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      Royal Enfield Himalayan Adventure Edition With Company Fitted Accessories

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan Adventure Edition
      Launched in 2016, Royal Enfield Himalayan is one of the most popular adventure tourers in its segment against the likes of BMW G 310 GS and KTM 390 Adventure

      Royal Enfield is arguably the most popular Indian bike brand overseas. True that most of it has to do with the company’s rich British heritage but the manufacturer has come up with solid and reliable products in the recent past which have been the prime reasons for expansion of its overseas markets.
      Now the bikemaker in association with UK distributor Moto GB has announced the launch of an Adventure Edition of its adventure tourer motorcycle Himalayan in Britain. This special edition model of the tourer comes with several accessories as standard to make it adventure-ready straight from the showroom.

      Accessories Onboard
      The list of accessories includes standard aluminium panniers and mounting rack, handguards, and black engine crash guards which are otherwise offered as optional fitments. The panniers are the biggest highlights which are installed along the brackets to provide necessary storage area for the rider’s personal belongings. Although all these accessories are available at dealership levels and do not come factory fitted.
      This limited edition model is offered at a price of GBP 4,799 equivalent to INR 4.73 lakh which is a premium of GBP 400 (INR 39,446) over its base variant. The idea behind this is to provide an adventure-ready motorcycle to the buyer straight from the showroom without any hassle. The option of customizing accessories according to one’s choice is also open.

      Himalayan Details
      Apart from these additional accessories onboard, there are no mechanical or aesthetic changes made to the Himalayan. It is based on the same half-duplex split cradle frame while suspension duties are carried out by 41mm front telescopic forks at front with 200mm of travel and a rear mono-shock unit with 180mm of travel. Anchoring is taken care of by a 300mm disc at front and 240mm disc at rear that are assisted by dual-channel ABS.
      In terms of its powertrains, it is powered by a BS6 compliant 411cc single-cylinder engine which produces 24.5 bhp at 6500 rpm and 32 Nm at 4000 – 4500 rpm. This unit is linked to a 5-speed gearbox. The latest BS6 models are also available with dual-tone colour variants.

      The company recently launched its much-hyped Meteor 350 in Thailand just a few days after its India launch. The cruiser has been developed by Royal Enfield as a global product and it intends to launch it in several overseas markets in the near future. Apart from this, the Chennai-based bikemaker is also looking to launch a new generation of Classic 350 in coming months which is likely to be powered by a new 350cc mill same as the one offered in Meteor. More

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      Kymco F9 Electric Scooter Debuts – 120 kms Range, 110 kmph Top Speed

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      Kymco F9 Electric Scooter
      The KYMCO F9 can accelerate from 0-50 kmph in just 3 seconds

      KYMCO has been steadily making progress in its bid to emerge as a major global scooter maker. The Taiwanese brand which enjoys a sizable presence in important European markets has come up with a futuristic, unconventional and sporty electric scooter. Called the KYMCO F9, the premium two wheeler is not your typical zero emission urban runabout.
      KYMCO F9
      For starters, the F9 looks more like a concept than the production version but it will hit the market as it is. The radical and edgy styling is a futuristic amalgamation of a scooter and a step-through which is quite popular in East Asian markets.

      Giving the KYMCO F9 a purposeful stance are the 14-inch alloy wheels which are finished in golden colour and are wrapped in thick tires. The steeply raked front apron houses a pair of low-mounted LED headlamps with integrated DRLs while the side panels hide the battery and chassis.
      Speaking of which, the battery is designed to be a structural member of the frame to achieve good rigidity and low center of gravity. The alloy rear sub-frame also houses the scooter’s 2-speed automatic transmission which also doubles up as single-sided swing arm.

      Powertrain specifications
      The KYMCO F9 is powered by a 9.4 kW electric motor, mated to a 2-speed automatic transmission which is claimed to be a first of its kind to be engineered specifically for an electric scooter. The battery pack is a 96 V, 40 Ah lithium-ion unit which is claimed to offer a range of 120 km as per NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The fast charging battery can achieve full charge in just 2 hours.
      The sharp looking F9 is capable of accelerating from rest to 50 kmph in just 3 seconds and has a claimed top-speed of 110 kmph. The light kerb weight of 107 kg should make the scooter an agile handler.

      Suspension system is composed of traditional telescopic front forks and a rear monoshock. While the front wheel is retarded by a disc brake, the F9 employs a drum at the rear.
      Feature highlights
      The KYMCO F9 is a premium offering and it does justify its position with full LED illumination and a colour TFT instrument panel. The brand has not revealed much about the equipment list as of now but we expect the scooter to offer a single-channel ABS, regenerative braking and connectivity features.

      In 2018, KYMCO announced a partnership with Indian EV startup Twenty Two Motors. However, no commercially available product has materialized out of the partnership yet. According to some reports, KYMCO and Twenty Two Motors may have gone their separate ways. More

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      Honda Two Wheeler Sales, Exports Oct 2020 – Activa, CB Shine, DIO, Unicorn

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      Honda Activa 6G
      Honda two wheeler sales stability secures its podium spot in the domestic market

      October 2020 domestic sales for HMSI ended at 1.38 percent growth, up at 4,94,459 units from 4,87,713 units at volume gain of 6,746 units. As expected, Honda Activa leads the charge with 2,39,570 units reported at 48.45 percent of total sales.
      Sales did decline by 14.83 percent, at volume loss of 41,703 units, down from 2,81,273 units. CB Shine, the manufacturer’s bestselling motorcycle saw an improvement in demand. Sales growth is reported at 35.12 percent to enable the bike to account for 23.98 percent of total sales. Sales grew to 1,18,547 units at volume growth of 30,813 units from 87,734 units.
      Honda Two Wheeler Domestic Sales Oct 2020
      Honda Dio sales grew at 19.24 percent up at 44,046 units, up at 7,107 units from 36,939 units. Honda Unicorn 160 sales is reported at 28,313 units at 5.73 percent of total sales. Dream sales grew a noticeable 14.53 percent, up at 22,542 units from 19,682 units. Livo sales is in the green at 17,198 units, up at 20.20 percent from 14,308 units. Grazia sales crossed the 10k mark and accounted for 2.32 percent of domestic sales.
      At 11,481 units sold, up 36.45 percent from 8,414 units, volume gain stood at 3,067 units. Hornet 2.0 sales is reported at 7,279 units. X-Blade sales grew to 4,193 units, up from 3,062 units, accounting for .85 percent of total sales.
      No
      Honda Domestic
      Oct-20
      Oct-19
      1
      Activa
      2,39,570
      2,81,273
      2
      CB Shine
      1,18,547
      87,734
      3
      Dio
      44,046
      36,939
      4
      Unicorn 160
      28,313
      0
      5
      Dream
      22,542
      19,682
      6
      Livo
      17,198
      14,308
      7
      Grazia
      11,481
      8,414
      8
      Hornet 2.0
      7,279
      0
      9
      X-Blade
      4,193
      3,062
      10
      CB350
      1,290
      0
      11
      Aviator
      0
      4,374
      12
      Unicorn 150
      0
      27,477
      13
      Hornet 160R
      0
      4,442
      14
      CBR250R
      0
      8
      –
      Total
      4,94,459
      4,87,713
      All new Honda CB350, a new segment entrant for the manufacturer saw sales of 1,290 units. Popular names like Aviator, Unicorn 150, Hornet 160R, and CBR250R are not being sold. Despite sales contraction owing to portfolio revision, HMSI did manage to stay in the green.
      HMSI October 2020 exports
      Honda exports grew marginally at 8.88 percent at volume gain of 2,665 units. Total exports last month was reported at 32,691 units, up from 30,026 units. Honda Navi, no longer sold in India leads the export count at 9,872 units. In fact it accounted for 30.20 percent of the manufacturer’s exports last month. Navi units exported grew 188.32 percent, up from 3,424 units at volume gain of 6,448 units.
      Honda Two Wheeler Exports Oct 2020
      Honda Dio exports declined by 32.85 percent. At second spot on the list, exports are reported at 6,121 units following volume loss of 2,995 units, down from 9,116 units. CB Shine numbers declined too. Exports fell to 3,735 units from 4,740 units at 21.20 percent decline. Hornet 160R exports grew 33.30 percent. Exports grew to 3,539 units, up from 2,655 units, accounting 10.83 percent of HMSI exports.
      X-Blade units exported were almost similar at 3,529 units. However, growth was much higher at 105.06 percent from a low base of 1,721 units reported in October 2019. Volume growth stood at 1,808 units. Grazia exports grew to 3,401 units from 2,984 units at 13.97 percent growth. Unicorn 160 exports doubled from 648 units to 1,296 units.
      Honda Activa exports in October 2020
      Activa, a mainstay in India finds little demand elsewhere. Exports are at a mere 468 units, down 34.27 percent from 712 units. Dream export decline stood at 84.87 percent, having contracted to 240 units from 1,586 units. Livo met the same fate as numbers contracted to 200 units from 1,400. Unicorn 150 exports are reported at 160 units. CB Twister numbers fell to 130 units from 390 units having contracted by two-third. More

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      Honda CB350 Exports From India Start – 30 Units Exported In Oct 2020

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      Honda CB350
      First batch of the Honda CB350 motorcycles has been exported from India

      Launched in September, Honda H’Ness CB350 is the newest rival to challenge the supremacy of Royal Enfield Classic 350. CB350 will also compete with Meteor 350, which is the first of Royal Enfield’s next-gen products. While CB350 has potential and has received appreciation from varied quarters, Classic 350 continues to lead in terms of sales volumes.
      Honda CB350 October exports
      CB350 is Honda’s first product that has been developed from scratch in India and will be exported to global markets. Initially, however, Honda will be focusing more on meeting demand in domestic market. In its first month, Honda exported 30 units of CB350. In comparison, Classic 350 exports in October were 906 units. While there’s a huge difference, the gap may reduce in the coming months.
      Honda is currently working to streamline CB350’s sales and marketing at global locations. It’s an entirely new product and will take some time to gain acceptance among the target audience. In the coming months, production of CB350 could also be increased based on the demand situation. Honda has a much wider global network as compared to Royal Enfield, so CB350 could have the advantage in global markets.
      In the domestic market, CB350 sales in October stood at 1,290 units. Total production was at 2,420 units. These are decent numbers in this segment, even though it may not be comparable to that of Classic 350. Domestic sales of Classic 350 were 41,953 units. An achievement for CB350 is that it has entered the top ten list of bestselling 200-500 cc motorcycles. In October, it was placed at ninth place.
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      Honda CB350 future outlook
      As far as October sales are concerned, CB350 doesn’t seem to have caused any erosion in Classic 350 sales numbers. Classic 350 has posted positive YoY and MoM growth in October, which is evidence that it continues to dominate this space.
      Even though CB350 is a direct rival, it appears that it is creating its own unique customer base rather than poaching potential customers of Classic 350. There may also be many bike enthusiasts who may have purchased CB350 just to experience something entirely new in this space.
      So, will Honda CB350 be another product that bites the dust against the might of Classic 350? Well, that’s tough to answer as it’s too early to speculate on such aspects. While CB350 is a well-equipped and good looking motorcycle, it is currently available only through Honda Big Wing dealerships. That itself is a major constraint in boosting sale volumes.
      Another thing is that Royal Enfield motorcycles are all about pride, prestige and power, which are definitely missing with CB350. At this point of time, possibilities for CB350 would be to focus on creating its own niche customer base and probably target exports more aggressively. More

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      Top 10 200cc To 500cc Motorcycles Oct 2020 – Classic, Bullet, Pulsar Lead

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      Image – Anubhav Chauhan
      Royal Enfield dominates the segment with a market share of over 77%

      October turned out to be encouraging for 200cc – 500cc motorcycle manufacturers, as the segment reported positive YoY growth. Most manufacturers in this space have registered boost in sales. MoM sales growth has also been positive. A total of 79,203 units were sold in October, which is YoY gain of 7.62%. Sales during the same period last year stood at 73,598 units. MoM sales are up 17.83%, as compared to 67,220 units sold in September 2020.
      Royal Enfield and Bajaj dominate
      Royal Enfield continues to dominate this space with products like Classic 350, Bullet 350, Electra 350 and Himalayan. Bajaj comes next with products like Pulsar 220, Avenger 220, Dominar 250, and Dominar 400.
      The top selling product in this space is Classic 350 with 41,953 units sold in October. YoY sales are up 7.75%, as compared to 38,936 units sold in October last year. Classic 350 MoM sales are also up by 8.05%, as compared to 38,827 units sold in September 2020.
      At number two is Bullet 350 with 11,203 units sold in October. YoY sales are down -27.51%, as compared to 15,454 units sold in October last year. However, MoM sales are up 26.12%, as compared to 8,883 units sold in September 2020.
      200cc-500cc Motorcycle Sales Oct 2020 vs Oct 2019 (YoY). Jawa and BMW G310 sales numbers are not available.
      Bajaj Pulsar 220 takes the third place with 7,238 units sold in October. YoY sales are down -6.70%, as compared to 7,758 units sold in October last year. In terms of MoM growth, Pulsar 220 has made impressive gains of 41.45%. Sales in September 2020 were 5,117 units.
      At number four is Electra 350 with 6,405 units sold in October. YoY gain is 14.11%, as compared to 5,613 units sold in October last year. MoM growth is also positive at 11.74%, as compared to 5,732 units sold in September 2020.
      200cc-500cc Motorcycle Sales Oct 2020 vs Sep 2020 (MoM). Jawa and BMW G310 sales numbers are not available.
      At number five is Bajaj Dominar 400 with 1,818 units sold in October. YoY sales have more than doubled, as compared to 806 units sold in October last year. MoM sales have also more than doubled, as compared to 885 units sold in September 2020.
      Honda H’ness CB350 enters top ten
      In its first month itself, Honda H’ness CB350 has made it to the top ten list of bestselling 200cc – 500cc motorcycles. A total of 1,290 units were sold in October. This is nowhere close to Classic 350 sales numbers, but still it’s an encouraging development for Honda. Other motorcycles in top ten list include Himalayan (1,791 units), Dominar 250 (1,750), Avenger 220 (1,565), and KTM 390 (1,038).
      No
      200-500cc Motorcycle Sales
      Oct-20
      Oct-19
      1
      Classic 350
      41,953
      38,936
      2
      Bullet 350
      11,203
      15,454
      3
      Pulsar 220
      7,238
      7,758
      4
      Electra 350
      6,405
      5,613
      5
      Dominar 400
      1,818
      806
      6
      Himalayan
      1,791
      1,172
      7
      Dominar 250
      1,750
      0
      8
      Avenger 220
      1,565
      1,453
      9
      Hness CB350
      1,290
      0
      10
      KTM 390
      1,038
      361
      11
      Husqvarna 250
      759
      0
      12
      KTM 250
      712
      666
      13
      GIXXER 250
      599
      525
      14
      FZ25
      509
      592
      15
      Apache 310
      496
      222
      16
      MOJO
      77
      40
      –
      Total
      79,203
      73,598
      Overall, Royal Enfield is the clear winner in this segment with collective market share of more than 77 percent. It’s evident that rivals have a lot to catch up in this space. A distant second is Bajaj with market share of more than 15 percent. This would be slightly higher if we add KTM and Husqvarna, which are partly owned by Bajaj. More

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      TVS Motor Sales, Exports Oct 2020 – XL Super, Jupiter, Apache, Ntorq

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      Image – The Bengal Rider
      XL Super moped continues to be the best selling two wheeler from TVS Motor

      TVS Motor Company has been having a fruitful return at the Indian market in recent past. As mentioned in our previous report, the Hosur-based two-wheeler manufacturer has witnessed a 19 percent YoY growth in the domestic market whereas it registered almost 49 percent YoY growth in exports.
      This can be accounted for the strong performance of almost all TVS models for the month of October 2020. Almost all two-wheelers resulted in positive growth during the said period. Despite the ongoing crisis, TVS Motor managed to strengthen its supply chain from September 2020.
      XL, Jupiter leading Domestic Sales charts
      Total sales in the domestic market stood at 3,01,380 units which are significantly greater than 2,52,684 units sold by the company in October 2019. This is largely contributed by the sales of XL which leads the sales charts of TVS with 80,268 units sold last month. The company registered a difference of 20,094 units from October last year which translated to YoY growth of 33.39 percent.
      It was followed by Jupiter which recorded 74,159 units sales last month and was slightly lower than October 2019. During the same period last year, TVS retailed 74,560 units of its popular 110cc scooter which is marginal degrowth of 0.54 percent.
      TVS Motor Domestic Sales Oct 2020
      Jupiter is followed by the Apache range of motorcycles which registered 40,943 units sold in October this year. The company sold 6,884 units more than the previous year’s October which is a 20.21 percent YoY growth.
      Fourth and fifth positions were occupied by Ntorq and Sport respectively. TVS recorded 31,524 units of the power scooter in October whereas it registered 22,217 units of the entry-level 100cc bike. Both registered a positive YoY growth of 32.22 percent and 48.51 percent respectively.
      No
      TVS Domestic
      Oct-20
      Oct-19
      1
      XL Super Moped (+33%)
      80,268
      60,174
      2
      Jupiter(-1%)
      74,159
      74,560
      3
      Apache (+20%)
      40,943
      34,059
      4
      Ntorq (+32%)
      31,524
      23,842
      5
      Sport (+49%)
      22,217
      14,960
      6
      Radeon (+17%)
      20,204
      17,265
      7
      Star City (+79%)
      14,947
      8,331
      8
      Pep+ (+40%)
      11,254
      8,027
      9
      Zest (-20%)
      5,336
      6,680
      10
      RR310 (+123%)
      496
      222
      11
      iQube
      32
      0
      12
      Wego
      0
      906
      13
      Victor
      0
      3,658
      –
      Total (+19%)
      3,01,380
      2,52,684
      Strong performances from 110cc bikes
      Sixth and seventh place was taken by TVS Motor’s 110cc bikes Radeon and Star City. The company recorded 20,204 units sales of Radeon with a YoY growth of 17.02 percent. On the other hand, Star City recorded the highest YoY growth of 79.41 percent with sales of 14,947 units of the motorcycle. In October 2019, TVS sold 8,331 units of Star City.
      TVS Motor Exports Oct 2020
      Exports
      When it comes to exports, it was Star City that led the sales charts with 28,173 units shipped overseas. This resulted in an impressive 93.50 percent YoY growth from October last year. TVS also retails a 125cc version of Star City overseas which occupied second place with 24,603 units sold in October 2020. It also recorded a decent 57.22 percent YoY growth.
      The Apache range of motorcycles witnessed a massive YoY growth with 13,058 units shipped overseas in October this year. This resulted in 118 percent YoY growth against 5,991units sold in October 2019. However, it was Radeon that witnessed the highest YoY growth of 280 percent in exports. In total, TVS shipped 80,525 units of its two-wheelers to overseas markets, higher than the 54,058 units shipped in October 2019. More

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      Husqvarna 401 Spied With KTM Badge On Engine – Based On Duke 390

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      Husqvarna 401 Spied With KTM badge
      While the Svartpilen is an urban tourer, the Vitpilen is termed as a cafe racer

      Swedish motorcycle brand Husqvarna set foot in India with the launch of its naked twins- Svratpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250. A couple of months earlier, we reported that Husqvarna will now launch their naked twins with upgraded engines in the form of Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401.
      Recently, one of the twins was spotted testing outside Pune by automotive enthusiast Padmasinh Patil. It is to be noted that Husqvarna is a subsidiary of Austrian motorcycle brand KTM and both are manufactured at Bajaj Auto’s facility in Chakan near Pune in Maharashtra.
      Powertrain & Transmission
      Like their 250 siblings, the 401 Twins will also share its powertrains with its KTM Duke counterpart. Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 will borrow the same 373.2 cc single-cylinder cooled DOHC engine from Duke 390.
      This motor produces 44 PS of power and 37.5 Nm of peak torque and is paired to a six-speed gearbox. This engine is known for its high compression ratio which results in such impressive output figures. The same unit is also employed in Bajaj Dominar 400. The test mule spotted, had Husqvarna badging on its right side and KTM badging on its left side.

      Coming to the test mule spied, it is difficult to predict exactly which model it is- Svartpilen or Vitpilen since it is wrapped in heavy camouflage. It is anyways difficult to differentiate between the two in terms of design. While Svartpilen is termed as an urban scrambler, the Vitpilen is looked on more as a cafe racer. The 401 twins will also share their underpinnings with 390 Duke.
      Dynamics
      Huskies 401 are expected to borrow major functional components from its KTM counterpart. While the Huskies serve as a more stylish option, the KTM Duke is a more racy motorcycle. Several mechanical parts like- suspension units- USD forks at front and adjustable mono-shock at rear; trellis frame structure and brakes are expected to be carried forward from Duke 390.

      Design & Features
      Although the Indian-spec Huskies 401 are likely to sport some additional attributes to distinguish itself from its European-spec model. For instance, the India-spec model is expected to ditch spoked wheels available in Europe for alloy rims. Additionally, pillion grab rails will be installed to comply with the safety norms set by the Indian Government.

      In terms of features, standard features such as an all-LED lighting setup, ABS from Bosch and a fully digital instrument cluster is set to be carried forward from the 250 Twins. Svartpilen has been built as an urban explorer, it is set to be equipped with dual-purpose tyres. On the other hand, Vitpilen has been developed as a cafe racer with road-biased tyres.
      The 401 Huskies were expected to hit showrooms towards the end of this year. However, it now seems unlikely and is expected to be launched early next year. One expects the 401 Husky Twins to be priced around Rs 20,000 lower than KTM 390 Duke which is offered at a price of Rs 2.58 lakh. Apart from their Austrian cousin, 401 Huskies will also lock horns with Bajaj Dominar 400, BMW G310R. Husqvarna sales in India are at about 700 units per month, while exports are at about 1,000 units. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar Completes 20 Years – All Pulsar Variants Launched Till Date

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      First Bajaj Pulsar With the Latest Pulsar
      Ever since launch in 2001, Pulsar has been the benchmark for sport commuter motorcycles in the Indian two-wheeler market

      The late 1980s and 90s two-wheeler segment was completely dominated by Bajaj Auto due to durable and reliable scooters. But as the century came to close popularity of manually geared scooters took a huge hit and were replaced by gearless scooters.
      However, all buyers did not feel inclined to an automatic scooter that was referred to as underbone. This is when motorcycles started making a resurgence. Lightweight commuter motorcycles were already present in huge numbers in the market. What was missing was a sporty commuter bike which was not only practical but also gave the pleasure of motorcycling to a certain extent.
      Bajaj Pulsar 2001 to 2006
      This is when Bajaj introduced the first sporty commuter motorcycle in the form of Pulsar which was to become a household name in the Indian two-wheeler market in future. Motorcycles prior to this were mostly on the extreme sides- some provided excellent performance while others returned a praiseworthy economy. Pulsar, however, was the best of both worlds.
      2001-2003: Introduction of a whole new segment of motorcycles
      First introduced in 2001 as 150cc and 180cc derivatives of it, this bike featured a retro classic design with a rounded headlamp and a tall-riding position and caught the attraction of many. Behind this pleasing design was a strong engine which put out a powerful performance at an output of 12 bhp and 15 bhp for the 150cc and 180cc versions respectively. Both units came mated to a 5-speed gearbox a rarity until then.
      Bajaj Pulsar 2007 to 2011
      The first major update came in 2003 with the birth of the iconic headlamp fairing and twin pilot lamps. Not only was the design updated but Bajaj introduced its very own DTS-i Digital Twin Spark Ignition technology along with a kill switch for the first time. This resulted in an increase in power output. Therefore, this update made it look more appealing as well as made it punchier than before.
      2004-2007: Major updates turned commuter bikes fun to ride
      The next update came a year later when Bajaj introduced 17-inch alloy wheels to the Pulsar. It also adopted twin Nitrox suspension and a patented exhaust technology. This was followed by one which is considered to be one of the biggest updates till date. In 2006, Pulsar got an all-digital speedometer which made it the first bike in India to display speed in numbers, instead of needles. Backlit switches also added to the convenience of riders. The design got sharper with edgier body styling and wolf-eyed’ twin pilot lamps.
      Bajaj Pulsar 2012 to 2016
      Following year was another milestone for the Pulsar family as Bajaj entered into the sports bike segment with the introduction of 200cc and 220cc bikes. Pulsar 200 and Pulsar 220-Fi were launched. The former was launched with an oil-cooled engine and carried a muscular styling. The latter came with a fuel-injected motor which would later prove to be so significant in stricter emission norms. Clip-on handlebars and a faired design also lent it a sports bike look.
      2009-Present: Expansion of Pulsar Range of Bikes
      In 2009, Bajaj introduced a lighter and smaller 135cc derivative of Pulsar called Pulsar 135 LS although it couldn’t spread the same magic as its peers. In 2012, Pulsar saw another major update when Bajaj introduced its Naked Sports range of motorcycles. The first bike under this was Pulsar NS200 which used a 200cc Liquid-cooled, DTS-i, triple spark engine. For the first time in this segment, a motorcycle used a liquid-cooled engine. The NS range further expanded with the introduction of NS160 in 2017.
      Bajaj Pulsar 2018 – 2019
      In 2015, Bajaj launched another Pulsar range with a focus on track friendly machines. This led to the birth of RS range with the introduction of RS200 in which ‘RS’ stood for Racing Sports and became the quickest Pulsar to be made till date as it could touch speeds beyond 150 kmph. It was launched with a fully-faired body and came to a six-speed gearbox.
      The next big landmark came in 2018 when Bajaj launched the smallest and the most affordable Pulsar in the form of Pulsar 125. It sported the exact styling of its elder sibling Pulsar 150. It was powered by a 124cc engine and received neon coloured highlights for better visual appeal. More