We are here at the launch of the much-awaited motorcycle for the Indian market - the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200. The Bajaj Pulsar RS200, where the RS stands for Race Sport, is claimed to be the 'Fastest Pulsar Yet'.
The RS200 is the smaller sibling of the Pulsar SS400 that was unveiled at the 2014 Auto Expo. The motorcycle gets the same body kit that the Pulsar SS400 had, which includes dual projector headlamps, DRLS, new OVRMs, clip-on handle-bars and new tail lamps. The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 will come equipped with the same 200cc engine that the current NS200 is powered with. It produces 23.5bhp of power and 18.3Nm of torque. Two variants, an ABS version and one without ABS, will be available for the Indian market. The only thing that remains to be seen is if Bajaj will offer the bike with a fuel injection system.
Today, the wait for the first fully-faired Pulsar will be over, stay tuned to BikeWale as we bring in more updates, live from the launch.
And we are live, Sumeet Narang, VP Marketing, Bajaj Auto is on stage to brief us about the new RS200.
Says RS200 will take the brand Pulsar to next level. Will also take sports biking in India to the next level.
The bike has been designed considering the versatile needs of Indian audience. It is equally suitable for racing on track and for everyday commute.
The DNA of the motorcycle is for real races on real roads, says Mr Narang.
Speed, precision and control is the DNA of the engine. Answering our curiosity, Bajaj confirms the bike has a 4-valve 200cc engine with fuel-injection.
The engine pumps 24.1bhp and 18.6Nm of torque. This is slightly more than the power figures of the NS200.
The fuel tank capacity is 13 litres and the kerb weight is 165kg.
The bike will be available only in two coloursas of now - Yellow and Red.
And the prices are out: The standard version without ABS has been priced at Rs 1.18 lakh while the premium variant with ABS can be yours for Rs 1.30 lakh.
Want to know where and how the Bajaj RS200 will be made? We have got the details. BikeWale team just visited the Bajaj plant in Chakan to know what goes on inside. Read about it
here.
