2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Leaked Details Before Official Launch
The upcoming 2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has had its details leaked ahead of its official debut. These leaks come after several teasers by Bajaj on their social media channels and appear to have originated from a dealer event organized by the company.
What’s New for the 2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200?
From the leaked images, the 2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 appears to receive several updates, including:
- Redesigned Floating Tail Lights
The bike features new floating tail lights, which now integrate the indicators. This design is reminiscent of the one seen on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 but with a unique twist. - New LCD Instrument Cluster
The new LCD instrument cluster mirrors the one found in the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z. It displays critical information like distance-to-empty, gear position, real-time fuel economy, and average fuel economy. The bike also features Bluetooth connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation, an update not seen in the recently launched Bajaj Pulsar N150 and N160 models. - Updated Switchgear
The switchgear on the left side of the handlebars has been revamped. A new button allows the rider to easily navigate through the instrument cluster, similar to the setup found on the 2024 Pulsar N160 and N150. - Aggressive Headlight Design
The headlight now sports LED DRLs that give the bike a more aggressive look, resembling fangs.
Instrument Console Features
The updated console is a negatively lit LCD unit, offering various readouts such as speed, fuel level, time, odometer, trip meters, tachometer, and gear position indicator. It also provides helpful information such as the expected time of arrival (ETA), real-time and average mileage, and distance to empty (DTE). The Bluetooth connectivity allows features like call and SMS alerts, phone battery and signal levels, and, most notably, turn-by-turn navigation.
No Change in Performance
Despite the design and feature updates, there are no changes in the performance of the Pulsar bikes. The Pulsar NS160 retains its 160.3cc air- and oil-cooled engine, producing 17.2PS and 14.6Nm. The Pulsar NS200 continues to feature a 199.5cc liquid-cooled engine, generating 24.5PS and 18.74Nm.
Competitors and Pricing Expectations
With these updates, Bajaj aims to make the Pulsar bikes more relevant in today’s market. The 160cc Pulsar will compete with bikes like the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, Yamaha FZ-S Fi V4, and Suzuki Gixxer. Meanwhile, the 200cc model will rival the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and the Honda Hornet 2.0.
Bajaj is expected to reveal the prices soon, with a potential price increase of Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000. For context, the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is priced at Rs 1,49,363, and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is priced at Rs 1,36,736, both ex-showroom Delhi.
Conclusion
The 2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 brings a much-needed update to an already popular bike, featuring improved design, enhanced functionality, and modern features. This makes it an even more compelling option in the competitive 160cc and 200cc segments. Keep an eye out for official announcements regarding the final price and availability.