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TWO WHEELER REVIEW PULSAR 135LS

Mini Pulsar, big on performance
Pulsar has always been a big name in small bike performance in India since its launch in 2001. The base 150cc model was quickly followed by bigger variants of 180, 200 and a fuel injected, badass-for-its-class 220cc Pulsar. The Bangladeshi market was nearly flooded with bigger displacement Pulsars the moment the 150cc ban was lifted.
So they went up the rung. And in 2009 they decided to go down the rung too. The Pulsar 135LS we're reviewing here was designed to take on the stiffer competition from the sub 150cc class. What
makes this a noteworthy contender if you're a biker? It was designed as a new entrant and was made to
in this segment, with a linear torque curve allowing the small engine to power through the gears smoothly. You have to remember this is a very light bike, meaning power to weight ratio is brilliant at over lOObhp/tonne. The moniker LS in its name stands for Light Sport. It's fun launching the bike at the verge of 9000rpm. It will surprise a few 150cc bikes with its initial surge.
In Bangladesh, you're darting from one jam-packed place to another, but who says you can't do some spirited riding when the road opens up? Fuel consumption is a respectable average of 45-50kmpl for real world city riding. You can extend that, but what's the fun in that?
The clip-on handlebars give it a racier look while still maintaining a moderately upright seating position. It's comfortable but the pillion comfort is not very good as it slants forward, making the rider up front compensate for the weight of the passenger occasionally. Of course, none of the riders complained when it was their significant others as the
look significantly different than the bulkier variants. The sharply angled tank flaps and the headlight cowl surrounds give it an agile, almost predatory look. The stance is a little hunkered down and it looks ready to lunge even when standing still. I personally love the spindly aluminum number plate bracket.
It has all the required gadgets for this class. LCD backlit meters that show speed, mileage, trip specifics
and fuel. But you say it's not a 150cc. Think again. The engine has a four valve head which is quite rare
passenger.
What most riders don't like is the vibrations that become apparent at higher speeds. But then, very few bikes of this class are smooth at the limit. It's a nimble light bike, but people want bigger, bolder looks so it often gets overlooked. In a tight city space, light is right. That makes it a great learner's bike and a good city carver with a touch of style. You'll find good
used ones for around 1.41akh. Try it, you won't be disappointed.