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Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Vs KTM RC 200: Baby Sport Bike Comparo
The 200 cc sport bike segment is again dominated by KTM with the RC 200. Being manufactured along with the KTM RC 200 though is the newly launched Bajaj Pulsar RS 200.
Both the motorcycles have a full body fairing and clip on bars to give them the right feel they were made for—to perform.
So, will Bajaj's three-plug RS 200 stand a chance against the KTMs single plug RC 200? or does the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 have a little too much spark but not enough to do the business? Let's take a look.
Pricing:
- Bajaj Pulsar RS 200: INR 1,18,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 ABS: 1,30,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- KTM RC 200: INR 1,66,588 (ex-showroom Delhi)
Although the KTM costs a little more than the Pulsar, it is definitely worth it. Read on to know why.
Design:
Bajaj
Pulsar
RS
200:
The
Pulsar
RS
200
has
a
full
body
fairing
with
clip
on
handlebars,
but
raised
a
little
to
make
it
a
comfortable
ride
in
the
city.
Design:
KTM
RC
200:
The
KTM
RC
200
is
the
entry
level
performance
motorcycle
by
the
Austrian
brand
in
India.
This
too,
has
a
fully
faired
body,
with
trellis
frame
chassis,
that
is
a
little
modified
compared
to
the
Duke
to
extract
better
performance.
The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 could have won the design round because the KTM RC has a love it or hate design. We, however, prefer the KTM's styling.
Key Features:
Bajaj
Pulsar
RS
200:
The
Bajaj
Pulsar
RS
200
features
projector
lamps,
LED
tail
lamps,
semi
digital
meter
console
disc
brakes
for
the
front
and
rear.
Key Features:
KTM
RC
200:
The
KTM
RC
200
features
inverted
forks,
dual
projector
headlamps,
daytime
running
lights,
LED
tail
lamps,
aerodynamic
windshield
and
disc
brakes
for
the
front
and
rear
as
well.
It
also
has
a
multifunctional
fully
digital
console.
Now, when value for money becomes a major part of decision making, the KTM RC 200 wins hands down.
Engine and Specification:
Bajaj
Pulsar
RS
200:
The
Bajaj
Pulsar
RS
200
is
powered
by
a
liquid
cooled,
199.5
cc
single-cylinder
engine
engine,
with
three
spark
plugs,
which
generates
24
horsepower
and
18.6
NM
of
torque.
It
is
mated
to
a
six-speed
gearbox.
The
motorcycle
weighs
165
kg
and
has
a
fuel
tank
capacity
of
13
litres.
Engine and Specification:
KTM
RC
200:
The
KTM
RC
200
is
powered
by
a
199.5
cc,
liquid
cooled,
single
cylinder
engine
that
generates
25
horsepower
and
19
Nm
of
peak
torque.
The
RC
too,
is
mated
to
a
six-speed
gearbox.
The
RC
200
weighs
137.5
kg
dry
and
has
a
fuel
tank
capacity
of
10
litres.
This a segment where both the motorcycles are quite evenly matched, although the KTM is marginally more powerful. Looking at the power to weight ratio though, the KTM has the upper hand again.
Safety:
Bajaj
Pulsar
RS
200:
The
RS
200
features
and
optional
ABS
facility.
It
has
a
300
mm
butterfly
disc
brakes
for
the
front
and
230
mm
disc
at
the
rear.
Safety:
KTM
RC
200:
The
KTM
RC
200
is
equipped
with
300
mm
disc
brakes
in
the
front
and
230
mm
disc
brakes
at
the
rear.
It
does
not
come
with
ABS
even
as
an
option.
On the safety part, the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 comes equipped with ABS which is a boon.
Verdict: KTM RC 200
The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and the KTM RC 200 are tough competitors. The RS 200 costs less than the RC 200 but the KTM has a good power to weight ratio. Things will now boil down to personal opinions, but we would strongly recommend the KTM RC 200.