Yamaha R15 V3 ABS vs Bajaj Pulsar RS200 ABS (Quick Comparison): R15 V3 and Pulsar RS200 are two impressive options that buyers can have at INR 1.39 lakh (ex-showroom). The former is powered by a 155.1cc engine while the bigger 199.5cc engine is planted in the flagship Pulsar. In terms of power, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 claims 5.2 HP of more power in comparison to the R15 V3. The launch of 2-channel ABS model strengthened the position of R15 V3 among indirect rivals like Pulsar RS200 and KTM RC 200.
The most powerful option of its segment, KTM RC 200 is priced much higher in comparison to both the options listed here for comparison. Bajaj Pulsar RS200 comes with front brake ABS, 230mm rear disc brake and perimeter frame while R15 V3 offers a Deltabox frame with ABS on both the ends. The price range for RS 200 ABS and R15 ABS is exactly similar while RS200 can also be had in a non-ABS version. It costs INR 1.27 lakh in the country. All prices mentioned here are ex-showroom Delhi.
Yamaha R15 V3 ABS vs Bajaj Pulsar RS200 ABS
Engine & Gearbox
YZF-R15 V3 ABS
- Displacement: 155.1cc
- No. of Cylinders: Single
- Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
- Max. Power: 19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm
- Max. Torque: 14.7 Nm @ 8500 rpm
- Gearbox: 6-Speed
- Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Pulsar RS200 ABS
- Displacement: 199.5cc
- No. of Cylinders: Single
- Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
- Max. Power: 24.5 HP @ 9750 rpm
- Max. Torque: 18.6 Nm @ 8000 rpm
- Gearbox: 6-Speed
- Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Brakes & Suspension
YZF-R15 V3 ABS
- Front Brake: 282mm Single Disc
- Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
- 2-Channel ABS
- Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension: Monoshock
Pulsar RS200 ABS
- Front Brake: 300mm Single Disc
- Rear Brake: 230mm Single Disc
- 1-Channel ABS
- Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension: Monoshock
Dimensions & Weight
Yamaha R15 V3 ABS vs Bajaj Pulsar RS200 ABS
YZF-R15 V3 ABS
- Overall Length – 1990 mm
- Overall Width – 725 mm
- Overall Height – 1135 mm
- Seat Height – 815 mm
- Ground Clearance – 170 mm
- Wheelbase – 1325 mm
- Kerb/Wet Weight – 142 kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 11 litres
Pulsar RS200 ABS
- Overall Length – 1999 mm
- Overall Width – 765 mm
- Overall Height – 1114 mm
- Seat Height – 810 mm
- Ground Clearance – 157 mm
- Wheelbase – 1355 mm
- Kerb/Wet Weight – 164 kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 13 litres
Tyres & Frame
YZF-R15 V3 ABS
- Front Tyre – 100/80-17
- Rear Tyre – 140/70-17
- Frame – Deltabox Frame
Pulsar RS200 ABS
- Front Tyre – 100/80-17
- Rear Tyre – 130/70-17
- Frame – Perimeter Frame
Ex-Showroom Price
- Yamaha R15 V3 ABS: INR 1.39 Lakh
- Bajaj Pulsar RS200 ABS: INR 1.39 Lakh