2026 Yamaha R2 vs BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 vs KTM RC 200 vs CF MOTO 250SR
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2026 Yamaha R2 81 cm
- BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 80 cm
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
- CF MOTO 250SR 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.4 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 24.4 hp (BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200) up to 27.8 hp (CF MOTO 250SR).
- Torque spans 18.3 Nm (BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200) up to 22 Nm (CF MOTO 250SR).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 165 kg (CF MOTO 250SR).
- Displacement spans 200 cc (2026 Yamaha R2) to 250 cc (CF MOTO 250SR).
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| Specification | Yamaha R2 | BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 | KTM RC 200 | CF MOTO 250SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | BAJAJ | KTM | CF MOTO |
| Model | Yamaha R2 | BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 | KTM RC 200 | CF MOTO 250SR |
| Engine size | 200cc | 200cc | 200cc | 250cc |
| Power | 26.5hp | 24.4hp | 25hp | 27.8hp |
| Torque | 19.1nm. | 18.3nm. | 19.5nm. | 22nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 154kg | 140kg | 165kg |
| Front brake | Single 282 mm disc with dual-channel ABS; | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) | 292mm disc with 4-piston caliper (CF MOTO calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single 220 mm disc with dual-channel ABS | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) | 220mm disc with single-piston caliper ABS (CF MOTO calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 80cm | 82.4cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17M/C (Tubeless) | 100/80-17 | 110/70 R17 | 110/70-17 (CST) |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C (Tubeless) | 130/70-17 | 150/60 R17 | 140/60-17 (CST) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37 mm Upside-Down (USD) telescopic forks | Telescopic | WP APEX 43 | 37mm inverted fork telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Link type Monocross | Coil-spring, single shock absorber | WP APEX - Monoshock | Single central shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 156km/h | 145km/h | 145km/h | 161km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 3 L/100km | 13 L – 3 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km |
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| Price | Price not listed. | $2507 | $2595 | $3949 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View BAJAJ price list | View KTM price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | Front Suspension: 37 mm Upside-Down (USD) telescopic forks |
-3 Spark Plug Technology -Euro5 |
-LCD Display |
-Euro5, Slipper Clutch -Ghost display, Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity -Power modes: Sport and Economic -Bosch EFI, Continental ABS |
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Yamaha R2 vs BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 vs KTM RC 200 + more: which is better for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha R2 vs BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200?
Yamaha R2 is listed at 156 km/h (97 mph) vs 145 km/h (90 mph) for BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R2 or BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200?
Yamaha R2 has 27 hp compared with 24 hp on the BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200.
Which is lighter, Yamaha R2 or BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200?
Yamaha R2 is lighter at 149 kg vs 154 kg for BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200.
Which is better, Yamaha R2 or BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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