I am a lighter bike owner and thinking of buying a heavier bike for sometimes now.The power and pick-up of the Pulsar 180 has no doubt impressed everyone.But the structure of the bike is keeping me on tenterhooks.
Can’t Bajaj come out with a 180 or 170cc bike that has its legendary power but a natural, easy all-purpose Indian bike structure? I am looking for something that will be comfortable on long journeys in double ride on the highway.And I am not impressed by their Sports bike marketing strategy.It gives a ’’different’’ feeling all right but in the bottom line it is not comfortable either in long rides or in sharp maneuvers in city traffic.That is simply a wastage of potential of the 180cc.
About Cruiser bikes of Bajaj, the less said the better.Most reviews agree that they are difficult to control and turn in busy city traffic.I think Bajaj will be even more successful if they pay some attention to utility and less to image.I am even more convinced of this after knowing that they are coming out with a 225cc.
Addition on 13 Dec ’06 :
Nov ’06 I first spotted a different looking P180 in Calcutta.
A different tail with twin lights a la ZMA.Digital display panel.Rear tyres thinner but adequate ... looks like almost desirable now ... Would like to know about its low & hi end torque etc.Come on guys heat up the discussion !!