Indian auto company Bajaj Auto has announced the launch of Pulsar 220 DTS-I's new variant in the market.

The model is available in Midnight Black, Plasma Blue, Cocktail Red & Mist Grey Silver colors. It comes with a price tag of Rs. 68,498 (Ex-showroom New Delhi). The new variant features naked styling and retains the performance of the earlier model.

The bike is powered by a 21.4PS engine with 19.2Nm of torque. The Engine's kerb weigth has been reduced to 148 kg in order to attain a better power to weight ratio.

The steer fighter has soft compound tubeless tyres with disc brakes which gives it unmatchable ability on the road. The bike can attain top speed of 144 kmph and it can go from 0-60 kmph in almost 4 sec.

A company release has said, "Biking aficionados in country are divided in 2 groups for their preference in motorcycle design. Followers of the 'Faired Bikes' have the existing version of Pulsar 220 DTS-i at their disposal whereas for catering to the other group of 'Street Fighter lovers' Bajaj Auto has launched a new variant of Pulsar 220 DTS-i."

The company also launched the 2010 version of its popular bike Pulsar 150. The new version has increased power & further styling enhancement. The bike is Rs 500 more expensive than its earlier version.