Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 price starts at Rs. 1.80 Lakh, which is Rs. 49,698 cheaper than the base variant of TVS Apache RTR 310, priced at Rs. 2.30 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar RS200 offers a claimed 35 kmpl, while the Apache RTR 310 delivers 35 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar RS200 uses a 199.5cc engine producing 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm and the Apache RTR 310 a 312.12cc engine producing 35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar RS200 and Apache RTR 310, the Pulsar RS200 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Apache RTR 310 stands out for performance.

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Pulsar RS200 vs Apache RTR 310 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar RS200TVS Apache RTR 310
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.80 LakhRs. 2.30 Lakh
Mileage 35 kmpl35 kmpl
Engine 199.5 cc312.12 cc
Max power 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm
Kerb weight 159.5 Kg169 Kg

Pulsar RS200 vs Apache RTR 310 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar RS200 STDTVS Apache RTR 310 Arsenal Black Base without QuickShifter
Rating
14 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, Single Spark 4-Valve, FI Engine Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Fuel-Injected, Liquid-Cooled, Spark Ignited Reverse-Inclined Engine
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm 35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Colors
TVS Apache RTR 310 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. 5,389 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 6,297 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,722 Pulsar RS200 Insurance Rs. 13,844 Apache RTR 310 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
141 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Single Spark 4-Valve, FI Engine
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Fuel-Injected, Liquid-Cooled, Spark Ignited Reverse-Inclined Engine
Engine Displacement
199.5 cc
312.12 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm
35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm
Max Torque
18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpm
28.7 Nm @ 6650 rpm
Bore
72 mm
80 mm
Stroke
49 mm
62.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Dynamically Controlled - High Energy Integrated Ignition System
Compression Ratio
11 ± 0.5:1
Not Available

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

Mileage (Overall)
35 kmpl
35 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
7.19s
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
35-40 kmpl
30-35 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic with anti-friction bush
USD fork 41 mm diameter
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
Solid Die-Cast Aluminium Swingarm directly hinged monoshocks, pre-load adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-110/70-17,Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Michelin
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
810 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2017*804*1075 mm3
1991*831*1154 mm3
Wheelbase
1363 mm
1358 mm
Length
2017 mm
1991 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
180 mm
Height
1075 mm
1154 mm
Width
804 mm
831 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
11 L
Kerb Weight
159.5 Kg
169 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Yes
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame
Hybrid with Trellis frame and Aluminium cast
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road
Track,Rain,Sports,Urban,Super Moto
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Integrated Ambient Light Sensor
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Kms
1000 Kms/60 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Kms
5000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Kms
10000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
14500-15000 kms
15000 kms/550 days

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar RS200
  • Riding posture is comfortable
  • Engine loves to be revved high
  • Twin projector headlight provides good illumination
TVS Apache RTR 310
  • Aggressive styling
  • Gets lot of features from a segment above
  • Lots of customisation options
Bajaj Pulsar RS200
  • 10-year old styling
  • Fit and finish not up to the mark
  • Still does not get an USD fork
TVS Apache RTR 310
  • A lot of riding aids are paid accessories
  • Becomes quite expensive with the BTO kit

Is Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Better Than TVS Apache RTR 310?

50% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar RS200 over TVS Apache RTR 310 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 29 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and TVS Apache RTR 310 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 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 310 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features.
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 Apache RTR 310 Pulsar RS200
Mileage 3.8 3.3
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 3.9 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 3.3
Safety 3.0 1.3
Features 1.7 3.3
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 310?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 310 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 310?
The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is cheaper than TVS Apache RTR 310 by ₹49,698.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 310?
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 Arsenal Black Base without QuickShifter version, 312.12 cc Petrol engine of Apache RTR 310 produces 35.6 PS @ 9700 rpm of power and 28.7 Nm @ 6650 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has better performance.

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