Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Bajaj Pulsar Rs 200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r15s
Bajaj Pulsar Rs 200
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
24.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
18.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
140 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
166 kg
Type
Supersport
Sport
Horsepower
~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm
24.5 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
~15.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
140 km/h
Weight
~136 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.0 L/100km (25–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r15s
7.5/10
"Smart urban sportsbike buy if you inspect fairing and VVA carefully."
Pros
+Slipper clutch feels genuinely premium
+VVA engine surprisingly rev-happy
+Robust frame rarely causes problems
Cons
−Fairing damage almost always present
−VVA solenoid fails on neglected bikes
−Highway sustained speeds genuinely exhausting
Bajaj Pulsar Rs 200
7.2/10
"Best value full-fairing 200 if you maintain it properly."
Pros
+Genuine sporty looks, reasonable price
+Fuel injection runs cleanly
+Comfortable enough for commuting
Cons
−Fairing tabs crack easily
−Rear linkage bearings wear fast
−Early throttle body issues