As part of its resurgence in the Malaysian market,
Modenas has launched the 2017 Modenas Pulsar NS200 naked sports and RS200
full-fairing sports bike. Retailing at RM 9,222 and RM 11,342, including GST, for
the NS200 and RS200 respectively, these quarter-litre class machines are a new
direction for Modenas, in collaboration with manufacturing partner Baja Auto of
India.
Both of Modenas’ new machines carry a
single-cylinder, three-spark plug, liquid-cooled power plant that puts out 24.5
PS at 9,750 rpm, and 18.6 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. Fed by fuel injection, the
RS200 puts out one horsepower more than its naked sports NS200 sibling.
Rolling on 17-inch wheels, the NS200 and RS200 get a
300 mm single brake disc in front, with a 230 mm unit at the back, and
single-channel ABS is fitted, making it a first in Malaysia at this price point
for a full-sized motorcycle. Fuel is carried in a 13-litre tank, and a standard
telescopic fork holds up the front end, while a Nitrox monoshock props up the
rear.
