Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM RC 160

KTM RC 160 Price starts at Rs. 2.01 Lakh which is Rs. 14,185 costlier than base model of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 priced at Rs. 1.86 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is 35 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM RC 160 is 36 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is powered by 199.5 cc engine , while KTM RC 160 is powered by 164.2 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is available in 3 different colours while KTM RC 160 comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM RC 160 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar RS200 vs RC 160

Key Highlights Pulsar RS200 STDRC 160 STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Spark 4-Valve, FI Engine 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm 19 PS @ 9500 rpm

Pulsar RS200 vs RC 160 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar RS200 STDKTM RC 160 STD
Rating
14 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.86 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.01 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Spark 4-Valve, FI Engine 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm 19 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Colors
KTM RC 160 Colors
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. 5,570 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,491 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,824 Pulsar RS200 Insurance Rs. 12,062 RC 160 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
...
Claimed Top Speed
141 kmph
118 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
...
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Spark 4-Valve, FI Engine
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
199.5 cc
164.2 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm
19 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpm
15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Bore
72 mm
66 mm
Stroke
49 mm
48 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Inductive
Compression Ratio
11 ± 0.5:1
11.97:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
...
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
...

Mileage (Overall)
35 kmpl
36 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Telescopic with anti-friction bush
WP APEX USD forks, 37 mm diameter, Travel - 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
Canister Monoshock, 6 step Adjustable, Travel - 165 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
...
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
...
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
...
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
...
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-110/70-17, , Rear :-140/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
...
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
148 kg
Seat height
810 mm
830 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
150 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
...
Gross Weight
...
305 kg
Engine Oil Capacity
...
1.4 L
Length*Width*Height
2017*804*1075 mm3
1965*701*1150 mm3
Wheelbase
1363 mm
1347 mm
Length
2017 mm
1965 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
168 mm
Height
1075 mm
1150 mm
Width
804 mm
701 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
13.7 L
Kerb Weight
159.5 Kg
155 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
...

Frame Type
Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame
Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular), (Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe)
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road
Off-Road,Super Moto
Low battery alert
...
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
...
Engine Temperature Indicator
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
Integrated Ambient Light Sensor
...
Windscreen
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Side Stand Warning
Handlebar type
...
Split handle bar
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
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
KTM RC 160
  • Sporty, race-focused styling
  • Powerful and high-revving engine
Bajaj Pulsar RS200
  • 10-year old styling
  • Fit and finish not up to the mark
  • Still does not get an USD fork
KTM RC 160
  • Narrow pillion seat
  • No traction control
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM RC 160?
KTM RC 160 has out rated Bajaj Pulsar RS200 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM RC 160?
The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is cheaper than KTM RC 160 by ₹14,185.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM RC 160?
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, 164.2 cc Petrol engine of RC 160 produces 19 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has better performance.

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