KTM RC 200 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM RC 200 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200. The ex-showroom price of KTM RC 200 is ₹ 2,00,224 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is ₹ 1,47,251. KTM RC 200 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 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 KTM RC 200 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200.

RC 200 vs Pulsar RS 200 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RC 200	Pulsar RS 200
Price	₹ 2,00,224	₹ 1,47,251
Capacity	200 cc	199.5 cc
Power	25.1 bhp	23.8 bhp @ 9750 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	35 kmpl

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KTM
RC 200

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,00,224
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Bajaj
Pulsar RS 200

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,47,251
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RC 200
BS VI
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Pulsar RS 200
BS VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	25.1 bhp	23.8 bhp @ 9,750 rpm
Maximum Torque	19.5 Nm	18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	200	199.5
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	--
Stroke (mm)	49	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	14.5:1	11 ± 0.5:1
Ignition	Digital Ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	3
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	9.5	13
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.5	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank & an electric bike can travel on a full charge	285	455
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	30	35
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	140.8

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston Fixed, Rear-1 Piston Floating Calliper	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear Wheel Size	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 - 17	100/80-17 52 P Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 - 17	130/70-17 62 P Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Telescopic with anti-friction bush
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	--	166
Overall Length (mm)	--	1,999
Overall Width (mm)	--	765
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,114
Wheelbase (mm)	1,340	1,345
Ground Clearance (mm)	178.5	157
Seat Height (mm)	820	--
Chassis Type	Steel trellis frame, powder coated	Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame

features


Odometer	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
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	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	12V DC	12 V Full DC MF
Battery	12V/8Ah	Maintenance Free Battery
Headlight Type	Projector Headlamps	Dual Projector
Headlight Bulb Type	--	55W Low beam Projector, 65W High beam Projector
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Great motorcyle for racetrack
- Powerful and punchy engine
- Overall weight is on the lighter side
- Gets a refined engine
- The six-speed gearbox is slick
- Quite cheap to maintain
Could be better
- Uncomfortable city ride
- Small pillion seat
- Brake lacks the bite
- Quite pricey for a Bajaj
- The ride quality is too stiff
- Overall fit and finish doesn't justify the price

Reviews

Overall rating
4.7(1194 ratings)
304 reviews
4.7(1387 ratings)
490 reviews
Performance Parameters

Visual Appeal
4
4

Reliability
4
4

Performance
4
4

Comfort
4
4

Service Experience
4
4

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Pulsar rs200 is the king of 200cc segment. After 6k rpm the bike becomes a beast. The

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