Bajaj Pulsar 200 was probably a defective model
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It is now pretty clear that the Bajaj Pulsar 200 was a flawed product. Bajaj practically bit more than they could chew. The bike came with new innovative technologies but they failed big time for the customers.
One of my friends own one of the Pulsar 200 from the first batches. I have seen him struggle with his bike.
30% of the bike was practically replaced by the company during the warranty period. Another 10% was replaced by the company which was not covered under warranty. He has spent weeks if not months visiting their service centers just to get disappointed by the lack of support from the company.
Here is another individual who has suffered a similar fate with his Pulsar 200…
I purchased 200 by 25 dec 2008…not even 8000 km its run but …its lost all its pickup…no mileage… am in college…entering my 3rd yr..Had dreamed a lot about…the bike…but very soon my bike is gone worse…in spite of doing all services and…maintaining…speed levels…were as my friends 180..is really…got a good performance…am confused…
Bajaj has not stated much about why this model was discontinued. The common knowledge is that the new Pulsar 220 is priced so low that there was no space for the Pulsar 200 edition to survive.
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July 31, 2009 - 12:33 pm
I totally disagree with u with regards to this . Pulsar 200 was not a flawed product. Maybe the bike which your friend had got may be the odd one out and it also depends the way he has maintained it (Fuel& Oil).
I own a Pulsar 200 cc and i have driven 12000+ kms in just 10 months, but i am really happy with the bike…The mileage has been kick ass. After ripping till 133 km/hr , i still get more than 35 km/ltr… The whole experience has been amazing …. Also depends on the kind of fuel and engine oil which you use for a bike . I have been using SHELL Premium fuel and Shell 4t Advance oil amd my bike’s performance has been really good . The reason for the bike being pulled out cause Pulsar 220 is available for around 80,000 ( On road – Pune ) which has more power.
Pulsar 200 is the best looking indian bike and also it is the best bike
July 31, 2009 - 12:36 pm
just 12000 KM?
wait till it touches 30-40KM on the ODO.
August 6, 2009 - 12:57 am
I agree with uday, p200 is a good product provided u maintain it, i use castrol oil and premium petrol, i havent had probls even today it blazes if i wantt it to , i have crossed 35k , i think it is the oil changes the weekly lubrication of the chains etc, oh i forgot i had a bullet before so the maintenance comes with it
September 13, 2009 - 7:24 am
yeah, i also think that pulsar 200 is the great one it was a breakthrough. split seat, tubeless tyres ,powerful engine and stunning look and most importantly it was designed for performance not mileage.
September 28, 2009 - 6:45 am
it was indeed a breakthrough model. the problem was too much experimentation. my friend ended up spending thousands on its maintenance during the warranty period. now that the bike is out of warranty, he continues to spend shit load of money on it.
October 20, 2009 - 11:16 pm
Pulsar 200 is an excellent bike and there are no issues with whatsoever you mentioned. I’m a very satisfied owner, i have owned it for more than 2 years now. Maybe the problem you mentioned above is just with one of the 200′s, It may happen with any manufacturer and any model. The problems can’t be just generalised and its unfair to say that 200 itself is defective model.