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

The fastest one from both is the Kawasaki Ninja H2. The bike is the only one to have a supercharger in the motorcycle industry and comes with a 998 cc, 4-cylinder engine producing 207.1 BHP @ 11,000 rpm and 132.8 NM @ 10,500 rpm. The bike comes with a six speed gearbox and takes 2.5 seconds to reach 100 kmph from stand still. It comes with a 17 liter fuel tank and comes with Kawasaki supercharger for high performance. It comes with 238 kg of kerb weight and 130 mm of ground clearance. It can be bought in India for INR 29,00,000 and has a top speed of 300+ kmph whereas the KTM RC8 R stays at 287 kmph only.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 - Built Beyond Belief

The faster option out of both is the KTM 200 Duke. Pulsar 220F is good looking but the real performance factor stays traditional in the motorcycle. The Pulsar 220F is powered by a oil cooled, carbureted 220 cc engine whereas the Duke uses a 199.5 cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected engine, producing 24.6 BHP @ 10,000 rpm and 19.2 NM @ 8,000 rpm. The bike comes with a lightweight and high quality design, making out an aggressive acceleration boost at the time of start and throughout the race. It comes with better suspension, through its USD front forks and a powerful rear monoshock. The bike comes with superb precision and excellent running dynamics. The price tag for the same is INR 1,42,000.

KTM 200 Duke - A Powerful Appearance

The KTM 200 Duke would be perfect option for your daily traveling partner. It would suit you the best as it comes with a street fighter design, carrying the minimum amount of bosy decals and panels. The 199.5 cc motor is an excellent unit with a power output of 24.6 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. It gets a 6-speed gearbox and returns a mileage of around 35 kmpl. It gets a a top speed of 135 kmph and comes with disc brakes for both the wheels. The front gets a USD suspension setup whereas the rear comes with monoshock suspension. It gets a price tag of INR 1,38,000.

KTM RC 250 is only for export market and will not make way into the Indian market. The bike gets power from a newly developed and lightweight 248.8 cc, 1-cylinder motor. The bike is exactly the same as the RC 200 and 390 in terms of design and specifications. It produces 30.87 BHP and 24 NM of torque. The front and rear wheel gets 300 mm and 230 mm of disc brakes respectively. The front suspension remains USD forks whereas the rear is the same monocross unit. Everything has been kept same except the ultra lightweight engine, which is 37.2 KG only. It is made in India and exported to other countries. India has not segment for the bike as pricing will disturb the current market of RC 200 and RC 390. It returns a mileage of 30-35 kmpl.

KTM RC 250 - Racing Genes

Both the bikes are excellent options in the entry level sport biking category. The RC200 is a track based machine, being very precised at cornering, acceleration and braking. The position of the ride is not favorable for everyday riding or long distance trips as the rider leans forward in every ride. On the other hand, the position on the Pulsar is relaxed, sporty and aggressive to the requirements. The bike comes with a ABS bonus, making it more practical on rough Indian road conditions. The engine below the tank remains same for the both. The 199.5 cc motor has been differently tuned for both the bikes, making Bajaj Pulsar RS200 more fuel efficient than the RC200. The power figures and performance varies by a marginally small difference, making the RS200 ABS a more practical and useful option. The price for both the variants differ by INR 36,000. Pulsar RS200 ABS comes at INR 1,30,000.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 - Fastest Pulsar Yet!

The best bike from all the above options is the Bajaj Pulsar RS200. The fully faired sport bike comes with twin projector headlamps, which is not being offered in the competitors. It comes with a 199.5 cc engine, the one being used on the 200 Duke also. The engine is tuned to be more mileage friendly than the KTM bikes and produces 24.2 BHP and 18.6 NM of torque. It comes with an ABS option, making it the best in terms of braking efficiency. The bike comes with a competitive price for the features like liquid cooling and fuel injection, which are missing from the Pulsar 220F and comes at a very high cost in the Duke's case. It comes with a price tag of INR 1,18,000.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 - Fastest Pulsar Yet!

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 KTM Duke 200 returns a mileage of 30 kmpl when driven on hilly terrain. The decrease in mileage is caused by the use of smaller gears and high rpm's when driven upwards on the hills. The Duke comes with an impressive engine, a 199.5 cc liquid cooled and fuel injected motor, producing 24.6 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and performs very well both on-road and off-road. With a ground clearance of 165 mm, it is suitable for all kind of Indian road terrains and its 136 kg of lightweight design makes it a good choice over other bikes in the segment.

KTM 200 Duke - A Powerful Appearance

KTM RC 390 is the best motorcycle out of all the above bikes. It comes with a 373.2 cc, water cooled and fuel injected 1-cylinder engine producing 43 BHP @ 9000 rpm and 35 NM @ 7000 rpm. The bike goes from 0-100 kmph in 5.7 seconds, making it a true racer for the Indian environment. It comes with a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch. At 166 kg with all fluids upto the full, the bike looks more like a bullet from a gun when its running fast. It comes with twin projector headlamps and a single disc for each wheel, equipped with ABS. it comes with the best in class running, handling and braking dynamics and comes with an attractive price tag of INR 2,12,000.

KTM RC 390 - Racing Genes

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

The sure shot race winner would be the KTM RC 390. The GT250R is a twin cylinder motorcycle, but its under powered engine would not make it close to the power of the RC 390. KTM powers the bike with a single cylinder 373.2 cc engine producing 43 BHP @ 9000 rpm and 35 NM @ 7000 rpm. The machine performs exceptional due to its lightweight body and aerodynamically efficient design. It comes with ABS on both the wheels, making it more safe to brake on uneven roads. The bike touches the 100 kmph mark in 5.70 seconds only. It comes with a race inspired seating position, making the rider more comfortable on the speeding times. It comes with a price tag of INR 2,12,000.

KTM RC 390 - Racing Genes

The KTM 1190 RC8 R is the fastest one out of both the bikes. The bike comes with a much bigger engine than the R25's 250 cc twin cylinder motor. The 1195 cc, twin cylinder motor produces 173 BHP @ 10,250 rpm and 123 NM @ 8000 rpm. The power values are nearly 6 times the once being produced by the R25. The RC8 comes with twin 320 mm disc brakes for the front and a single 220 mm disc for the rear. The top speed of the massive machine comes out to be 287 kmph and it weights 186 kg only. It takes 3.1 seconds for a 0-100 kmph sprint and comes with an expected price tag of INR 20,00,000.

All You Need to Know about KTM 1190 RC8 R

KTM Duke 390 is a sure shot performer and will suit you for performance as well as everyday use. The Bajaj CS400 would be based on the same platform but unfortunately, it will take a lot of time to launch and get ready for the competition nationwide. The KTM Duke 390 is a tested machine, with its 373.2 cc engine producing 43 BHP @ 9500 rpm and 35 NM @ 7250 rpm. It brings ultimate performance with its 6-speed slipper clutch operated gearbox. The bike weights 158 kg and has a 11 liter fuel tank, which would require a refill after every 250 km. The front and rear disc brake measures 300 mm and 230 mm respectively. The seat height of 800 mm makes the bike more comfortable on all sort of rides. It has been priced at INR 1,99,000.

Quick Facts - KTM 390 Duke

The KTM RC 250 has no launch plans for India. The bike is currently made in the Indian KTM factory but is exported to other markets only. The basic reason behind the no launch plan comes out to be the price difference between the existing KTM series and the power production figures lying in between the both. In future, chances are their that the 250 may replace the 200 cc siblings, but currently India gets 200 and 390 KTM's only. The 250 cc KTM engine came with 30.87 BHP and 24 NM of torque. The surprisingly light weight engine of the KTM 250 series weighs 37.2 kg only. The bike was first expected with a price tag of INR 1,95,000 but later on was confirmed not to be launched product.

KTM RC 250 - Racing Genes

KTM has no plans to launch a smaller engine size than 200 cc currently. The bike maker is working on a twin cylinder motor for the bigger KTM bikes and the most recent change in the form of KTM RC 250 and Duke 250 was seen being manufacturing at the KTM plant. These bikes would not be launched in India as the price difference and performance statistics would not justify the sale of 200 and 250 cc side by side. The service of KTM Duke 200 costs around INR 2000 on average. The exact figures can be known from your nearest KTM or Bajaj Auto dealer. They will guide you perfectly through the costs related to KTM Dukes and RC's.

KTM 200 Duke - A Powerful Appearance

The first KTM bike was invented by an Austrian Johann Trunkenpolz, who back in 1951 first produced the bike named R100. The word KTM stood for Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. The roots of the company could be traced even back in 1934 when the founder used to service diesel engines. The first production bike, R100 was ready for mass production with a team of 20 persons, making out 3 bikes a day. The company grew positively with time and now it expands its business nearly all over the world and is a renowned name in racing leagues and championships. The first bike was a 100 cc petrol engine.

The KTM 200 Duke and Bajaj Pulsar 200NS has the same engine but the power production slighly varies in both the bikes. The Bajaj Pulsar produces 23.17 BHP and 18.3 NM of torque from the 199.5 cc engine whereas the KTM 200 Duke produces 24.6 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. The clear winner in the case comes out to be the KTM Duke 200, which makes more power and torque from the same engine. Both the bikes are equipped with 6-speed manual gearbox and both also has a single front & rear disc brake. The KTM RC comes with a price tag of INR 1,42,000 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS comes with INR 91,500. Practically the KTM Duke 200 is for those who believe in strict performance and for normal riding conditions the Pulsar 200 NS is a very good choice.

KTM 200 Duke - A Powerful Appearance

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

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...