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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Honda CBR500R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R6
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2003
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS200~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Honda CBR500R27 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Honda CBR500R462 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Honda CBR500R130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200Honda CBR500R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~35 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank12 L17.1 L
On a full tank~420 km~462 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc471 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h180 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm785 mm
Ground clearance168 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month
  • Honda CBR500R—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Honda CBR500R?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does around 35 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Honda CBR500R?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Honda CBR500R?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Honda CBR500R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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