Bajaj
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 200cc single producing 24.1 bhp and 18.7 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 167 kg the power-to-weight figure is 144 bhp per tonne, which ranks 32 of 73 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 199.5 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 24.1 bhp
- Torque
- 18.7 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 35 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 140.8 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 167 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13 L
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 157 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1358 mm
- Length
- 1999 mm
- Width
- 765 mm
- Height
- 1114 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic with anti-friction bush
- Rear suspension
- Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Source: Bajaj official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Pulsar RS 200 weighs 167 kg with fluids, has an 810 mm seat, 157 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1358 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 13 litres, good for about 449 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-17 front and 140/70-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against R2, R15 V4 and Gixxer SF 250
Against R2, R15 V4 or Gixxer SF 250, it gets turn-by-turn navigation that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: traction control and usd front forks, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Pulsar RS 200 has
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Rivals have, it lacks
- Traction control
- USD front forks
Colours
- Pearl Metallic White and Caribbean Blue
- Brooklyn Black
- Glossy Racing Red
Pulsar RS 200 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Pulsar RS 200?
- It uses a 200cc engine producing 24.1 bhp and 18.7 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Pulsar RS 200 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 810 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Pulsar RS 200 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Pulsar RS 200 have?
- 18 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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