Here's how much the BS6-compliant Pulsar RS200 costs
What's the story
Pulsar RS200 is yet another motorcycle from Bajaj's house, which has received the emission-friendly BS6 update. The new model is priced at Rs. 1.43 lakh, and carries a premium of around Rs. 3,000 over its BS4 counterpart. Apart from the engine update, the Pulsar RS200 retains the design and features of the outgoing model. Here's our roundup.
Design
Bajaj Pulsar RS200: At a glance
The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 shares its design and underpinnings with the outgoing model. It sits on a perimeter frame and features a fully-faired design with beefy-looking fairings, an angular side profile, and an attractive paint job as well as graphics work. Further, the motorcycle house a digital-analog instrument console and all-LED fitments for lighting.
Internals
Power and performance
Under the hood, the new Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is powered by the same 199.5cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine as the outgoing model. But, the unit has been updated to comply with the BS6 norms. The company has not revealed the power figures of the updated model yet. However, in the BS4 guise, it produces 24.1hp of power and 18.6Nm of peak torque.
Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
In the safety department, the new Bajaj Pulsar RS200 comes equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with dual channel ABS for improved road handling. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are taken care of by telescopic forks up front and a mono-shock unit on the rear.
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Finally, what is the pricing?
The new Bajaj Pulsar RS200 carries a premium of around Rs. 3,000 over the outgoing model, and is now priced at Rs. 1.43 lakh. At this price point, the motorcycle goes up against KTM RC 200 and Yamaha YZF-R15.