New Delhi. Bajaj Pulsar 220, hardly any youth today would be unfamiliar with this bike. The company launched it for the first time in 2007 and since then this bike has its own identity in the market due to its unique styling and strong performance. Pulsar 220 was once considered a very popular and powerful bike among the youth, but with time it is facing tough competition from many new bikes.
Today we will try to know how much ‘value for money’ this bike is in today’s time. If you are thinking of buying it, is it worth the money you will invest in it or not? Let us know…
Pulsar 220 journey
At present the company is selling Pulsar 220F in the market. This bike is available in the domestic market at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1,38,560. There has been no major change in its design since the first generation. However, in the 2024 update, the company has given features like full digital instrument cluster and Bluetooth connectivity in the bike.
Why should you buy Pulsar 220?
The biggest feature of Pulsar 220 is its low price. If you want to buy a sporty bike in the 220cc segment, then it will be very light on your pocket. Apart from this, the power and torque of the bike is also quite excellent. Its 220cc liquid cooled engine generates approximately 20.4 PS power and 18.55 Nm torque, which is the best output in the segment. Apart from this, the seating position and suspension setup make it a comfortable bike, especially for long rides.
Millions of Pulsar fans in the country still find its semi-faired design quite attractive, due to which the company had to launch this bike again in 2024.
Why stay away from Pulsar 220?
The company has not completely updated Pulsar 220 with new features even today. This bike does not have features like LED lights, dual channel ABS, riding modes, and slipper clutch like the new bikes. After new models are introduced in the market, its design may look a bit old. company
In the semi-faired segment, Pulsar is selling N250 which is more advanced and updated.
Although the Pulsar 220F gives good performance, its mileage is slightly less compared to other modern bikes. In comparison, new bikes like TVS Apache RTR 200, Yamaha FZ, and Bajaj’s Dominar 250 and Pulsar N250 come with more advanced features.
take a decision carefully
If you want a powerful, classic and affordable bike and advanced features are not that important for you, then buying Bajaj Pulsar 220F can be a good decision. But if you are looking for a new technology, better mileage and modern design, then it would be wise to consider other options available in the market.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 24, 2024, 6:22 PM IST
