The Bajaj Pulsar DTS-Fi 220 DTS-Fi is a soon to be launched Motorcycle from the Bajaj Auto in india.

Engine
* Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke Sohc, Air Cooled with oil cooler to maintain oil viscosity at varying engine temperatures
* Valve Train 2 Valve
* Displacement 220 cc
* Starting Electric Start only
* Ignition/fuelling Fuel injection (DTS-Fi) for effort-free cold starts, linear power delivery, better efficiency & reduced emmissions
First high capacity engine in India to employ rollers at rocker arm pivots and camshaft interfaces for low friction and have electric start as the sole means of cranking. First four stroke engine in the world employing DTS-Fi technology. The engine is said to be really refined. But facing cold starting problems with the first lot of bikes sold, the company called back all the vehicles, and is replacing it. It wil also launch the bike around first week of May or so.
Performance
* Max Power: 20 bhp
* Max Torque: 19.12 Nm
* Top speed 135 km/h
* Fuel economy 38 kpl
The performance figure of this bike is being speculated since the day it was displayed in Auto show last year. These figure definitely looks great on paper. It is sure to break all records set india for fatest acceleration n top speed as it is considerabaly more than its only competitor. All the auto magazine have also confirmed this fact but it cant be accepted unless it is commercially launced.
Transmission
* Gear Box 5 speed Manual
Electricals
* Battery MF type, 12V 9Ah
* Head Light Ellipsoidal projector 55W/parabolic 55W H7
* Tail Light High intensity LEDs
Chassis
* Type Double cradle
Suspension
* Front 37 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Type 130 mm travel
* Rear Ellipitical section Swing Arm With twin Hydraulic Gas-charged Shock Absorbers; 101 mm travel
Brakes
* Front 260 mm Disc Type
* Rear 230 mm Disc Type
This bike has the most powerful brake in the front and back. It becomes the first production bike in india to have rear disc bike and a very powerful brake. Recently the 20 odd bikes released had shown some problem in the brake, which the company instantly replaced.
Tyres
* Front 90/90-17 tubeless
* Rear 120/80-17 tubeless
It is the first bike in india to have specially made tubeless tyres. though it sibling Pulsar 200 takes the honour
Well the new pulsar is much faster and powerful than older ones. Kudos to Bajaj for taking the Indian market in the new era of stylish and powerful bikes. Came across another interesting review on pulsar 220 at
http://www.g2bux.com/myaction.do?product=389
By: Raja on October 13, 2007
at 9:20 am