Bajaj CNG Bike vs KTM RC 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and KTM RC 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The RC 200 costs ₹1,27,676 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 122% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 6.5/10 for the RC 200.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹1,27,676 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹2,31,913), about ₹4,040 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 43.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹15,861 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
RC 200
RC 200 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 154 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
RC 200
RC 200 adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 11 kg lighter and lower in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the RC 200.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the RC 200 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is first track-style bike
- your priority is riders prioritising handling over power
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | RC 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹2,31,913 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹2,63,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹12,628 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹4,34,328 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | KTMRC 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹2,31,913 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹7,350 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 24.6 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 19.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 43.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 160 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 13.7 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 158 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1341 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 150/60-17 |
CNG Bike vs RC 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the RC 200?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹1,27,676 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹2,31,913 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the RC 200?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 43.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and RC 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,43,700: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹2,63,100 for the RC 200, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹4,34,328 for the RC 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹2,29,901 ahead.
