Comparison Infographic: Yamaha R15 V2 vs. Bajaj Pulsar RS200

Yamaha R15 V2 vs. Bajaj Pulsar RS200

Yamaha R15 V2.0 is still one of the favorite motorcycle for sport bike lovers of India. It is currently available for INR 1,18,800 and also comes with a lesser expensive R15S version. The 149.8cc, single cylinder engine on the motorcycle is good for 16.8 BHP at 8500 rpm and 15 Nm at 7500 rpm.

The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox while the motorcycle claims a top speed of 131 kmph. It weighs 136 kg and takes 13.07 seconds to sprint from 0-100 kmph. Yamaha recently unveiled the R15 Version 3.0 and it could launch in India by the end of 2017.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is another powerful motorcycle that can be bought in INR 1,21,800. It uses a much bigger 199.5cc, single cylinder engine producing 24.2 BHP and 18.6 Nm of torque. It claims a top speed of 140.8 kmph while the sprint time from 0-100 kmph is quite impressive at 9.92 seconds.

The motorcycle weighs quite high at 165 kg while the presence of single channel optional ABS makes it safer than R15. Pulsar RS200 has a unique front fascia with LED daytime running lights, twin projector headlights and even carries huge side fairing for better aerodynamic properties.

Quick Facts about Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0

• Displacement - 149.8 cc
• Maximum Power 16.8 Bhp @ 8500 rpm
• Maximum Torque - 15 Nm @ 7500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders - Single Cylinder
• No. of Gears - 6-Speed Gearbox
• Seat Height - 800 mm
• Ground Clearance - 160 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight - 136 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity - 12 litres
• Top Speed - 131 kmph

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Quick Facts about Bajaj Pulsar RS200

• Displacement - 199.5 cc
• Maximum Power - 24.2 BHP @ 9750 rpm
• Maximum Torque - 18.6 NM @ 8000 rpm
• No. of Cylinders - Single Cylinder
• No. of Gears - 6-Speed Gearbox
• Seat Height - 810 mm
• Ground Clearance - 157 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight - 165 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity - 13 litres
• Top Speed - 140.8 kmph

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