Exclusive: Bajaj Pulsar 375 Spotted; Debut at Auto Expo

A suspicious camouflage full faired bike has been spotted in Lavasa. While most of the portals are claiming that the bike is Bajaj Pulsar 200SS, a faired version of Pulsar 200NS, we still believe that it is the upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 375. Our sources confirmed that the testing of the bike is almost complete, and Bajaj might launch the bike during upcoming 2014 Auto Expo, where they can also launch the FI, ABS version of the Pulsar 200NS.

Bajaj Auto earlier announced to launch 2 new Pulsar bikes, including a high capacity sport bike and a sub-200cc bike. So, the first will be the Pulsar 375, while the second offering will be might a 150 or 180cc naked Pulsar bike. Also, one of company official hinted for the launch of ABS version of Pulsar 200NS with FI, when we enquired him for KTM Duke 200 ABS version. These announcements proves that the bike in the picture is Pulsar 375.

Earlier there were reports that a Pulsar 180NS is on testing, which actually was the Pulsar 200NS ABS-FI, which will cost around Rs. 1.10 lakh. If Bajaj brings a full faired version of the 200NS, it will cost somewhere around Rs. 1.30 lakh, which doesn't makes any sense, while the Pulsar 375 is expected for Rs. 1.70 lakh.

Pulsar 375 will come with a 375cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, liquid cooled, triple spark engine based on KTM Duke 390. The engine will use fuel injection technology for better performance and fuel economy. The new engine is expected to churn out a maximum power between 40-42bhp. It might use the frame of 200NS with a little modification and instrument panel and handle bars will also remain same. and ABS might be standard feature of the bike with its front and rear disc brakes.

The main competitor of the bike in the India market will be Honda CBR250R, which comes in the same price range. However, the CBR250R has a power output of 26bhp, which will be proven as an advantage for the Pulsar 375 SS.

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