Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 vs Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 200 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 and Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 200 4V are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹6,138 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar NS 200 takes 5 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Pulsar NS 200 and 6.5/10 for the Xpulse 200 4V.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar NS 200
The Pulsar NS 200 starts ₹6,138 lower (₹1,39,279 against ₹1,45,417), about ₹190 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar NS 200
Pulsar NS 200 claims 36 kmpl against 32.9 kmpl. That is roughly ₹746 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 119 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar NS 200
Pulsar NS 200 adds tubeless tyres that the Xpulse 200 4V does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar NS 200
Pulsar NS 200 gets alloy wheels, slipper clutch and ride modes.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar NS 200 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is performance-focused first bike
Buy the Xpulse 200 4V if
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is weekend trail riding
- your priority is long-distance touring on a budget
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar NS 200 | Xpulse 200 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,39,279 | ₹1,45,417 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,61,400 | ₹1,68,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,26,760 | ₹1,30,490 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,748 | ₹8,068 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,25,908 | ₹3,41,658 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar NS 200 | Hero MotoCorpXpulse 200 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,39,279 | ₹1,45,417 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,420 | ₹4,610 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 199.5 cc | 199.6 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 24.1 bhp | 18.9 bhp |
| Torque | 18.7 Nm | 17.4 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36 kmpl | 32.9 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 158 kg | 159 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 168 mm | 220 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1363 mm | 1410 mm |
| Length | 2017 mm | 2222 mm |
| Width | 804 mm | 862 mm |
| Height | 1075 mm | 1320 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Front Forks (dia 37) with anti friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with Canister | Rectangular swingarm 10 step preload adjustable monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 120/80-18 |
Pulsar NS 200 vs Xpulse 200 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar NS 200 or the Xpulse 200 4V?
- The Pulsar NS 200 is cheaper by ₹6,138 at the base variant (₹1,39,279 against ₹1,45,417 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar NS 200 or the Xpulse 200 4V?
- The Pulsar NS 200 claims 36 kmpl against 32.9 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar NS 200 and Xpulse 200 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹6,700: roughly ₹1,61,400 for the Pulsar NS 200 and ₹1,68,100 for the Xpulse 200 4V, 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 ₹3,25,908 for the Pulsar NS 200 and ₹3,41,658 for the Xpulse 200 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar NS 200 comes out ₹15,750 ahead.
