Difference between Bajaj Pulsar 180cc DTSI and Bajaj Pulsar 220cc DTSI

Key Difference: Bajaj Pulsar 180cc DTS-i and 220cc DTS-i are both products from the company named as Bajaj Auto. Both are equipped with DTS-i technology. They differ in many specifications. Pulsar 180 cc DTS-i is a good value for money and can be preferred for its ultimate sports look. On the other hand, if performance is to be preferred then, Pulsar 220 cc DTS-i is one of the best bikes in India.

Bajaj Group is one of the leading business houses in India. Bajaj Auto is the flagship company of Bajaj. Pulsar is a brand of motorcycles that has been developed by the company. Pulsar 180 cc and 220 cc DTS-i are among the variants of Bajaj Pulsar.

If you are a motorcycle geek or just planning to buy a new Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle, then the differences between these two models can be very useful for you.

The term DTS-i associated with these Pulsar models, stands for Digital Twin Spark Ignition. Bajaj holds the Indian patent for this technology. Due to this technology, a fast rate of combustion and then a faster rise in pressure is achieved. The models with this technology are known to be more fuel efficient and for lower emissions.

In 2003, Bajaj developed DTS-i technology and incorporated in its earlier 150 and 180 cc Pulsar bikes. Since then, they have gone through a series of upgradation phrases. In 2009, a version of Bajaj Pulsar 220 was launched by the company. Company marketed it as the fastest bike in India.

A new Pulsar 180 cc DTS-i can be referred to as a combination of Pulsar 200 and Pulsar 220. Pulsar 180 cc DTS-i comes in cocktail wine red, plasma blue, midnight black and misty grey silver. Bajaj Pulsar 220 cc is regarded as a stunner in terms of looks . The difference can be easily observed in the airscoops. These are provided to ensure better cooling of the engine.

Pulsar 180 cc DTS-i is a good value for money and can be preferred for its ultimate sports look. On the other hand, if performance is to be preferred then, Pulsar 220 cc DTS-i is one of the best bikes in India.

They both differ in various specifications. Some of them are listed below in the table:

	Bajaj Pulsar 180 cc DTS-i	Bajaj Pulsar 220 cc DTS-i
Engine	Type: 4-stroke,DTS-I, air cooled, single cylinder Displacement: 178.6 cc Max Power: 17.02 PS@ 8500 Max. Torque: 14.22 PS@ 6500	Type: 4-stroke, DTS-i, oil cooled, single cylinder Displacement: 220 cc Max Power: 21.04 PS@ 8500 Max. Torque: 19.12 PS@ 7000
Suspension	Front: Telescopic, with anti-friction bush Rear: 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber	Front: Telescopic, with anti-friction bush Rear: 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber
Brakes	Front: 260 mm Disc Rear: 130 mm Drum	Front: 260 mm Disc Rear: 230 mm Disc
Tyres	Tubeless	Tubeless
Dimensions	Length (mm): 2035 Width (mm): 765 Height (mm): 1165	Length (mm): 2035 Width (mm): 750 Height (mm): 1165
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres	15 litres
Headlamp	35/35 W with 2 pilot lamps	Low - projector lamp 55w, High - Ellipsodial lamp 55w
Ground Clearance (mm)	150	150
Kerb Weight	147 kg	150 kg