The 200cc segment bikes In India, are known for their power, performance and style.
1.The number one bike from Hero is the Hero Xpulse 2004v. It is a favorite of many enthusiasts, and personally, it is a favorite of mine as well. The way the road has become easier, it is a very good option for city riding; apart from this, if you have to do weekend trail riding, then this is a very important machine. A 200 cc engine produces a peak power of 19 hp and a torque of 17.35 newton meters. The gear is a 5-speed gearbox, but currently the Xpulse 210 has been released in EICMA, which comes with a 6-speed gearbox. Yes, if you like to see a bike for touring, that too in Xpulse format, then you can wait for a while. The Xpulse 200, which is currently being sold, has a 21-inch front, an 18-inch rear, and more suspension travel, and because of this, it is a great option for bad roads, city, port halls, and even hardcore off-roading. Talking about braking, it gets a 276mm front disc and a 220mm disc at the rear. It is quite a versatile bike and is also quite an entertaining bike. If you want to enhance your skills a bit, then you can also consider the pro version of the Xpulse, and the price of the 2004v Xpulse is around 1.47 lakh, and the pricing of the pro version is around Rs. 8 to 9000,expensive.
Here’s a table with the specifications of the Hero XPulse 200 4V:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 199.6cc, Oil-Cooled, 4-Valve, Single-Cylinder |
| Power Output | 19.17 PS @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 17.35 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Front Suspension | 37mm Telescopic Forks (190mm Travel) |
| Rear Suspension | 10-Step Adjustable Monoshock (170mm Travel) |
| Front Brake | 276mm Disc with Single-Channel ABS |
| Rear Brake | 220mm Disc |
| Front Wheel & Tyre | 21-inch Spoke (90/90-21) |
| Rear Wheel & Tyre | 18-inch Spoke (120/80-18) |
| Ground Clearance | 270mm |
| Seat Height | 825mm |
| Kerb Weight | 163kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 Litres |
| Instrument Console | Fully Digital with Bluetooth Connectivity |
| Headlight | LED |
2. At second place comes the KTM Duke 200. This bike is a prominent name in the 200cc bike segment in India, which is known for its performance, style, and technical features. KTM has designed it for the youth and sports bike lovers who want a high-performance bike. This bike is especially best for sporty riding and street racing. Talking about the design and look, we have LED headlights and taillights in this bike, which give the bike a modern and sleek look. The trellis frame of this bike is light and strong, which enhances the performance of the bike. This bike has a 199.5cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 25 hp of peak power and 19.3 Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and has features like a slipper clutch and dual-channel ABS, which keep the riding safe and in control. Talking about the suspension, there are 43mm upside-down USD forks in the front, which provide better stability and handling to the bike, and a monoshock in the rear, which is tuned for a comfortable riding experience. The pricing is a bit expensive at the sight and starts from around Rs. 1.96 lakh. However, this price may vary slightly depending on the city.
Here’s the specification table for the KTM Duke 200:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 199.5cc, Liquid-Cooled, Single-Cylinder, DOHC |
| Power Output | 25 PS @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 19.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Front Suspension | WP Apex 43mm USD Forks |
| Rear Suspension | WP Apex Monoshock (Preload Adjustable) |
| Front Brake | 300mm Disc with Dual-Channel ABS |
| Rear Brake | 230mm Disc |
| Front Wheel & Tyre | 17-inch Alloy (110/70-17) |
| Rear Wheel & Tyre | 17-inch Alloy (150/60-17) |
| Ground Clearance | 170mm |
| Seat Height | 822mm |
| Kerb Weight | 159kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.4 Litres |
| Instrument Console | Fully Digital LCD |
| Headlight | LED |
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3. After that at number 3 is the NS200 from Pulsar. This bike is one of the most popular and affordable sports bikes. This bike is quite popular among the young riders due to its great performance, capacious design and budget-friendly price. Talking about the looks, the triple spoke wheels and new graphics make the bike even more capacious. This bike has been given a full naked streetfighter design which gives the riders better road presence and control. The tank shroud and LED taillights give it a modern look. In this you get a 199.5cc triple spark DTS-i four valve engine that produces 24hp of peak power at 9250 rpm and around 18.74 newton meter of torque. This engine is mated to a 6 speed gearbox. Talking about the suspension of NS 200, there is telescopic with anti-friction bush in the front and monoshock in the rear. About braking, there is a 300mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc and yes its braking setup is calibrated with dual channel ABS. Talking about the pricing, the price of this bike starts from around Rs. 1.49 lakh and yes, I personally like its purl white colour a lot.
Here’s the specifications table for the Bajaj Pulsar NS 200:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 199.5cc, Liquid-Cooled, Single-Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC |
| Power Output | 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm |
| Torque | 18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork with Anti-Friction Bush |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Monoshock with Gas Canister |
| Front Brake | 300mm Disc with Dual-Channel ABS |
| Rear Brake | 230mm Disc |
| Front Wheel & Tyre | 17-inch Alloy (100/80-17) |
| Rear Wheel & Tyre | 17-inch Alloy (130/70-17) |
| Ground Clearance | 168mm |
| Seat Height | 807mm |
| Kerb Weight | 158kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres |
| Instrument Console | Semi-Digital |
| Headlight | Halogen with LED DRLs |
4. And then at number 4 is the Apache RTR 2004v from TVS. Well, there is always a lot of confusion between RTR and Pulsar, and ranking them around one becomes a bit of a tough task. But still, the Apache 2004v better in terms of racing heritage and equipment. If you are interested in racing and want to develop track skills, then Apache could be a better machine. In this you get a 197.75 cc engine that produces around 21 hp of power in sports mode, and in rain and urban mode it develops around 17.3 hp of power. Apart from this, the torque developed in the sports mode is also a bit more at 17.25 newton meters, and the torque is 16.5 newton meters, which it produces in rain and urban mode. ABS Braking also interchanges according to the modes. Talking about braking, then, overall, you get a 270mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS. Where you get 6 gears in a Pulsar, you get only 5 gears in this. Well, talking about suspension, then you get a telescopic unit with preload adjustable, and in the rear, you get only a monoshock. Its pricing starts from around 1.49 lakh, which is around 10,000 less than the Pulsar.
Here’s specifications table for the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 197.75cc, Oil-Cooled, Single-Cylinder, 4-Valve, SOHC |
| Power Output | 20.82 PS @ 9000 rpm (Sport Mode) / 17.32 PS @ 7800 rpm (Rain & Urban Mode) |
| Torque | 17.25 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual with Slipper Clutch |
| Front Suspension | Showa Telescopic Forks (Preload Adjustable) |
| Rear Suspension | Showa Monoshock (Preload Adjustable) |
| Front Brake | 270mm Disc with Dual-Channel ABS |
| Rear Brake | 240mm Disc |
| Front Wheel & Tyre | 17-inch Alloy (90/90-17) |
| Rear Wheel & Tyre | 17-inch Alloy (130/70-17) |
| Ground Clearance | 180mm |
| Seat Height | 800mm |
| Kerb Weight | 152kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres |
| Instrument Console | Fully Digital with Bluetooth Connectivity (SmartXonnect) |
| Headlight | LED with LED DRLs |
5. Well, number five is Hero's Extreme 200S 4V. Hero Motocorp has recently launched this bike in the 200cc segment. This bike is a part of the Xtreme series, which is already known as the Hero Extreme 200R. This bike has been designed to give the riders a different experience with its aggressive design and better performance. It has been given LED headlights and modern taillights, which enhance its looks further. In this bike, you get a 199.6cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 19hp of power and 17.1 Nm of torque. This bike uses 4-valve engine technology (4V), which increases the performance of the engine, especially at high speeds. This bike provides better intake and exhaust flow, which gives better power and torque. Talking about the suspension of this bike, it gets a telescopic fork and a 7-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. Talking about braking, you get a 276mm disc brake at the front and a 220mm disc brake at the rear and a single-channel ABS. Talking about the features, it includes a speedometer, temperature meter, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, trip meter, and riding modes display. We also get a smart charging port in it. At last, the price of this bike starts from around 1.30 lakh.
Here’s the specifications table for the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 199.6cc, Oil-Cooled, Single-Cylinder, 4-Valve |
| Power Output | 19.17 PS @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 17.35 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks (37mm) |
| Rear Suspension | 7-Step Adjustable Monoshock |
| Front Brake | 276mm Disc with Single-Channel ABS |
| Rear Brake | 220mm Disc |
| Front Wheel & Tyre | 17-inch Alloy (100/80-17) |
| Rear Wheel & Tyre | 17-inch Alloy (130/70-17) |
| Ground Clearance | 167mm |
| Seat Height | 795mm |
| Kerb Weight | 153kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.8 Litres |
| Instrument Console | Fully Digital with Bluetooth Connectivity |
| Headlight | LED |
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Disclaimer: so these are my top 5 bikes in around 200 cc. By the way which bike out of these top 5 do tell us in the comment section and yes I would like to give you a disclaimer that you should not blindly follow our recommendation and take your final decision only after test ride check and follow bikesvibes for such articles.
