2015 Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 review, road test

The Pulsar RS 200's sportsbike looks are contemporary, but really busy and flashy, making this a bike that is not going to appeal to conservative buyers. A wide, see through visor sits in front offering a clear view ahead at night. The twin headlights do a brilliant job of lighting the road ahead, just as on previous Pulsars.

A raised, clip-on handlebar finds place here. Bajaj also provides handlebar-end weights to reduce vibrations as much as possible. Grips are soft to touch and work, feeling comfortable even when riding without riding gloves. Dog-leg and black powder coated levers likewise feel good to operate. Mirrors work decently well when astride offering good rear view. Blue-illuminated switchgear is part of the package, Bajaj providing a useful engine kill switch on the right too.

The blue luminous digi-analogue console displays a bright orange over-rev warning light, flashing out its message before the engine rev-limiter kicks in. A subtle side-stand engaged indicator is also provided for extra safety.

Bajaj provides LED power for the Pulsar RS 200, including for the parking lights, turn signal indicators and rear tail-light. The taillight itself is a free formed cluster that looks a bit over the top.

The RS 200 is rather colourful, with parts such as a golden crankcase, alloy pegs and a dual-tone paint scheme.

The well designed and flat-top fuel-tank’s filler cap comes with a hinge. There’s thoughtfully provided scratch protection for the tank. A well-contoured split saddle makes its way here; on each side of the longish and well-designed rear panels are in-built grab handles. A triangular, stubby and well-rounded end-can, along with the Pulsar typical 10-spoke alloy wheels also add to the RS’ sporty appeal.
Overall quality and fit-finish are all satisfactory, the Bajaj bike feeling well built.