Bajaj has revealed the latest generation of its popular Pulsar motorcycle in 200cc guise, dubbed the Pulsar 200 NS. It comes after a decade since the original Pulsar was launched in 2001.

The 200 NS uses a liquid-cooled, 199.5cc four-valve SOHC carbureted engine with a new triple-spark-plug system. The engine now produces 23.18bhp at 9500rpm and 1.86kgm of torque from 8000rpm. The chassis now gets a pressed steel perimeter frame and a rectangular tube-section swingarm, which the company claims offers over three times the lateral stiffness of the old Pulsar 220’s frame. It also employs a gas-filled monoshock suspension and a central exhaust, for better balance. There are petal disc brakes front and rear, measuring 280mm and 230mm respectively, and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Commenting on the launch, K Srinivas, president (motorcycles), Bajaj Auto, said: “The Pulsar has been a testimony to the company’s engineering prowess. The Pulsar 200 NS showcases the next leap in technology and design.”

The new Pulsar will go on sale this April.