Yamaha FZ S Hybrid vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha FZ S Hybrid and Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,481 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar NS 200
The Pulsar NS 200 starts ₹2,481 lower (₹1,39,279 against ₹1,41,760), about ₹80 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
FZ S Hybrid
FZ S Hybrid claims 60 kmpl against 36 kmpl. That is roughly ₹8,288 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar NS 200
Pulsar NS 200 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 153 against 90 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
FZ S Hybrid
FZ S Hybrid adds traction control that the Pulsar NS 200 does not have on any variant.
City manners
FZ S Hybrid
FZ S Hybrid is 22 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar NS 200
Pulsar NS 200 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the FZ S Hybrid.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the FZ S Hybrid if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is tech-focused commuters
- your priority is daily city riding
Buy the Pulsar NS 200 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | FZ S Hybrid | Pulsar NS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,41,760 | ₹1,39,279 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,60,600 | ₹1,61,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹85,320 | ₹1,26,760 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,708 | ₹7,748 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,83,628 | ₹3,25,908 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaFZ S Hybrid | BajajPulsar NS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,41,760 | ₹1,39,279 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,500 | ₹4,420 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 149 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 12.2 bhp | 24.1 bhp |
| Torque | 13.3 Nm | 18.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 60 kmpl | 36 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 136 kg | 158 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1363 mm |
| Length | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
| Width | 780 mm | 804 mm |
| Height | 1080 mm | 1075 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension | Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with Canister |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | 130/70-17 |
FZ S Hybrid vs Pulsar NS 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the FZ S Hybrid or the Pulsar NS 200?
- The Pulsar NS 200 is cheaper by ₹2,481 at the base variant (₹1,39,279 against ₹1,41,760 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the FZ S Hybrid or the Pulsar NS 200?
- The FZ S Hybrid claims 60 kmpl against 36 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the FZ S Hybrid and Pulsar NS 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹800: roughly ₹1,60,600 for the FZ S Hybrid and ₹1,61,400 for the Pulsar NS 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 ₹2,83,628 for the FZ S Hybrid and ₹3,25,908 for the Pulsar NS 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The FZ S Hybrid comes out ₹42,280 ahead.
