2015 Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 review, road test

We’ve just put the Pulsar RS 200 through our complete road test treatment to tell you how Bajaj’s first fully faired bike performs.

Published on May 01, 2015 02:00:00 PM

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2015 Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 review, road test

The Pulsar RS 200's sportsbike looks are contemporary, but really busy and flashy, making this a bike that is not going to appeal to conservative buyers. A wide, see through visor sits in front offering a clear view ahead at night. The twin headlights do a brilliant job of lighting the road ahead, just as on previous Pulsars.

A raised, clip-on handlebar finds place here. Bajaj also provides handlebar-end weights to reduce vibrations as much as possible. Grips are soft to touch and work, feeling comfortable even when riding without riding gloves. Dog-leg and black powder coated levers likewise feel good to operate. Mirrors work decently well when astride offering good rear view. Blue-illuminated switchgear is part of the package, Bajaj providing a useful engine kill switch on the right too.

The blue luminous digi-analogue console displays a bright orange over-rev warning light, flashing out its message before the engine rev-limiter kicks in. A subtle side-stand engaged indicator is also provided for extra safety.

Bajaj provides LED power for the Pulsar RS 200, including for the parking lights, turn signal indicators and rear tail-light. The taillight itself is a free formed cluster that looks a bit over the top.

The RS 200 is rather colourful, with parts such as a golden crankcase, alloy pegs and a dual-tone paint scheme.

The well designed and flat-top fuel-tank’s filler cap comes with a hinge. There’s thoughtfully provided scratch protection for the tank. A well-contoured split saddle makes its way here; on each side of the longish and well-designed rear panels are in-built grab handles. A triangular, stubby and well-rounded end-can, along with the Pulsar typical 10-spoke alloy wheels also add to the RS’ sporty appeal.
Overall quality and fit-finish are all satisfactory, the Bajaj bike feeling well built.