Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200 vs Ktm Rc 200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200 vs Ktm Rc 200. Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200: 24.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 165 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Ktm Rc 200: 25 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200
Ktm Rc 200
Horsepower (hp)
24.5 hp
25 hp
Torque (Nm)
18.6 Nm
19.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
165 kg
167 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
24.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm
25 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
18.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
19.2 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
165 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Rouser Rs 200
7.0/10
"Solid used buy if history is clean and price is right."
Pros
+Genuinely sporty chassis dynamics
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Good parts availability now
Cons
−Tappet noise if neglected
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Electrical gremlins on older units
Ktm Rc 200
7.5/10
"A thrilling learner sportbike that demands thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Brilliant chassis dynamics
+WP suspension surprisingly capable
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive KTM spare parts
−Comfort disappears quickly
−Often abused by beginners
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