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Scoop photos of the Next Generation Pulsar models caught being tested..

Next generation Pulsars are expected to showcased in a couple of weeks time (Dec 2011). Now just before the official unveiling, a couple of heavily camouflaged test mules of what seems like Next Generation Pulsar models were caught being tested near the outskirts of Pune (birthplace of the Pulsar).

Source: newbajajpulsar2012.blogspot.com

Although there are no telltale signs on the bikes, a desi bike enthusiast can make some deductions based on what is seen in those photos.

Why is it the next generation Pulsar?

• Twin Tail light design: A trademark Pulsar design cue


• Rear number plate holder design: Similar to the Pulsar 135LS


• Touches from the KTM Duke 125/200: Centralized exhaust silencer, "KTM Racing" written on the engine casings of the test mules

Its been made public officially that the KTM 125/200 Duke has been co-developed by Bajaj and KTM and that the Duke and the next gen Pulsars would therefore share quite a lot of stuff. Therefore finding traces of the 125/200 Duke on the test mules dispells any doubts that these are indeed photos of the Next Generation Pulsars..!!

What's new in the Next Generation Pulsars?

• Monoshock (probably of the Gas Charged "Nitrox" variety)


• New 10 spoke alloy wheel design


• A huge frontal tank design


• Pillion footpegs seems to be integrated with the chassis/frame


• Front footpegs are very sporty with quite rearset footpegs


• Sitting position seems to be quite relaxed


• Centralized exhaust silencer


• Liquid cooled engine (?) (there appears to be something like a radiator cover at the front)


• New Frame (?) ("Trellis frame" like the KTM 125/200 Duke?)

Looks:

It would be very early to comment about the looks of the next gen Pulsar just from the following spy photos as the bikes were completely covered. Moreover a lot of parts like a rear mudguard, chain cover and the mandatory saree guard etc. are missing on the test mules. But one can make out that the design is beefier and it is taking forward the handsome classic shape of the Pulsar 200/220S/180 (UG-IV) towards the future.

Engine:

The engine is expected to be born out the Bajaj-KTM alliance which has produced the 125/200 Duke and therefore can be expected to pack a big punch in terms of performance, reliability and refinement. Mr. Bajaj had already stated that we can expect "Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves per cylinder engines".

Chassis:

From whatever that can made out from the photos, the Chassis seems to be new. Whether it is a treliis frame like the 125/200 Duke is hard to tell but a "monoshock" treatment to the rear is most welcome. The absence of a rear disc brake is a bit surprising though.

Waiting for the wraps to be officially lifted from the Next Generation Pulsars but from whatever I can make out from the spy photos, it looks that the dominance of Pulsars in its category would easily continue.

Have a look at the photos posted below to imagine how the Next Generation Pulsars would look without the camouflage.

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