Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V – Specs Comparison

Check out the comparison story between Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Pulsar NS200 Vs Apache RTR 200 4V. The Xtreme 200R has been launched recently at Rs 89,900. In this article, we take the prices, engine specs, features, and performance figures to help you figure, which one is better. 

Hero Xtreme 200R was launched recently at a price of Rs 89,900 (ex-showroom Delhi). It is a 200cc naked street bike, which is Hero’s try at the premium motorcycle segment after a long time. At this price, it is the cheapest 200cc bike in its segment. Now after it is launched, it has to face a serious competition with the Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. Hero lacks on certain features that Apache and Pulsar offer, but this bike has been tuned for better performance. Also, Apache and Pulsar are priced starting higher than Xtreme 200R. One advantage for the Hero bike is that it offers ABS as a standard fitment. For both the other bikes, ABS variants go above 1 Lakh. Let’s check out the comparison between Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Pulsar NS200 Vs Apache RTR 200 4V.

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Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Pulsar NS200 Vs Apache RTR 200 4V Price

The Xtreme 200R is priced the lowest at Rs 89,900. The Pulsar NS200 comes in two variants – STD and ABS – priced at Rs 98,714 and Rs 1.10 Lakhs respectively. Apache comes in 5 variants – STD, Carburettor, Fuel Injection, ABS and FI Ethanol. It is priced starting from Rs 93,685 to Rs 1.10 Lakhs (all prices ex-showroom).

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Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Pulsar NS200 Vs Apache RTR 200 4V Engine Specs

The Xtreme 200R gets a 199.6cc air-cooled engine that churns out 18.1 BHP of power and 17 Nm of torque. Its engine is mated to a 5-speed Wet Multi-plate clutch. The Pulsar gets a 199.5cc liquid-cooled engine that produces 23.17 BHP of power and 18.3 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with Wet Multi-plate clutch. Lastly, the Apache gets a 197.8cc oil-cooled engine that produces 20.2 BHP of power and 18.1 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox with Anti-Reverse Torque Slipper clutch.

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Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Pulsar NS200 Vs Apache RTR 200 4V Mileage

Xtreme 200R gets a fuel tank capacity of 12.5 Litres and reserve capacity of 1.5 Litres. The mileage estimated on this bike is around 35 KMPL with a riding range of 490 kms. The Pulsar NS200 gets a fuel capacity of 12 Litres and 2 Litres as reserve fuel capacity. The mileage estimated is around 35 KMPL with a riding range of around 490 kms. The RTR 200 4V gets a fuel tank capacity of 12 Litres and reserve capacity of 2.5 Litres. The mileage estimated on this bike is around 32 KMPL with a riding range of around 460 kms.

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Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Pulsar NS200 Vs Apache RTR 200 4V Performance

As these are pure performance oriented bikes, we check the performance facts about all the three bikes. The Xtreme touches 0-60 km/hr in 4.6 seconds and 0-100 km/hr in 10.5 seconds. The top speed recorded on this bike is around 118 km/hr. The Pulsar NS200 proves to be the fastest of all of them. It touches 0-60 km/hr in 3.87 seconds and 0-100 km/hr 9.2 seconds. The top speed recorded her is around 136 km/hr. The Apache touches 0-60 in 3.90 seconds and 0-100 in 9.92 seconds. The top speed recorded on this bike is around 120 km/hr.

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Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Pulsar NS200 Vs Apache RTR 200 4V Features

Features of the Xtreme 200R include:

1. Front and Rear Disc brakes
2. Dual-coloured seat
3. LED Pilot Lights
4. LED Tail Lights
5. Single Channel ABS as Standard
6. Halogen LED headlamp
7. Balancer Shafts for reduction of engine vibration
8. Digi-Analog Cluster

Features of the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 include:

1. Automatic Headlamps
2. ABS
3. Clock and Low Fuel Lamp
4. Engine Key Switch
5. Muscular Body
6. Digital Analogue Console
7. Automatic Headlamps On

Features of Apache RTR 200 4V include:

1. Anti-Reverse Torque Slipper Clutch
2. Racing Origin Split Cradle Chassis
3. Remora Racing Tyres
4. Racing Double-Barrel Exhaust
5. ABS
6. Fully Digital Instrument Cluster
7. Gear Indicator, low fuel, and servicing bulbs
8. All day on LED headlamps
9. Fuel Injection System

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Hero Xtreme 200R Vs Pulsar NS200 Vs Apache RTR 200 4V Verdict

Now, its time for us to decide which one is the best of this lot. First, we start with the Xtreme 200R. The latest bike on the line is also the cheapest one. It undercuts its rivals by nearly Rs 20,000 flat. However, it lags on various terms, making it not as track-ready like the NS200 and RTR 200. The Pulsar gives the best performance and is the fastest amongst all. Also, it is Bajaj. So, the bike would be much fuel efficient. Lastly, Apache gets the most features for the bike and for racing as well. The A-RT slipper clutch, Remora racing tires, and the racing double-barrel exhaust put the RTR out of the box. However, the figures tell that it is a bit slower than the Pulsar NS200. But another advantage is that it gives Fuel Injected engines and also Ethanol as an option.

To sum it up all, Xtreme 200R is for people having a budget under Rs 1 Lakh. NS200 is for all the Bajaj lovers and this bike is one of the strongest competitors amongst these three. However, NS200 would be a great and economical buy, thanks to its grunty yet frugal engine. Now, Apache is for those who are obsessed with features and want Fuel injected system and other racing elements.