ITS ALL NEW PULSAR 200RS N ITS RIVALS

Bajaj Auto, with the help of Mattighofen-based sportsbike manufacturer – KTM – has developed its new 200cc Pulsar called the RS 200. The motorcycle is fully faired, and is rumored to have the same engine as the Pulsar 200 NS. Bajaj will launch the new Pulsar RS 200 on the March 26 in Mumbai. We take a closer look at the bike and compare it to rivals – the KTM RC200 and the Honda CBR 250R – on paper.

Displacement

All the motorcycles in the comparison make use of single-cylinder, four-stroke and liquid-cooled engine. While we are aware that the Pulsar RS 200 and the RC200 use the same 199.5cc engines, jointly developed by Bajaj and KTM, the difference is that KTM uses a single spark plug to start its engine, and the Pulsar uses three. The Honda CBR 250R definitely has a displacement advantage over the rest, with its engine developing 249cc, about 50cc more than the rest.

Motorcycle	Displacement
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	199.5cc
KTM RC200	199.5cc
Honda CBR 250R	249cc

Power

The Honda CBR 250R makes 26bhp at an early 8,500rpm, clearly at the top, but the smaller capacity KTM RC200 makes 24.7bhp at 10,000rpm, which is achieved rather quickly, close to the larger CBR. The Pulsar RS 200 is close, producing 24.2bhp at 9,750rpm.

Motorcycle	Power
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	24.2bhp at 9750rpm
KTM RC200	24.7bhp at 10000rpm
Honda CBR 250R	26bhp at 8500rpm

Torque

The CBR 250R makes the maximum torque of 2.3kgm at 7,000rpm. The KTM RC200 and the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 make the same amount of torque – 1.9kgm at 8,000rpm.

Motorcycle	Torque
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	1.9kgm at 8000rpm
KTM RC200	1.9kgm at 8000rpm
Honda CBR 250R	2.3kgm at 7500rpm

Suspension

KTM has given the RC200 upmarket USD forks up front and a monoshock does duty at rear. The Honda CBR 250R and the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 use conventional telescopic forks upfront and a standard monoshock at rear. This setup also does its duty well on the two bikes.

Motorcycle	Front suspension	Rear suspension
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	Telescopic forks	Monoshock, box section swingarm
KTM RC200	USD forks	Monoshock, alloy swingarm
Honda CBR 250R	Telescopic forks	Monoshock, box section swingarm

 

Fuel tank capacity

Both the Bajaj RS 200 and the Honda CBR 250R have decent fuel tank capacity, both capable of carrying 13 litres of fuel. The KTM RC200 is equipped to carry 9.5 litres of fuel.

Motorcycle	Fuel tank capacity
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	13 litres
KTM RC200	9.5 litres
Honda CBR 250R	13 litres

Brakes

Honda's CBR 250R and Bajaj's RS 200 get ABS equipped disc brakes up front and at rear.
Also, Honda provides a combined braking system on its CBR 250R also. KTM however, does not provide ABS brakes on the RC200.

Motorcycle	Front brakes	Rear brakes
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	300mm petal disc (ABS)	230mm petal disc (ABS)
KTM RC200	280mm disc	230mm disc
Honda CBR 250R	296mm disc (ABS)	220mm disc (ABS)

Weight

The lightest motorcycle in the comparison here is the KTM RC200, weighing just 154kg, it also has the best power to weight ratio in the comparison. Bajaj’s Pulsar RS 200 weighs 165kg, and the Honda CBR 250R, weighs 167kg only. 

Motorcycle	Kerb weight
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	165kg
KTM RC200	154kg
Honda CBR 250R	167kg

Dimensions
The Honda CBR 250R is the longest and the tallest here in the competition. The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is the widest of the three but the KTM has the most compact stance of the motorcycles compared here.

Motorcycle	Dimensions
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	1999/765/1114mm
KTM RC200	1978/688/1098mm
Honda CBR 250R	2032/720/1127mm

Price
Bajaj has just priced its Pulsar RS 200 at Rs 1.18 lakh, for the non-ABS variant, and the one that is equipped with ABS braking is priced at Rs 1.30 lakh. The new and fully-faired Pulsar RS 200 provides good value for money for those looking to purchase a sportsbike that is not as aggressive as KTM’s RC series and has a fresher and newer appearance, compared to Honda's CBR 250R. The KTM RC200 is priced at Rs 1.77 lakh and the Honda CBR 250R is priced at Rs 1.88 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).

Motorcycle	Price
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200	1.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
KTM RC 200	1.66 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Honda CBR 250R	1.88 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

HYUNDAI 4S VERNA

Tech Specs

While the current engine options – 1.4- and 1.6-liter petrol and diesel units – will continue to power the Verna, they have become a bit more powerful and fuel efficient. Even the automatic gearbox, which is currently a 4-speed unit, has not been upgraded to the 6-speed version that can be seen in the larger Elantra.

With the rather invincible Honda City having swept the market, Verna has lost its market leadership this year. A cosmetic update aimed to ensure continued sales momentum for the next 2-3 years, before the introduction of next generation model. The diesel motors of the car are the major sales spinners for the C-Segment sedan in the Indian car market. Therefore, expect some attention to be devoted to the Verna Diesel variants when Hyundai India gives the car a mid-life makeover.

We will keep you posted with further developments, until then do let us know what you think of Hyundai Verna facelift!

Specifications Summary

Engines

1396 cc, Diesel, 90 bhp @ 4000 RPM power

1396 cc, Petrol, 109 bhp @ 6300 RPM power

1582 cc, Diesel, 128 bhp @ 4000 RPM power

1591 cc, Petrol, 123 bhp @ 6300 RPM power

Gearboxes

4-speed, Automatic, FWD

5-speed, Manual, FWD

6-speed, Manual, FWD

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Steering

Power steering

Price List

Petrol –

• Base 1.4 Petrol – INR 7.73L
• S 1.6 Petrol – INR 8.84 L
• S (O) 1.6-litre Petrol – INR 9.38 L
• SX 1.6-litre Petrol – INR 10.15 L
• S (O) 1.6-litre Petrol Automatic – INR 10.11 L

Diesel –

• Base 1.4 Diesel -INR 8.95 L
• S 1.6-litre Diesel – INR 9.99 L
• S (O) 1.6-litre Diesel – INR 10.59 L
• SX 1.6-litre Diesel – INR 11.46 L
• SX 1.6-litre Diesel Automatic – INR 12.19 L

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Mahindra XUV500 Hybrid Preview

Mahindra, our home grown manufacturer, is on a roll to introduce new technologies in the Indian market. During the 2014 Auto Expo it showcased a hybrid version of its flagship XUV500 SUV and is expected to put it into production within the next year or so. The SUV features all the standard elements but also includes an electric motor which works in conjunction with the 2.2-litre mhawk diesel engine making this the first diesel hybrid in the Indian market.

Exterior

The Hybrid XUV on the outside looks exactly the same as the standard car but we expect that in the production version, there will be at least one or more hybrid badges in addition to the standard badging of the XUV500. The side and rear profile as seen in the concept car are exactly the same as the standard vehicle. However with the car getting the addition of an electric motor, battery and brake regeneration unit, we expect that this car will weigh significantly over the standard XUVs 1785kgs.

Interior

Like the exterior design, we expect that the XUV500 hybrid will get the same interiors as the standard car but with the addition of the relevant gauges for the hybrid system. We also expect that Mahindra will start offering driving modes to make optimum use of the hybrid technology for the XUV500. Standard features are also expected to include climate control, 2-DIN music system with reversing camera, leather seats and the usual host of buttons and gadgets.

Engine

The XUV500 hybrid will continue to be powered by the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine that produces 140bhp and 330Nm of torque. In addition to this, the SUV will also get an electric motor (whose output is still unknown) that will be powered by lithium-ion batteries. Mahindra has also included regenerative braking as part of the hybrid drive train. While the standard XUV500 is offered with a six-speed manual, we expect Mahindra will fit this car with an AMT (from the Quanto AT) to get maximum from the hybrid system.

Price

It is likely to be offered only in the W8 all-wheel drive variant and will be priced Rs 1 lakh? over the price of the standard W8 all-wheel drive variant. We expect Mahindra will launch this car by the middle of next year for the Indian market.

Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Automatic launched

Toyota has equipped the 4x4 variant with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. The 4x4 AT Fortuner is priced at Rs 26.59 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi and will be available in one variant only. Toyota hasn’t introduced a TRD Sportivo variant for the automatic. An automatic for the 4x4 was something the Fortuner lacked but it was a conscious decision as it would be an expensive proposition. But the Fortuner is well established and selling way better than all its rivals put together so the price isn’t much of a concern now. And with no real threat in sight till Ford introduces the new Endeavour, the 4x4 AT adding to the lineup will only benefit the Japanese carmaker.

As far as cosmetic updates go, the 17 inch alloy wheels for the 4x4 AT get a grey tinge, it gets silver accents to the Fog lamps and comes with smoked headlamps and taillamps. On the inside, you get all black interiors and a touch screen DVD player with navigation and voice recognition. 

The Fortuner 4x4 AT is powered by the 3.0-litre 4-cylinder oil burner pumping out 171PS of max power at 3,600rpm and 360Nm of max torque from 1,400-3,200 rpm. In addition to the AWD automatic, Toyota has also announced standardization of dual front airbags across all variants of all models in the portfolio.

Besides the introduction of the automatic, Toyota has also revised prices of the Fortuner to accommodate the increased excise duty. The base variant costs Rs 24.27 lakh, a little over Rs 2 lakh more than pre-excise rollback rates. Each variant will be costlier by at least Rs 2 lakh now. While 6 percent of it is added excise, the rest of it is a year-end price increase.

Ford Endeavour 2015 expected launch in India by FEB 2015

American car major, Ford had officially revealed the production version of its new 2015 Endeavour last month. Ford Endeavour is a popular model in India, which is known as the Everest in some markets. The next generation Ford Endeavour will be launched in a number of car markets including China, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India.
The next generation Ford Endeavour was first previewed as the 'Everest concept' model last year in Sydney, Australia. Ford then went ahead with the concept’s official unveiling at the Bangkok Motor Show this year. Now, that Ford has revealed the vehicle’s production ready version as well, the all new Endeavour seems to be very close to its official launch date. The production version of the 2015 Ford Endeavour is exactly the same as its concept, except the new alloys.

The new Ford Endeavour is based on the company’s Edge design philosophy. The next-gen model is expected to be more premium than its precursor. The vehicle will also offer enhanced off-road capabilities owing to its new ladder frame chassis. Ford has also endowed new independent coil-spring system at the vehicle’s rear to enhance its drive experience. The new Endeavour will boast of the new 'Terrano Response' 4 wheel drive system with adjusting traction control and other technological improvements that will really deliver an overall enhanced off-road performance.

The new Ford Endeavour’s interiors are expected to be inspired by the design of the Ford F-105 pickup truck. The next-gen Endeavour will get the company’s new SYNC2 multimedia setup and a large 8 inch display for the infotainment system.

Ford Endeavour 2015 Engine & transmission

In the global car markets, the all new 2015 Ford Endeavour will be equipped with two engine choices comprising of a 2.2 liter four cylinder diesel and a 3.2 liter five cylinder diesel motor. For India, the new Endeavour will be carrying forward with the existing 2.5 liter and 3 liter diesel mills. To improve its performance and fuel efficiency Ford is likely to replace the current 5 speed manual and automatic transmissions with a 6 speed gearbox.

Ford Endeavour 2015 Expected mileage

The next-gen 2015 Ford Endeavour is expected to offer the combined fuel efficiency of 12 to 14 km per liter.

Ford Endeavour 2015 Expected price

The all new Ford Endeavour is expected to be tagged in the price bracket of Rs. 18 to Rs. 25 lakhs in India.

Ford Endeavour 2015 Expected launch date

The next-gen Endeavour is expected to have its Indian launch in February 2015.

The new Honda CB Unicorn 160 launched in India at Rs 69,350

Honda has launched the new CB Unicorn 160 in India at Rs 69,350. There are two variants on offer, one is the standard with a front disc brake and rear drum while the other is the Combi-Brake System trim which is priced at Rs 74,414, ex-Delhi.

The new Honda CB Unicorn 160 has an overall styling which is quite similar to the CB Trigger. The head and tail lamps have been slightly modified while the rest of the panels apart from the fuel tank and saree guard being new units. Cycle parts of the new Unicorn are painted in black with the front suspension being a telescopic unit while the rear is a monoshock.

Mechanically, as the name suggests, the CB Unicorn 160 has a new 163cc HET-enabled engine which makes 14.71PS of power and 14.61Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed heel and toe shifter. Honda claims that the CB Unicorn 160 will do a genuine top speed of 106kmph while the fuel efficiency will be 62kmpl

Features

Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Yes
Tachometer Type	Digital
Shift Light	No
Electric Start	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes
No Of Tripmeters	--
Tripmeter Type	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	--
Low Oil Indicator	--
Low Battery Indicator	Yes

Colors

Imperial Red Metallic, Pearl Black, Geny Grey Metallic, Sunbeam White

Fuel Gauge	Yes
Digital Fuel Gauge	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes
Stand Alarm	--
Stepped Seat	No
Antilock Braking System	No
Killswitch	No
Clock	Yes

Specs

Engine
Displacement (cc)	163
Cylinders	1
Max Power	14.5 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque	14.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore (mm)	57
Stroke (mm)	63
Valves Per Cylinder	--
Fuel Delivery System	Carburetor
Fuel Type	Petrol
Ignition	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--
Cooling System	Air Cooled
Transmission
Gearbox Type	Manual
No Of Gears	5
Transmission Type	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Dimensions & Weight
Kerb Weight (Kg)	135
Overall Length (mm)	2045
Overall Width (mm)	757
Overall Height (mm)	1060
Wheelbase (mm)	1324
Ground Clearance (mm)	150
Seat Height (mm)	--
Fuel Efficiency & Range
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (Litres)	--
FuelEfficiency Overall (Kmpl)	--
Fuel Efficiency Range (Km)	--

Chassis & Suspension
Chassis Type	Diamond
Front Suspension	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type
Braking
Brake Type	Disc
Front Disc	Yes
Front Disc/Drum Size (mm)	240
Rear Disc	No
Rear Disc/Drum Size (mm)	130
Calliper Type	--
Wheels & Tyres
Wheel Size (inches)	17
Front Tyre	80/100-17
Rear Tyre	110/80-17
Tubeless Tyres	Yes
Radial Tyres	--
Alloy Wheels	--
Electricals
Electric System	--
Battery	12V 4Ah
Headlight Type	--
Headlight Bulb Type	12V 35/35W
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes
Pass Light	Yes
Performance
0 to 60 kmph (Seconds)	--
0 to 80 kmph (Seconds)	--
0 to 40 m (Seconds)	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	106
60 to 0 Kmph (Seconds, metres)	--
80 to 0 kmph (Seconds, metres)	--