Yamaha R2 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha R2 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The R2 costs ₹50,633 more than the Pulsar RS 200, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 28% extra.
The R2 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the R2 and 6/10 for the Pulsar RS 200.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar RS 200
The Pulsar RS 200 starts ₹50,633 lower (₹1,80,863 against ₹2,31,496), about ₹1,600 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 35 kmpl.
Performance
R2
R2 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 178 against 144 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R2
R2 adds traction control that the Pulsar RS 200 does not have on any variant.
Features
R2
R2 gets usd front forks, colour tft console and usb charging port.
City manners
R2
R2 is 18 kg lighter, 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 R2.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R2 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is highway commuting
- your priority is first big-bike upgrade
Buy the Pulsar RS 200 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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 | R2 | Pulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,31,496 | ₹1,80,863 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,62,700 | ₹2,07,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,608 | ₹9,940 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,33,908 | ₹3,75,640 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaR2 | BajajPulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,31,496 | ₹1,80,863 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,340 | ₹5,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 204 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 26.5 bhp | 24.1 bhp |
| Torque | 19.1 Nm | 18.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 140.8 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 167 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 157 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1358 mm |
| Length | 1980 mm | 1999 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 765 mm |
| Height | 1140 mm | 1114 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 282 mm | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD 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 |
R2 vs Pulsar RS 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R2 or the Pulsar RS 200?
- The Pulsar RS 200 is cheaper by ₹50,633 at the base variant (₹1,80,863 against ₹2,31,496 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the R2 or the Pulsar RS 200?
- Both claim 35 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the R2 and Pulsar RS 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹55,600: roughly ₹2,62,700 for the R2 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 ₹4,33,908 for the R2 and ₹3,75,640 for the Pulsar RS 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar RS 200 comes out ₹58,268 ahead.
