Best 200cc Bike Models

The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 was the key bike for Bajaj’s move into a more sporty world. Running a liquid-cooled, 199cc single-cylinder engine, the bike was a feast to the public and was the start of something entirely new for Bajaj. With the NS 200 having the capability of putting out 24.16bhp and 18.74Nm of torque, the Pulasr had performance written all over it. Running on upside-down front forks and a rear single shock, the bike can put its power down while staying extremely stable. The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 has kept the previous semi-digital instrument but upgraded the readings to show the gear position and fuel economy.

TVS manufactures bikes for the likes of all people, with different models targeting different audiences. The Apache RTR 200 is for those who like to ride fast on a very capable street-fighter. With three modes - sport, rain and urban available on the Apache, the power delivery varies depending on which was selected by the rider. Enabling the sport mode, the bike gives 20.54bhp and 17.25Nm of torque; with the rain or urban mode selected, the RTR 200 gives 17.08bhp and 16.51Nm of torque. This bike has front telescopic forks and a rear single shock. When we talk about features, the TVS Apache RTR 200 comes loaded compared to other bikes in its segment. It has LED lights, Glide Through Traffic Technology, smartphone connectivity through TVS’ SmartXonnect and three-step adjustable brake and clutch levers. The SmartXonnect app lets the user see details of their ride once they’re done such and other info such as lean angle and G-force.

When affordability meets performance we get the Hero XPulse 200 4V. This bike is one of the top picks in the 200cc class as it’s a very fun bike to ride. Powering the bike is a 199.6cc engine that has the capability of producing 18.9bhp and 17.3Nm of torque. Supporting the bike is a tubular diamond frame. The Hero XPulse 200 has an extremely smooth ride with the help of a 37mm front telescopic suspension with anti-friction bushes and a 10-step adjustable rear mono-shock.

The Bajaj RS 200 is the fastest Pulsar as of now and is the only fully-faired motorcycle in Bajaj’s sports bike segment. However, this bike has a slightly more relaxed riding position, making it comfortable for daily commutes Tuned to produce more power from the same engine as its naked sibling, the RS 200 churns out 24.2bhp and 18.7Nm of torque through a single cylinder coming out of a 199.5cc liquid-cooled engine. Riding on the same suspension set-up as the NS200, the RS 200 has front telescopic forks and a rear mono-shock. The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 comes with dual-projector headlights, a complex body design and is available in 3 colours - Burnt Red, Metallic Pearl White and Pewter Grey.

The Hero Xtreme 200S is a street bike, aimed to compete with the other bikes in the 200cc segment. The motorcycle is quite eye-catching and stands out in a crowd. The Xtreme 200s has a 199.6cc, oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine that can push 17.8bhp and 16.45Nm of torque. The bike handles quite well around twisties and thats because of the front telescopic fork and the rear rectangular swingarm with a sigle shock absorber. A fully-digital instrument with Bluetooth connectivity, gear position indicator and service warning is present on the Hero Xtreme 200S. On top of this, the bike comes with all LED lights, with the font lights having a twin LED lamp setup, a tank pad for the fuel tank, a sleek-looking exhaust and more.

The Honda CB200X is one of Honda’s beginner bikes that lets you traverse the vastness of the urban jungle or the hidden gems that can only be found with off-road exploring. This bike gives the rider a great experience on the road or trails and is built to take on any obstacle thrown its way. Making the CB200X scream is a 184.4cc air-cooled engine that churns out 17bhp and 16.1Nm of torque through a 5-speed gearbox to feel the power. The bike is built on a diamond-type frame with an upside-down fork and a mono-shock. The Honda CB200X has single-channel ABS with petal disc brakes in the front and rear. All the lights seen on the bike are LEDs and also has an LCD digital monitor.

Yamaha launched the FZS 25 as a street-fighter bike to compete with the other bikes in its class. It launched with 2 different variants, the FZ25 and the FZS 25, and 4 different colours. Yamaha did the air-cooled 249cc engine up to produce 20.51bhp and 20.1Nm of torque through a 5-speed transmission. Run on front telescopic forks and rear 7-step adjustable mono-shock, the bike gives the rider a smooth time. We find the Yamaha FZS25 to have a handful of features such as a fly-screen, knuckle guards, dual functioning LED headlights, digital LCD monitor, dual-channel ABS and a side stand with an engine kill switch.

Suzuki’s Gixxer SF 250 is a beginner sports bike, targeted at those who want power and peace in the city. It is a fully-faired sports bike designed to turn heads and twist the throttle. The Gixxer has a 249cc air and oil-cooled engine with a single cylinder capable of putting out 26.1bhp and 22.6Nm of torque mated to a 6-speed transmission. The bike sits on a front telescopic fork and a rear mono-shock. The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is a bike with a new design scheme altogether with an angled LED headlight and LCD digital monitor. To suit the sportier style, the bike has clip-on handlebars and a split seat.