Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Price: The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 retails at Rs 1,58,976 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Design: While the Pulsar NS200 boasts a sporty design. The bike has only received small visual updates including an inverted front fork, a fully LCD display and an updated LED headlight. However, the overall design and bodywork remain somewhat the same and its visual appeal has become somewhat outdated since its introduction in 2012. The 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is available in one variant and three colour schemes: Brooklyn Black, Pearl Metallic White, and Racing Red.

Features: The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 now gets an LED headlight. In terms of features, the fully digital LCD console now gets an all-new layout and gets Bluetooth connectivity with call and SMS alerts, distance to empty, real-time and average mileage and even turn-by-turn navigation. There’s now also an additional switch on the left switchgear to navigate through the console.

Engine: Powering the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is a 199.5cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that complies with the BS6.2 standards. This powerplant delivers a robust performance of 24.5PS at 9750rpm and 18.7Nm at 8000rpm, and it is paired with a six-speed gearbox. In our test, the Bajaj NS200 delivered a mileage of around 40kmpl in mixed riding conditions (city and highway).

Suspension, Brakes & Other Details: The NS200 features a perimeter frame and rides on a suspension system consisting of an inverted fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking is handled by a 300mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc, both paired with Grimeca callipers. Dual-channel ABS is included as a standard safety feature. The updated Pulsar NS200 sports 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in MRF Nylogrip Zapper FY2 tubeless tyres, with a 100-section tyre up front and a 130-section tyre at the rear.

Rivals: The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 rivals the likes of the Apache RTR 200 4V, KTM 200 Duke and the Honda Hornet 2.0. Additionally, the Pulsar NS200 also contends with other contenders like the Yamaha MT-15, Yamaha FZ 25 and Suzuki Gixxer 250.

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The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is a sporty naked bike which gets a 200cc liquid-cooled engine based on the one from the KTM 200 Duke. When it was launched in 2012, it offered performance never-before seen from any Bajaj bike. While it didn’t receive a whole lot of updates over the years, the NS200 is still a very fun bike to ride.