KTM 200 Duke is the best bike from the three above selected bikes. RC200 is an excellent example of a lightweight sport bike but lacks the comfort of everyday riding with its aggressive seat position. The RS200 is again using the same engine but seems to be lesser refined than its KTM competitors. The 200 Duke presents a perfect combination of power and comfort as it gets a raised handlebar with upright seating position. The things get more better when the 199.5 cc engine produces a max of 24.6 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. It gets USD forks for better suspension and an attractive price tag of INR 1,38,000.

KTM RC200 has a better mileage because it comes with better technologies than the Pulsar 220 DTS-i. RC200 comes with a 199.5 cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected engine producing 24.65 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. The engine is very responsive and when driven at consistent speeds, it delivers a very good mileage figure also. The Pulsar uses carburetor as its fuel system, making it lesser refined and thereby reducing the mileage figure.

Depends on your face ;_;

It's definitely the RC series from KTM which gets more attention from everyone. The Duke 200 gets black alloy wheels and black underpinnings, making it look a bit decent whereas the RC200 gets Orange wheels and underpinnings, making it more attractive to the eye. Also, the fully faired bikes are considered as superbikes in India whereas even a 1000 cc bike without fairing gets ignored many a times. You should definitely go for RC200 as it would serve your purpose the best way whereas others in the segment look much common and lesser attractive.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

Always KTM RC bro, my friend has a KTM RC, when you ride on streets, you get attention from crowd :-)

The KTM RC200 comes with a top speed of 140 kmph. The bike is powered by a 199.5 cc, 1-cylinder liquid cooled and fuel injected engine. It produces 24.6 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. The bike comes with excellent running dynamics and shares its design with the elder RC390. It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and would not win if raced against RS400. The basic reason is that both the bike belong to a different category. RC is a 200 cc bike whereas the RS400 is 373.2 cc bike. It can reach a top speed of 170+ kmph and would make it more fast to reach 100 kmph. The RC200 comes with a price tag of INR 1,67,000 and the price of Pulsar 400 is yet to be announced.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

The CBR250R gets a high top speed figure of around 150 kmph whereas the RC200 gets a 140 kmph top speed. The 249 cc engine of the CBR250R is powerful enough to take the 167 kg bike from 0-100 kmph in 9 seconds. It produces 26 BHP @ 8500 rpm and 22.9 NM @ 7000 rpm. The 6-speed gearbox is smooth and flawless on the Honda CBR250R. The CBR also comes first when it comes to braking. It comes loaded with ABS and gets a price range of INR 1,58,362-1,87,998. The CBR250R is offered in 4 different shades and also had a limited Repsol edition in the past.

The best bike in terms of practicality from all of the above is Bajaj Pulsar RS200. All the bikes are equipped with the same 199.5 cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected motors. The Pulsar is in a lighter state of tune, producing 24.2 BHP @ 9,750 rpm and 18.6 NM @ 8,000 rpm whereas the other two produce 24.5 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. The Pulsar gets a price difference of INR 18,000 and INR 38,000 from 200 Duke and RC 200 respectively. It gets a bonus feature of front dual projector headlamps with LED DRL's. The Pulsar gets excellent color options in the form of Yellow, Red and Demon Black edition. It has been priced at INR 1,20,000 for the non ABS version and INR 1,32,000 for the ABS version.

Both the bikes are from totally different riding styles, making them best for their respective needs. Honda CBR250R is a great tourer, with sport biking feel and comfortable driving experience. The bike weighs 167 kg, making it quiet heavy for a 249 cc bike but also favors high speed riding. The drawback comes in the form of less sharp cornering and turning facilities. On the other hand, the RC200, being a 199.5 cc bike is quiet responsive due to its lightweight and sport oriented design. It has nothing to do with touring as track is its favorite place of riding. The seating is quiet uncomfortable for long routes, making it a short ride machine. It comes with sharp handling and cornering abilities. High speed riding, touring and decent amount of mileage is favored by CBR250R and you should only choose RC200 if you are willing to have a track ride every weekend or more often.

Quick Facts - Honda CBR250R

KTM RC200

The mileage of Honda CBR250R is 25-30 kmpl, depending on the way rider drives it across the roads. The better option out of both would be the KTM RC200. The bike comes with a better design than the CBR, as it comes with twin projector headlamps and high quality material being used. The RC200 is lightweight and provides much more features like USD forks for better suspension duties. It return a 35-40 kmpl of mileage and performs excellent with its 24.6 BHP, 199.5 cc engine. It has been made more aerodynamically efficient and comes with a competitive price tag of INR 1,66,000.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

The seat height of the bike is high but the width and seat positioning makes it easy for a rider of your height to control the machine. You can easily place your left feet on the ground while keeping the motorcycle in an upright position. The bike comes with excellent aerodynamic abilities and performs very well with its highly powered engine. The 199.5 cc motor produces 24.65 BHP @ 10,000 rpm and 19.2 NM @ 8,000 rpm. It comes with a 280 mm front disc brake whereas the rear brake measures 230 mm. The bike lacks ABS and comes with twin projector headlamps at the front. It comes with an USD suspension and 9.3 seconds of 0-100 kmph. It comes with a price tag of INR 1,66,000 and promises exceptional handling and performance dynamics.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

Bajaj Pulsar 220F

Ktm RC200 and CBR250R has the same price..in my city the price of RC200 is I.88 lakh and CBR 1.85 lakh...CBR is 26bhp andKTM RC200 has 25 bhp but RC200 is more dazzling then CBR250R. Both bikes are awesome but have 2 say I have KTM RC 200and itz really fast...RC200 is best and it's totally an international product

Sure that the KTM RC 200 is better.

Bajaj is more established brand then KTM. KTM is good but not best like Bajaj in India. Bajaj had launched its first fully fairing sporty look bike with outstanding features like single channel ABS in the front wheel. Its 200cc with top speed of 141 km/h...It gives us feel of some 300cc bike because of his bulky looks..

Pulsar RS 200 beats KTM RC 200 and YAMAHA R15 in looks and Style...I don't know why to spend 50-60 thousand more on KTM RC200? Pulsar RS200 gonna be the fastest bike yet in India in this price range...Moreover Pulsar has more brand value in the market...

The front of Pulsar is more attractive and broad than KTM..The LED tail lights look fantastic...nowadays, I'm riding Yamaha R15 and completely satisfied with it...But now I want to change my bike... I was really waiting for any new sporty bike between 1-1.5 lacs..

So I'm going to buy this powerful machine so be careful KTM, Yamaha and Honda...Bajaj had comeback in Indian market to rule once again...all the best RS200 I know RS200 is the winner today because it's powerful, comfortable and stylish...now KTM please rest in Peace...

KTM RC 200 is double seater bike, with its rear end painted in such away that it seems to be single seater only. The black portion above the white body panel seems to be a piece of plastic from its first look, but in actual is a rubberized seat with no holding support. The RC 390 also has the same logic for its rear seat. The bike is an impressive performer with its 199.5 cc engine, producing 24.65 BHP and 19.2 NM. It comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox performing the best possible a 200 cc machine can perform. It comes with a price of INR 1,66,000.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

The KTM RC200 is good for track use and even feels very good to race on highways, but when it comes to city riding and dynamics, the bike seems to annoy the rider. The position is not so comfortable for the city traffic as controlling the bike in high traffic zones feels miserable. The pillion rider has the least comfort even on highway as the seat has no grips for holding at high speeds and instant braking badly affects the pillion and in turn affects the rider as it is the only support for the pillion.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

The KTM RC200 does not have an engine Immobilizer and the option does not come with the 200 cc series of KTM. The RC 200 also lacks ABS which is present in the 390 cc model. The RC 200 is powered by a 199.5 cc engine, which generates a max of 24.65 BHP. You can even call your nearest Bajaj showroom as they deal with the matters related to KTM RC and Duke series.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

You should go for KTM RC 200 as it has a very nice balance of performance and economy in its section. The RC 200 has 199.5 cc engine, producing 24.65 BHP @ 10,000 rpm and 19.2 NM @ 8000 rpm. It has the best handling in 200 cc race segment and delivers a mileage of 30-35 kmpl.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance