2020 Yamaha FZ 25 BS6 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 BS6 - Spec Comparison!

The Indian Motorcycling Segment is booming rapidly and every now and then we have one or the other motorcycle launching in the country. Although since the past few months the new launches have been temporarily halted due to the novel coronavirus, once the nationwide lockdown is lifted off, the automakers will be going all guns blazing and will be launching multiple products in the market. Yamaha Motor India will launch the 2020 Yamaha FZ 25 BS6 and FZS 25 BS6 as soon as the lockdown is uplifted. And so today we compare this motorcycle with its arch-rivals to let you know which bike is the best for you. Here we have a specification based comparo of 2020 Yamaha FZ 25 BS6 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 BS6.

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Looks and Colour Options

Yamaha has revealed the official images of the upcoming 2020 Yamaha FZ 25 BS6 and it does look attractive. The motorcycle gets subtle cosmetic updates over its predecessor and it now gets an all-LED projector headlamp, underbelly cowl and sharp tank extensions. The FZ 25 BS6 will be offered in two colour variants  Metallic Black and Racing Blue. Moreover, Yamaha will also launch the FZS 25 that gets knuckle guards, gold-painted alloys and will be offered in Dark Cyan, Dark Blue and Metallic White shades.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is a very good looking motorcycle and with the BS6 update, TVS has also offered with it an all-LED headlamp with claw position lamps that makes it look even more striking than before. The motorcycle gets sharp styling elements, an underbelly cowl, golden front forks and more. It also gets race-inspired body graphics and a uniquely positioned fuel lid on the tank. The Apache 200 4V BS6 is available in two colour shades - Pearl White and Gloss Black.

Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 is a naked streetfighter motorcycle and its aggressive look does appeal the crowd. It gets a wolf eye-inspired headlamp with twin pilot lamps, a body-coloured engine cowl and signature Pulsar series twin LED strip as the taillamp. The Pulsar NS200 BS6 is available in four colours - Graphite Black, Mirage White, Fiery Yellow and Wild Red.

Engine and Transmission

Specification	FZ 25 BS6	Apache 200 4V BS6	Pulsar NS 200 BS6
Engine	249cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected	197.75cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected	199.5cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, DTS-i
Max. Power	20.8 PS at 8000 RPM	20.5 PS at 8500 RPM	24.5 PS at 9750 RPM
Max. Torque	20.1 Nm at 6000 RPM	16.8 Nm at 7500 RPM	18.5 Nm at 8000 RPM
Cooling System	air-cooled	oil-cooled	liquid-cooled
Transmission	5-speed	5-speed	6-speed
Emission Norm	BS6	BS6	BS6

2020 Yamaha FZ 25 BS6 will be powered by a 249cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine that delivers 20.8 PS of power at 8,000 RPM and 20.1 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 RPM, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It produces the maximum amount of torque in its segment offering a very good low-end drivability. The Apache RTR 200 4V gets a BS6-compliant 197.75cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled fuel-injected engine that churns out 20.5 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 16.8 Nm of torque at 7500 RPM, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The Pulsar NS 200 is the most powerful of the lot and it gets a 199.5cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, DTS-i engine churning out 24.5 PS of power at 9750 RPM and 18.5 Nm of torque at 8000 RPM, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

Chassis and Suspension

Specification	FZ 25 BS6	Apache 200 4V BS6	Pulsar NS 200 BS6
Chassis	Diamond Frame	Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame	Pressed Steel Perimeter Frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Forks	Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension	Monocross Swingarm	Mono-tube Inverted Gas-filled (MIG) shock absorber	Nitrox Gas-charged Mono Shock-absorber

All three motorcycles get a telescopic fork at the front while the rear suspension duties are handled by a mono-shock absorber.

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Tyres and Brakes

Specification	FZ 25 BS6	Apache 200 4V BS6	Pulsar NS 200 BS6
Tyre Size	Front 100/80-17 Rear 140/70-17	Front 90/90-17 Rear 130/70-17	Front 100/80-17 Rear 130/70-17
Tyre Type	tubeless	tubeless	tubeless
Wheel type	alloy	alloy	alloy
Front Brake	disc	disc	disc
Rear Brake	disc	disc	disc
Additional safety aid	ABS (dual-channel)	ABS (dual-channel)	ABS (single-channel)

All three motorcycles included in our comparo gets disc brakes at both the end but while the FZ 25 and Apache RTR 200 4V get dual-channel ABS, the Pulsar NS 200 only gets a single-channel unit as an additional safety aid.

Dimensions and Capacity

Specification	FZ 25 BS6	Apache 200 4V BS6	Pulsar NS 200 BS6
Length	2015 mm	2050 mm	2017 mm
Width	770 mm	790 mm	804 mm
Height	1075 mm	1050 mm	1075 mm
Seat Height	795 mm	800 mm	805 mm
Wheelbase	1360 mm	1353 mm	1363 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	180 mm	168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	12 L	12 L
Weight	153 kgs	153 kgs	156 kgs

Features

The Yamaha FZ 25 will get a new LCD display for the all-digital instrument cluster but actual details will be revealed post the official launch. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V also gets a fully digital instrument cluster with dot-matrix display and it is loaded with a ton of information. The Apache's cluster also gets Bluetooth connectivity and one can connect their smartphone via a dedicated application to track ride telemetry. The NS 200 gets a semi-analogue semi-digital cluster that houses an analogue tachometer while the other pieces of information are displayed in the digital format.

Price Comparison

Price	FZ 25 BS6	Apache 200 4V BS6	Pulsar NS 200 BS6
(Ex-showroom Delhi)	Rs. 1.40 lakhs  Rs. 1.45 lakhs (Expected)	Rs. 1.25 lakhs	Rs. 1.25 lakhs

The 2020 Yamaha FZ 25 BS6 will be launched in India in the coming weeks and it is expected to be priced at Rs. 1.40 lakhs, Ex-showroom. The BS6-compliant Apache RTR 200 4V, as well as the Pulsar NS 200, is priced at Rs. 1.25 lakhs, Ex-showroom.

The Yamaha FZ 25 is an affordable quarter-litre motorcycle and it can be a great buy for someone who wants a 250cc motorcycle to comfortably use it in city conditions as well as for long-distance touring. The Pulsar NS 200 is a power-packed streetfighter motorcycle but it lacks some features when compared to the rivals. The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6, on the other hand, is something that will appeal to a lot of buyers. It gets decently powerful engine suited for both intra and intercity commutes, is affordable and is very well feature-loaded too.

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So this was a quick spec-comparo of 2020 Yamaha FZ 25 BS6 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 BS6. Which of these three motorcycles will you pick for yourself? Share with us in the comments below.