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Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200
Hero Karizma XMR

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar RS200

From ₹1.81 Lakh

Full Pulsar RS200 page Change

Hero MotoCorp

Karizma XMR

From ₹1.87 Lakh

Full Karizma XMR page Change
Bajaj Pulsar RS200Pulsar RS200 · ₹1.81 Lakh
Hero Karizma XMRKarizma XMR (Top) · ₹1.87 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar RS200: ₹1.81 Lakh (ahead) Karizma XMR: ₹1.87 Lakh Pulsar RS200 ₹6,116 cheaper
Braking Pulsar RS200: Dual-channel ABS Karizma XMR: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar RS200: 35 kmpl Karizma XMR: 41.55 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Pulsar RS200: 24.5 PS Karizma XMR: 25.5 PS (ahead) Torque 18.7 vs 20.4 Nm
Weight Pulsar RS200: 166 kg Karizma XMR: 164 kg Seat height 810 vs 810 mm
Versions Pulsar RS200: 1 Karizma XMR: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar RS200 for the lower price.

Pick the Karizma XMR for better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.81 Lakh
₹1.87 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.05 Lakh
₹2.12 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,451 a month
₹3,564 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
24.5 PS
25.5 PS
Torque
18.7 Nm
20.4 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
35 kmpl
41.55 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
SOHC, 4-valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, DTS-i
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Displacement
199.5 cc
210 cc
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
73.0 mm x 50.0 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
Single Petal Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston axial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Single Petal Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
17-inch Lightweight Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
110/70-17
100/80-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-17
140/70-17 Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm, with anti-friction bush
43 mm USD Telescopic Fork, gold finish (both Top and Combat Edition, added in the Apr 2025 update)
Rear Suspension
Nitrox monoshock with canister
Gas-charged Monoshock (6-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Pressed steel perimeter beam-section frame
High-tensile Steel Trellis Frame
Wheelbase
1,356 mm
1351 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Length
1,999 mm
2068 mm
Width
765 mm
760 mm
Height
1,075 mm
1110 mm
Seat Height
810 mm
810 mm
Kerb Weight
166 kg
163.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 litres
11.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
LCD Full-Digital Inverted Display with Ambient Light Sensor
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth Connectivity with Call & SMS alerts)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Hero App)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (Fast-charging USB Type-A port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain and Off-Road
None
Cruise Control
Not available
No
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED, with Auto Headlamp On
Full LED Class-D Projector Headlamp with Auto-Illumination & DRL
Taillight
LED
LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped seat
Split Stepped Sport Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.81 Lakh
₹1.87 Lakh – ₹1.88 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
4 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 RS200₹1.81 Lakh Karizma XMR (Top)₹1.87 Lakh Karizma XMR ₹6,116 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar RS200 Pulsar RS200 against Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top)

CityPulsar RS200Karizma XMRGap
Mumbai₹2.11 Lakh₹2.18 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹6,893 less
Pune₹2.11 Lakh₹2.18 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹6,893 less
New Delhi₹2.05 Lakh₹2.12 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹6,710 less
Bengaluru₹2.23 Lakh₹2.31 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹7,321 less
Chennai₹2.13 Lakh₹2.2 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹6,954 less
Hyderabad₹2.18 Lakh₹2.25 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹7,138 less
Ahmedabad₹2.02 Lakh₹2.08 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹6,587 less
Kolkata₹2.09 Lakh₹2.16 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹6,831 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 RS200 or the Karizma XMR?

The Pulsar RS200, by ₹6,116 on the versions compared here: Pulsar RS200 Pulsar RS200 at ₹1.81 Lakh against Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top) at ₹1.87 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.05 Lakh against ₹2.12 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Karizma XMR claims 41.55 kmpl against 35 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar RS200 Pulsar RS200 makes 24.5 PS and 18.7 Nm and the Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top) makes 25.5 PS and 20.4 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,451 a month for the Pulsar RS200 and ₹3,564 for the Karizma XMR, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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