Bajaj has dropped a teaser in the form of a reel with an exhaust note on their official Instagram handle and we believe it’s the updated Pulsar RS200. Here’s what we can anticipate from that snippet.
- Pulsar RS200 was launched back in 2015
- Pulsar’s 200cc engine produces 24hp and 19Nm
Bajaj RS200 teaser details
Bajaj posted a reel on the official handle named @mypulsaroffical which had blur visuals with an exhaust revving in the background. The exhaust note was not bassy enough to conclude that it’s the anticipated RS400, instead it was raspy and reminiscent of the RS200. In addition, the official Instagram handle also posted an image of the Pulsar RS200 with the caption “We know it’s been long, The memoRieS RETURN” hinting at an update to the Pulsar RS200. Notably, the letters ‘R’ and ‘S’ were highlighted coupled with a highlight to the word ‘Return’. Giving us confirmation that the Pulsar RS200 is set to receive an update.
The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 was first launched back in 2015. The ‘RS’ moniker in the Pulsar line-up stands for ‘racing sport’ and it’s a 200cc faired motorcycle in Bajaj’s famed Pulsar line-up. It’s due for an update in a long time and we think that this reel teases that.
The Pulsar RS200 is the faired variant in the Pulsar lineup and shares its engine with the NS200. The tried and tested engine produces 24hp and 19Nm and comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The Pulsar RS200 has always been a solid performer for Bajaj but there’s no denying the fact that it has started showing its age. While it continues to deliver performance, it lacks some of the modern features that are standard in newer models, making the Pulsar RS200 feel basic in comparison.
It currently comes with a dual projector setup being halogen and a twin DRL setup. In terms of instrument cluster, it gets a digi-analogue setup which looks dated now, it misses Bluetooth connection even as an option. We expect the Pulsar RS200 to receive a digital dash just like the one that debuted with the Pulsar N150, N160 and its sibling the NS200.
The Pulsar RS200 has received only incremental updates from the time it was launched back in 2015. The outgoing Pulsar RS200 goes on sale for Rs. 1.74 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) and currently comes in 3 shades to choose from.
Also see: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z road test, review