.Bajaj Pulsar 220F ModifiedAnother notable update is the sporty aftermarket exhaust. While the pipe section has brownish golden chrome finish, the exhaust canister sports a blacked-out look.Pulsar 220 FSB engine and specsModified Pulsar 220F utilizes the stock engine without any tweaks. The 220cc, 2-valve, oil-cooled, DTS-i FI motor generates 20.4 ps of max power at 8,500 rpm and 18.55 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.Bajaj Pulsar 220F ModifiedAlthough the engine is the same, the modified bike can still deliver better performance. That’s because it uses a bigger sprocket at the rear. It should be able to draw more torque. Performance could also get a boost with the new K&N air filter that replaces the stock unit. Braking system remains untouched in modified Pulsar 220F. The bike has 280 mm and 230 mm disc at front and rear, respectively.From its looks, modified Pulsar 220F comes across as a capable machine for tackling city streets. Riding stance is slightly aggressive with a low-set handlebar. The bike can make every day commutes a lot more fun and exciting. It also looks capable of getting the praise and envy of onlookers.Source More

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    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Dec 2021 – 125, 150, 160, 180, 200, 250

    Image – Crazy MotorsBajaj Pulsar sales for December 2021 saw a de-growth both in domestic and export markets
    Bajaj Pulsar brand of bikes are offered in multiple options (ranging from 125cc to 250cc) with price starting from Rs 66,586. Speaking about sales performance in Dec 2021, total sales in domestic and export markets stood at 86,979 units, down 18 percent YoY from 1,06,068 units sold in December 2020.
    MoM sales and exports increased marginally by 1.42 percent from 85,763 units sold in November 2021. Every model in the Pulsar range dipped on a YoY basis while Pulsar 160, 180, 200 range saw a 40.78 percent increase in MoM sales to 40,596 units, up from 28,837 units sold in November 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Dec 2021
    Bajaj Pulsar domestic sales stood at 59,225 units last month, down 14.22 percent over 69,044 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales also fell 4.34 percent from 61,913 units sold in November 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar 125 topped sales charts with 27,900 units sold in December 2021, down 34.64 percent from 42,686 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales also dipped 34.06 percent from 42,311 units sold in November 2021. This also resulted in share percentage falling from 68.34 percent to 47.11 percent MoM.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales, Exports Breakup Dec 2021 vs Dec 2020 (YoY)
    Pulsar 150 (150 Neon, 150, and 150 Twin-disc) saw a 36.13 percent YoY growth to 27,169 units, up from 19,169 units sold in December 2020. MoM sales noted an even higher growth rate at 107.65 percent from 13,084 units sold in November 2021.
    Sales of Bajaj Pulsar 250 dipped 41.73 percent YoY to 2,621 units from 4,498 units sold in December 2020 while MoM sales increased 306.99 percent from 644 units sold in November 2021. On the other hand sales of Pulsar 160, 180 and 200 dipped 19.30 percent YoY to 1,535 units from 1,902 units sold in December 2020 and down 73.87 percent MoM over 5,874 units sold in November 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Exports Breakup Dec 2021
    Bajaj also registered a Year-on-Year decline in terms of Pulsar exports in December 2021. Total exports in the past month stood at 27,754 units, down 25.04 percent over 37,024 units shipped in December 2020. MoM performance was better with a 16.37 percent increase over 23,850 units shipped in November 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales, Exports Breakup Dec 2021 vs Nov 2021 (MoM)
    The 160, 180, 200 Pulsar range was in demand in global markets with 13,427 units shipped in December 2021 down 14.77 percent over 15,753 units shipped in December 2020. MoM shipments saw some improvement over 9,410 units sold in November 2021.
    Pulsar 150cc range saw a 54.20 percent YoY de-growth in shipments last month to 6,432 units, down from 14,043 units shipped in December 2020 while MoM exports also dipped 39.50 percent from 10,632 units in November 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Total (Sales + Exports) – Dec 2021
    Exports of Pulsar 220F / 250 increased last month by 49.35 percent to 3,992 units while MoM exports surged by 159.90 percent from 1,536 units shipped in November 2021. Pulsar 125 saw 3,903 units exported last month, down 14.31 percent YoY from 4,555 units shipped in December 2020 while MoM saw a 71.79 percent growth from 2,272 units shipped in November 2021. More

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    Bajaj Twinner Trademark Filed – New Pulsar 500cc Twin Cylinder ?

    Render image for reference.Bajaj Auto is developing multiple new products in the premium segment of two-wheelers with KTM and Triumph
    Bajaj Auto has been looking to foray into the premium segment of mid-displacement motorcycles for many years and hence has stitched many partnerships with international brands like KTM and Triumph. The Chakan-based automaker has filed a new trademark named ‘Twinner’ which could be used for an upcoming twin-cylinder motorcycle.
    As per the trademark certificate, the name has been proposed for motorcycles and scooters among others, however, there hasn’t been any confirmation on the same by Bajaj yet. Bajaj has joined hands with the iconic British manufacturer Triumph to develop affordable mid-capacity motorcycles specifically for the Indian market.
    Parallel-twin motors developed by Bajaj-KTM
    It should be noted that Bajaj is already developing a new 490cc parallel-twin engine in association with KTM which will be utilised in multiple upcoming models under the Austrian brand such as 490 Adventure, 490 Duke, RC490, and 490 Supermoto/Enduro.
    This 490cc parallel-twin motor could also power upcoming Bajaj models as well. Whether this engine will be the source of power for the Twinner is yet to be seen. It is possible that Bajaj could launch these motorcycles under the Pulsar brand – Bajaj Pulsar 500cc Twinner or the likes.
    Bajaj Twinner Trademark Filed
    Registrations of trademarks in the auto industry don’t guarantee a market launch. Bajaj has filed multiple trademarks in recent times including ‘Fluor’, ‘Fluir’, and ‘Neuron’. Most of them are likely to be utilised by the brand’s upcoming electric two-wheelers. That said, the Twinner trademark application doesn’t mention the use of electric vehicles.
    Bajaj-Triumph joint venture
    This motorcycle will cater to the 200cc-700cc engine capacity and it is squarely aimed at a segment dominated by Royal Enfield for the past many decades. As per earlier reports, the first product from the Bajaj and Triumph joint venture was expected to make its global debut this year. However, due to unavoidable delays, the market launch of the upcoming bike got pushed to 2023.
    The first of the upcoming motorcycles is expected to be globally unveiled towards the end of this year. These bikes are expected to flaunt a neo-retro design similar to the Bonneville range of motorcycles from Triumph. Retro-styled bikes are currently the blue-eyed boys in the motorcycling community all over the world. However, other than the trademark filed, there isn’t any significant detail revealed.
    Bajaj New EV Plant
    This is interesting since Bajaj recently laid the foundation stone for its new EV manufacturing plant in Akurdi near Pune in Maharashtra. Bajaj has announced an investment of Rs 300 crore for this new facility which on completion will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 EVs. The first vehicle from this plant is expected to roll out by June this year. More

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    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Nov 2021 – 125, 150, 160, 180, 200, 220, 250

    Bajaj Pulsar NS 200Bajaj Auto reported a 12 percent YoY de-growth in two wheeler sales last month even as it was the No.1 motorcycle maker in November 2021
    Bajaj Pulsar sales have not been so promising either in terms of domestic sales or exports, both of which have posted YoY and MoM de-growth. Last month, Bajaj Auto announced that plans were afoot to update the existing range of Pulsar bikes with new gen models. The company is known to be working on these new gen models and with the Pulsar 125 and 150 bringing in most sales, these could be the two that will receive the updates first.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Nov 2021 – Domestic Market
    Bajaj Pulsar sales in November 2021 stood at 61,913 units, down 40.98 percent over 1,04,904 units sold in November 2020. It was also a MoM de-growth of 28.42 percent over 86,500 units sold in October 2021. Each model in the Pulsar range has posted de-growth.
    Pulsar 125 contributed the most to total sales in the past month. Sales stood at 42,311 units, down 25.18 percent over 56,549 units sold in November 2020 but with a share of 68.24 percent over 56.26 percent held in October 2021 when sales had stood at 48,662 units.
    Pulsar 150 sales also dipped 57.41 percent YoY and 46.59 percent MoM to 13,084 units in November 2021 down from 30,719 units sold in November 2020. In October 2021, sales had stood at 24,495 units. Share also dipped from 28.32 percent held in October 2021 to 21.13 percent in the past month.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales and Exports breakup – Nov 2021 vs Nov 2020 (YoY)
    Of the Pulsar 160, 180 and 200, the company noted sales to the extent of 5,874 units last month, down 44.17 percent over 4,648 units sold in November 2020. MoM sales dipped 20.70 percent from 7,407 units sold in October 2021 even as share went up from 8.56 percent to 9.49 percent.
    Sales of Pulsar 220F / 250 fell by 90.85 percent to 644 units last month, down from 7,114 units sold in November 2020 while MoM sales dipped 89.15 percent over 5,936 units sold in October 2021. Pulsar 220F has been discontinued, as it makes way for new gen N250 and F250.
    Bajaj Pulsar Exports November 2021
    Exports of the Pulsar brand also suffered de-growth in November 2021. Shipments dipped to 23,850 units, down 26.71 percent over 32,540 units sold in November 2020 while MoM exports fell 10.71 percent from 26,711 units sold in October 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales and Exports breakup – Nov 2021 vs Oct 2021 (MoM)
    In global market, it was Pulsar 220F (1,536 units) that posted a YoY and MoM growth while the Pulsar 150 (10,632 units) saw a marginal increase on a MoM basis. Pulsar 160,180 and 200 exports fell 33.72 percent YoY to 9,410 units while MoM shipments dipped 1945 percent over 11,682 units sold in October 2021. Pulsar 125 exports fell 60.96 percent YoY to 2,272 units and 45.23 percent MoM from 4,148 units exported in October 2021.
    Taking total sales of the Pulsar range into account, sales dipped YoY and MoM. YoY sales were down 37.60 percent to 85,763 units from 1,37,444 units sold in November 2020 and down 24.24 percent over 1,13,211 units sold in October 2021. Even as each of the models in this range dipped YoY, growth was seen on a MoM basis in all models under the Pulsar range except for Pulsar 125 which fell 11.43 percent to 46,773 units.
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    Bajaj Pulsar 250 Free For Instagram User – But There Is A Catch

    Image for reference.Bajaj Pulsar 250 twins compete against the likes of Yamaha FZ25, Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF250
    The Pulsar range of motorcycles is in a transition phase with Bajaj planning to bring a series of new generation models. It has started with two new Pulsar 250 models- N250 and F250 which will be followed by new Pulsar models with lower displacements.
    It appears as if the twin siblings have witnessed a decent start in the first month since Bajaj clocked a monthly volume of 3,38,473 units in November which comprises both domestic sales as well as exports. The Chakan-based bikemaker is leaving no stone unturned in promoting the new offerings among the masses.
    Bajaj Pulsar 250 Free
    Though the Pulsar 250 has been launched, but it is yet to reach at all dealerships across India. The motorcycles are arriving at different cities across India in phases. First unit of the motorcycle was delivered in Pune, which is where the motorcycle is manufactured.
    Speaking about the free Bajaj Pulsar offered – Recently, an Instagram user jokingly requested Bajaj on social media to gift him a new Pulsar F250. The company decided to grant his wish. But with a condition – if the comment posted receives at least 250,000 likes.
    Bajaj offers free Pulsar 250
    Pulsar 250- Hardware Specs
    The new Pulsar 250 is underpinned by a brand new tubular chassis which doesn’t share any of its elements with the current Pulsar models. The chassis is suspended on 37mm conventional telescopic forks upfront and a mono-shock with Nitrox at rear. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm disc at front and a 230mm rotor at rear which are aided by a single-channel ABS.
    The motorcycles ride on 17-inch alloy wheels which are wrapped around by 100/80 section and 130/70 section tyres a front and rear respectively. While the naked iteration weighs 162kg, the semi-faired version tips the weighing scales at 164kg. Both bikes share a similar set of features such as full-LED lighting, a USB charger and a semi-digital instrument console.
    Engine Specs & Design
    Powering the new Pulsar 250 siblings is a 249.07cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that delivers an output of 24.1 bhp at 8,750rpm and 21.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. The motor is paired with a five-speed gearbox that benefits from an assist and slipper clutch function.
    N250 and F250 differ in their styling. While the former is a naked streetfighter, the latter semi-faired sports commuter. F250 gets a front-heavy faired body with a large windscreen upfront and a slightly raised up clip-on handlebar. On the other hand, N250 gets a bikini fairing at front with a slightly low-set single-piece handlebar. /Apart from these minute variations both motorcycles flaunt a similar design.
    Commission styling elements comprise a muscular 14-litre fuel tank, a redesigned split-style taillight, a split-style step-up seat, and a side-slung twin-barrel exhaust. While Pulsar N250 is priced at Rs 1.38 lakh, Pulsar 250 is offered at a price of Rs 1.40 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). More

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    Bajaj Sales Nov 2021 – Pulsar, Dominar, Avenger, Platina, CT

    Bajaj Pulsar NS 200Bajaj Auto reported a 12 percent YoY de-growth in two wheeler sales as bike sales declined both in India and in global markets
    Bajaj Auto Limited has detailed their sales figures for November 2021. Even as de-growth was reported across the two wheeler segment, sales of commercial vehicles ended on a more positive note
    Bajaj Sales Nov 2021
    Two wheeler sales including exports stood at 3,38,473 units in November 2021, down 12 percent over 3,84,993 units sold in November 2020. De-growth was seen both in the case of domestic sales and exports. Best selling motorcycles from Bajaj in domestic market include the likes of Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar, Avenger.
    Domestic sales dipped to 1,44,953 units, down 23 percent over 1,88,196 units sold in November 2020. Exports dipped marginally by 2 percent to 1,93,520 units in the past month, as against 1,96,797 units exported in November 2020. Boxer was the most exported motorcycle.
    In terms of commercial vehicles, Bajaj Auto, the leader in passenger three-wheelers with a 72 percent market share, is now No. 1 in the goods carrier segment as well. Sales of commercial vehicles increased 10 percent to 40,803 units in November 2021 up from 37,247 units sold in November 2020.
    Bajaj Sales Nov 2021
    Domestic sales increased 29 percent to 13,802 units in November 2021, up from 10,737 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Exports on the other hand, increased 2 percent to 27,001 units last month from 26,510 units shipped in November 2020. This took total two wheeler (1,58,755 units) and commercial vehicle sales (2,20,521 units) to 3,79,276 units, down 10 percent over 4,22,240 units sold in November 2020.
    Bajaj Auto Sales 2021 – Year to Date Sales
    Year to date (April to November 2021) ended on a more positive note. Total sales (two wheeler and commercial vehicle) increased 22 percent to 29,69,312 units, up from 24,30,718 units sold in the same period of 2020.
    In the two wheeler segment, though domestic sales dipped 2 percent to 11,74,391 units in April-November 2021 period from 11,93,002 units sold in the same period of 2020, exports increased significantly by as much as 45 percent. Total exports stood at 14,85,605 units from 10,26,675 units.
    Bajaj Sales Apr-Nov 2021
    Year to date sale for commercial vehicles increased by 47 percent to 3,10,316 units from 2,11,051 units. Growth was reported at 78 percent in the case of domestic sales to 92,282 units up from 51,940 units sold in the April to November 2020 period. Exports increased 37 percent to 2,18,034 units from 1,59,101 units shipped during the months April to November 2020.
    Total two wheeler and commercial vehicle sales (domestic and exports) stood at 29,69,312 units in the April to November 2021 period, up 22 percent over 24,30,718 units sold in the same 8 month period of 2020. More

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    2022 Bajaj Pulsar RS 250 On New Gen Platform – Render In 6 Colours

    2022 Bajaj Pulsar RS 250 – Render
    Bajaj will be gradually phasing out the older generation Pulsar motorcycles with the new-gen models in the future which may comprise a Pulsar RS 250
    The launch of the new Pulsar 250 siblings- N250 and F250 has set the podium for Bajaj Auto to bring in the new generation Pulsar models. Two decades back when the Pulsar sub-brand was launched, the company started with Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 180. This time around Bajaj has taken a top-to-down approach by launching the biggest model first.
    The Chakan-based bikemaker has revealed that there will be multiple new models based on the new chassis which will be replacing the older generation of Pulsar models. With two iterations of the quarter-litre Pulsar already hitting the market, Bajaj might contemplate a third one by introducing Pulsar RS 250.
    A fully-faired version of Pulsar 250 might complete the flagship lineup of quarter-litre Pulsars. The RS 250 would sit right on top of the Pulsar portfolio as the most premium model followed by the semi-faired F250 and the naked N250. Pulsar 250 has been digitally re-imagined as a fully-faired sports bike by design artist Pratyush Rout wrapped around multiple colour options.
    2022 Bajaj Pulsar RS 250 – Digital Rendering
    The digital renderings of RS 250 show a few visual similarities with its semi-faired sibling like the same single-beam projector headlight flanked by twin LED DRLs. Unlike F250, RS 250 flaunts a fully-faired body that covers most of the internals and running gear and only exposes a part of the engine, frame and rear subframe. The motorcycle also gets a chunkier front mudguard thus enhancing its ‘big bike’ appeal.
    2022 Bajaj Pulsar RS 250 – Render
    Another visible variation is a larger front windscreen which would provide greater protection from wind blasts at higher speeds. The fuel tank in RS 250 looks a lot beefier than the one in F250 or N250 and mimics contemporary high-end sports bikes. The tail section is identical to the current 250cc Pulsars with a slightly raked pillion seat and split grab rails.
    Other visual similarities include a split-seating setup, a stubby exhaust canister, an engine underbelly cowl and a rear tyre hugger. Colour-coded alloy wheel rims have been carried forward from the 250cc siblings that add to the visual appeal of Pulsar RS 660. Design of the alloy wheels has been updated as well which provides further distinction between F250 and RS 250.
    Similar mechanicals to N250, F250
    Powering RS 250 will be the same 249cc single-cylinder, SOHC, two-valve, oil-cooled engine which kicks out 24.5 bhp and 21.5 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with a five-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch. Hardware configurations of the motorcycle also appear to be identical to the other two siblings.
    This includes a suspension setup that comprises 37mm telescopic forks at front and mono-shock at rear. Braking duties will be handled by single disc brakes at both ends aided by a single-channel ABS. Whether or not Bajaj will introduce such a motorcycle in future can only be verified by the company. More

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    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Oct 2021 – 125, 150, 160, 180, 200, 220, 250

    Bajaj Pulsar Oct 2021 Breakup Bajaj Pulsar YoY sales dipped both in terms of domestic sales and exports while MoM domestic sales increased 49.20 percent
    Bajaj Auto was the fourth best seller in the two wheeler segment in October 2021. Sales touched the 1,98,738 unit mark in October relating to a YoY de-growth of -26.02 percent, as against 2,68,631 units sold in October last year. It was Bajaj Pulsar that contributed good numbers to these sales in the past month, though considerably lower when compared to sales in October 2020.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Oct 2021
    Despite the fact that Bajaj Pulsar range has been a hot favorite among buyers in the country, October 2021 sales dipped 37.34 percent YoY. Sales in the past month stood at 86,500 units, down from 1,38,038 units sold in domestic markets in October 2020. MoM sales however, increased 49.20 percent over 57,974 units sold in September 2021. It may be seen from the attached tables that while every Pulsar model has noted a YoY de-growth, MoM sales were all more positive.
    Bajaj Pulsar 125 continued in top form with 48,662 units sold last month, down 25.67 percent over 65,468 units sold in October 2020. The Pulsar 125 currently commands a 56.21 percent share in the lineup. MoM sales increased 24.52 percent when compared to 39,081 units sold in September 2021. More recently, Bajaj launched two new flagship Pulsar models – Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250.
    Bajaj Pulsar 150 YoY sales dipped 54.07 percent to 24,495 units in October 2021, down from 53,336 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales increased 121.03 percent over 11,082 units sold in September 2021. The Pulsar 150 currently holds a 28.32 percent share over 19.12 percent held in September 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Oct 2021 vs Oct 2020 (YoY)
    Sales in October 2021 for Pulsar 160,180 and 200 stood at 7,407 units. This was a de-growth of 38.25 percent over 11,996 units sold in October 2020. However, it was a 100 percent growth when compared to 3,703 units sold in September 2021.
    A total of 5,936 units of the Bajaj Pulsar 220F and 250 models were sold last month. This was a YoY de-growth of 17.99 percent over 7,238 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales increased by 1,828 units or 44.50 percent over 4,108 units sold in September 2021. Bajaj Pulsar 220F has been discontinued from the company lineup and has been replaced by the new Pulsar 250 – N250 and F250.
    Bajaj Pulsar Exports Breakup Oct 2021
    Bajaj Pulsar exports dipped on a YoY (-17.57 percent) and MoM basis (-25.20 percent). YoY sales dipped to 26,711 units in October 2021, down from 32,406 units sold in October 2020. MoM sales fell 25.20 percent over 35,710 units sold in September 2021.
    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Oct 2021 vs Sep 2021 (MoM)
    In export markets, it was Pulsar 160, 180 and 200 that were more in demand. Sales dipped 19.22 percent YoY to 11,682 units over 14,461 units exported in October 2020. This range of Pulsars currently command a 43.73 percent share, lower than 67.41 percent held in September 2021 when exports stood at 16,254 units.
    Exports of Pulsar 200 also dipped 13.71 percent YoY to 10,106 units from 11,711 units sold in October 2020 while shipments in a MoM basis dipped 28.14 percent over 14,064 units exported in September 2021.
    Even as exports of Pulsar 125 and 220F dipped 3.85 percent to 4,148 units and 59.64 percent to 775 units YoY in October 2021, MoM exports of 220F ended on a more positive note. 220F exports increased 101.82 percent from 387 unit shipped in September 2021. More