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Honda CBR500R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

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

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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

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

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

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RBajaj Pulsar NS200
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L12 L
On a full tank~462 km~420 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h136 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm805 mm
Ground clearance130 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,363 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17

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.

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

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

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

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

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if best fuel average, lightest 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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