Bajaj Auto is taking another step make its successful bike range a bit more tempting.An addition to their NS badge Pulsar, the upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 180NS, to be introduce in mid of current year, is a replacement to Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i. This will be a new adventure for bike lovers whoare looking for more power from a commuter motorcycle.

The sporty and high-performance bike is expected to come with impressive performance capability. Bajaj Pulsar 180 NS is predicted toturn out to be a very stimulating and remarkable bike from the domestic brand. Promoting the highlight features like eye-catchy styling, swift performance, appreciable mileage etc. in one single package, is expected to come on a convincing price.

5 best Features to be noticed in new Bajaj Pulsar 180 NS

Visual impression:Though it is slotted between Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS200, technically and visually Bajaj Pulsar 180 NS is inspired by Bajaj Pulsar 200NSfor its raw sporty attitude on higher side. It also gets the similar silhouette frame with trimmed rear subframe, to enhance the compatibility with tyre. Auto Expo 2020 is here now, check 2020 Auto Expo Dates.

Other mechanisms like the foot pegs, swingarm, crash guards, instrument cluster, turn indicators, clip on handlebar are a combination lift-off from both Pulsar 160NS and Pulsar 200 NS.It will run on black 10 spoke alloy wheels covered in substantial high-performance rubbers.

Design:Bajaj Pulsar 180 NS surelyclaims a sporty and aggressive design.The bike will come with an assertive and activeposturemerged with the machismo.Bajaj Pulsar 180 NS will get low positioned rider seat offering comfortable riding position and great over the machine. Also, there will be a split and stepped-up pillion seating.

The split grab rails and sharp LED taillight at the narrow tail section will add vitality to the bike. Its exhaust will be positioned at the bottom giving the bike a lean look.The bike could get sharp and sculpted looking headlamps with projector lamp and integrated LED daytime running light.

Technicality:The motorcycle would be powered by a single-cylinder, four-valve, 178cc liquid-cooled engine that will benefit from triple spark technology. Power output is likely to be around 18 PS. This motor should produce 19 to 20bhp of power and 16-17Nm of torque.

The new engine would be reproduced to a slick five-speed gearbox. It should be exhibiting telescopic forks at the front and the mono-shock rear suspension.The bike is expected to get 260 mm of front disc brake and a 230 mm of the rear disc brake.

There could be an ABS as the option, which will certainly enhance the demand of the bike. Fully digital instrument clusterand large capacity fuel tank will be there. The mileage is expected to be 45 kmpl.

Competition: Expected to be launched in March 2020, Bajaj Pulsar NS180 will go up aggressively against the TVS Apache RTR 180.It has a possibility of variousattractive color options and dual tone colors according to the trend of the launch time.

Bajaj Pulsar NS180 is an expected model from the company that has a possibility of an updated engine from the DTS-i Pulsar series. It could combine the best of NS160 and NS200 and rival strictly the Apache series with equivalent engine configurations.

Pricing: Bajaj Auto is gearing up to introduce the Pulsar 180 NS in the country by mid of current year. The allegation of pricing varies fromRs.70,000 and Rs.90,000 (ex-showroom). Most certainly Bajaj is expected to price the Pulsar 180 NS around the Rs.80,000 mark.

At the said price, the 180 NS will compete against the TVS Apache RTR 160 and Honda X-Blade.t is supposed to act as a balance maker between the economy 150 field and the sport 200 field.A single variant will also be launched, with similar pricing.

Paul Petersen