The bajaj pulsar 220-dtsi introduced early this year claims to be the fastest Indian street bike(by zigwheels.com). The bike has been given a major facelift compared to its predecessor, the 220-fi . The most significant being the replacement of the fuel injection system with a 32mm venturi carburetor and auto-choke feature. Other dimensions of the engine remains the same. Power output has been pegged at 21.04PS @ 8500rpm, and though the torque remains the same at 19.12Nm, it now comes in at a higher 8000rpm, signaling the revvy nature of the motor with ample torque to go with it.

Other changes to the engine insides include new combustion chamber, all new port geometry for optimized thermodynamics, new valve coat material to eliminate cardon formation, new design short skirt lower friction piston, an all new camshaft and 33% larger oil cooler. In addition, the intake port in the cylinder head has been modified, along with higher lift and duration cam. A larger resonator and catalytic convertor is also used to increase performance. It also uses temperature based ignition mapping system through which the ignition timing is optimized to acheive good startability, quick warm up and outstanding torque. New Pulsar 220cc features the standard five speed gearbox with one down and four up pattern.

Visually, the bike has an all-black treatment with black forks, swingarm, alloys and engine paint. Likewise other changes include a slightly modified 3d graphics, a redesigned console background,gold colored brake calipers and revised clip-on handlebars to give it a more attractive look.Its available in four colors:red ,blue, black and silver
The bajaj pulsar 220i has a top speed of 144 kmph compared to 135kmph for the Yamaha r15,125kmph for the apache rtr 180 and 138 for the upcoming hero Honda karizma zmr-fi and delivers a decent mileage of 30 in the city and about 41 on the highways.Changes have been done in the gear ratios to be able to achieve the top speed. The bike comes with a single cylinder 2 valve engine with a 15 liter fuel tank

Features not included in the bajaj pulsar 220i
Tubeless tyres
Stand alarm
Passenger backrest
Step up seat
Low battery indicator
High oil temp indicator
Choked air filter indicator

Reviews from rides ,owners and experts show that the bike has awesome speed,performance and beauty all combined together. If you are looking for speed and some real good performance on top with moderate mileage then go for the bajaj 220-dtsi.