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Bajaj Auto recently gave the Pulsar NS200 a much-needed makeover. The updated iteration of the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 was launched alongside its other NS series siblings, which include the NS125 and NS160. The newly launched updated Bajaj Pulsar NS200 comes with an updated LED headlamp with LED daytime running light and a Bluetooth-enabled, fully digital instrument cluster. Among other updates, the turn indicators have been upgraded to LED from halogen units.
The newly updated Bajaj Pulsar NS200 motorcycle comes available at a starting price of ₹157,427 (ex-showroom). With this model, Bajaj Auto aims to boost the sales of its Pulsar range of motorcycles as well as grab an even bigger share in the rapidly surging premium motorcycle market in India. However, the task of Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is not going to be an easy one, as it will have to compete with tough rivals like TVS Apache RTR 200 4V.
Here is a comparison between the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V.
| Specifications Comparison | TVS Apache RTR 200 4V | Bajaj Pulsar NS200 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 197.75 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Mileage | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is priced at ₹1.57 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is available in two variants – single-channel ABS and dual-channel ABS, priced between ₹1.42 lakh and ₹1.47 lakh (ex-showroom). The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 commands a slightly higher premium over the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V.
Powering the new Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is a 199.5 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. Mated to a six-speed transmission, the E20-compliant engine churns out 24.13 bhp peak power at 9,750 rpm and 18.74 Nm of maximum torque at 8,000 rpm. On the other hand, the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V gets energy from a 197.75 cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine that is mated to a five-speed gearbox and produces 20.54 bhp peak power at 9,000 rpm and 17.25 Nm of peak torque at 7,800 rpm. This means the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 offers the riders better power and torque than its rival from TVS.