Bajaj Pulsar RS200

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Overview

The 2023 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is one of the most preferred sports bikes in the Indian markets that has been recently updated with a BS6-compliant engine. The customers can now avail the BS6-compliant variant of RS200 at a price tag of INR 1.64 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi). The Supersports 200cc motorcycle has now been equipped with a dual-channel ABS as standard while the brand has kept the other cosmetic bits similar to that of its BS4-compliant variant. It is one of the most affordable super sports bikes from the brand that has been able to witness a larger fanbase in no time.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Design and Style

Coming to the design language of the New Bajaj Pulsar RS200, the motorcycle has been imparted a super sports bike inspired outlook with aggressive body styling. The sharper body panels, as well as the tank extensions, further add to its sporty outlook while the interesting colour scheme makes it look out of the box.

The brand has equipped the motorcycle with twin-projector headlamps at the front mated to LED DRLs while the tail light has also been imparted an LED unit. The overall upswept look of the motorcycle with a sharper tail section accentuates its muscular sports motorcycle profile while the fully-faired outlook with a BS6-compliant engine has now increased the kerb weight by a total of 2 kgs.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Engine and Gearbox

Powering the 2023 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is the same 199.5cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that is now BS6 compliant. The motorcycle continues to offer a maximum power of 24.5 HP at 9,750 rpm and a peak torque of 18.7 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The engine remains mated to a six-speed transmission, though the addition of an additional catalytic converter and few other mechanical bits to make it BS6 compliant, increased the overall weight of the updated motorcycle by 2 kgs.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Instrument Console

The updated Supersports 200cc motorcycle under the Bajaj Pulsar portfolio has been equipped with a semi-digital instrument console that is capable of offering apt riding statistics. The brand has equipped the console with a digital trip meter, odometer, fuel gauge as well as a speedometer while the tachometer offered is an analogue unit. The console has been further shod with a digital clock, low battery as well as an oil indicator, low fuel warning, engine check indicator and so many more additional features to add to its unique profile.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Suspension and Brakes

The suspension duties on the New Bajaj Pulsar RS200 are handled by conventional telescopic forks at the front while the rear features a nitrox gas-charged monoshock unit. The braking department is foreseen by a 300mm single disc brake at the front and a 230mm single disc at the rear mated to a dual-channel ABS as standard. The BS6 compliant motorcycle gets 17-inch alloy wheels while gets a 100/80-17 52P tyre at the front and a 130/70-17 62P tyre at the rear.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Dimensions, Top Speed and Mileage

Based on a perimeter frame, the New Bajaj Pulsar RS200 now measures 1999mm in length, 765mm in width and 1114mm in height. The motorcycle has been imparted with a ground clearance of 157mm while the seat height stands at 810mm. The RS200 gets a wheelbase of 1345mm while the kerb weight of the motorcycle stands at 166 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 13-litres while the top speed of the RS200 is recorded at 140.8 kmph. The motorcycle is capable of offering a mileage of 35 kmpl depending on the road conditions.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Colours and Graphics

The New Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is available to the customers in three colour schemes namely Burnt Red, Pewter Grey, and White. The motorcycle variants have been imparted with interesting body graphics to add to its aggressive sporty stance. The brand has offered the motorcycle a super sports outlook while the overall colour scheme has not been its best selling point ever since the launch.

Verdict - Should You Buy the Bajaj Pulsar RS200?

The 2023 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is one of the most sought after motorcycles under the Pulsar moniker with a Supersports design language. The brand has designed the motorcycle with a perfect blend of track-specific traits, notable performance as well as splendid design. At present, the New Bajaj Pulsar RS200 competes in the Indian market against the likes of Yamaha YZF R15 V3, Yamaha R15 V4, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and the KTM RC 200.