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Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs Yamaha R15M

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200
Yamaha R15M

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar RS200

From ₹1.81 Lakh

Full Pulsar RS200 page Change

Yamaha

R15M

From ₹1.9 Lakh

Full R15M page Change
Bajaj Pulsar RS200Pulsar RS200 · ₹1.81 Lakh
Yamaha R15MR15M · ₹1.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar RS200: ₹1.81 Lakh (ahead) R15M: ₹1.9 Lakh Pulsar RS200 ₹9,802 cheaper
Braking Pulsar RS200: Dual-channel ABS R15M: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar RS200: 35 kmpl R15M: Not published Claimed
Power Pulsar RS200: 24.5 PS (ahead) R15M: 18.4 PS Torque 18.7 vs 14.2 Nm
Weight Pulsar RS200: 166 kg R15M: 141 kg Seat height 810 vs 815 mm
Versions Pulsar RS200: 1 R15M: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar RS200 for the lower price and more power.

Pick the R15M for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.81 Lakh
₹1.9 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.05 Lakh
₹2.16 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,458 a month
₹5,744 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
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
SOHC, 4-valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, DTS-i
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve with VVA
Displacement
199.5 cc
155 cc
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
11.6:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid-cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-speed, constant mesh
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet, multiple disc, assist and slipper
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
58.0 mm x 58.7 mm
Fuel System
Not listed
Fuel injection
Starting
Not listed
Electric start
Variable Valve Actuation
Not listed
Yes, switches cams at 7,400 rpm
E20 Compatible
Not listed
Yes

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
Disc, 282 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Disc, 220 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual-channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Not listed
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, radial tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm, with anti-friction bush
Upside-down telescopic fork, 37 mm inner tubes
Rear Suspension
Nitrox monoshock with canister
Linked-type Monocross
Frame Type
Pressed steel perimeter beam-section frame
Deltabox, aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase
1,356 mm
1325 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
170 mm

Dimensions

Length
1,999 mm
1990 mm
Width
765 mm
725 mm
Height
1,075 mm
1135 mm
Seat Height
810 mm
815 mm
Kerb Weight
166 kg
141 (with oil and full fuel tank)
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 litres
11 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
Colour TFT (R1-inspired): digital speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge, gear position indicator, shift timing light, fuel consumption indicator
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes, Y-Connect app (call, SMS and email alerts, music control)
Navigation
Not listed
Turn-by-turn on the TFT via Y-Connect

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain and Off-Road
Track and Street
Cruise Control
Not available
Not listed
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes, up-shift only
Side-Stand Engine Cut-Off
Not listed
Yes
Dual Horn
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
LED, with Auto Headlamp On
Bi-functional LED (Class D) with LED position lights
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped seat
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.81 Lakh
₹1.9 Lakh – ₹2.01 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
2 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 R15M₹1.9 Lakh R15M ₹9,802 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar RS200 Pulsar RS200 against R15M R15M

CityPulsar RS200R15MGap
Mumbai₹2.11 Lakh₹2.22 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹11,047 less
Pune₹2.11 Lakh₹2.22 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹11,047 less
New Delhi₹2.05 Lakh₹2.16 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹10,753 less
Bengaluru₹2.23 Lakh₹2.35 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹11,733 less
Chennai₹2.13 Lakh₹2.24 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹11,146 less
Hyderabad₹2.18 Lakh₹2.29 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹11,440 less
Ahmedabad₹2.02 Lakh₹2.12 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹10,557 less
Kolkata₹2.09 Lakh₹2.18 LakhPulsar RS200 ₹9,046 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 R15M?

The Pulsar RS200, by ₹9,802 on the versions compared here: Pulsar RS200 Pulsar RS200 at ₹1.81 Lakh against R15M R15M at ₹1.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.05 Lakh against ₹2.16 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar RS200 Pulsar RS200 makes 24.5 PS and 18.7 Nm and the R15M R15M makes 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,458 a month for the Pulsar RS200 and ₹5,744 for the R15M, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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