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Bajaj Auto has launched the Pulsar RS200 motorcycle in India. It is available in two versions - non-ABS and ABS.

The Pulsar RS200 features a perimeter frame, full fairing with twin projector headlamps, LED pilot lamps, crystal LED tail lamps, and a midship race exhaust. The bike measures 1,999 mm long, 765 mm wide and 1,114 mm tall with a wheelbase of 1,355 mm and a ground clearance of 157mm. It weighs 165 kg and its fuel tank has a capacity of 13 litres. It is available in two colours - red and yellow.

Powering the RS200 is a 199.5 cc, single-cylinder, 4-valve, liquid-cooled Triple Spark DTS-I engine capable of producing 24.2 bhp @ 9750 rpm and 18.6 Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm. The engine features a fuel injection system and is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. Bajaj claims that the bike can achieve a top speed of 141 kph.

Stopping power is provided by a 300 mm disc brake at the front and a 230 mm disc brake at the rear. The ABS version, as its name suggests, comes with a single-channel ABS the front. Suspension duties are taken care of by a telescopic fork and a nitrox monoshock at the front and rear respectively. RS200 rides on 17-inch wheels shod with a 100/80-17 52 P tubeless tyre at the front and a 130/70-17 62 P tubeless tyre at the rear.

The RS200 also gets a maintenance-free battery.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

• Non-ABS - Rs. 1,18,000
• ABS - Rs. 1.30,000

The fully-faired Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is expected to be launched later this month. In anticipation of high demand, Bajaj wants to build up an inventory of 25,000-30,000 units of the motorcycle before the launch. The production of the bike has begun at the company's Chakan plant.

The Pulsar RS200 shares its platform with the Pulsar 200 NS. It will stand 2,060 mm long, 750 mm wide and 1,160 mm tall with a ground clearance of 165mm. The weight of the bike is pegged at 151 kg and its fuel tank will have a capacity of 12 litres. The motorcycle has a full fairing with twin projector headlamps, daytime running lights, LED tail lamps, an underbelly exhaust and an analogue-digital instrument cluster.

The Pulsar RS200 will be powered by the same engine as the 200 NS - a 199.5 cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder that puts out 23.2 bhp @ 9500 rpm and 18.3 Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Stopping power will be provided by disc brakes on the front and rear wheels and an ABS unit might be provided as well. The bike will sport a telescopic fork suspension at the front and monoshock at the rear.

Bajaj is planning to position the Pulsar RS200 in the S2 sub-category of motorcycles, which also includes the Yamaha TZF-R15. According to estimates, the bike is likely to be priced at Rs. 1.15 lakh.

Source: Autocar Professional, Rush Lane

Bajaj Auto has released a couple of teaser images suggesting that it will be launching a new motorcycle in its Pulsar range in the near future. The bike will be called Pulsar RS200. Going by the image, it is likely to be the same bike that has been known as the Pulsar 200 SS.

The Pulsar RS200 shares its platform with the Pulsar 200 NS. It has a full fairing with twin projector headlamps, daytime running lights, LED tail lamps and an underbelly exhaust.

The Pulsar RS200 is likely to be powered by the same engine as the 200 NS - a 199.5 cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder that puts out 23.52 PS @ 9500 rpm and 18.3 Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike is likely to sport disc brakes on both wheels and an ABS unit might be provided as well. Suspension duties will be taken care of by a telescopic fork at the front and monoshock at the rear.

More details on the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 are awaited.

The Bajaj Pulsar 200 SS has been spotted on test runs on several occasions. In May, it was seen at a dealership as well leading us to believe that it could be launched soon. However, the company has not yet introduced it in the market. Now, Bajaj Auto has revealed the bike at a private event, which could be a dealer briefing.

The Pulsar 200 SS has a full fairing and resembles the Pulsar 400 SS, which was displayed at the 2014 Auto Expo. It shares its platform with the Pulsar 200 NS and has features such as twin projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lamps and an underbelly exhaust.

The 200 SS is likely to be powered by the same engine as the 200 NS - 199.5 cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder that puts out 23.52 PS @ 9500 rpm and 18.3 Nm of torque @ 8000 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. However, for the SS, Bajaj Auto could replace the carburettor with a fuel injection system.

Stopping power will be provided by single disc brakes on both wheels. An ABS unit might be provided as well. Suspension will be a telescopic fork at the front and monoshock at the rear.

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During the unveil of the Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS in early 2012, Bajaj Auto announced that a full-faired variant would follow the street fighter version. Nearly 2 years after that announcement, AutocarIndia is carrying a spyshot of what is purported to be a full-faired version of the Pulsar 200 NS. NS is an acronym for Naked Sports. With the Pulsar 375's launch also slated to happen in the coming months, the faired motorcycle could either be the Pulsar 200 or the Pulsar 375.

Given the blurry nature of the spyshot, it isn't clear as to whether the motorcycle in question is the full-faired Pulsar 200 or the Pulsar 375. From the skinny telescopic front forks, chances of the spyshot being that of the Pulsar 200 in full-faired guise are higher. A full fairing with revised headlamps are likely to be the major changes on the motorcycle. With Bajaj appending NS to the street fighter variant's name, the SS (super sports) moniker could be appended to the faired model's name. 

The engine and transmission are likely to be retained and so could the case be with cycle parts. In street fighter guise, the Pulsar 200 NS features a 200 cc engine that uses an SOHC-4 valve head, triple spark ignition and a carburetor. This engine is mated to a six speed manual gearbox. In terms of cycle parts, telescopic front forks, a monoshock rear and twin disc brakes are standard on the unfaired Pulsar 200 NS.

The Pulsar 200 NS' street fighter variant features Bajaj Auto's value pricing strategy. If the full-faired version of the Pulsar 200 NS is priced ten thousand rupees or so higher than the street fighter variant, the motorcycle would still undercut less powerful motorcycles such as the Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 and the Honda CBR 150R.