Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke Price starts at Rs. 1.94 Lakh which is Rs. 21,981 costlier than base model of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 priced at Rs. 1.72 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is 35 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 200 Duke is 35 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is powered by 199.5 cc engine , while KTM 200 Duke is powered by 199.5 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is available in 3 different colours while KTM 200 Duke comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 200 Duke can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar RS200 vs 200 Duke

Key Highlights Pulsar RS200 STD200 Duke STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Spark 4-Valve, FI Engine Single Cylinder, 4 Valve Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm 25 PS @ 10000 rpm

Pulsar RS200 vs 200 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar RS200 STDKTM 200 Duke STD
Rating
13 reviews
135 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.72 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.94 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Spark 4-Valve, FI Engine Single Cylinder, 4 Valve Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm 25 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Colors
KTM 200 Duke Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,137 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,585 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,580 Pulsar RS200 Insurance Rs. 11,950 200 Duke Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Spark 4-Valve, FI Engine
Single Cylinder, 4 Valve Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
Engine Displacement
199.5 cc
199.5 cc
Max Power
24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm
25 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpm
19.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
72 mm
72 mm
Stroke
49 mm
49 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11 ± 0.5:1
11.3:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
35 kmpl
35 kmpl
Top Speed
141 kmph
140 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-110/70-17 , Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm
25 PS @ 10000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
25 psi
29 psi

Seat height
810 mm
822 mm
Length*Width*Height
2017*804*1075 mm3
2072*831*1109 mm3
Wheelbase
1363 mm
1357 mm
Length
2017 mm
2072 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
155 mm
Height
1075 mm
1109 mm
Width
804 mm
831 mm
Fuel Capacity
13 Liters
13.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
159.5 Kg
159 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
810 mm
822 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
230 mm

Additional Features
Integrated Ambient Light Sensor
...
Call/SMS Alerts
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame
Split Trellis Frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs

Standard Warranty (Years)
5
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar RS200
  • Riding posture is comfortable
  • Engine loves to be revved high
  • Twin projector headlight provides good illumination
Bajaj Pulsar RS200
  • 10-year old styling
  • Fit and finish not up to the mark
  • Still does not get an USD fork

Is KTM 200 Duke Better Than Bajaj Pulsar RS200?

50% users have chosen KTM 200 Duke over Bajaj Pulsar RS200 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 253 users have also rated KTM 200 Duke and Bajaj Pulsar RS200 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences KTM 200 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and safety.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar RS200 200 Duke
Mileage 3.6 3.8
Performance 4.1 4.7
Comfort 4.1 3.9
Maintenance 3.6 3.8
Safety 0.7 3.0
Features 3.6 1.7
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Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Vs KTM 200 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 200 Duke?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and safety in your bike. But KTM 200 Duke is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 200 Duke?
The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is cheaper than KTM 200 Duke by Rs. 21,981.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 200 Duke?
For the STD version, 199.5 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar RS200 produces 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm of power and 18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 199.5 cc Petrol engine of 200 Duke produces 25 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 19.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has better performance.

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