Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 vs Yamaha YZF R15 V3

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200, Yamaha YZF R15 V3. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is ₹ 1,47,251 , Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is ₹ 1,46,400. Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant, Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is available in 1 colour and 3 variants. 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, Yamaha YZF R15 V3.

Pulsar RS 200 vs YZF R15 V3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar RS 200	YZF R15 V3
Price	₹ 1,47,251	₹ 1,46,400
Capacity	199.5 cc	155 cc
Power	23.8 bhp @ 9,750 rpm	18.3 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Economy	35 kmpl	40 kmpl

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Bajaj
Pulsar RS 200

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,47,251
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Yamaha
YZF R15 V3

Version

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,46,400
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Gixxer SF

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,25,076

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Bajaj
Pulsar RS 200
BS VI
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Yamaha
YZF R15 V3
Dual Channel ABS - BS VI
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Gixxer SF
Standard - BS VI

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	23.8 bhp @ 9,750 rpm	18.3 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	13.4 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque	18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm	13.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	199.5	155	155
Cylinders	1	1	1
Bore (mm)	--	58	56
Stroke (mm)	--	59	62.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	2
Compression Ratio	11 ± 0.5:1	11.6 : 1	--
Ignition	Digital CDI	TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	3	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiple-disc	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13	11	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank & an electric bike can travel on a full charge	455	440	540
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	35	40	45
Top Speed (Kmph)	140.8	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	282	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	220	--
Calliper Type	--	Dual Piston	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear Wheel Size	17	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80-17 52 P Tubeless	100/80-17M/C 52P (Tubeless)	100/80-17M/C 52P
Rear Tyre Size	130/70-17 62 P Tubeless	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)	140/60R17M/C 63P
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic with anti-friction bush	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	Swingarm (link suspension)	Swing Arm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	166	142	148
Overall Length (mm)	1,999	1,990	2,025
Overall Width (mm)	765	725	715
Overall Height (mm)	1,114	1,135	1,035
Wheelbase (mm)	1,345	1,325	1,340
Ground Clearance (mm)	157	170	165
Seat Height (mm)	--	815	795
Chassis Type	Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame	Deltabox	--

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes	--
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No	--
GPS & Navigation	No	No	--
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock breaking 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	Single Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No	--
Front storage box	No	No	--
Under seat storage	No	No	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12 V Full DC MF	12V DC	--
Battery	Maintenance Free Battery	12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)	Maintenance free 12V, 3Ah
Headlight Type	Dual Projector	LED Headlamp	LED Head lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	55W Low beam Projector, 65W High beam Projector	--	12 V 35/35 W
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Light	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	12V, 10W×2 / 12V, 10W×2	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a refined engine
- The six-speed gearbox is slick
- Quite cheap to maintain
- Excellent handling characteristics
- Potent and a high-revving 155cc engine
- Instrument cluster is great to look at
- Powerful and peppy motor
- Fully-faired design looks good
- Excellent riding dynamics
Could be better
- Quite pricey for a Bajaj
- The ride quality is too stiff
- Overall fit and finish doesn't justify the price
- Riding position is a bit aggressive
- Uncomfortable for pillion
- Quite expensive
- Air-cooled engine can get hot in traffic
- Lack of sixth gear

Reviews

Overall rating
4.7(1387 ratings)
490 reviews
4.7(1504 ratings)
446 reviews
4.6(216 ratings)
77 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4	4
Reliability	4	4	4
Performance	4	4	4
Comfort	4	4	4
Service Experience	4	4	4

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