2009 pulsar 220

2009 pulsar 220

Going backwards to go forward. Some concept, isn't it? And it's something that Bajaj has adopted with the 2009 Pulsar 220, even though it only pertains to one thing - the P220 is no longer fuel injected! Yes, it might seem like a step back, and in a way it is, but does it detract from what the motorcycle has to offer? Nope, not by a long shot!

2009 pulsar 220

When the P220 was first born after a painfully long gestation period, Bajaj, and motorcycling enthusiasts as well, had big expectations from the motorcycle. While it was a good bike with many firsts to its credit, its price put it out of the reach of many and its reputation had already taken a beating thanks to not-so- nice rumours about the FI system's reliability doing the rounds And it didn't help that Bajaj took forever to launch the bike.

2009 pulsar 220

Composed and I appreciated the improved feel through the liver, courtesy the braided steel line at the front. Tip the P220 into the corner with 100 kph showing on the digital speedometer and exit carrying more speed as the P220 shows no sign of wallowing around, remaining planted throughout the turn.Next, you straighten briefly as you position the bike on the far right for another sweeping left-hander that's coming up fast.

2009 pulsar 220

Pit entrance on your right. Ignore it. Instead concentrate on getting the line correct through the sweeper. Nailed it? Good. That brings you to the next hurdle - a fast S-bend with an inviting left-handed entry, but an immediate, tricky long right-hander. You control your speed into the left, flick it to get the right line for the right and whack it open to exit at 89kph.

2009 pulsar 220