Almost a decade after it first came out, Bajaj has given the Pulsar RS200 its first update and even then, it's a rather minor one. Priced at Rs 1.84 lakh (Rs 10,000 more than before), the RS200 now gets a new tail lamp design, the same colour LCD dash as the NS400Z, riding modes and a slipper clutch.
- New tail lamp integrates stop light and indicators
- Uses same colour LCD dash as Pulsar NS400Z
- Gets a slipper clutch and riding modes now
Bajaj Pulsar RS200: What’s new?
Not a lot. The Pulsar RS200 remains largely unchanged visually but Bajaj has given it a brand-new tail lamp that now uses two separate pods on each side. Each pod combines the indicator and tail-lamp into a single unit, similar to something seen on premium BMW and Harley-Davidson bikes. The rest of the design stays exactly the same and the RS200 is available in three colours - black, white and red.
The Pulsar RS200 is now also endowed with the same colour LCD dash and switchgear seen on the Pulsar NS400Z, which means you get Bluetooth connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation and call/notification alerts. Along with that, Bajaj has also thrown in three riding modes - Off-Road, Road and Rain.
Apart from these updates, the Pulsar RS200 remains unchanged. It continues to be powered by the same liquid-cooled, 199cc, single-cylinder motor that produces 24.5hp at 9,750rpm and 18.7Nm at 8,000rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.
At Rs 1.84 lakh, the updated Bajaj Pulsar RS200 costs a sizable Rs 10,000 more than before and competes with much more modern offerings like the Hero Karizma XMR (Rs 1.81 lakh) and the Yamaha R15 V4 (Rs 1.84 lakh - Rs 2.11 lakh). And at its new price, the RS200 sits almost on par with the much more powerful Pulsar NS400Z, which costs Rs 1.85 lakh.
All prices ex-showroom, Delhi