Bajaj Auto has updated the Pulsar NS200 with a host of new features, including electronic throttle-by-wire (ETB), ride modes, traction control and a 5-inch TFT instrument console with Google Maps mirroring. The motorcycle also gets a power increase, with the 199.5cc engine now producing 25.5bhp, up from 24.5bhp.The updated Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is priced at Rs 1,60,374 (ex-showroom, Delhi).Bajaj Pulsar NS200: What's new?The biggest changes to the Pulsar NS200 are the addition of electronic throttle-by-wire technology and the features it enables.
The motorcycle now gets ride modes and traction control, along with a Sports Shifter. The new 5-inch TFT display replaces the existing LCD unit and supports Google Maps mirroring.Other additions include adjustable levers, a Panic Brake Alert system, a USB Type-C charging port and a hazard switch.
The NS200 also receives hardware upgrades, including thicker 37mm upside-down front forks, replacing the earlier 33mm units. It now runs a 130/70-R17 radial rear tyre.Bajaj Pulsar NS200: Engine and performancePower comes from the familiar 199.5cc, single-cylinder, four-valve, liquid-cooled engine paired with a six-speed gearbox.
With the update, power output has increased from 24.5bhp to 25.5bho. Bajaj has retained the motorcycle's perimeter frame.
The NS200 continues to be part of the Pulsar NS range, which also includes the NS125, NS160 and NS400Z. The latest update focuses on adding electronic rider aids, connectivity features and hardware changes to the streetfighter while retaining its existing engine configuration and chassis.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - Ends