KTM RC 200 vs BAJAJ Pulsar RS 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.
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
- BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.4 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 25 hp (KTM RC 200).
- Torque spans 18.3 Nm (BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200) up to 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 154 kg (BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM RC 200 | BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | BAJAJ |
| Model | KTM RC 200 | BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 |
| Engine size | 200cc | 200cc |
| Power | 25hp | 24.4hp |
| Torque | 19.5nm. | 18.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 140kg | 154kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.4cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 R17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 | 130/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Coil-spring, single shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 145km/h | 145km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km | 13 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2595 | $2507 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View BAJAJ price list |
| Extra features | -LCD Display |
-3 Spark Plug Technology -Euro5 |
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2023 KTM RC 200 vs 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM RC 200 and 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the RC 200 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RC 200 and Pulsar RS 200 have very similar engine displacement (200 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
RC 200 and Pulsar RS 200 have very similar peak power (25 hp vs 24.4 hp).
Torque
RC 200 and Pulsar RS 200 have very similar listed torque (19.5 Nm vs 18.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 200 and Pulsar RS 200 have very similar listed top speeds (145 km/h vs 145 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 is notably lighter on the listed weight (140 kg vs 154 kg). Pulsar RS 200 has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 82.4 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM RC 200 vs BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200?
Both are listed at 145 km/h (90 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, KTM RC 200 or BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200?
KTM RC 200 has 25 hp compared with 24 hp on the BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 200 or BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200?
KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 154 kg for BAJAJ Pulsar RS 200.
Which is better, KTM RC 200 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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