Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar 220F and Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹407 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar NS 200 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Pulsar 220F and 6.5/10 for the Pulsar NS 200.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar NS 200
The Pulsar NS 200 starts ₹407 lower (₹1,39,279 against ₹1,39,686), about ₹10 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar 220F
Pulsar 220F claims 43 kmpl against 36 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,474 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 126 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Pulsar NS 200
Pulsar NS 200 gets rear monoshock, slipper clutch and ride modes.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar 220F if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is first performance bike
- your priority is riders wanting simplicity
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
- your priority is performance-focused first bike
- your priority is riders wanting a proven streetfighter
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar 220F | Pulsar NS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,39,686 | ₹1,39,279 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,61,800 | ₹1,61,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,04,390 | ₹1,26,760 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,768 | ₹7,748 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,03,958 | ₹3,25,908 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar 220F | BajajPulsar NS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,39,686 | ₹1,39,279 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,430 | ₹4,420 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 220 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 20.1 bhp | 24.1 bhp |
| Torque | 18.6 Nm | 18.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 43 kmpl | 36 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 136 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 160 kg | 158 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm | 1363 mm |
| Length | 2035 mm | 2017 mm |
| Width | 750 mm | 804 mm |
| Height | 1165 mm | 1075 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, with anti-friction bush | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber | Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with Canister |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17Tubeless | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-17Tubeless | 130/70-17 |
Pulsar 220F vs Pulsar NS 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 220F or the Pulsar NS 200?
- The Pulsar NS 200 is cheaper by ₹407 at the base variant (₹1,39,279 against ₹1,39,686 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar 220F or the Pulsar NS 200?
- The Pulsar 220F claims 43 kmpl against 36 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar 220F and Pulsar NS 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹400: roughly ₹1,61,800 for the Pulsar 220F 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 ₹3,03,958 for the Pulsar 220F and ₹3,25,908 for the Pulsar NS 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar 220F comes out ₹21,950 ahead.
