Spec comparison: Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs Yamaha YZF-R15 vs Honda CBR250R vs KTM RC 200

Team OD Updated: March 26, 2015, 06:27 PM IST

The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is out. Not only does it look fantastic and distinctive, it also seems like a value-for-money proposition. The bike is packed with features like twin projector headlamps, daytime running lamps, a comprehensive instrument cluster (comparable to or even better than the Dukes), four-valve triple spark engine that makes nearly 25PS, single channel ABS. Makes it a definitive winner, then? Not really.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 collage

Because we are yet to ride the motorcycle, we'll reserve our comments on how the powertrain and other bits feel. But till then we can see how the bike fares against its contenders just on the spec sheets.

If you are in the market for a supersport styled motorcycle within Rs 2 lakh, what are your options? For starters, the Hero Karizma twins don't even make this list unless you are on a tight budget and are a big Hero fan.

So we skip to the next option, the Yamaha R15. While the entire package resembles a big motorcycle, the R15 has everything going for it, except for maybe an increment in the power and a couple of missing features.

Then there is the Honda CBR250R, a motorcycle which was a hot seller initially but sales have now tapered off with fresh and more reasonable competition stepping in. Finally, another newly launched motorcycle, the KTM RC 200. Similar features as the Pulsar but perhaps more racy in nature. Who wins this specifications comparison? Let's find out.

Spec comparison: Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs Yamaha YZF-R15 vs Honda CBR250R vs KTM RC200


Specifications	Bajaj Pulsar RS200
Engine capacity (cc)	199.5
Power in PS	24.5
Torque in Nm	18.6
Weight in kg	165
Gears	6
Power to weight ratio	148.48PS/tonne
0-60kmph	NA
Fuel efficiency	NA
Top speed	141kmph (claimed)
Dimensions in mm	1999x765x1114
Ground clearance	157mm
ABS	Optional
Price, ex-Delhi	Rs 1.18L-1.40L

Specifications	Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0
Engine capacity (cc)	149.8
Power in PS	17
Torque in Nm	15
Weight in kg	136
Gears	6
Power to weight ratio	125PS/tonne
0-60kmph	4.9s
Fuel efficiency	42.10kmpl
Top speed	124.5kmph
Dimensions in mm	1995x670x1070
Ground clearance	160mm
ABS	No
Price, ex-Delhi	Rs 1.14L

Specifications	Honda CBR250R
Engine capacity (cc)	249
Power in PS	25
Torque in Nm	22.9
Weight in kg	167
Gears	6
Power to weight ratio	149PS/tonne
0-60kmph	3.9s
Fuel efficiency	29.30kmpl
Top speed	151.8kmph
Dimensions in mm	2032x720x1127
Ground clearance	145mm
ABS	Optional
Price, ex-Delhi	Rs 1.58L-1.87L

Specifications	KTM RC200
Engine capacity (cc)	199.5
Power in PS	26
Torque in Nm	19
Weight in kg	137.5
Gears	6
Power to weight ratio	189PS/tonne
0-60kmph	3.8s
Fuel efficiency	29.85kmpl
Top speed	138kmph
Dimensions in mm	1978x688x1098
Ground clearance	178.5mm
ABS	No
Price, ex-Delhi	Rs 1.66L