Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 or KTM RC 200?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 has a score of 4.7/5 while KTM RC 200 is rated 4.1/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and KTM RC 200 is cheaper?

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and KTM RC 200 has a better mileage?

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 (35 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM RC 200 (31 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 or KTM RC 200?

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is heavier (166 kg) than KTM RC 200 (160.6 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 vs KTM RC 200

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and KTM RC 200. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is ₹ 1,62,416 and KTM RC 200 is ₹ 2,09,242. Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and KTM RC 200 is available in 2 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 KTM RC 200.

Pulsar RS 200 vs RC 200 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar RS 200	RC 200
Price	₹ 1,62,416	₹ 2,09,242
Capacity	199.5 cc	199.5 cc
Power	24.2 bhp @ 9750 rpm	25.4 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Economy	35 kmpl	31 kmpl

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Pulsar RS 200

Version
BS VI

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 1,62,416

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RC 200

Version
Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 2,09,242

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Pulsar RS 200
BS VI

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RC 200
Standard

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	24.2 bhp @ 9,750 rpm	25.4 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Max Torque	18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	19.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	199.5	199.5
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	72
Stroke (mm)	49	49
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11 ± 0.5:1	14.5:1
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital Ignition
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
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet multi-disc clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13	13.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	1.5
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	425
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	31
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	140.8	140

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	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Front-4 Piston Fixed, Rear-1 Piston Floating Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80 - 17	110/70 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	130/70 - 17	150/60 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic with anti-friction bush	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	WP APEX - Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	166	160.6
Overall Length (mm)	1,999	--
Overall Width (mm)	765	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,114	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,345	1,341
Ground Clearance (mm)	157	158
Seat Height (mm)	810	824
Chassis Type	Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	30000

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	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
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
Battery	Maintenance Free Battery	12V/8Ah
Headlight Type	Dual Projector	LED Headlamps
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	Fully Adjustable Handlebar

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a refined engine
- The six-speed gearbox is slick
- Quite cheap to maintain
- Great motorcycle Powerful and punchy engine
- Powerful and punchy engine
- Good power-to-weight ratio
Could be better
- Quite pricey for a Bajaj
- The ride quality is too stiff
- Overall fit and finish doesn't justify the price
- Uncomfortable city ride
- Small pillion seat
- Front brake needs more bite

Colors


Available Colours	Burnt Red Metallic Pearl White Pewter Grey	Dark Galvano Silver Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(1650 ratings) 556 reviews	4.1(53 ratings) 5 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.7	3.0
Reliability	4.4	3.3
Performance	4.7	3.5
Comfort	4.5	3.1
Service Experience	4.2	3.0

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