Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM RC 200

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM RC 200: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and KTM RC 200 starts at ₹224,000. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper by ₹34,000 at expected ex-showroom. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; KTM RC 200 is listed at 35 kmpl. KTM RC 200 claims 3 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Expected ex-showroom ₹190,000 ₹224,000
Engine 349 cc 200 cc
Mileage 32.0 kmpl 35.0 kmpl
Power 42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm 24.65 bhp at 10000 rpm
Top speed 150 kmph 140 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

₹190,000 Onwards

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KTM RC 200
KTM RC 200

₹224,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Mileage 32 Kmpl 43.5 Kmpl
Top Speed 150 140
Max Torque 33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm 19.2 Nm at 8000 rpm
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Displacement 349.13 199.5
Cooling System Advanced Liquid Cooling Liquid cooling. Curved radiator with fans for better heat management
Bore 89 72
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 56.1 49
Compression Ratio — 13.3:1
Valve Per Cylinder — 4
Battery 4
Battery Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Battery Capacity 12 V,8 AH 12 V 8 AH
Battery Type — MF battery
Battery Warranty — 2
Low Battery Indicator — Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Fuel Capacity 12 13.7
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Yes
Fuel Supply — Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Type — Petrol
Average Fuel Economy Indicator — Yes
Dimensions 9
Dimensions Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Ground Clearance 165 158
Height 1057 —
Kerb Weight 176 160
Length 1990 —
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Seat Height 805 835
Width 846 —
Dry Weight — 151
Saddle Height — 835
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Clutch Assist & Slipper clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated
Gear Box 6 Speed 6 Speed
Transmission Manual Manual
Brakes 6
Brakes Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel
Front Brake Disc Disc
Switchable Abs Yes —
Front Brake Diameter 320 320
Rear Brake Diameter 230 230
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Suspension Front 43 mm USD WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter
Suspension Rear Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Tyre Size Front: 110/70 - 17 / Rear: 150/60 - 17 Front : 110/70 - 17, Rear : 150/60 - 17
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front : 431.8 mm, Rear : 431.8 mm
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1344 1341
Radial Tyre — Yes
Front Tyre Pressure Rider — 29
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion — 29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider — 29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion — 32
Electricals 3
Electricals Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Mobile Connectivity Yes —
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes —
Lights 6
Lights Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Tail Light LED LED
Projector Headlights Yes Yes
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator — Yes
Service Due Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Display LCD 5 Inch TFT Colour
Instrument Console Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Digital Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Seat Type Split Single
Features 4
Features Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Music Control Yes —
Navigation Yes —
Call Sms Alerts Yes —
Additional Features — Fully Adjustable Handlebar
Other 12
Other Pulsar NS400Z RC 200
Max Power 42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm 24.65 bhp at 10000 rpm
Emission Type BS6 Phase 2 BS6
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Body Type Street Bike Sports Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Perimeter Frame Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)
Head Light LED LED
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED
Stepup Seat Yes —
Adjustable Windshield — Yes
Braking Type — Dual Channel ABS
Ignition — CDI

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and KTM RC 200 starts at ₹224,000. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper by ₹34,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; KTM RC 200 is listed at 35 kmpl. KTM RC 200 claims 3 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM RC 200 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or KTM RC 200?
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and KTM RC 200 starts at ₹224,000. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper by ₹34,000 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; KTM RC 200 is listed at 35 kmpl. KTM RC 200 claims 3 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar NS400Z or the RC 200?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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