Finally an all new Pulsar is here. Bajaj calls it Pulsar 200NS. Here are some of competitors which Pulsar 200NS takes head-on. Hero Karizma ZMR, Honda CBR250R,Yamaha R15, KTM Duke 200 , TVS Apache RTR 180 and the bike which helped Bajaj to strengthen its hold in the sports bike category , that is the Pulsar 220 . Though pulsar introduced the performance segment in the Indian biking indsutry, these bike captivated the customers with their uniquness in styling or performance. Though none could topple the pulsar 220, competitors like Apache RTR and CBR250R created a niche and own set of fans. With the pulsar 200NS coming into the fray, will they stand any chance against pulsar now. Here are pros and cons of each bike and spec to spec comparison of Pulsar 200NS Vs karizma ZMR Vs CBR250R Vs Duke 200 Vs Apache RTR 180 Vs Pulsar 220
Pros: Solid cruiser and great comfort
Cons: Pricey , no upgrade in engine
Max. Power: 17.6bhp at 7000rpm
Max. Torque: 18.35Nm at 6000rpm
Honda CBR 250R
Pros: Quality, Refinement, Honda’s Engineering
Cons: Mediocre performance, Very controlled handling
Max. Power: 25bhp at 8500rpm
Max. Torque: 22.9Nm at 7000rpm
KTM Duke 200
Pros : India's first true off-road bike , looks ,great pick up ,top rated brand in Europe.
Cons : mileage , top speed , limited number of retail and service outlets.
Max. Power: 25 Bhp at 10000 rpm
Max. Torque: 19.2 Nm at 8000 rpm
Yamaha R15 Version 2.0
Pros: Performance, Racing bike looks
Cons: Maintenance, mileage
Max. Power: 17PS at 8500rpm
Max. Torque: 15Nm at 7500rpm
TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS
Pros: Responsive Engine, Attractive looks ,ABS Technology
Cons: Engine Vibration, low quality tyres , inefficient service centers
Max. Power: 17bhp at 8500rpm
Max. Torque: 15.5Nm at 6500rpm
Bajaj Pulsar 220
Pros : Great looks , value for money , rightly called the ' THE FASTEST INDIAN ' .
Cons : Low Quality parts , mileage , starter problem , fairing rattles at top speeds .
Max. Power : 20.8 Bhp at 8500 rpm
Max. Torque: 19.12 Nm at 7000 rpm
Bikoholic Verdict :
Are you in confusion that what bike you should buy in between all these mean machines ?
Looking at the present scenario the Indian Automobile sector is on a roll , an individual has a lot of option to choose from.
Its not that tough to decide , and you know the reason why you want to buy one . It all depends upon personal choice,budget, performance orientation etc .All these bikes are available at all showrooms across India .So make a choice from all these big guns mentioned and let us know through your comments.
Live free , Ride hard !
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