KTM Duke 200 Vs Pulsar 200 NS-The Battle Has Been Commenced

KTM Bikes have been doing immensely well in the Indian two-wheeler arena. Their first two bikes have got an overwhelming success for the Austrian maker. They are being sold here in India through Bajaj outlets. On the other hand, Bajaj Bikes are doing pretty well and at the time they are the 3rd largest two-wheeler maker across India. Now, we have two bikes of both the makers which are facing off with each-other, KTM Duke 200 and Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS. Two ravishing bikes, though they have a tie-up with each other and there will be no combat amongst their bikes. However, we have brought them together as they look similar in many areas. So, let us find out what they have in different.

If we compare them in terms of price, both the bikes stand firm, however, the KTM Duke 200 Price has been kept pretty a little higher than its rival bike . It comes with a price tag of Rs. 1.33 Lakh. Whereas, Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS Price is 85,700. The price of this motor-cycle has been kept keeping the price conscious buyers of the nation.

On the grounds of power, performance, KTM Duke 200 is powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with 199.5 cc displacement. The liquid-cooled and DOHC engine cranks off a maximum power out put of 25 bhp arrives at 10000 rpm. It comes with an utmost torque production of 19.2 Nm accessible at 8000 rpm. All the power goes to the back wheel via a belt to a 6 speed manual gearbox, which has a gear-shift pattern of 1 gear down and rest of the gears at the back. If we take a look on the mileage of this two-wheeler, this naked-wheeler offers a mileage of 28 kmpl in city condition and if you take it on long roads of a highway, it gives 34 kmpl with ease.

As far as Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS performance and power are concerned, it is equipped with a Triple Spark, SOHC engine with 199.5 cc. The 4 valve and liquid-cooled engine scoops out a maximum power out put of 23.17 bhp comes at 9500 rpm and it churns out a peak torque production of 18.3 Nm available at 8000 rpm. All the rich power goes trough a 6 speed manual transmission, which has smooth and cursive gear-shifting. It also has one gear down and 5 gears up shift pattern. In terms of design, both the motor-cycles have a wonderful design. In fact they are much similar and look like identical twins. 200 NS comes in 4; Red, Blue, Black and Yellow and Duke 200 comes in 3 exciting shades such as Ornage, White and Black and KTM Duke 390 being equipped with a heavy and powerful engine.

Honda and Bajaj continue to fight for 2nd spot

It has been a long time for the two major auto giants to produce quality vehicles in the country. Honda which is relatively new in case of bikes on the Indian roads has emerged as one of the best bike producers in the country being already done it with the cars. From the past time, Honda bikes have created problem for Bajaj bikes in India and the company which already displaced TVS Company from the 3rd spot in terms of sales in the country is now eying to grab the 2nd position of Bajaj. Well, of course Hero is the 1st name in the country which was earlier called Hero Honda. We have already seen that the companies in the country are trying to achieve every segment with their new flair of innovative bikes.

Talking about the sales of bike in the month of March, Honda took the second spot after displacing the Bajaj but Bajaj again came back and clearly took over Honda in terms of sales in the month of April. Again, Honda displaced Bajaj in the month of May and the situation remained the same for the month of June. So, it seems that despite of the close competition, Honda steadily is rising up in terms of totally bike sales by the company and Bajaj on the other hand is also making its best efforts to not let Honda easily take over. This is a inspiring competition for the bikes in India and it makes the quality and versatility to increase more. Well, both the company are not only working on their new launches but also upgrading their models which earned them a good name in the country. June 2012 Bike Sales Figures & Analysis.

Honda CBR 150R has been one of the best launches in the country which took a lot of admiration as Honda too took a step in the sports bike segment. This bike came in strong competition with the Yamaha’s R15 which is the current hero of the country. On the other hand, Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS seem to be big launch from the Bajaj which is party having its launch in different parts of the country. At a very competitive price, It seems to take on Mahindra Duke. Honda CBR 150R price is 1.35Lakhs in the country while Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS price is around the 85thousand mark. There are other few bikes from these two auto giants which are expected to boom the competition in India. Well, for now Bajaj which is best in 150cc+ segment in the country is expected to be below for sometime from Honda which is best at 100-125cc and 250cc bikes in the country. I shared that Yamaha FZS A Bike with Good Looks.