Yamaha R15 V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha R15 V4 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,171 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The R15 V4 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the R15 V4 and 6/10 for the Pulsar RS 200.
Category by category
Price
R15 V4
The R15 V4 starts ₹5,171 lower (₹1,75,692 against ₹1,80,863), about ₹170 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
R15 V4
R15 V4 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 128 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R15 V4
R15 V4 adds traction control that the Pulsar RS 200 does not have on any variant.
City manners
R15 V4
R15 V4 is 26 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 R15 V4.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R15 V4 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 weekend track days
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 | R15 V4 | Pulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,75,692 | ₹1,80,863 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,01,400 | ₹2,07,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹97,510 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹9,668 | ₹9,940 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,38,578 | ₹3,75,640 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaR15 V4 | BajajPulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,75,692 | ₹1,80,863 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,570 | ₹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 | 140 km/h | 140.8 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 141 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 | Upside Down Front Forks | 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 |
R15 V4 vs Pulsar RS 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R15 V4 or the Pulsar RS 200?
- The R15 V4 is cheaper by ₹5,171 at the base variant (₹1,75,692 against ₹1,80,863 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the R15 V4 or the Pulsar RS 200?
- The R15 V4 claims 46 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the R15 V4 and Pulsar RS 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹5,700: roughly ₹2,01,400 for the R15 V4 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 ₹3,38,578 for the R15 V4 and ₹3,75,640 for the Pulsar RS 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The R15 V4 comes out ₹37,062 ahead.
