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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

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

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Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

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. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2003
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS200805 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

Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~35 km/l
Petrol tank17 L12 L
On a full tank—~420 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h136 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm805 mm
Ground clearance130 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,363 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/80-17 / 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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R1 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R1 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if lightest, lowest seat 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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