Ghost who flies
The new Pulsar 180 is here. I got a taste of it this morning (thanks to Venkat of AutoService).
The LED tail-lights are a beautiful addition. Add to it the beefed up rear end and you get a really powerful look.
The new look pilot lamps led to it's being called the Phantom.
Sadly the edge-of-the-seat look of the rear part has not been carried onto the tank. That leaves the bike look a little less sporty than it could've been. The fuel tank feels puny in the overall scheme of things. A sharper profile for the fuel tank would have made it a killer.
Other features that I forgot to photograph (dumb me!!)
1. Digital Console - Speedometer, Tripmeter, Odometer, Fuel Gauge. The console looks beautiful and has a orangy glow for the backlight.
2. Contactless backlit switchgear - better life. Self-cancelling turn indicators - like in cars.
3. A whole lot of electronic wizardry to keep it safe from us. :) For ex.
- 3 non-starts on the electronic ignition and the bike disallows further attempts for 20 secs.
- Switch off engine with lights on and restart. The lights don't come on until you use the light switches again. Ensures better lamp life and keeps the electricals safer.
- The console indicators are brighter when the headlamp/pilot lamp are not switched on. Better visibility in daylight.
