Bajaj to launch Pulsar 220 in Indonesia
At present Indonesia is coming as an valuable market for the Indian two wheeler makers. Bajaj Auto has also seen good profits in this market and has assembled Bajaj Pulsar 135...
At present Indonesia is coming as an valuable market for the Indian two wheeler makers. Bajaj Auto has also seen good profits in this market and has assembled Bajaj Pulsar 135 (also named Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS) in Indonesia. The company has now announced that it has lined up Bajaj Pulsar 220 for launch in the Indonesian market. This all is done to cope out from the loss that the company has suffered earlier. According to the recent reports, it was seen that the sales figures jumped 81% to 21,586 motorcycles in 2010-2011 from 11,954 motorcycles in the past year. The loss also got reduced by 4.7 crore form 15.9 crore to 11.2 crore in 2010-2011.
The annual report of the company disclosed that with the launch of Bajaj Pulsar 220 in the first quarter of 2011-2012 will increase the number of products in Indonesia under the Bajaj's briefcase. The report said that with the launch of both the models of Bajaj Pulsar in Indonesia the company aims to reduce the losses it incurred in the past years. The Indonesian arm of Bajaj Auto, PT Bajaj Indonesia is trying its best to localise its sub-assemblies this year. The government has also reduced the custom duty to 5% for the Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) and the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) operations.
The report also gave the figures of the money invested by Bajaj Auto in its Indonesian arm. The company till today has invested an amount of Rs. 137.82 crore and has made a accoutrement of Rs. 102.27 crore as a reduction in the investment. Bajaj Auto also has 39.71% shares of the Austrian brand KTM. The company has already started the manufacturing of KTM Duke 125 for the Indonesian market. A similar bike with 200cc engine will also be made available in the Indian market soon. This new KTM will be supplied worldwide by Bajaj Auto. The company will also use this technology to manufacture bikes for the Indian market.
Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) User Reviews
- reliable daily commuter with great mileage
Needed something dependable for daily city traffic that wouldn't eat up all petrol money. looked at a few other 150cc options but the pulsar 150 just felt like the right balance of price, low maintenance and that classic muscular look that never gets old. Honestly pretty smooth for daily running, engine has nice pickup in lower gears so overtaking in heavy trafffic is easy, getting a solid 45-50 km regularly, only slight downside is minor handle vibes past 85 kmph but for everyday city speeds, its steady and comfortable. Definitely 100 percent recommend it, if you want a reliable everyday bike with decent power and great fuel efficiency, maintenance is super cheap and spare parts are available anywhere. just a solid, no nonsense daily runner that gets the job done.
5 1 - Value for money
Best in class performances, easy handling in city traffic, smooth, but rugged at same time, easy on pocket for maintenance, definitely serves the purpose, pickup is perfect, been riding this one since 15 years, yet minimum service cost, after sales response is also impressive, definitely male, title claimed by company feels true when you ride one.
1 2 - Bajaj is the best bike
This bike is very good. Jab baat ho Bharat ki sadkon par raj karne ki, toh ek hi naam sabke dimaag me aata hai, Bajaj Pulsar 150! Yeh sirf ek bike nahi, balki har biker ka ek jazbaat hai. Dekhne me stylish, chalane me dumdaar aur mileage me behatreen, Pulsar 150 ne har generation ke dil par apni ek alag jagah banayi hai.
3 2 - Superb Bike $ backbone of Bajaj Auto.
I am riding Pulsar 150 since 2011. The model available at that time was BS3. It's performance and power composition give perfect and balanced ride for daily commuting. I always keep my bike in better condition, that's why i compete nowadays Pulsar 150 models. Good Product from Bajaj Auto India Pulsar.
12 8 - A True All-Rounder in the 150cc Segment
I chose this bike because it feels smooth and stable on highways while still offering good control in the city, even though the suspension feels slightly stiff on rough roads. It gives good mileage, looks stylish and is comfortable enough for family rides, making it a practical and reliable choice. The ride so far has been very satisfying. It feels comfortable for daily use, gives good mileage and has strong pickup. Handling is stable and confident, especially on highways where it feels smooth and controlled even at higher speeds. Yes, I would recommend this bike. I bought it mainly for daily office travel and occasional weekend rides. It gives me decent mileage and the pickup is good enough for city traffic. On highways it feels stable and confident. The suspension is slightly stiff on rough roads but overall comfort is fine. If someone wants a practical, stylish and reliable bike in this budget, this is a good choice.
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