Italika RC200 vs Bajaj Pulsar 200NS (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika RC200stacks up against the Bajaj Pulsar 200NS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItalika RC200Bajaj Pulsar 200NS
Model year20202015
Price
Engine200 cc200 cc
Horsepower15 hp24 hp
Torque15 Nm18 Nm
Weight126 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Petal Disc with floating caliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Petal Disc with floating caliper
Tires3-18 / 110/90-16 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Italika RC200 vs Bajaj Pulsar 200NS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italika RC200 and the Bajaj Pulsar 200NS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika RC200 brings 15 hp in a 126 kg package, while the Bajaj Pulsar 200NS counters with 24 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: