While reviewing these two bikes, its quite evident that the Yamaha R15 and the Bajaj Pulsar 220 were designed for two totally different riders. The Yamaha R15 would feel like heaven in the hands of the bloke who’s idea of fun is all about pushing it to the limit on the twisties and setting the quickest lap timings. Ride it at low revs through crawling city traffic and you will be disappointed. On the other hand, the Bajaj Pulsar 220 would make a good everyday commuting machine and a quick, competent tourer for the weekends.
My pick? Well. I see more of myself in the latter description, so I am going to go with the Bajaj Pulsar 220. However, if you look at the ratings, the Yamaha R15 is on top more times than the Bajaj. It also seems to be much better built and should hold together longer than the Pulsar, before the panels and other things start working loose. Which means that overall, test-wise, the R15 should be our winner. However, there is a proviso to this. If you aren’t going to ride fast, enjoy the R15's stellar handling and all, if you’re just going to plod to office everyday, you might just find the Yamaha just a bif too committed.
Then again, the Yamaha YZF-R15 is Rs 18,600-odd more expensive than the Pulsar 220. To riders like me, to whom speed and handling are paramount, the Pulsar isn’t even going to be on their minds after they have tested the R15. If that’s who you are, the varying prices shouldn’t really make a difference in your decision. Yamaha R15 is for you then!
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