Quick Comparison: Hero Xtreme 200R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Hero Xtreme 200R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200: Hero Motocorp’s entry into the 200cc segment with a price tag that changed the way people look at this segment of motorcycling was worth praising. Earlier, buyers could only get their hands on a 150-160cc premium streetfighter for this amount of price. Not just that, those looking forward to Honda CB Hornet 160R or Gixxer 155 with ABS had to spend more.

Xtreme 200R is using an air-cooled, carburettor fed 199.6cc engine, producing 18.4 HP at 8000 rpm and 17.1 Nm at 6500 rpm. The wet weight of 148 kg declares it powerful than a similarly priced option but when compared to the right competitor, it may feel underpowered by a tremendous margin. The motorcycle in comparison is Bajaj Pulsar NS200, using a refined 199.5cc, liquid cooled and carburettor fed engine.

The price difference between both ABS equipped options is INR 22,000 and that, without any question, comes as the biggest drawback of Pulsar NS200. The 23.17 BHP engine is one great option for Indian streets but, this difference may not be justified. Both bikes will have a different fan base but, Hero MotoCorp has got a firm reason to bring Bajaj buyers into their stable. Here is a quick comparison between Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and Hero Xtreme 200R.

Hero Xtreme 200R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Engine & Gearbox

Hero Xtreme 200R

• Displacement – 199.6cc
• Cooling Type – Air-Cooled
• No.  of Cylinders – Single
• Max. Power – 18.4 HP @ 8000 rpm
• Max. Torque – 17.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm
• Gearbox – 5-Speed
• Fuel System – Carburetor

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

• Displacement – 199.5cc
• Cooling Type – Liquid-Cooled
• No.  of Cylinders – Single
• Max. Power – 23.5 HP @ 9500 rpm
• Max. Torque – 18.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• Gearbox – 6-Speed
• Fuel System – Carburetor

Brakes & Suspension

Hero Xtreme 200R

• Front Brake – 276mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake – 220mm Single Disc
• 1-Channel ABS (Standard)
• Front Suspension – Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension – Monoshock

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

• Front Brake (STD) – 280mm Single Disc
• Front Brake (ABS) – 300mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake – 230mm Single Disc
• 1-Channel ABS (Optional)
• Front Suspension – Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension – Monoshock

Dimensions & Weight

Hero Xtreme 200R

• Overall Length – 2062 mm
• Overall Width – 778 mm
• Overall Height – 1072 mm
• Seat Height – 795 mm
• Wheelbase – 1338 mm
• Ground Clearance – 165 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 148 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 12.5 litres

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

• Overall Length – 2017 mm
• Overall Width – 804 mm
• Overall Height – 1075 mm
• Seat Height – 805 mm
• Wheelbase – 1363 mm
• Ground Clearance – 169 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight (STD) – 152 kg
• Kerb/Wet Weight (ABS) – 154 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 litres

Tyres & Frame

Hero Xtreme 200R

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 130/70-17
• Frame – Diamond

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 130/70-17
• Frame – Perimeter

Ex-Showroom Price

• Hero Xtreme 200R – INR 89,900
• Bajaj Pulsar NS200 – INR 1,00,307
• Bajaj Pulsar NS200 ABS – INR 1,12,307

Instrument Console

Hero Xtreme 200R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200