Braking of a racing bike is much more important than its accelerating power and for a Pulsar, which burst out like a forest fire, a 300 mm butterfly petal disc with floating caliper has been used at the front and a 230 mm butterfly petal disc for the rear has been used. ABS has been kept optional for the new performer. 60 to 0 kmph timings have gone significantly down with these advanced arrangements. RS200 also comes equipped with single channel ABS system. Suspension at work is the telescopic front forks with anti-friction bush and nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister at the rear.
Comfort While Riding
As expected, the 17 inch pair manages the ride and the rider throughout the ups and downs on the road. 110/70 tubeless tyre for the front and 130/70 tubeless for the rear guarantees superior track performance as well as comfortable city ride through the bumps. Split seats with proper finishing for the pillion makes the ride more comfortable. The same iconic handlebars have been used which fills the rider with an urge to race and defeat whatever comes in the way. The seat height of Pulsar RS200 is 810mm.
Shades and Variants
RS200 was initially launched in 2 eye-catching shades – Yellow and Red. But now on customer demand Bajaj has finally launched the black shade in Pulsar RS200 and it is known as Demon Black. Recenlty, in Feb 2017, Bajaj introduced 2 new shades for the RS200: Graphite Black and Racing Blue. The bike is available in 2 variants – Standard ( non-ABS) and secoond one comes equipped with ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System) . The ABS model is equipped with single-channel ABS system by BOSCH.
Verdict
With an outstanding design, the new pulsar defines a class of racers who have no limits, no rules to be followed. The future of Bajaj Auto’s sport biking spirit lies on its shoulder as a new revolution in the Indian made sports bike has started with the arrival of this bike and will go as far as the Pulsar takes it with them. A tough rival for not just 200 cc sports bikes but also for 250 cc segment, Bajaj’s aggressive pricing for RS200 has made the scenario straightforward.