2005 Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i

Make Model	Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-i
Year	2005
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves
Capacity	178.6 cc / 10.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke	63.5 x 56.4 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump, forced
Exhaust	Single, stainless steel, Bajaj ETEC
Induction	UCSL Mikuni BS29 side draught carburetor
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Kick start
Max Power	12 kW / 16.5 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	15.2 Nm / 1.6 kg-fm / 11.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel cradle, round tube
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks with anti-stiction bushes
Front Wheel Travel	135 mm / 5.3 in
Rear Suspension	Triple rate spring, 5-way adjustable, gas assisted Nitrox Shock Absorber
Rear Wheel travel	100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes	Single 240 mm disc
Rear Brakes	Drum, 130 mm
Front Tyre	90/90-17
Rear Tyre	100/90-17
Dimensions	Length: 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width: 755 mm / 29.7 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in
Wheelbase	1330 mm / 52.4 in
Ground Clearance	155 mm / 6.1 in
Dry-Weight	132 kg / 291 lb
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Fuel Reserve	3.2 L / 0.85 US gal
Average Consumption	2 L/100 km / 50 km/l / 118 US mpg
Top Speed	117 km/h / 72.7 mph

Before the introduction of the Pulsar, the Indian motorcycle market trend was towards fuel efficient, small capacity motorcycles (that formed the 80–125 cc class). Bigger motorcycles with higher capacity virtually did not exist (except for Enfield Bullet). The launch and success of Hero Honda CBZ in 1999 showed that there was demand for performance bikes. Bajaj took the cue from there on and launched the Pulsar twins in India on 24 November 2001. Since the introduction and success of Bajaj Pulsar, Indian youth began expecting high power and other features from affordable motorcycles.