BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 vs KTM RC 200
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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.
- BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 79 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.4 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 22.5 hp (BAJAJ Pulsar N 250) up to 25 hp (KTM RC 200).
- Torque spans 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200) up to 21.5 Nm (BAJAJ Pulsar N 250).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 164 kg (BAJAJ Pulsar N 250).
- Displacement spans 200 cc (KTM RC 200) to 250 cc (BAJAJ Pulsar N 250).
Reader votes so far — total 5: BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 (4); KTM RC 200 (1).
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| Specification | BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 | KTM RC 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | KTM |
| Model | BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 | KTM RC 200 |
| Engine size | 250cc | 200cc |
| Power | 22.5hp | 25hp |
| Torque | 21.5nm. | 19.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 164kg | 140kg |
| Front brake | ABS (Grimeca Calipers) | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Rear brake | ABS (Grimeca Calipers) | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 82.4cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 52P | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 62P | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Coil-spring, single shock absorber | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 145km/h | 145km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2480 | $2595 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -LCD Display |
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2023 BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 vs 2023 KTM RC 200: listed specifications
The 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 and 2023 KTM RC 200 differ on the listed specifications: the Pulsar N 250 has more displacement and torque, and the RC 200 has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Pulsar N 250 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (250 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
RC 200 has a modest listed power advantage (25 hp vs 22.5 hp).
Torque
Pulsar N 250 has a modest listed torque advantage (21.5 Nm vs 19.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
Pulsar N 250 and RC 200 have very similar listed top speeds (145 km/h vs 145 km/h).
Cooling
Pulsar N 250 is listed as oil-cooled, and RC 200 is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 is notably lighter on the listed weight (140 kg vs 164 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 200 is listed higher (82.4 cm) than Pulsar N 250 (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while listed top speed remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 vs KTM RC 200?
Both are listed at 145 km/h (90 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 or KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 has 25 hp compared with 23 hp on the BAJAJ Pulsar N 250.
Which is lighter, BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 or KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 164 kg for BAJAJ Pulsar N 250.
Which is better, BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 or KTM RC 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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