Bajaj Pulsar 180

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Chapter 3

Product Profile

Introduction

Bajaj Pulsar is a motorcycle brand owned by Bajaj Auto in India. The two wheeler wasdeveloped by the product engineering division of Bajaj Auto in association with Tokyo R&D,

and later with motorcycle designer Glynn Kerr. Currently there are five variants available, with

engine capacities of 135 cc, 150 cc, 180 cc, 200 cc, and 220 cc. Previously it was also offeredwith a 200 cc DTS-i oil cooled engine, which now has been discontinued. Instead a new version

Pulsar 200NS was launched in 2012. With an average monthly sales of around 86,000 units in

2011, Pulsar claimed a 2011 market share of 47% in its segment. By April 2012, more than five

million units of Pulsar were sold.

Bajaj Pulsar 180cc DTS-iAn Overview

Launched in 2001 along with its 150cc sibling, Bajaj Pulsar 180cc was the originator of a true

biking revolution in India. Known, by then, to only small-size motorcycles that served only as a

convenient and inexpensive means of travel, the Indian roads had been unaware of the real spiritof biking, and so were the riders of those roads. It was Bajaj auto that introduced the Indian

streets to an altogether different class of bikes that were designed to satiate the longing of those

passionate about biking. Starting from 2001, Bajaj Auto has brought forward a number ofstriking models in the Pulsar range, never forgetting to upgrade the existing ones. And which

each new update or launch, this Indian bike-major has provided the Indian crowds with

something to gape at.

Bajaj Pulsar 180cc itself has been through a series of alterations occurring every two or threeyears. Starting with the debut in 2001, Pulsar 180 has had fresh models released in the years

2003, 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2011. While this Bajaj Pulsar 180cc DTS-i came out in 2009, the

year 2011 saw some more updates though nothing spectacular enough to fit the earlier track-

record of Bajaj Pulsar. Getting a number of style cues from the beefy Pulsar 200, Pulsar 180 Dtsi

now flaunts a more muscular look, its cleverly tweaked mill delivers a better performance and

several improvements in its structure account for an easier handling.
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Designing

The latest variant of Bajaj Pulsar 180cc DTS-i sports a design that is the perfect blend of thevibrant contours of the older 180 and the muscular build of the 200 model. It has a length of2035mm, width of 765mm and height of 1165mm which gives the bike a fairly wide ground

clearance of 150mm besides a wheelbase of 1350mm. Weighing a total of 147kg, the Pulsar 180Dtsi has been given a very sprint-y look with its aerodynamic fairing, up-swept muffler and abuild that is brawny but with a clear dash of sleekness. The handlebars are clip-on type which

imparts better handling, and the placing of the switches for the electric start, engine kill and

passing on the handlebars makes those controls easily reachable. The seats are split-type and so

are the alloy grab-rails which, again, complements the sporty stance of the motorbike. Coming tothe electricals, the Pulsar 180 has a 12V full DC electrical system that delivers a 35W of power

for both the high as well as the low beam of the headlamp.

Appearance

Coming from an attractive line-up of Pulsar, Bajaj Pulsar 180 was, no doubt, a head-turner rightfrom the inception. But borrowing some of the beefy muscle from its 200 sibling model only

worked to enhance the charm of those fascinating curves even more. The front of this motorcycle

flaunts a sharply designed headlamp fitted with twin pilot lamps that together resembles a wolf's

eye giving the bike a very wild front facade. But it is the side view that is more worthy of

gawking at. The broad and beefy fuel tank of Pulsar 180 Dtsi which already imparted a very

energetic feel to the bike owing to its aerodynamic fairing, now looks even more dynamic with

the 200-inherited raised lettering and sharp extensions. Plus, the 37mm silver-coated front forks

adopted from the Pulsar 200 and the thicker rear tyre mounted over a six-spoke alloy wheel add

more muscle to the 180 besides acting as a sure-shot looks-booster.


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Engine & Performance

To propel this mighty package of speed, the Bajaj engineers have put an air-cooled, singlecylinder, 4-stroke, DTS-i engine with a displacement of 178.6cc to work which has beenharmonized with a 5-speed gearbox. For a power to weight ratio of 115.7bhp per tonne, the

Pulsar 180 Dtsi cranks out a maximum of 16.79bhp at 8500rpm for a maximum of 14.22Nmtorque. Besides delivering the impressive figures of power and torque, the sturdy mill of Pulsar180cc also acts very efficiently when it comes to fuel-consumption. And the speed is simply

enthralling. With the speedometer topped with a 118kmph mark, it takes merely 5.07 seconds for

Pulsar 180 to go from a stand-still to a 60kmph while a 100kmph can be reached within 16.6

seconds.

That was about the mechanical part, now moving on to the technological part. The science that

makes the Pulsar 180 power-house work lies in the TRICS III and intelligent CDI technology

which works seamlessly to maintain a smooth flow of power through the electrical network

resulting in a better throttle response. What adds to the ride quality is the fabulous suspension

system of the motorbike which is composed of a telescopic suspension paired with anti-friction

bush for the front and a 5-way adjustable suspension coupled with a Nitrox shock absorber for

the rear.

Mileage

Fitted with a fuel-tank of 15 litres (3.2 litres reserve, 2 litres usable), this bike provides a fuel-

economy of 43.4kmpl in the city and 46kmpl on highways which means a single fill would take

you approximately 651km on city streets while on highways, you can go as far as 690km.

Braking & Handling

Bajaj Pulsar 180cc Dtsi has undergone many updates that have imparted a much better handling

and a much safer braking to the motorcycle. 240mm disc brakes for the front wheel set into a

90/90 x 17 inch tyre and 130mm drum brakes for the rear which is surrounded by an even


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thicker 120/80 x 17 inch tyre provide a very efficient braking mechanism that can bring a Pulsar

180 speeding at 60kmph to a stand-still within 2.15 seconds after covering a range of 15.6m.

For improvements in handling, a number of tweaks and twists have been worked upon Bajaj

Pulsar 180 Dtsi which include a telescopic pair of 37mm front forks, new clip-ons, enhanced

suspension quality, nitrox rear shock absorbers and chunkier tyres, overall a much easier andcomfortable ride that demands minimal efforts from the rider whether it is on a smooth straight

drive, a bumpy road or the most difficult of turns.

Safety Features

Bajaj Pulsar 180 Dtsi is not all about style and fun, it also supplies a fair amount of safety to itsriders. The set of thick tubeless tyres measuring 90/90 x 17 inch for the front wheel and 120/80 x

17 inch for the rear are well-crafted to grip the road properly and provide just the right amount of

friction for safe braking. Talking about braking, 240mm disc brakes and 130mm drum brakes do

the duty for the front and rear wheels respectively and are capable of bringing the bike from

60kmph to 0 in 2.15 seconds.

Pros

Excellent performance, impressive ride quality, good handling, effective braking and good looks.

Cons

Lack in rider's comfort due to forward sloping seat and tank indents make ride uncomfortable.


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Suspension

The Bajaj Pulsar 180s suspension has also been overhauled following on from previous models.The bike borrows a 37mm fork assembly from its sibling the Pulsar 220. At the rear, it borrows

the swing arm found on the 220 Avenger: a nitrogen-assisted gas-powered shock absorber,coupled with triple-rated springs, designed to cope with harsh terrain and poor road conditions.

In practice, the bikes suspension performs very well: it absorbs shocks consistently, evenwhen at top speed on poor road surfaces, and reduces vibrations to the minimum.

Tyre Size

The bikes alloy wheels, stronger than those of the previous 180, are combined with a longerwheelbase (1330mm) to offer greater stability and agility. The new tubeless tyres are meaty

120/80 x 17, easy to maintain and providing a strong grip on all road surfaces.

Shades Available

Cocktail Wine Red Plasma Blue Midnight Black

Bajaj Pulsar 180 is available in three shades: Cocktail Wine Red, Plasma Blue and MidnightBlack. Bajaj India has introduced new speed line shades for Pulsar range comprising of Pulsar

150, Pulsar 180 and Pulsar 220. The new shades are blue with combination of black, red with


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combination of black and all-black shade. The new shades have given a fresh lease to life to the

Pulsar models and have further enhanced the overall looks of the bikes.

Accessories

Additional accessories for the Pulsar 180, such as seat covers or bike covers, must be purchasedseparately from the standard bike.

Distinctive Features

The Pulsar brings plenty of unique features to the table, although some are seen on other Pulsar

models: a stylish and well-designed L.E.D. tail lamp, muscular looking split seats, a split rear

grab-rail, a powerful engine with patented DTS-i and ExhausTEC, plus TRICS 3 and smart

CDI technology, and a kick-less, electric-powered start mechanism.

Specification: Pulsar 180cc Dtsi

Engine Type 4-stroke, DTS-i, air cooled, single cylinder Engine Displacement(cc) 178.6 cc Compression Ratio 9.5:1 Maximum Power 21.04 @ 8500 (Ps @ RPM) Maximum Torque 19.12 @ 7000 (Nm @ RPM) Cylinder Bore 63.5 mm Stoke 56.4 mm Ignition CDI Starting Self/ Kick Start Wheel Type Alloy

Tyre Size Front 90/90 x 17 - Tubeless, Rear 120/80 x 17 - Tubeless Wheel Base 1350 mm

Features

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency 45 kmpl Fuel Capacity 15 ltrs Fuel Reserve 3.2 ltrs Fuel Type Petrol Safety Brakes Front-260 mm Disc, Rear-130 mm Drum Suspension Front-Telescopic, with anti-friction bush, Rear-5 way adjustable,

Nitrox shock absorber

Drive Train


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Gear Box 5SpeedDimension of Bajaj Pulsar 180cc Dtsi

Length 2035 mm

Height 1165 mm Width 750 mm Ground Clearance 150 mm Kerb Weight 147 kg Chassis Frame type Double cradle type.

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