Ever since Bajaj Pulsar 180 was first launched in its classic form on 23rd November 2001, it has been a subject of constant updates and upgrades.

In fact, less than 23 months after its launch, Bajaj Pulsar 180 was rechristened as the Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTSi with twin digital spark ignition and various other updated cycle parts and since then, it has witnessed two more updates, with the present model coming out in October 2006.

Going by the history and frequency of updates from Bajaj Auto, this year we should see another updated version of Pulsar 180.

An upgraded version of Pulsar 180 is all the more important this year, due to the fact that it is now not only facing threats from inside (from Pulsar family), it would also be facing stiff competition from the likes of TVS Apache 160 RTR EFI, which is expected to be launched in the middle of this year.

With a 160cc motorcycle delivering almost as much power as the current Pulsar 180, Bajaj Auto has to ensure that the Pulsar family once again is the leader in the segment, in not only power and VFM, but also in innovation and technology.

Apart from tweaking the ignition curve and working on various other engine parts, to make them lighter and more efficient, the Bajaj Auto’s R&D team would certainly be looking at making the Pulsar 180 Fuel Injected and we just might get to see the Pulsar engine being upgraded from a two valve one to a four valve one.

Something which Bajaj Auto has already done with Bajaj XCD Sprint and Bajaj Blade, which despite having similar capacity engine as the Bajaj XCD, produce couple of extra horses.

If Mr. Joseph and his team at Chakan can once again work their magic, we might just see Pulsars once again becoming the de facto performance motorcycle in 150-220cc category!

So do you think we will get to see the Bajaj Pulsar 180 DTS-Fi with four valves this year?