Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

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Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Both are extremely good bikes .
Pulsar 200NS
1.cheap spare parts
2.long time tested bike
3.beats Apache in performance
4.looks really good
5.ABS version already available

Cons
1.Service centre are the worst ever
2.there are few people with complaints about the bike .
3.priced slightly more than Apache.

Apache RTR 200
Pros
1.time tested bike
2.looks good ( subjective)
3.FI variant available .
4.better options than NS - tyres ,FI engine etc .
5.service seems to be better than Bajaj ( check RTR thread once ).
Cons
1.only FI variant comes close to matching power of NS200
2.FI variant costs as much as NS200
3.carb version is not as good as NS200 in performance
4.there are few complaints regarding the bike
5. ABS version launch is still not clear , not available in many showrooms .

PS - I own a 2017 NOV NS200 non ABS version .
I went through the same dilemma .

Please DO TEST DRIVE before you decide it's the most crucial thing to make a decision.

Hope this helps !

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

IMHO, TVS is solid engineering and Bajaj bikes are often loaded with features and VFM during original purchase. One distinct advantage of NS200 would be 6th gear that RTR200 does not have. Since OP is in Bangalore, getting RTR with ABS shouldn't be a problem. It should be available imediately or withing couple of weeks or so.

I think you should consider two aspects here -

1. Comfortable ride in city - which one you find more comfortable for your physique and riding style.
2. ASS in your city, I think TVS might be better.

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

How about the city mileage for both the bikes. This is also a consideration as I'll be riding 50km daily.

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

200 cc bikes give you an average of 35 KMPL within city not more than that . If your looking for mileage better go for 160cc bikes like NS160,gixer etc

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

RTR200- for more city oriented
NS200-for more highway run.
IMO, the decision should be quite easy, since both the machines have different characteristic.
For your requirement RTR200 is the best option.
For city usage it is really good with good low end torque. RTR handles really well, has the quickest directional change in its segment and more premium.
NS200, if you hit highways often. Among carb versions, NS200 will have better mileage but not by huge margin.

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Hi,

My 2 cents:

Have driven both NS and RTR of friends's, both non-ABS standard versions.
My observations were very similar to AbhijithPReddy's.
Plus following -
Not all Service centers are bad, not all mechanics are bad (for both BAJAJ as well as TVS)
RTR handles very well in sharp turns and cuts as compared to NS200 (the TVS has a shorter wheelbase i guess)
and most significant observation - RTR200 BRAKES MUCH BETTER THAN THE NS200!

Cheers!

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Now the Apache also offers a slipper clutch, I don't know if that will make the decision any easy but will surely give you additional bragging rights.

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

NS 200 anyday.

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

RTR Breaking much better than NS200! Isnt that a bad thing when one product breaks better?

Coming to the requirements! RTR should be the best choice as the TS tends to use the bike in city! NS needs to be rev’d to high rpms to get the bike moving while the RTR doesnt! 6th missing on RTR is also not a problem as Bangalore city doesn’t really really require 6th gear!! Mostly, kne shifts between 1st and 2nd. If you are lucky enough, you can ride in 3rd [emoji846]

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Pardon my language skills here. I meant Breaking from a riding perspective, not that one product breaking into pieces.

Re: Confused between TVS Apache RTR 200 and Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Apologies!