In last 10 days , India got two superb bikes by Bajaj which includes the Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS and the KTM Duke 200. Out of which one is completely owned by Bajaj and other in partnership with KTM which is an Austrian Sports -bike manufacturer. And now those who wanted to buy a performance bike are thinking why two bikes at a time and that too of almost similar configurations
Although its not true and there are several changes in the Pulsar 200 NS when compared to KTM Duke 200 . KTM Duke 200 is available for booking from 1st February only while the Pulsar 200 NS would be available from April only. One of the key things to notice is price. Price of KTM Duke is 1.17L ex-showroom in Delhi and that of Pulsar 200 NS which is not yet announced would be around Rs.87,000 making it almost Rs.30,000 cheaper than the Duke 200.
The reality is there's everything different in both bikes . Be it engine , alloys ,shock absorbers , tyres, disc brakes, handles , etc. The design of both bikes are extraordinary and loved by people around the globe . While the KTM Duke is more exclusive with the features it got and price above Rs.1L while Pulsar 200 NS is more exclusive when compared to any Indian bike except the R15 and would be used by many who don't want to go for the Duke .
Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS, which was unveiled on Monday, has started to receive warm welcome from the motorists. KTM Duke was also launched recently with collaboration with Bajaj. Here is a comparison between Pulsar 200 NS and KTM Duke 200.
| KTM Duke 200 Vs | Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS | |
| Specifications | KTM 200 Duke | Bajaj Pulsar 200NS |
| Displacement (cc) | 199.5 | 199.5 |
| Type | DOHC 4-valve liquid cooled | SOHC 4-valve liquid cooled |
| Power (PS) | 25@10,000rpm | 23.5@9500rpm |
| Torque (NM) | 19@8000rpm | 18.3NM@8000rpm |
| Fuelling | Fuel injected | Carburettor |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49 | 49 |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Number of spark plugs | 1 | 3 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 136 | 145 |
| Front Tyres | 110/70-R17, tubeless | 100/80-17, tubeless |
| Rear Tyres | 150/60-R17, tubeless | 130/80-17, tubeless |
| Fuel tank capacity (litres) | 10.5 | 12 |
| fuel efficiency (kmpl) | 30-35 | 58 |
| Brakes (front) | 300mm disc with two pot caliper | 280mm petal disc with floating caliper |
| Brakes (rear) | 230mm disc with one pot floating caliper | 230mm petal disc with floating caliper |
| 0-60kmph | 3.2 (estimated) | 3.61 (claimed) |
| 0-100kmph | 9.2 (estimated) | 9.83 (claimed) |
| Frame | Steel trellis | Perimeter |
| Top Speed (kmph) | 140 (estimated) | 136 (claimed) |
| Front Suspension | Upside down fork with radially mounted callipers from WP | Telescopic front fork with antifriction bush diameter 37 |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock from WP | Nitrox monoshock with piggy back canister |
| Length x Width x Height | NA | 2017 x 1195 x 804mm |
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 1.17lakh | Under Rs 1lakh |
Bikoholic Verdict :
Are you in confusion that what bike you should buy in between Duke 200 and Pulsar 200 NS ?
Its not that tough to decide , and you know the reason why you want to buy one . It all depends upon personal choice now as both bikes are almost similar while the Pulsar 200 NS is a little bit lighter on the pocket and also available at all showrooms across India . Also , you can expect a new Pulsar 200 or 250 with a full fairing soon in future as this Pulsar is NS which means Naked Street .
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