A black and red beauty comes into my life and I am flattered

After a looong time [Marriage, fatherhood, career ityadi...] I was, one fateful day at the cusp of exciting times to come[hopefully]. And after looking for a lot of bikes in market and trying my luck with many of my friends in auto industry, I settled on Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS.

Why I bought this bike?

1. Venkat Shyam [whole and soul of Autoservice] who can help me in booking-- resale and everything in-between. 
2. Could stretch budget to only 1 big L. 
3. Makhan engine, linear power delivery and decent mileage. 
4. Nice electricals and lights.
5. Superb looks.

 What i don't like

1. Smallish seat for pillion 
2. Somewhat stretched handle bars 
3. I wanted total red but had to settle for red on black.

  At the time of writing this I have successfully covered 3000kms and counting. Did 2 longish rides one to Maddur and another to Nandi Hills. Other wise mostly used to commute to work in Whitefield :( !

Also timed my cousin's visit from US and got myself a riding jacket from BILT. Here I am with my bike and jacket ;) cheers!