Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and Kawasaki Ninja 300. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is ₹ 1,61,229 and Kawasaki Ninja 300 is ₹ 3,18,000. Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Kawasaki Ninja 300 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and Kawasaki Ninja 300.

Pulsar RS 200 vs Ninja 300 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar RS 200	Ninja 300
Price	₹ 1,61,229	₹ 3,18,000
Capacity	199.5 cc	296 cc
Power	24.2 bhp @ 9750 rpm	38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Economy	35 kmpl	--

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Bajaj
Pulsar RS 200

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,61,229
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Ninja 300

Version
Standard

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 3,18,000
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Pulsar RS 200
BS VI
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Ninja 300
Standard
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	24.2 bhp @ 9,750 rpm	38.88 bhp @ 11,000 rpm
Max Torque	18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	26.1 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	199.5	296
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	72	62
Stroke (mm)	49	49
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11 ± 0.5:1	10.6:1
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	3	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Assist and Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	4.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	455	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	35	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	140.8	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	290
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	220
Calliper Type	--	Front- 2 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80-17 52 P Tubeless	110/70R17 M/C 54H
Rear Tyre Size	130/70-17 62 P Tubeless	140/70R17 M/C 66H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	28
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	28
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic with anti-friction bush	37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm
Rear Suspension	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	166	179
Overall Length (mm)	1,999	2,015
Overall Width (mm)	765	715
Overall Height (mm)	1,114	1,110
Wheelbase (mm)	1,345	1,405
Ground Clearance (mm)	157	140
Seat Height (mm)	810	780
Chassis Type	Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame	Tube diamond, steel

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year)	5	2
Standard Warranty (Km)	75,000	--

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12 V Full DC MF	12V DC
Battery	Maintenance Free Battery	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Dual Projector	Bulb and Reflector Type
Headlight Bulb Type	55W Low beam Projector, 65W High beam Projector	55/60W halogen
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a refined engine
- The six-speed gearbox is slick
- Quite cheap to maintain
- Powerful parallel-twin motor
- Excellent to ride on a race track
- Slipper clutch works efficiently
Could be better
- Quite pricey for a Bajaj
- The ride quality is too stiff
- Overall fit and finish doesn't justify the price
- High on maintenance
- Not pillion friendly
- Low fuel economy

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(1581 ratings) 538 reviews	4.4(31 ratings) 4 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	5
Reliability	4	5
Performance	4	5
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	5	4
Extra Features	4	5

Reviews

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Very poor expiration

1 Very poor 2 Best in class 3 Looks and performance is very good 4 Service expiration

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Segments best!

Its a great ride. No heat issues like other brands So smooth parallel twin. Decent mi

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