5. Bajaj RS 200
Based on KTM’s 200 cc motor shared by the Duke and the RC, Bajaj’s RS 200 is an affordable choice with an impactful top-end. It makes 24 bhp and 18 Nm torque at 8000 rpm. The RS 200 provides for a similar exciting experience as its Austrian counterpart. The design has a few quirks, but the riding experience and effective pricing make up for a lot of those. Fully-faired styling, projector headlamps that make the front resemble “Bumblebee” from the Transformers franchise, dynamic cuts and shredded surfaces all try extremely hard to please. That being said, if it weren’t for the “pulsar” monogram on either side of the tank, a layman wouldn’t even be able to tell if it were a Bajaj. At INR 1.42 lakh, it isn’t a bad option for zipping around in the city and some decent highway cruising.
