The World's 'most Fuel Efficient' Engine

[FEVIN-RAJ 61]

The second-largest motorcycle manufacturer in the country, Bajaj Auto [Get Quote], unveiled the second generation or version 2.0 of the DTS -- Si engine on Tuesday.

The Digital Twin Spark Swirl Induction technology engine series, says the company, is the world's most fuel efficient engine and will feature in a new motorcycle the company hopes to unveil next month. Company executives hinted it may be featured in a vehicle that falls in the 125-135cc category

If you compare available mileage data from motorcycle manufacturers from Japan, China or in Taiwan, the engine we've developed is the most fuel efficient and will be incorporated in the new motorcycle that we'll launch next month," said Rajiv Bajaj, managing director.

Mileage details of the new engine have not been disclosed. The top mileage notched by a 125cc motorcycle is by Hero Honda's Super Splendor, which is about 83 km/litre.

In addition, Bajaj Auto unveiled the new Pulsar 220, kitted with the hallmark DTS engine. This 220cc motorcycle is the second variant in addition to the existing Pulsar DTS�FI (fuel injection).

The new Pulsar 220 has been billed by the company as the country's fastest motorcycle to be commercially produced.

The new 220 can achieve speeds of 144 km per hour and deliver 56 km/litre (ARAI certified). Equipped with the biggest carburettor, the new Pulsar can accelerate 0-60 km in four seconds.

The Pulsar 220 costs Rs 70,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), about Rs 11,000 more than the older FI model. The company hopes to sell about 1,000 units a month.

S Shridhar, CEO (2-wheelers) of Bajaj Auto said the company currently commands a 50 per cent market share in the 125�150cc motorcycle segment. "The demand for performance motorcycles is growing. In 2001, the demand for these big motorcycles was about 5,000 units a month. Eight years later, we sell around 90,000 units a month. That's the impact we've created." The Pulsar series is 37 per cent of the company's total motorcycle sales.

http://business.rediff.com/report/2009/jun...ient-engine.htm

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soon we can expect new Pulsar 200

Am waiting to buy one ...

guys... any other suggestions ?

pls guide ...

Edited June 24, 2009 by FEVIN-RAJ

[savramesh 37]

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Pulsar 200 looks great.. hope the performance will also be good.. i am with bajaj family since 2000.. they are creating new technologies.. all the best..

[@v@nit 3]

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Correct me If I am wrong.

Costs 11000 less than previous FI model.

[ani_meher 42]

Not pulsar 200, they are discoutinuing it. It is Pulsar 220.

[FEVIN-RAJ 61]

cOnFuSeD

According to my knowledge, Pulsar 200 is the best combination of power and milage

Coz P200 gives 55 Km/L

P180 and P220 are low milage bikes

need ur suggestions

Its sad to here that, pulsar 200 discoutinuing

[savramesh 37]

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rush to showroom and check if there is any unsold p200.. they may also able to find unsold bike from other showrooms..

[ani_meher 42]

Actually don't rush to showroom Buying an outphased model may be the best bet in electronics/other goods, but certainly not good in automobiles. Also, the discounts will be hardly 1000-2000, and not 5-10k. I saw the old model of P180 on sale when the new P180 was launched, and they had given discount of only 1000rs. The resale value of P200 is sure to fall with the launch of P220 carb. New 220 is great, and new P180 also is much smoother than previous versions. THe reason 200 was phased out is, there was no need for it to exist. New P220 carb provides the fastest bike at almost the same cost as that of P200, and new P180 gives the looks of P200.

If you are concerned about mileage, P150/180 is a good bet. 55kmpl can be bit optimistic expectation from a power bike. Expect around 45kmpl with P180/200/220, that too if you ride carefully.