May 11, 2017 07:57 PM
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The Pulsur RS200 used to inevitably divide opinion when it came to its looks. Some were bowled by all the edges and lines and shapes and surfaces, while others frowned upon them.It was a bit garish, overstyled even and Bajaj took heed and, did a little something to strike balance. Colour schemes apart, the changes to the 2017 model are limited to BS-IV compliancy for the engine and inclusion of the'Automatic Headlight on' feature.Powering the RS200 is the same 199.5cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that can be found in the NS200. Here, though, it makes 24.5hp at 9, 750rpm and 18.6 Nm at 8, 000rpm, and feels very different in character.The RS200's engine is definitively peaky, with the cream of the power kicking in only after 7, 000rpm. Though the red line is marked at 9, 500rpm, the engine will gladly rev till it hits the limiter at 11, 000rpm. The engine feels crisper, sharper than in the NS200. However, refinement levels are lower when compared to the NS, with vibrations more pronounced, especially in the foot pegs. The engine continues to be mated to a six- speed gearbox that offers shifts which feel crisper and more precise than in the NS. The RS 200 rides on telescopic forks up front and an adjustable monoshock at the back, and ride quality is generally good. It has got twin-spar, pressed -steel frame that imparts it with admirable structural integrity. That, combined with the suspension setup, arms the rider with great confidence when negotiating both straights and corners at higher speeds. The RS200 gets a 300mm petal -type disc up front, chomped on by bybre brakes, while the rear gets a 230mm disc. The bike is armed with single-channel ABS. The shedding of speed is handled well by this setup. At Rs 1, 21, 881(non-ABS) and Rs 1, 33, 883(ABS), the RS200 is priced quite well, especially considering the equipment it receives. Those who are looking for an affordable, fully- faired bike with sporty orientations, the RS200 is a compelling package.
