Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Yamaha R15

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 220F
Yamaha R15

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 220F

From ₹1.36 Lakh

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Yamaha

R15

From ₹1.59 Lakh

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Bajaj Pulsar 220FPulsar 220F · ₹1.36 Lakh
Yamaha R15R15S · ₹1.59 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 220F: ₹1.36 Lakh (ahead) R15: ₹1.59 Lakh Pulsar 220F ₹23,588 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 220F: Single-channel ABS R15: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Pulsar 220F: Not published R15: 45 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar 220F: 20.9 PS (ahead) R15: 18.4 PS Torque 18.55 vs 14.2 Nm
Weight Pulsar 220F: 160 kg R15: 141 kg Seat height 795 vs 815 mm
Versions Pulsar 220F: 1 R15: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar 220F for the lower price and more power.

Pick the R15 for dual-channel abs and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.36 Lakh
₹1.59 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.56 Lakh
₹1.82 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,623 a month
₹3,057 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
20.9 PS
18.4 PS
Torque
18.55 Nm
14.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Twin Spark FI, Oil Cooled
4-Stroke, 4-Valve Liquid-Cooled SOHC with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
Displacement (cc)
220 cc
155.0 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
11.6:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
6-Speed Manual with Assist & Slipper Clutch
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Assist & Slipper Clutch with Quickshifter
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
58.0 x 58.7 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm
282 mm Disc with 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
220 mm Disc
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS Standard
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy Wheels with Blue/Gold Accents
Front Tyre Size
90/90-R17
100/80-17 M/C 52P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
120/80-R17
140/70-R17 M/C 66H (Tubeless Radial)
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm, with anti-friction bush
37 mm Golden Upside Down (USD) Front Forks
Rear Suspension
5-way adjustable Nitrox shock absorber
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension with Cast Aluminium Swingarm
Frame Type
Double cradle down-tube
Deltabox Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,350 mm
1,325 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
170 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,035 mm
1,990 mm
Width (mm)
750 mm
725 mm
Height (mm)
800 mm
1,135 mm
Seat Height (mm)
795 mm
815 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
160 kg
141 kg (R15 V4) / 142 kg (R15M)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
15 litres
11.0 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital reverse monochrome LCD
Full Digital TFT Display on R15M (Track & Street Modes, Lap Timer) / LCD Console on V4 with Y-Connect
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes, Type A
Optional USB Charging Socket
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect Bluetooth)
Navigation
Not listed
Track Mode Lap Time, Shift Indicator Light, Call & SMS Alerts

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
Dual Riding Display Modes (Track Mode / Street Mode)
Cruise Control
Not available
No
Traction Control
Not listed
Traction Control System (TCS Standard)
Quickshifter
Not listed
Quickshifter Standard (Up-Shift on Racing Blue / R15M / Optional on other trims)

Lights

Headlight
LED projector headlamp
Class-D Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlight with Twin Aerodynamic LED DRL Brow Strips (YZF-M1 styling)
Taillight
LED
Vertical Aero LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
LED
LED Indicators (R15M)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split seat, with split grab rails
Split Stepped Racing Seat with Pillion Strap (Carbon-style embroidery on R15M)
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
None

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹1.36 Lakh
₹1.59 Lakh – ₹1.8 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 220F₹1.36 Lakh R15S₹1.59 Lakh R15 ₹23,588 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar 220F Pulsar 220F against R15 R15S

CityPulsar 220FR15Gap
Mumbai₹1.6 Lakh₹1.87 LakhPulsar 220F ₹26,584 less
Pune₹1.6 Lakh₹1.87 LakhPulsar 220F ₹26,584 less
New Delhi₹1.56 Lakh₹1.82 LakhPulsar 220F ₹25,876 less
Bengaluru₹1.7 Lakh₹1.98 LakhPulsar 220F ₹28,235 less
Chennai₹1.62 Lakh₹1.88 LakhPulsar 220F ₹26,819 less
Hyderabad₹1.66 Lakh₹1.93 LakhPulsar 220F ₹27,528 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 220F or the R15?

The Pulsar 220F, by ₹23,588 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 220F Pulsar 220F at ₹1.36 Lakh against R15 R15S at ₹1.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.56 Lakh against ₹1.82 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 220F Pulsar 220F makes 20.9 PS and 18.55 Nm and the R15 R15S makes 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,623 a month for the Pulsar 220F and ₹3,057 for the R15, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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