Yamaha R15S vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha R15S and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The R15S undercuts the Pulsar RS 200 by ₹20,837, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
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
R15S
The R15S starts ₹20,837 lower (₹1,60,026 against ₹1,80,863), about ₹670 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
R15S
R15S claims 46 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,218 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar RS 200
Pulsar RS 200 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 144 against 127 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Pulsar RS 200
Pulsar RS 200 gets projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes.
City manners
R15S
R15S is 25 kg lighter and taller in the seat (815 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar RS 200
Pulsar RS 200 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the R15S.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R15S 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
- your priority is budget performance seekers
Buy the Pulsar RS 200 if
- 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
- your priority is faired sports bike enthusiasts
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | R15S | Pulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,60,026 | ₹1,80,863 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,84,200 | ₹2,07,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹97,510 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,840 | ₹9,940 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,20,550 | ₹3,75,640 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaR15S | BajajPulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,60,026 | ₹1,80,863 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,070 | ₹5,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 155 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.1 bhp | 24.1 bhp |
| Torque | 14.2 Nm | 18.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 46 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 136 km/h | 140.8 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 142 kg | 167 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 157 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm | 1358 mm |
| Length | 1990 mm | 1999 mm |
| Width | 725 mm | 765 mm |
| Height | 1135 mm | 1114 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 | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic with anti-friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension | Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R17 | 140/70-17 |
R15S vs Pulsar RS 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R15S or the Pulsar RS 200?
- The R15S is cheaper by ₹20,837 at the base variant (₹1,60,026 against ₹1,80,863 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the R15S or the Pulsar RS 200?
- The R15S claims 46 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the R15S and Pulsar RS 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹22,900: roughly ₹1,84,200 for the R15S and ₹2,07,100 for the Pulsar RS 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 ₹3,20,550 for the R15S and ₹3,75,640 for the Pulsar RS 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The R15S comes out ₹55,090 ahead.
