2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and NS160 Review | Why now? | Sagar Sheldekar Official
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Bajaj have finally given the Pulsar NS200 and NS160 the long pending update equipping them with USD forks, dual channel ABS, lighter wheels and same wide tyres. But the main question is why now? And won't this confuse their target audience even more and see them eat into the sales of the N250 and N160? Or do they really provide a different enough experience to cater to their own niche? Sarge hops on to find out.
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I had my NS200 BS3 2015 upgraded with USDs, better brakes and lighter rims, back in 2016 and it costed me a lot and we couldn't fit in ABS to it. Now! this version has almost all the things offered as standard and for a fair prize. I bought mine for 1.1L on road and the upgrades costed me roughly 55K in early 2016. I had to travel 600 Kms to get them on. But the handling difference that forks and lighter wheels made was huge. I can still remember the way the bike held onto its grip when going through sweeping turns on a ghat road. I couldn't feel the same on later models and Now since Sarge is back with this review, my hands are itching to put the latest NS in my garage. I only wish I can get this bike in pure jet black colour scheme with no liveries just like my old one.
You definitely need to take this for a spin
I can still remember the OLD YELLOW NS 200 reviewed by Sarge.... That's y when NS was relaunch in the year 2017 i bought without any hesitation
Thats how SARGE can be addictive ❤
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Same here buddy I got a duke 200 after seeing Sarge review best decision I ever made 😊
That old solid single colour paint scheme looked much sportier rather than current dual tone with graphic stickers
Sarge has helped boosting performance bike segment in India like no other. I own Duke 390 just because of him.
That was the reason I got NS200
I still remember the 2012 yellow NS200 reviews by sagar sir 😍 on power drift. You're the person who makes me fall in love with bikes . And now this another epic movie by you legend 😎. I m You're Fan form Childhood.
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The reason why they are focusing more on F220 and NS 200 because their 250s failed to hit sales figures
Absolutely😊
As expected how can the same bajaj who launched a proper 4 valve liquid cooled 6 speed twin spar frame bike way back in 2012 would be launching a commuterish diamond frame 2 valve 5 speed bike and people will like it 😂
Yes thats the reason they changed the colour of ns and rs so that people hesitate to buy it and go for n250 and f250s
@@robinjaiswal548 still f250 is better looking than rs200 and faster is straight line.
Yeah when a bike like the ns200 exists, it makes no sense to buy the 250s that theyre offering.
Can't wait...it was the Power to the Rider (the original PTR) of 2012 Pulsar 200 NS review that made me sit up and notice and instantly made me an avid addict to PTR and Sarge then the powerdrift...now glad to see you on the Pulsar NS 200 again...and presenting a pure heart ripping ride already goosebumps waiting for the review.... can't wait.. nostalgia reloaded... hope it's 2012 all over again...
Haha statuary warning i have aged and how! 😜
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial we all have.. haven't we...🙂 I understand that perfectly... you've got more refined in the presentation ... but still you're still... YOU... and nobody can match you SARGE...💪😎
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Well, after seeing the review, to be honest, like you said it's a little mellowed down and short BUT still packs the quitessential bits that makes your reviews feel special and a feast to eyes and music to the ears...🙂👍👏 Though still, that original PTR review that still stands on top in my books... anyway thank you for the amazing content as usual brother.
I still remember the video from PTR by Sagar which encouraged me to go for 200NS instead of Karizma or FZ 10 years back. I still own the bike and has given me zero issues, covered around 1.5L kilometres. It revvs like a charm even today. Happy revving everyone 😁😄
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Sagar, you never get old man. Thanks for the gem you're putting on the internet. The review as always no bullshit straight to the point. The video and the way you put the content damn. Another epic video after the yellow NS.
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Provides the best content with top notch quality💯🔥
You really deserve more views and likes for your effort Sir!
Love from Tamil Nadu 🤍
Help me get there by sharing this ahead
true 👍
No one ever did good review of ns200 than you sir❤
Your old video was gem
Wait till you see this!
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial excited 🤩
@@SagarSheldekarOfficialYou the man Sarge 🤘🏻Be safe
The NS200 looks appealing even now although I wish they had retained the original white colour scheme. Which one would you prefer as a tourer; the NS200, the N/F250 or the 220F, Sarge?
Yet to ride the n250
The bajaj pulsar NS 200 was a bike that revolutionized the performance motorcycling in India when it was first launched in 2012. It was way head of its time. whether in term's design, features, or performance it was a exciting bike. Even after all these years its still one of the best selling pulsar models. Now in 2023 it finally gets the updates that it deserves even though its a little bit late.
Although wish bajaj could have given a little bit more like LED headlamps and wider 140 section rear tyre, slipper clutch, full digital cluster. But overall its still a good choice for those who are looking value for money performance bike. Even though the ns 200 is some what old its has enough puch to give a competition to its rivals.
The video was superb bro ❤👍,Hope to see a comparison between the ns 200 and it's rivals.
One question. Can we expect these similar updates to the RS200 as well.?
Its 2024 Feb and Bajaj finally gave a digital speedometer and LED headlight both actually kind of sucks to say the least.
Sagar Sir u were the sole reason I was following Powerdrift those days 🤗
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Same, now theres no reason to watch PD except fpr Sir Shumi or Mr. Painter but the moment I see a Sagar sheldekar vid update on my feed I click before my brain even understands it. For me Sagar Sheldekar is a brand for bikers like Sony was for Gamers last decade.
I feel that along with the USD forks, they could have added LED lights for both the bikes and LED indicators for the NS200.
I today rode the N160 and as you said, it's great in refinement I highly agree on it, even torque from low speed is excellent.
Cheers
I still remember the pulsar 200ns vs Duke 200 video which you presented in power drift 10 yrs back( yellow pulsar 200 vs orange rocket). Back then I was a hard core pulsar fan boy ( now little bit easy going 😃). Times have changed but motorcycle enthusiasm didn't , It will never change at all!....Fan of your work and content. Continue doing the best job in the world!👍
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Sir absolutely amazed with ur review, i need a confirmation, i owned BS3 NS200, can a new upside down forks can be fittet to old bikes???
I am not sure if it can be retrofitted. Good chance you will have to change the triple clamp as well
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial OK Thank You sir!
Great video once again. Bought Hornet 160R by seeing your review and it's gear shifts are way smoother and crossed 80k in good condition. 7 years and strong.
Good to know
NS 200 now becames Complete Package
* KTM Engine's raw power
* Bajaj Service center vast availability
* Gremeka's Excellent braking calipers
* Perimeter frame for Stability
* Upside-down folks for precise handling
* Life saving Dual channel abs
and much more...m
Bajaj service centers are the issue with Bajaj bikes
Sarge's comparison review of the yellow NS200 and the older orange Duke 200 is the reason I have a white BS4 NS200 with me right now. That's why Sagar is a legend!
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Dada which colur is best for longtime??plz suggest me
When I bought my NS200 in Feb 2018, it wasn't my first choice. I had my heart on Apache 180 but because of the availability issues I took a test drive of NS. And your review just convinced me completely. I can confidently say that I've no regrets. Although after watching this I'm tempted to upgrade to this because mine has no ABS and this looks more refined as well. Always a great video Sarge!!
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The sparks are onn ❤!!!
1.47lac, I still remember my father got the first dtsi back in 2004 and how I as an 18yr old was crazy about it. And it costed 56k on road!!! But the feeling of riding it was priceless.. somethings have not changed
Times are a changing!
1. Missing 41mm usd fork in place of 33mm usd.
2. 3 inch wide rim in the front & 4.5 inch wide rim at the rear to accommodate wider tyres like 110/70 & 150/70 respectively
3. DOHC engine would make butter smooth than the existing SOHC setup
4. Added LED headlight & indicators would make it feel premium category motorcycle
5. Better instrument cluster compared to other competitors.
Bajaj still needs to...
1. Reduce the weight atleast by 5 kg to compete with the rivals.
2. They need to make these bikes more refined , long lasting and less maintenance requiring like the Japanese machines.
3. Led lights all around and hazard lights should be given.
4. Slipp and assist clutch is so very important for fatique free rides and for better sudden down shifts.
5. Usually, link type monoshock is given with the bikes which have a perimeter frame but bajaj used a simple setup. Link type monoshock keeps the weight of the bike and the rider's weight near to the ground providing best handling.
6. An aluminium swing arm would further improve the handing.
7. They should keep the rear Abs as optional.
8. Instead of a center stand they should provide the bikes with an optional padock stand to further reduce the weight.
......bajaj has indeed made the bikes much better then before but there still was a few more things that could be done !!!😥😥😥😥
And this is exactly why they say India is a very difficult market. We want to pay less but have everything in it. What we tend to forget is, with quality the price goes up. With the list of wishes added above, the price would go beyond that of the R15. Would anyone but the NS then??
@@mathewmaheo4806 ..the stuff that I have sought can be given at a premium of just under 15k and the fans will shell that amount with a smile.
Best review on the way by sarge 😌
Haha do share the word
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial aye aye sir 🫡😄
Hey Sarge, great video as always. I love the fact that you put in the same effort for every kind of bike.
Another reviewer I follow said that the ABS kicks in early because the tires give out before the entire breaking force is realized. But you say that the tires' potential is limited by the ABS.
Conflicting views. In a dilemma as I trust both of you!
Lol test the bike and come to your own conclusion
Handling bring a lot of confidence, amplifies the riding experience and makes everything a lot more fun. Essential update than just speed.
True that
Still remember the yellow NS 200 and Duke 200 comparison video in 2012 by Sagar and got the yellow NS 200 after that video, still owning the NS 200 and it still ride like a charm.
I agree! N160 over NS160 makes sense. In day to day riding you would need more bottom end punch rather than top end horsepower.
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Feels good to see Sarge review this amazing machine and makes me remember those powerdrift days when the bs4 ns200 was launched and he reviewed it and that was the reason i have this wonderful bs4 beast in my garage right now
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I have done my NS200 bs6 1, 14000km in the odo. I tested my brother's new NS200 bs6 2 USD with all the features known in this segment, it just doesn't have the explosive power as the bs6 1. The handling feels good and the bike feels like a totally different animal but that's about it. It lacks that explosiveness compare to the previous versions a little bit if not too much. It may be of the more stringent emission norms. Replaced mine tyres with apollo 140 at the rear and 100 at the front, the bike cuts corner like cake walking.
Sagar sir Which Pulsar Has the best breaking feedback ?
NS is polo of bike world…old but still unbeatable
Definitely beatable today.
NS 200 has remained 200 cc segment killer since it has been launched . Very good review sir ❤️
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03:26
Same energy in you that i saw in the Hayabusa video. 🥰 Such a enthusiast 🫂 .
Ns200 is value for money .
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I am also eagerly waiting to see your video because we were also there for the pulsar shoot but i know your video will be the best one out there🔥. Unfortunately we didn't met.😢
Hope to bump into you next time
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial ❤️🤘
Osm content yet again sarge.. n250 or ns 200 when it comes to effortless touring?
Unfortunately i am still waiting for Bajaj to lend me the n250
AwesomE!
Dominar 400 non adventure please....
As soon as they lend me one
The bumble bee yellow coloured NS was way cooler in that time than this upgraded one.
I agree
Wish they had aggressive LED light in same housing would have make it more sweeter deal
IMO, This new NS200 (at least) should have been equipped with the DAHSBOARD from the N250..... would have looked super cool.......
happy to see you growing (Subs) ....
keep up the good work 👍
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Music used???????????????
Great review as always❤.
By the way, just wondering as to why this review is on race track instead of regular road ride which most customers would would use. 😅
Because that's the only place where you can actually push the bike to understand and appreciate it's improvement
@Sagar Sheldekar Official Fine. Also do try to test bikes on streets to assess its suitability on daily commuting
Sir the NS and N series bikes are really bad for commuting with many mileage related issues. The ns200 for instance is a bike that can give you 45kmpl on eco riding but as low as 25 on highways with a bit rev. Other bikes made for cruising such as RE 350 or TB 350 or glamour etc dont have such wild differences with just different riding styles.
The new ns is the perfect ns the way it should have been long time ago . still I'm glad to see these updates but it looks out dated now . Bajaj should give a led headlight at least to make it stand in today's market
True
Great review as always.
Man it's been quite some time since Honda launched their cb300f if possible please make a review on that.
Unfortunately no media bike available for review
Pulsar is ❤ my first ever bike was Pulsar 200 2007 model, first ever time they came without a kickstart, what a powerful bike it was and I still have it
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Sweet riding...sagar you Still think the apache 200 handles better than the new ns200??
Getting onw this week pls reply 🙏
Yes, slightly so. Offers better damping and support when u start pushing. And the preload adjustment is a boon
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial thank you 🙏 godspeed to your channel
Waiting eagerly for the review Sarge
See you on the 25th
If the battery completely dies in NS160 will it be able to start using a kickstarter as it is an Fuel Injected engine?
Hmm the way you explain about racing lines, inside-outside lines I really love it
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Still bs3 ns is bombastic
Hisar how do you compare this bike to N250 , which would be a better Highway tour as this have a six year and higher reving motor
I am still waiting for Bajaj to lend me the n250
Nice little bikes. I do find odd looking that license plate in front. It really destroys the look of the bikes. What knee pucks do you use to make those sparks?
Wiz racing knee sliders
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Thanks!
It's like my dream came true. Thank you so much sarge for giving us a truly immersive experience.
The cinematography the riding style your are just perfect with any angle. Love you #sarge
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I still go for N160....it looks stunning and sounds like an mini superbike and its fresh in market.....👍🏻
It's a good option
Adventure sport is the segment Bajaj needs to concentrate on. The naked sports market is getting saturated.
Pls review the updated continental GT650.
Great video BTW
On the cards
SARSH - One person who chooses wisely... 'NEED OF THE HOUR' reviews. I see u as an eagle flying above all in ur own way in d bike world. Love u bro..#Liveitup 💛
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Alws been a fan of your reviews. After riding can uh define what will you choose between rtr 200 vs ns 200
I'll get the RTR
I've got somewhat of an answer to this...after watching this video some random suggestion popped out of a ns160 top speed video and I watched it...the bike's hitting only a 118kmph speedo indicated after which the rev limiter is kicking in at 9700rpm approx. Have you checked the top speed on it? I wonder that is one way in which Bajaj is trying to direct customers towards the n160 indirectly...since the top speed on it is higher at 128kmph speedo indicated.
It's just different gearing in line with the character of the bike.
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial the outgoing model cuts out at 130 so the difference is quite a bit actually
Hi Sagar
I have a question
Is ns200 a good option over mt15or r15 in the long run??
Yamaha has a better reliability record
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial so after 6-7 years of mild riding Yamaha will run better than Bajaj ?
@@anujyadav.1014 yes
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial thanks 👍😌
For the quick response
Bro i want a sports touring machine my primary duties are fulfilled by pulsar 150 which i brought back in 2020. I have great confusion between mt15, gixxer sf250 ,gixxer250, vstrom, and rc200, duke 200,250. Whats ur choice bro i want a perfect handling machine which can do highway rides effortlessly. Whats ur pick ?brother..
I recommend the SF250
Only update ns needs is Led headlights and all new digital instrument cluster
Sorry TVS , I got confused between the ns and Apache 200 now, before i am set on the rtr, but now, got confused by the updated ns, what should I choose Sagar bruh? and subscribees you guys tell me!
I think the RTR 2004v still has an edge over the NS200
Reminds us of Roger and those ride to Holy mountains... good ol' days
🥲
so many great bikes coming out. meanwhile me unable get over my 08 r15. that beauty still runs like new. engine is mastery of engineering
Sarge even 220F launched again hope we see about it in your way
When they lend me one
Bhai I am little bit confused between F250 and NS 200.Please help me out with in 1.5-1.7 lac price tag.Basically I want to have a bike for touring,mainly for North Bengal and North East region.
Yet to ride the f250
Core of Motorcycle is upgraded to Hardcore. Not on fancy gadget. That's cool, And Sarge makes is work.
Cheers
Sarge confused between N160 and NS160 please helping me out . My most is daily commute in the city. Want a reliable product.
Then go with the n160
Do review about ns 200 and n250 comparison on two bikes which one is the best iam waiting for it in your words
Still waiting for Bajaj to lend me the N250
Sarge what’s the feedback on the suspension for touring?
Does well on the road as well
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial super thanks for replying...I also went back to your decade old video of PTR...feeling nostalgic
Stop it Sarge!
I mean, whenever & whatever the motorcycle you review, you make me feel like, THIS IS WHAT I WANT! 😅😂.
& If I had all the money in the world, my garage would be full of them motorcycles you reviewed 😁
You the best at what you do.
Another 🤯 video yet again! 💥💥
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@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Those are facts you know.
For NS200, do the vibrations seep in at higher revs?
Yes
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial thanks for replying Sarge, appreciate that. I remember your review of dominar 250 where you appreciated the lesser vibrations compared to dominar 400. I wonder as a tourer whether dominar 250 will be smoother compared to NS 200.
Once again thanks for replying, big fan :)
@@shyam3102 yes the Dominar 250 is a good option for touring
Hands down to Best Moto review channel on CZcams.. amazing video
Looking forward To MT-15 2023 review
Goodluck
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No slipper clutch❌
No traction control ❌
No connectivity features❌
No riding modes❌
No fully digital console ❌
Just POWER,POWER AND POWERRRR🔥❤️
So what is the best according to u?
Hey Sargent does the new ns 200 makes power quicker than the earlier variants as I also came to know that it's lighter than previous ns 200. Does it feel more punchier than the previous gen?
Your videos are eye candy. ❤
The weight difference is minimal. The biggest change is in the riding dynamics
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Thanks for the reply Sargent. Keep bringing amazing eye candy stuff. Love from bhopal ❤️
Eagerly waiting for your review.
Then I'll decide whether I should go with the NS 200 or the duke 200.
You will have your answer tom at 10
NS200 now makes more sense than the 250s. The only thing that the NS lacks now is a slipper clutch.
The clutch is already pretty light
N160 vs NS160 i will choose N160. But for NS200 and N250, I Will go with NS200. The sudden turbo like pull after 5000rpm is always insane.
Yet to ride the n250
bajaj have given meaningful updates rather then gimmicks !!!
The usd forks help a ton
What's ur personal fav colour serge.. confused with blk or white 😑😑
Like the black
Sir, what about the fueling and tractibilty of both
No problems on the fueling front by the n series is more tractable
100th video in this channel ❤.... Sagar sir you are best.. always waits for your review ♥️
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Amazing production quality brother. I am waiting to see you hitting million subscribers and you truly deserve more than that 😊
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Sarge I'm confused. The Latin American version of NS200 gets 37mm USD & 160 gets 33mm. In India we get 33mm on both ?
Yes the inner tube is 33mm on both
Is it a flex fuel motorcycle or pure petrol engine ?
Normal fuel but also has the hardware to be OBD2 ready
Brother please help me i am 21 years old and I want to buy a bike (first bike) .i am confused between ns200 and rtr 200 and rtr 160 4v . Which one should I pick 🙏
Rtr 200 offers the most value
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial thanks for your time 🙏
What else would they do than Bring back the old 200 Demons when the new 250's are doing as expected
Awesome 😎
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Woolwich needs to offer ecu flash support for the Indian smaller bikes. These bikes are too jerky on off throttle this bs6 bs7 bs8 emission crap neutering the bikes. I'm ready to pay 25k 30k for ECU flashes for these smaller bike too
Can I install ns200 USD fork in pulsar N250?
Brother please ❤️
Not sure if they can be retro fitted
Im glad of the upgrades. This be my next bike
Congrats
Feeling Nostalgic ❤ #PTR days 🙂.
Eagerly Waited For This One Sir Loved It,Everything Is On Point!🙌🏼💜🇳🇵
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Sir plz we need N250 vs NS200 video. I am confused which to buy. I am planning to keep for lifetime as my first bike.
Still waiting for Bajaj to lend me the N250
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial ok sir. I am also waiting for RTR 2004v 2023 model with 6gears and other updates. Should I wait or should I go for NS200?
Can i use these front usd suspensions on rs200
Not sure if they are a straight swap
still own the bs3 ns its a blast to ride
Brother i am going to purchase a bike in next few weeks but i sm confused between rtr 200 , ns200 and n250 .
My requirement are daily commute , engine reliability and power .
Please reply i will go blindly with your suggestion 🙏🙏🙏
They are closely matched. I recommend riding them all and see which one you prefer. The n250 is the most refined of the lot
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial thanks a lot for the reply previously I rode Gixxer 250 naked but it's onroad price Bangalore was 2.54lac , which was way more than expected
2.35lac .
Thanks for the suggestion brother this is my first bike purchase will go for n250 .
Thanks a lot 🙏🙏🙏
Love your content 😍😍
@@mohitog2915 so u purchase d or not?
Sir why you can't make video on hunter 350??
I already have!