Bajaj Auto is set to add a new model to the Pulsar portfolio next week. It is believed that this new model could be the updated Pulsar RS 200. The company has recently released a teaser related to this on its social media handles. It is expected that Bajaj will officially announce this new bike early next week.
Pulsar F250 production stopped
Earlier, Bajaj Auto has discontinued its Pulsar F250 semi-faired motorcycle from the Indian market.
- The company has removed this bike from its official website.
- Pulsar F250:
- It was launched in late 2021 alongside the Pulsar N250.
- However, the F250 struggled in sales, while the N250 performed well.
- The company had expected the F250 to replace the popular Pulsar 220F, but that did not happen.
- The Pulsar 220F continued its sales growth and outperformed the F250.
Current list of Pulsar portfolio
The following models are currently listed on the company’s website:
- Pulsar NS400z
- Pulsar N125
- Pulsar N250
- Pulsar 220F
- Pulsar RS200
- Pulsar NS200
- Pulsar NS160
- Pulsar N160
- Pulsar N150
- Pulsar 150
- Pulsar NS125
- Pulsar 125
Changing preferences of Indian customers
The last few years have seen a change in the motorcycle preferences of Indian customers.
- Demand for faired and semi-faired motorcycles has declined.
- Customers are now giving preference to bikes with naked design and better performance.
- Some dealers have confirmed this trend.
Future of Pulsar N250
- The company has indicated that production of the N250 may be discontinued in 2025.
- Bajaj Auto also has a trend of relaunching discontinued models after a few years.
- Return of Pulsar 220F:
- Despite being discontinued, this model was re-introduced in the market and remained popular among the customers.
- There are chances that the Pulsar N250 will also be brought back in the future.
What will be special in the new Pulsar RS 200?
- Upgraded Design and Features:
- It is believed that the updated RS 200 will have new design elements and advanced technology.
- Balance of performance and style:
- Bajaj Auto is preparing the RS 200 as a faired motorcycle to woo the customers in the naked segment.
