Bajaj is going to launch the Pulsar AS200 and the Pulsar AS150 on April 14. The two ‘Adventure Sport’ models are based on the Pulsar 200NS naked motorcycle’s platform, though they get several utilitarian touches to strengthen the motorcycle’s touring quotient.
Both the Pulsar AS200 and the Pulsar AS150 are based on a perimeter frame used in the Pulsar 200NS and the Pulsar RS200. The Pulsar AS200 is powered by the same 200cc single-cylinder triple-spark engine, though there is no confirmation on whether Bajaj is going to offer a Bosch fuel-injection system like the one in Pulsar RS200.
The Pulsar AS150 on the other hand, is expected to employ a downsized version of the 200cc triple-spark engine. This four-valve single-cylinder 149.5cc unit ditches the liquid-cooling system and churns out 16.8bhp and 13Nm of torque. While the difference in torque is negligible, the power figure has received a significant bump of 1.8bhp, over the current Pulsar 150 DTS-I.
Both the Pulsar AS200 and the Pulsar AS150 get an aerodynamic semi-fairing, which integrates a tall windscreen and projector headlamps. The fuel tank, side panels and most of the rear section are similar to the Pulsar 200NS, which should help save production costs. The rear section of the Pulsar AS150 features small alterations to accommodate the skinnier tyre.
The Pulsar AS150 will be positioned between the Pulsar 150 DTS-I and the Pulsar 200NS, while the Pulsar AS200 will be placed below the Pulsar RS200. And though the Pulsar AS200 currently doesn’t have any competitor in the Indian market, the Pulsar AS150 will go up against the Yamaha Fazer Version 2.0 and the Suzuki Gixxer SF.
