Bajaj Pulsar Ns200 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bajaj Pulsar Ns200 vs Kawasaki Z900. Bajaj Pulsar Ns200: 24.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 156 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 136 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bajaj Pulsar Ns200
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
24.5 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
18.74 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
136 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
156 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
24.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
18.74 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
136 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
156 kg (curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28-30 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bajaj Pulsar Ns200
7.5/10
"A smart used buy if the service history is genuinely clean."
Pros
+Punchy motor, strong midrange
+Slipper clutch standard later models
+Solid perimeter frame chassis
Cons
−Oil neglect kills engines fast
−Exhaust header cracks easily
−Fork seals weep high mileage
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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