The Bajaj Pulsar family is growing in size and the company has now created an’affordable adventure bike’ segment with the AS 200 and the AS 150.
And I do stress on’affordable adventure bike’ in the true sense, that segment of motorcycles boasts of The Bajaj Pulsar family is growing in size and the company has now created an’affordable adventure bike’ segment with the AS 200 and the AS 150. And I do stress on’affordable adventure bike’ in the true sense, that segment of motorcycles boasts of great on-road and good off-road capabilities like the Triumph Tigers, KTM Adventure and the BMW GS series. And so, the Pulsar AS series can’t really be termed adventure bikes but then maybe they’re more affordable touring motorcycles.
The telescopic front suspension and the rear monoshocks do their job well to absorb rough roads and the tyres offer good grip. The suspension has been tuned for a softer setup on the AS 150 for city road conditions. On the AS 200, though the ride is stiffer and therefore quite sporty. Given these bikes don’t have the tall stance of a regular adventure bike, the AS offers a comfortable and easy riding position. The new perimeter frame keeps the body balanced, dipping in and out of corners with fairly good ease. Brakes do work fairly well but you did wish ABS was offered at least as an option on the AS 200. But hang in there, Bajaj has hinted at a more powerful, fully-loaded adventure bike is on its way. I suggest this for anyone.