Bajaj Pulsar 135LS

Two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto Ltd has launched the all-new Pulsar 135LS; with LS standing for ‘Light Sports’. The bike pioneers a new segment of ‘light’ performance biking and is aimed at enjoying spirited riding even in city traffic.

Styled aggressively, the motorcycle draws styling cues from its elder siblings in the Pulsar range, but sports a freshly-styled fuel tank with chiseled lines and fresh tank flanks. The headlamp unit sports a bikini fairing with sharp, rakish lines and looks futuristic. The sleek rear-panels give way to a two-piece split grab rail on the split type seat. The footrests are slightly rear-set, and make for a sporty riding position in combination with the two-piece handle-bars.

At the heart of the Pulsar 135 sits a 4-valve head, powered by Bajaj’s patented DTS-i technology that churns out 13.5PS@9000rpm, and generates a maximum torque of 11.4Nm@7500rpm. Mated to a 5-speed gearbox and tipping the scales at 122kg, the Pulsar 135 should offer performance comparable to most 150cc motorcycles in the market currently, while the diminutive size should ensure ease of handling in peak hour traffic.

Also, akin to the rest of the range Nitrox charged dampers do duty at the rear, to cushion the ride quality even on bad roads. The 4-valve head makes for ample low and mid-range boost, while allowing the motor to rev freely up to it’s redline of 10,500rpm. The employment of 4 valves as opposed to two conventionally should enhance fuel efficiency for the 135. Braking business is taken care of courtesy the 240mm rotor upfront as standard. Stay tuned to OVERDRIVE for more details on the Pulsar 135.

Posted by Saurabh on Jan 13 2010. Filed under Auto. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry