It has been a long and ever-lasting war between Bajaj Pulsar and Hero Karizma. Though the enthusiasts and markets of both the variants are unanimously divided, a stiff competition is still present between the two companies. With the launch of the advanced variants of both the companies, the competition has grown even stiffer.
A brief comparison between Hero Karizma ZMR and Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is done below.
Powertrain: Hero MotoCorp’s Karizma ZMR comes with a 223 cc, single cylinder engine having air-cooled technology. It has a power generating capacity of 20 bhp and torque generation of 19.7 Nm. The vehicle can attain a top speed of 129 kmph. On the other hand, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 comes with a 199.5cc, single-cylinder engine churning out a power of 24.15 bhp and a torque of 18.6 Nm. This engine can help the vehicle attain a top-speed of 140.8 kmph.
Features: Each of these two vehicles has a Unique Selling Point that differentiates it from other bikes. The mileage offered by Hero Karizma ZMR lies in the range of 35-45 kmpl depending upon the usage, while that of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is in the range of 40-45 kmpl. Other than this, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 can accelerate from 0 kmph to 60 kmph in a span of 3 seconds, whereas the same acceleration takes place in 3.6 seconds in Hero Karizma ZMR.
Price: Hero Karizma ZMR comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,07,700 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar RS200, though having a lower capacity engine, comes with a price tag in the range of Rs. 1,20,200 to Rs. 1,32,400.
Choosing between these two best-sellers can be a tough decision, especially when one is looking for a high quality bike. The efforts put in the fabrication of both these vehicles are commendable, and this is why, the companies have been able to sustain in this competitive market. So if one wants to buy a bike that can offer more speed, he can go for Bajaj Pulsar RS200, but if one is looking for a name and uniqueness along with quality, Hero Karizma ZMR should be their choice.
