Bajaj Pulsar RS200 BS6

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 BS6 Expert Verdict

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 BS6 Detailed Review

• Pulsar RS200 BS6 Looks and Colour Options

  Without a doubt, the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is a really attractive-looking motorbike. In actuality, it is the most beautiful Pulsar-branded motorbike ever created. The motorbike has a full-fairing that gives it a real sports-bike appearance, and it has an aggressive design. At the front, the Pulsar RS 200 gets twin projector headlamps with small LED DRLs. These daytime running LEDs are positioned just above the headlamps which tend to appear as the eyebrows of the motorcycle. The RS 200 also gets a tinted visor and the rear-view mirrors are mounted on the body panels, unlike most other motorcycles in which they are positioned on the handlebar.

  Moving to the side profile, one can see that the Pulsar RS 200 looks very striking and it has an aerodynamic design language. The Pulsar RS 200 gets chunky fairing and it does look really good. The motorcycle gets sharp cuts and creases on the body which extend all the way to the rear-end. The rear section of the motorcycle is raised a bit higher, it gets a small pillion seat and it has grab-rails underneath the body panels which aren’t very functional. At the rear, the RS 200 also gets LED tail lamps and the motorcycle features LED indicators too. The new Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 is currently available in three colour variants. They are - Burnt Red, White and Pewter Grey. The motorcycle now also gets white alloy wheels which draw mixed opinions. 

  

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  Summary

  The new Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 looks striking. It is a very handsome fully-faired motorcycle and is available in multiple colour shades. However, its new white coloured alloy wheels draw mixed opinions from the buyers.

• Pulsar RS200 BS6 Dimensions and Capacity

  The Pulsar RS200 has many cuts, lines, and edges; it is not suitable for everyone. The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 measures 1999 mm in length, 765 mm in width and 1114 mm in height. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1345 mm and it gets a seat height of 810 mm, which isn’t very suitable for short riders. The Pulsar RS 200 is a fully-faired sports motorcycle and still, it has a decent ground clearance at 157 mm. The new Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 weighs around 166 kilos, which is a rather small weight for a motorbike with a gasoline tank size of 13 litres.

  Summary

  The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is a fully-faired motorcycle with healthy proportions. The motorcycle gets a decent ground clearance, large fuel tank and weighs around 166 kgs.

• Pulsar RS200 BS6 Engine Performance and Mileage

  The 199.5cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that powers the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 complies with BS6 standards, and it also comes with a fuel-injection system and Bajaj's trademarked DTS-i technology. This BS6 motor produces 18.7 Nm of maximum torque at 8000 RPM and 24.1 bhp of maximum power at 9750 RPM. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.The new Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 is slower than its BS4 counterpart but it is still a very fast motorcycle and this bike has a claimed top speed of 140.8 kmph. The BS6 version of the Pulsar RS 200 feels more refined than before and there are less noise, vibration and harshness levels too.

  The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 has always been known for its raw performance and while the BS6 version is certainly not as brutal as the BS3 or BS4 versions, it still has a lot of oomph. The Pulsar RS 200 will excite you every time you twist the throttle of the motorcycle. It has a decent low-end punch but it absolutely shines in mid-range and top-range performance. The new Pulsar RS 200 BS6 is a ballistic machine and it truly goes by its name RS 200, where RS stands for Racing Sport. It offers decent fuel economy too. The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 returns a mileage of around 35-40 kmpl in real-world riding conditions, which is great. The engine has been adjusted to function better while producing less noise and vibration. Now, the engine is sharper and more quick.

  

  Summary

  The new Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 offers great performance and it has a lot of punch. The motorcycle also delivers good fuel economy and thus will not burn a hole in your pocket.

• Pulsar RS200 BS6 Tyres, Brakes and Features

  The new Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 is based on a Perimeter Frame for sharp and agile handling. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by telescopic forks at the front and it gets a nitrox-gas-charged mono-shock absorber at the rear. The Pulsar RS 200 offers a smooth ride quality. At both ends of the motorbike, petal disc brakes handle the braking tasks. It has a 300 mm disc in front, and a 270 mm disc at the back. It formerly came with a single-channel ABS, but now dual-channel ABS is available as standard as an extra safety measure. The suspension has been tuned in such a way that it is neither too hard nor too soft but at the same time, it offers rock-solid stability at high speeds on the highways. This Pulsar RS 200 runs on 17-inch tubeless tyres. The front tyre of the motorcycle measures 100/80-17 while the rear one is a 130/70 section 17-inch unit and these tyres provide good grip levels. Road imperfections like potholes and ruts can be readily avoided a nd the throttle response is really smooth. Every time you turn the bike's throttle, you'll experience a smooth ride.

   The braking performance of the motorcycle is also good. In terms of features, the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 gets a semi-analogue semi-digital instrument cluster. The tachometer of the bike is analogue while all the other information are displayed digitally and it shows tell-tale lights too.

  

  Summary

  The Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 BS6 packs in decent hardware. It offers a smooth ride quality and decent braking performance. The motorcycle is also quite feature-loaded.