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Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs Yamaha R15

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

Bajaj Pulsar RS200
Yamaha R15

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar RS200

From ₹1.81 Lakh

Full Pulsar RS200 page Change

Yamaha

R15

From ₹1.59 Lakh

Full R15 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar RS200Pulsar RS200 · ₹1.81 Lakh
Yamaha R15R15S · ₹1.59 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar RS200: ₹1.81 Lakh R15: ₹1.59 Lakh (ahead) R15 ₹21,358 cheaper
Braking Pulsar RS200: Dual-channel ABS R15: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar RS200: 35 kmpl R15: 45 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Pulsar RS200: 24.5 PS (ahead) R15: 18.4 PS Torque 18.7 vs 14.2 Nm
Weight Pulsar RS200: 166 kg R15: 141 kg Seat height 810 vs 815 mm
Versions Pulsar RS200: 1 R15: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar RS200 for more power.

Pick the R15 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.81 Lakh
₹1.59 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.05 Lakh
₹1.82 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,451 a month
₹3,057 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
24.5 PS
18.4 PS
Torque
18.7 Nm
14.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
35 kmpl
45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
SOHC, 4-valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, DTS-i
4-Stroke, 4-Valve Liquid-Cooled SOHC with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
Displacement
199.5 cc
155.0 cc
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
11.6:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-Speed Manual with Assist & Slipper Clutch
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
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, 300 mm
282 mm Disc with 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
220 mm Disc
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS Standard
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy Wheels with Blue/Gold Accents
Front Tyre Size
110/70-17
100/80-17 M/C 52P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-17
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
Nitrox monoshock with canister
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension with Cast Aluminium Swingarm
Frame Type
Pressed steel perimeter beam-section frame
Deltabox Frame
Wheelbase
1,356 mm
1,325 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
170 mm

Dimensions

Length
1,999 mm
1,990 mm
Width
765 mm
725 mm
Height
1,075 mm
1,135 mm
Seat Height
810 mm
815 mm
Kerb Weight
166 kg
141 kg (R15 V4) / 142 kg (R15M)
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 litres
11.0 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
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
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect Bluetooth)
Navigation
Not listed
Track Mode Lap Time, Shift Indicator Light, Call & SMS Alerts
USB Charging
Not listed
Optional USB Charging Socket

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain and Off-Road
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, with Auto Headlamp On
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
Stepped seat
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
₹1.81 Lakh
₹1.59 Lakh – ₹1.8 Lakh
Colours
3 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 RS200₹1.81 Lakh R15 V4 with Quickshifter₹1.8 Lakh R15 ₹1,028 less

On-road price by city

Pulsar RS200 Pulsar RS200 against R15 R15S

CityPulsar RS200R15Gap
Mumbai₹2.11 Lakh₹1.87 LakhR15 ₹24,070 less
Pune₹2.11 Lakh₹1.87 LakhR15 ₹24,070 less
New Delhi₹2.05 Lakh₹1.82 LakhR15 ₹23,429 less
Bengaluru₹2.23 Lakh₹1.98 LakhR15 ₹25,565 less
Chennai₹2.13 Lakh₹1.88 LakhR15 ₹24,284 less
Hyderabad₹2.18 Lakh₹1.93 LakhR15 ₹24,924 less
Ahmedabad₹2.02 Lakh₹1.79 LakhR15 ₹23,003 less
Kolkata₹2.09 Lakh₹1.84 LakhR15 ₹25,449 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 R15?

The R15, by ₹21,358 on the versions compared here: Pulsar RS200 Pulsar RS200 at ₹1.81 Lakh against R15 R15S at ₹1.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.05 Lakh against ₹1.82 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The R15 claims 45 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 R15 R15S makes 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,451 a month for the Pulsar RS200 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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