Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 vs KTM RC 160

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and the KTM RC 160. The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 172,857 whereas the KTM RC 160 sells at Rs 184,998. The KTM RC 160 has the smaller engine here, at 164.2cc, producing 24.1bhp and , while the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is powered by a 199.5cc engine which produces 18.73bhp and . Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
172,857
Ex-Showroom Price
184,998
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 199.5 cc 164.2 cc
Weight 166 kg 155 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 13 litres 13.7 litres
BHP 24.1 bhp @ 9,750 rpm 18.73 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Caliper - Front 2 Piston
Caliper - Rear 1 Piston
Front Brake Size 300 mm
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 25 psi
Front Tyre Size 100/80 - 17
Front Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Rear Brake Size 230 mm
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 28 psi
Rear Tyre Size 130/70 - 17
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Front Brake --
Rear Brake --
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) --
Tyre Size --
Wheel Size --
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 13 litres 13.7 litres
Ground Clearance 157 mm 168 mm
Kerb Weight 166 kg 155 kg
Overall Height 1,114 mm
Overall Length 1,999 mm
Overall Width 765 mm
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.6 litres --
Seat Height 810 mm 830 mm
Wheelbase 1,345 mm 1,347 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) --
Seat Length --
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty 5 year
Standard Warranty (km) 30,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year
Vehicle Warranty --
Power & Performance
Battery DC, 12V, 8Ah VRLA 12 V 8 AH
Bore 72 mm
Clutch Wet Multiplate Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 11 ± 0.5:1 11.97 : 1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 1 1
Displacement 199.5 cc 164.2 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2B
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 24.1 bhp @ 9,750 rpm 18.73 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Max Torque 18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm 15.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Mileage - ARAI -- --
Mileage - Owner Reported 35 kmpl --
Riding Modes No No
Riding Range -- --
Spark Plugs 3 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Stroke 49 mm
Top Speed 140.8 kmph 118 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Valves Per Cylinder 4
Bore x Stroke --
Engine Type --
Transmission Type Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) 30-45 --
1st Service (Kms) 500-750
2nd Service (Days) 240 --
2nd Service (Kms) 4500-5000 --
3rd Service (Days) 360 --
3rd Service (Kms) 9500-10000 --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 3 --
1st Service (km) --
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame Trellis Frame
Front Suspension Telescopic with anti-friction bush Inverted Telescopic Fork, 37mm dia
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister Double rate, Canister Mono shox.- 6 steps (Adjuster Slots)
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Split Grab Rails --
Average Fuel Consumption Yes --
Average Speed No --
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Brightness Control No
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control No No
Digital Display Type LCD
Display Size --
Distance to Empty Yes Yes
Document Storage -- No
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield Yes
External Fuel Fill --
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid Opening Mechanism --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Geo Fencing No --
GPS & Navigation No Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes --
Hazard Warning Lights No --
Headlight Type Projector LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console Semi-Digital --
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes --
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes --
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity No Bluetooth
No. of Tripmeters 2
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Pass Light Yes --
Pillion Backrest No
Pillion Footrest Yes
Pillion Grab Rail Yes
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Split Seat
Quickshifter No No
Real Time Mileage Indicator Yes --
Remote Fuel Lid Opening --
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Shift Light Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Analogue --
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control No No
Tripmeter Type Digital
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage (Litres) No
USB Charging Port No No
Vehicle Location Tracking No --
Voice Assist No No
Automatic Start Stop No
Fuel Lid --
Gear Shift Light --
Headlight --
Instrument Console Type Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock No
Parking Brake --
Pillion Comfort --
Seat Opening Switch --
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes
Silencer Cover Yes
Silent Start No
Tripmeter --
Under Seat Storage No
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