New Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS Makes Official Debut
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How many spark plugs does the KTM Duke use??Also since both these bikes share the same chassis then how come Pulsar NS weigh 145 kg (kerb) while Duke 135 kg(kerb)??Really surprising!!!!!
The Duke has a single plug DOHC head. It weighs less thanks to negligible bodywork and an aluminum frame.
P200NS has Perimeter frame while the Duke features Trellis frame.
P200NS has 37mm Front telescopic shocks while Duke has 43mm USD telescopic shocks.
P200 NS has 3 spark plugs while Duke has single.![[lol]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Laugh.gif "Laugh [lol]")
P200NS has 12 liters tank while Duke has 10 liters one.
Some of the weight reduction factors in Duke are:
1) Light steel trellis frame
2) Ultra-light cast aluminium swingarm
3) Ultra-light WP rear suspension
P200NS has 37mm Front telescopic shocks while Duke has 43mm USD telescopic shocks.
P200 NS has 3 spark plugs while Duke has single.
P200NS has 12 liters tank while Duke has 10 liters one.
Some of the weight reduction factors in Duke are:
1) Light steel trellis frame
2) Ultra-light cast aluminium swingarm
3) Ultra-light WP rear suspension
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@ Sam & @ merc
Thank you folks for the info.Now I understand that even though basics of both are same yet KTM Duke is that much more advanced(3 spark plugs not withstanding![[;)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Wink.gif "Wink [;)]")
) thanks to its lighter frame, lighter swing arms and lighter fuel tank.So what you people think is it worth to buy Duke at extra 50,000 Rs or pulsar ns is better due to its would be VFM pricing?
Thank you folks for the info.Now I understand that even though basics of both are same yet KTM Duke is that much more advanced(3 spark plugs not withstanding
) thanks to its lighter frame, lighter swing arms and lighter fuel tank.So what you people think is it worth to buy Duke at extra 50,000 Rs or pulsar ns is better due to its would be VFM pricing?
I admit it. That's what I meant to say. It loses its refinement after a period of time.
Great info. They are extracting max. power from the engine. It's like carrying a heavy log with a donkey instead of elephant.
I would surely suggest you a duke as pulsar would never reach near the austrian duke. I am sure you won't regret. If you are short in cash, go for the pulsar but make sure there's a good review on it.
Great info. They are extracting max. power from the engine. It's like carrying a heavy log with a donkey instead of elephant
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@ Sam & @ merc
Thank you folks for the info.Now I understand that even though basics of both are same yet KTM Duke is that much more advanced(3 spark plugs not withstanding) thanks to its lighter frame, lighter swing arms and lighter fuel tank.So what you people think is it worth to buy Duke at extra 50,000 Rs or pulsar ns is better due to its would be VFM pricing?
Thank you folks for the info.Now I understand that even though basics of both are same yet KTM Duke is that much more advanced(3 spark plugs not withstanding
) thanks to its lighter frame, lighter swing arms and lighter fuel tank.So what you people think is it worth to buy Duke at extra 50,000 Rs or pulsar ns is better due to its would be VFM pricing?
Love at first sight for me! okay it has good proportional looks anyway a N-bike always an ![[evil]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Evil.gif "Evil [evil]")
one.
Sources say that it would give ~50kmpl
Triple spark plug,wow a good strategy.
Will be priced under a lakh thus making it VFM.
one.Sources say that it would give ~50kmpl
Triple spark plug,wow a good strategy.
Will be priced under a lakh thus making it VFM.
@ Sam & @ merc
Thank you folks for the info.Now I understand that even though basics of both are same yet KTM Duke is that much more advanced(3 spark plugs not withstanding) thanks to its lighter frame, lighter swing arms and lighter fuel tank.So what you people think is it worth to buy Duke at extra 50,000 Rs or pulsar ns is better due to its would be VFM pricing?
Thank you folks for the info.Now I understand that even though basics of both are same yet KTM Duke is that much more advanced(3 spark plugs not withstanding
) thanks to its lighter frame, lighter swing arms and lighter fuel tank.So what you people think is it worth to buy Duke at extra 50,000 Rs or pulsar ns is better due to its would be VFM pricing?
Bajaj claims 58 kmpl at a steady 55kmph
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Lots of technical reasons - engine metallurgy, combustion chamber design, 4 valve-head with optimized S/V ratio, expensive engine oil etc . Ever wondered why the R15 costs double than the price of the Pulsar 150? PM me if you want to know more.
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Yup, R15 has got carbon-fibre frame/chassis which makes it very nimble during cornering but also increases its price quite so much.
But guys has Pulsar NS got 4 valves or 2 valves per cylinder.I read its SOHC so the question?
But guys has Pulsar NS got 4 valves or 2 valves per cylinder.I read its SOHC so the question?
Are you sure!? I am pretty confident that it isn't as I know the prices of the carbon fibre base material & how it is fabricated.. whereas I have seen the R15, which is a metal frame.
I liked all of the design features of the NS, but the tank! It's a definitive nut-cracker
I liked all of the design features of the NS, but the tank!
It's a definitive nut-cracker
Are you sure!? I am pretty confident that it isn't as I know the prices of the carbon fibre base material & how it is fabricated.. whereas I have seen the R15, which is a metal frame.
I liked all of the design features of the NS, but the tank! It's a definitive nut-cracker
I liked all of the design features of the NS, but the tank!
It's a definitive nut-cracker