Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Overview

2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is one of the most sought after naked streetfighters of the modern era that has been able to witness tons of enthusiasts in the Indian markets. The brand has recently updated the motorcycle with a BS6 compliant engine and it is now available to the customers at a price tag of INR 1.34 lakh. The brand is now offering the motorcycle in four attractive color schemes featuring a sporty graphic detailing that adds to its overall outlook.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Design and Style

Coming to the design language, the naked streetfighter has been adorned with an aggressive outlook as well as a shaper body panel. The brand has offered the motorcycle variants with an interesting 3D badging on the fuel tank while the overall cosmetic bits remain the same when compared to its BS4 avatar. The motorcycle now features a blue tinge at the headlight unit while the tail light has been offered the LED treatment. Another addition to the BS6 compliant variant of the NS200 is the engine malfunction light that has been offered to the console. The motorcycle continues to feature a split seat setup while gets LED turn indicators mated to the taillight at the rear.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Engine and Gearbox

Powering the BS6 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is the same 199.5cc, Liquid-Cooled, Single Cylinder that is now BS6 compliant and capable of offering an increased power of 24.5 HP @ 9750 rpm and an utmost torque of 18.5 Nm @ 8000 rpm. The engine remains mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The brand has offered the motorcycle a fuel injection engine with three spark plugs while the addition of a BS6 compliant engine offers an ultra-refined exhaust note.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Instrument Console

The New Bajaj Pulsar NS200 has been equipped with a semi-digital instrument unit that is capable of offering apt riding data. The instrument console on the BS6 compliant variant now features an engine malfunction light while all other information bits remain the same. The console has been equipped with a digital speedometer, trip-meter, odometer as well as a fuel gauge. In addition to this, the console has been shod with an analogue tachometer and features various other indicators for rider’s aid.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Suspension and Brakes

The suspension duties on the New Bajaj Pulsar NS200 continue to be handled by telescopic forks at the front while the rear features a Nitrox Monoshock Absorber unit. The braking department includes a 300mm disc brake at the front and a 230mm disc brake at the rear mated to a single-channel ABS as standard. The motorcycle gets 10 spoke alloy wheels on either side while gets a 100/80-17 52P tyre at the front and a 130/70-17 62P tyre at the rear.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Dimensions, Top-Speed and Mileage

Based on a perimeter frame, the New Bajaj Pulsar NS200 measures 2017 mm in length, 804 mm in width and 1075 mm in height. The brand has equipped the motorcycle with a ground clearance of 168 mm while the seat height stands at 805mm. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1363 mm while the kerb weight stands at 156 kg. It gets a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres while the motorcycle is capable of offering a top-speed of 136kmph. The fuel efficiency offered by the NS200 stands at 35 kmpl.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Colours and Graphics

The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 BS6 compliant variant is available to the customers in four colour schemes namely Pewter Grey, Burnt Red, Metallic Pearl White, Satin-Blue. The overall body panels on the motorcycle variants have been imparted black colour scheme while the fuel tank, as well as the engine guard at the bottom, features varying colour palette. The brand has equipped the fuel tank with 3D branding on top that adds to its overall aggressive streetfighter outlook.

Verdict - Should You Buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

The New Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is one of the most sought after street fighters offered under the Pulsar portfolio that is available to the customers at an affordable price tag. The perfect blend of increased power ratio, revised 3D graphics as well as the superb colour schemes adds to its USP further. The motorcycle currently competes in the Indian markets against the likes of TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, KTM Duke 200 and KTM RC 200.