Bajaj Pulsar 220F BS6: What else can you buy?

The BS6 compliant Bajaj Pulsar 220F has been launched in India at an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 1,17,286. The fuel injection system equipped motor produces 20.1bhp of peak power, which is 0.5bhp lower than the BS4 motorcycle. The 18.5Nm of maximum torque, on the other hand, is identical to the BS4 model. In this post, we list the alternatives to the Bajaj Pulsar 220F that you can consider in a similar price range.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220: Rs 1,16,672

People looking for a more relaxed ride experience can consider Bajaj’s flagship cruiser motorcycle, the Avenger Cruise 220 that retails at a near-identical price tag as the Pulsar 220F. The low-slung saddle and rear-swept handlebar deliver relaxed ergonomics while the tall-windscreen offers protection against windblasts. The BS6 compliant 220cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine on the Avenger Cruise 220 makes slightly less power than the Pulsar 220F. The motor on the Avenger Cruise 220 produces 18.7bhp at 8,500rpm and 17.5Nm at 7,000rpm.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200: Rs 1,25,030

For a premium of about Rs 7,700, buyers can opt for a more performance spec motorcycle from Bajaj Auto, the Pulsar NS200. The naked roadster design is complemented by healthy performance numbers. The 199.5cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine on the BS6-compliant Pulsar NS200 produces a commendable 24.2bhp of peak power and 18.5Nm of maximum torque. The motor is linked to a six-speed transmission.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: Rs 1,25,000

The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V carries a premium of about Rs 7,700 over the Bajaj Pulsar 220F. The premium price tag brings several features that are not available on the Pulsar 220F and the Pulsar NS200. The headlight on the Apache RTR 200 4V, for example, is a full LED unit. The instrument cluster is fully-digital and Bluetooth-enabled. The system works with a smartphone app (available on iOS and Android) to offer several functions such as access to incoming calls, message alerts, turn-by-turn navigation system and a lot more. In terms of performance, the BS6 compliant 197.75cc, single-cylinder engine produces 20.2bhp and 16.8Nm.

Suzuki Gixxer SF: Rs 1,21,900

The Suzuki Gixxer SF is among the most stylish motorcycles in its price range. It retails at a premium of about Rs 4,600 over the Bajaj Pulsar 220F. While the power and torque figures are relatively lower than the Pulsar 220F, the Gixxer SF packs modern features such as full-LED headlight and a digital instrument cluster. The MotoGP-edition of the Gixxer SF looks even more appealing than the standard model. In terms of performance, the 155cc, single-cylinder, BS6 compliant engine makes 13.4bhp and 13.8Nm.

Suzuki Gixxer: Rs 1,11,900

Buyers can also check the Suzuki Gixxer naked roadster. The Gixxer features the same underpinnings and the engine as the Gixxer SF although the roadster segment motorcycle misses the full-fairing design and clip-on style handlebar. Instead, the Gixxer uses flat, single-piece handlebar that delivers relatively relaxed ergonomics than the Gixxer SF. The feature list, similar to the Gixxer SF, includes full-LED headlight and a digital instrument cluster.

Prices mentioned above are ex-showroom Delhi