KTM RC 200 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM RC 200 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The RC 200 costs ₹51,050 more than the Pulsar RS 200, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 28% extra.
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
Pulsar RS 200
The Pulsar RS 200 starts ₹51,050 lower (₹1,80,863 against ₹2,31,913), about ₹1,610 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
RC 200
RC 200 claims 43.5 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹0 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
RC 200
RC 200 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 154 against 144 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 slipper clutch, projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 1 more items.
City manners
RC 200
RC 200 is 7 kg lighter and taller in the seat (835 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 RC 200.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the RC 200 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- 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 first track-style bike
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 | RC 200 | Pulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,31,913 | ₹1,80,863 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,63,100 | ₹2,07,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,628 | ₹9,940 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,34,328 | ₹3,75,640 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTMRC 200 | BajajPulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,31,913 | ₹1,80,863 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,350 | ₹5,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 199.5 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 24.6 bhp | 24.1 bhp |
| Torque | 19.2 Nm | 18.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 43.5 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 | 160 kg | 167 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 158 mm | 157 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1341 mm | 1358 mm |
| Length | — | 1999 mm |
| Width | — | 765 mm |
| Height | — | 1114 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 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 | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Telescopic with anti-friction bush |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 140/70-17 |
RC 200 vs Pulsar RS 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the RC 200 or the Pulsar RS 200?
- The Pulsar RS 200 is cheaper by ₹51,050 at the base variant (₹1,80,863 against ₹2,31,913 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the RC 200 or the Pulsar RS 200?
- The RC 200 claims 43.5 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the RC 200 and Pulsar RS 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹56,000: roughly ₹2,63,100 for the RC 200 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 ₹4,34,328 for the RC 200 and ₹3,75,640 for the Pulsar RS 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar RS 200 comes out ₹58,688 ahead.
