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Dan Enjin Nasional (Modenas) launched three new motorcycles last week the cruiser “V15” (top), naked street bike “Pulsar NS200” (middle) and sportsbike “Pulsar RS200” ( bottom). They are the result of Modenas’ collaboration with Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL), India’s largest motorcycle maker, the world’s third largest motorcycle manufacturer and the largest three-wheeler manufacturer.

With their introduction, Modenas expects them to increase its overall market share in the street bike segment by 22% in the first year.

DRB-Hicom chief operating officer (automotive distribution and manufacturing & engineering), Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah, said the collaboration will be initiated in stages including front-end distribution and development of a dedicated assembly hub in Modenas’ plant in Gurun, Kedah.

The Pulsar NS200 and RS200 are powered by a 199cc, single overhead camshaft, four-valve, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, digital triple spark ignition-powered engine. Both are offered with a sixspeed gearbox, which boasts peak powers of 23.2hp and 24.2hp @ 9,500rpm and their torque figures are 18.6Nm and 18.3Nm @ 8,000rpm, respectively.

The Pulsar NS200 “reflects an aggressive and muscular look and feel”, and comes in dual-toned colours and graphic scheme, whilst the fully-faired Pulsar RS200, “is highly aerodynamic and meant for stability at high speeds”. It will be the first full-sized motorcycle in Malaysia to have a single-channel Ántilock Braking System (ABS) which ensures safety and stability even at high speeds.

The V15, meanwhile, is a 150cc digital twin spark- –

powered motorcycle combining the best elements of neo-classical styling, comfort and the right power and torque to deliver the perfect ride. Peak power is 12hp @ 7,500rpm, while its maximum torque is 13Nm @ 5,500rpm.

The sales prices (excluding GST) for the three motorcycles are: Pulsar NS200: RM8,700, Pulsar RS200: RM10,700 and V15: RM5,650. Each model comes with a two-year and 20,000km warranty (whichever comes first).