Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs KTM RC 125

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or KTM RC 125 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 price in Delhi is Rs 158976 (ex-showroom price) whereas the KTM RC 125 price in Delhi is Rs 191795 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS and 18.74 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of RC 125 stand at 14.5 PS and 12 Nm at 8000 rpm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS200 in 4 colours whereas the KTM RC 125 comes in 2 colours. Out of 51 user reviews, RC 125 scores 4.0 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 tallies 4.6 out of 5 based on 709 user reviews..TheBajaj Pulsar NS200 Mileage is around 40.36 kmpl, while the KTM RC 125 Mileage is around 41 kmpl.

Pulsar NS200 vs RC 125

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS200	RC 125
Mileage (City)	40.36 kmpl	41 kmpl
Max Power	24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm	14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS200	KTM RC 125
On-Road Price	Rs.1.87 Lakh onwards	Rs.2.16 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	40.36 kmpl	41 kmpl
Max Power	24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm	14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
User Rating	4.6 Based on 709 Reviews	4.0 Based on 51 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 5,411 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 6,225 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.12,311 Pulsar NS200 Insurance	Rs.8,629 RC 125 Insurance
Colours	Glossy Ebony Black ColoursMetallic Pearl WhiteCocktail Wine Red – WhitePewter Grey – Blue Colours	OrangeBlue
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
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Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

KTM RC 125

On-Road Price

Rs.1.87 Lakh onwards

Rs.2.16 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

40.36 kmpl

41 kmpl

Max Power

24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm

14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm

User Rating

4.6

Based on 709 Reviews

4.0

Based on 51 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 5,411

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 6,225

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.12,311
Pulsar NS200 Insurance

Rs.8,629
RC 125 Insurance

Colours

Glossy Ebony Black ColoursMetallic Pearl WhiteCocktail Wine Red – WhitePewter Grey – Blue Colours

OrangeBlue

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Displacement	199.5 cc	124.7 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	-	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	-	Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	58 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	47.2 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	-	12.8:1
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpm	12 Nm at 8000 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i

Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

Displacement

199.5 cc

124.7 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	-	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Gear position indicator, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Instantaneous Fuel Economy & Average Fuel Economy	Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics Refers to the decorative decals or paint schemes on the bike's bodywork, enhancing its visual appeal.	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ

Digital

Features and Safety
Adjustable Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Gear position indicator, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Instantaneous Fuel Economy & Average Fuel Economy	Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption

Features and Safety

Adjustable Windscreen

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Gear position indicator, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Instantaneous Fuel Economy & Average Fuel Economy

Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption

Mileage and Performance
City Mileage	40.36 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	40.36 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	40.36 kmpl	41 kmpl

Mileage and Performance

City Mileage

40.36 kmpl

Highway Mileage

40.36 kmpl

Overall Mileage

40.36 kmpl

41 kmpl

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	13.7 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	804 mm	-
Length	2017 mm	-
Height	1075 mm	-
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	-	835 mm
Ground Clearance	168 mm	158 mm
Wheelbase	1363 mm	-
Kerb Weight	158 kg	160 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

13.7 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

804 mm

Length

2017 mm

Height

1075 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	No	No
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
Pilot Lamps	-	LED Pilot Lamps
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	230 mm	230 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

300 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

230 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Perimeter	Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter

Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)

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