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.
| Price |
172,857
Ex-Showroom Price
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184,998
Ex-Showroom Price
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| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||