Bajaj Pulsar RS 200

The Bajaj entered the fully fared motorcycle making with the Pulsar RS 200, the bike got launched in India back in March 2015, and now with the strict pollution norms set by the Indian government, and the company has given an upgrade to this model by fitting it with an all-new BS-IV compliant engine with new cosmetic and the Bajaj calls it 2017 Laser Edged Collection, where two-sets of new shades; Racing Blue and Graphite Black are also showcased. At first, look, what we notice in the RS 200 is the twin projector headlamps. This gives the RS 200 a mean sports bike look and stance.



Engine

The Pulsar RS 200 comes with a Fuel Injected, Triple Spark 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled 199.5cc DTS-i Engine capable of producing 24.2 bhp of power @ 9750 and 18.6 Nm of torque @ 8000. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.



The engine gives out a surprising refined performance and gives the bike ultimate comfort and handing at all gears. The engine is well tuned to provide performance as well as mileage. The company claims a top speed of 140.8 kmph.

Chassis, Suspension & Braking



The Pulsar RS 200 uses a unique Pressed Steel Perimeter Beam Section Frame. The suspension setup of the bike is done with Telescopic suspension at the front with anti-friction bush and a Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister at the rear. The suspension setup gives good feedback which gives total control while riding at higher speeds.



Bajaj has included a Single channel ABS, 300 dia disc at the front baking system, while the rear gets the 230 dia disc brakes. The braking system is good added with the ABS technology, but Bajaj should have given two-channel ABS system instead of on one in this powerful bike. The RS 200 has a kerb weight of 164kg. which is very lightweight when considering other rivals, and this light weightedness ensures good power to weight ratio and makes the bikes to accelerate to higher speeds with very less time.

Final Words

The Pulsar RS 200 is a good race inspired motorcycle from Bajaj that could serve the Indian youths vert well. The RS 200 is built to be a very purposeful sportbike that has the ability to scale triple digits very easy as well as equally good for local commutes with good fuel efficiency also. The RS 200 can be used as a sports bike as well as a city bike depending on the preference of the users and can also be used for long rides due to the good mileage and power that comes with it.