200cc motorcycle is a very important growing segment in Indian market which appeals youth in premium and mid income group and offers much more sportier and stylish experience. In this article, we compare the specifications of two of the best bikes in 200cc category – the Pulsar NS200 from Bajaj and Apache RTR 200 from TVS. Check out 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 specifications and details.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Performance
Talking about the all important engine of the motorcycle, the all new 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 motorcycle is powered by a 4-valve, Triple Spark, Liquid-cooled 199.5cc engine producing a peak power of 17.2 PS and a maximum torque of 14.6 Nm. The all new TVS Apache RTR 200 is powered by a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled 197.75 cc engine which churns out 20.8 PS of power and 17.3 Nm of torque. When we compare these bikes in terms maximum power output and torque – the all new 2024 TVS Apache RTR 200 is more powerful and torquey than the Pulsar NS200.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Gearbox
The all new 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 motorcycle’s fuel-injected engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The Apache RTR 200 motorcycle from TVS gets only a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox. If you are someone who enjoys riding with frequent gear shifts and loves to explore till the top gear (like the 6th), the Pulsar NS200 2024 model is an ideal choice compared to Apache RTR 200.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Fuel Tank Capacity
Both Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and TVS Apache RTR 200 motorcycle gets a similar sized fuel tank which is 12 litres. Street motorcycles with 200cc engine generally offer 12 litre fuel tank capacity as standard.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Connectivity Features
The digital console of all new 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 features gear position indicator, distance-to-empty indicator etc but does not feature any bluetooth or other connectivity features. In TVS Apache RTR 200, the higher trim versions offer better digital console in the front that includes turn-by-turn navigation (connects to your smartphone via bluetooth based SmartXonnect and also features race telemetry, crash alerts etc.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Weight – Which is lighter / heavier?
The Kerb weight of 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is 158 Kgs. The total weight of the all new Apache RTR 200 motorcycle is 152 Kgs.. Both motorcycles weigh almost same, Apache RTR 200 being much lighter.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Seat Height – Is it Good for short riders?
How easy it is to get on the motorcycle and how well accessible it is for the short riders ? The seat height of all new 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 motorcycle is 805mm where as the Apache RTR 200 offers a seat height of 800mm. Both Pulsar NS200 and Apache RTR 200 offer similar seat height which is good for short riders.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Mileage / Fuel Economy
Being a 200cc motorcycle, the maximum mileage offered by both of these bikes are in the range between 35 Kmpl to 40 Kmpl. The NS200 and RTR200 both hangs in balance when it comes to mileage and fuel economy.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Brakes and Suspension
Talking about the brakes, the all new 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 motorcycle gets a 300mm disc brake in the front and 230mm Discs at the rear. The NS200 is powered by a Dual-channel ABS set-up enhancing the safety factor. TVS Apache RTR 200 too gets dual-channel ABS set-up – the front disc brake is 270 mm and rear disc brake is 240mm.
When it comes to suspension, the all new 2024 Pulsar NS200 gets an Upside-Down Forks in the front ( USD Forks) and nitrox mono-shock absorber at the rear. TVS Apache RTR gets a normal fork suspension in the front and the rear gets a Mono-tube Mono-shock absorber. Pulsar NS200 seems be more updated by featuring a USD forks in front which is missing in Apache RTR 200.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR200 Tyre Type and Profile
Both Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and TVS Apache RTR 200 gets Tubeless tyres. Pulsar NS200’s front tyre profile is 100/80-17 52P and rear tyre profile is 130/80-17 62P . TVS Apache RTR 200’s front tyre profile is 90/90-17 49P and rear tyre profile is 130/70 R17 62P.
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 Price
The ex-showroom Delhi price of 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is Rs 1,57,427 The ex-showroom Delhi price of TVS Apache RTR 200 is Rs 1,46,200. Compared to Pulsar NS200, the TVS Apache RTR 200 is cheaper by Rs 11,000.
Which one would you choose? 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or 2024 TVS Apache RTR 200? Let us know by commenting below.
