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Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 or Hero Karizma XMR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar RS200 and Karizma XMR. Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Price starts at Rs.1.71 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.1.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Top. Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is 1 cylinder, 199 cc Engine can generate 24.1 bhp @ 9750 rpm power whereas Hero Karizma XMR is a 1 cylinder, 210 cc Engine can generate 25.15 bhp @9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar RS200 provides a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model), and Karizma XMR has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Hero Karizma XMR is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Pulsar RS200 vs Karizma XMR

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar RS 200Hero Karizma XMR
PriceRs.1.71 LakhRs.1.84 Lakh
Engine Capacity199.5 cc210 cc
Power24.1 bhp @ 9750 rpm25.15 bhp @9250 rpm
Mileage/Range35 kmpl35 kmpl
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.92 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.07 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.3
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    199.5 cc
    210 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    300
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    29
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    29
    Rear Wheel Size
    140/70-17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic with anti-friction bush
    Dia 37 mm& Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
    Rear Suspension
    Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
    Gas Charged Mono Shock& 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70-17,54P
    100/80-17 TL

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years/75000 kms
    5 Years or 70000 kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame
    Steel Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    check
    check
    Engine Capacity
    199.5 cc
    210 cc
    Engine Type
    4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, BSVI Compliant FI DTS-i Engine
    4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled DOHC
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    140.8 kmph
    130 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    72 mm x 49 mm
    73 mm x 50 mm
    Configuration
    -
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    -
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    24.1 bhp @ 9750 rpm
    25.15 bhp @9250 rpm
    Max Torque
    18.7 Nm @ 8000 rpm
    20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    check
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    Halogen
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    check
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1999 mm
    2068 mm
    Width
    765 mm
    760 mm
    Height
    1114 mm
    1110 mm
    Wheelbase
    1345 mm
    1351 mm
    Ground Clearance
    157 mm
    160 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.2 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    810 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    166 kg
    163.5 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Design & styling looks aggressive on the road
    • Engine performance is very exciting
    • Braking performance is good
    • Spacious seating comfort for rider
    • Cheaper to maintain in long term
    • The faired design looks nice and makes it a head-turner vehicle.
    • The 210cc engine is one of the most powerful options in the segment.
    • Comfortable riding posture- slightly upright and less committed.
    • USD front forks have made suspension better.
    • Smooth gear transitions make city and highway rides easy and comfortable.
    Cons
    • Quality is not very premium as per price
    • Engine buzzes in mid-range
    • Lacks some crucial modern features
    • You don’t feel the engine’s punch until 6,000 rpm.
    • Build quality is not that good.
    • Vibrations evident on higher speeds- when you go above 5,000 rpm
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    Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and Hero Karizma XMR

    Safety

    Pulsar RS200 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Karizma XMR has Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Hero Karizma XMR, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Riding Modes, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar RS200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Karizma XMR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1114 mm seat height. Hero Karizma XMR has 1110 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and Hero Karizma XMR Owner Reviews

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        Pratyaksh Manna
        27 Nov 2025
        5.0
        Best condition best average scratchless and dentless full modified date motivational bikes ok myself name is pratyaksh mandala I want the rs 200 bike please servicing that a good themes thank you.
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        Dil gharti
        18 Nov 2025
        4.8
        This is truly one of the best and most welcoming bikes. Bahut badhiya hai—bike leni chahiye. Yeh bike har kisi ke liye perfect hai.
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      • Pa
        Patel aditya
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        I love everything about the Pulsar RS200. I’m really happy with my purchase. Thanks to Bajaj Pulsar for this amazing bike. It looks fantastic and rides like a dream. It’s a true wow experience.
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        Mandeep
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is a very good motorcycle. Bajaj is a great company, and their bikes are really nice. No other company can match Bajaj in terms of quality and performance.
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        Aditya
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        A fully loaded machine that truly steals hearts the ultimate version for men! Thank you, Bajaj, for giving us such an amazing bike.
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