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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200: Two of the best 200cc bikes compared in depth, read before you buy

March 25, 2023

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200: Today we will compare of the two most loved bikes in the Indian market. The TVS Apache RTR 2004V and the Bajaj Pulsar NS200. Both of these bikes cater to the younger audience. These bikes have been in the market for a long time now. Let’s compare them and see which one is better.

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TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Key specifications

Specifications	TVS Apache RTR 200 4V	Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Engine	197.75 cc	199 cc
Power	20.82 PS	24.5 PS
Torque	17.25 Nm	18.74 Nm
Mileage	37 kmpl	37 kmpl
Brakes	Double Disc	Disc
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless

Engine and transmission

An air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder 197.7cc engine with an oil cooler powers the Apache RTR 200 4V. In Sport mode, it generates 20.82PS and 17.25Nm. Urban and Rain modes, on the other hand, limit the output to 17.32PS at 7800rpm and 16.51Nm at 5750rpm, respectively. A 5-speed transmission connects the engine to the wheels. The Apache 200’s “Glide Through Traffic” feature is useful while travelling through congested areas of the road. To avoid the bike coming to a sudden stop, the ECU gradually increases the revs. Similar to what you get on Suzuki’s large-capacity motorcycles.

A 199.5cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine paired to a six-speed gearbox powers the Bajaj Pulsar NS200, producing 24.5PS at 9750 rpm and 18.7Nm at 8000 rpm. The redesigned bike is BS6 Phase-2 ready and claims to have a fuel efficiency of 37kmpl.

Features

Brake and clutch levers, suspension, and three ride modes are all customizable on the RTR 200 4V. The fully digital LCD instrument cluster, which debuted on the TVS NTorq 125, is also included in the package. It is compatible with smartphones. A lap timer, call and text notifications, and turn-by-turn navigation are all included in the instrument console in addition to the typical trip-related information. While connected to your phone, it even displays the lean angle.

The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 comes equipped with a halogen headlamp with pilot lamps and a semi-digital instrument cluster that shows basic data like speed, fuel level, odometer, and trip metre readings. The updated model, on the other hand, has a somewhat updated console with a readout for the amount of fuel left in the tank, a mileage indication that updates in real-time, and a gear position indicator.