KTM RC 200 is a fully-faired sports bike from the stable of Austrian motorcycle brand KTM, best known for its race track-inspired street and sports bikes.
The company launched the first model of RC 200 in 2021 in India, and since then, it has won over entry-level sports bike lovers. The bike won the TopGear India Magazine’s ‘Two-Wheeler of The Year up to 250cc’ award.
The bike has posted good sales in the last year and is gaining traction in the domestic motorcycle market. Most buyers of KTM RC 200 include youths and sports bike enthusiasts.
The bike gets priced from Rs 2.08 lakhs to 2.16 lakhs.
The 2022 KTM RC 200, launched in May 2022, has received significant updates and facelifts compared to its previous versions.
The KTM RC 2000 looks like a true-blue fully-faired sports bike that looks more muscular, aggressive, and powerful than its actual capacity.
Just a glance at the bike and it will surely win your heart.
The most striking aspect of the bike is its fully-faired body, and illuminating the motorcycle is an all-LED inverted triangular headlight that gives it a premium look. Its sharp angles and geometric shapes make it an absolute beauty and a beast.
The slightly extended windscreen enhances the bike’s look and protects the rider from wind current.
The fully-digital instrument cluster looks extremely attractive and is replete with cutting-edge digital speedometers, odometers, tripmeter, fuel gauge, tachometers, and more.
The 13.7-litre fuel gauge is extremely attractive to look at with its dual-tone colour scheme and gives the bike a muscular appeal.
The seats are separated, with the front seat (rider or saddle seat) at 824 mm. The upswept exhaust pipe reinforces the bike’s racy image.
The bike runs on a pair of 431.8 mm-sized five-spoke alloy wheels. It has a ground clearance of 158 mm and is 1978 mm long, 688 mm wide, and 834 mm tall.
The KTM RC 200 is available in two colour options:
The bike comes in only one variant:
Powering the KTM RC 200 is a 199.5 cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, fuel-injected, one-cylinder and four-stroke BS6 engine with a six-speed gearbox. The engine can generate a max power of 25hp @ 9500 rpm and a peak torque of 19.5Nm @ 10000 rpm.
The engine’s bore and stroke dimensions are 72 mm x 49 mm. Its compression ratio is 14.5:1. Fed by a 13.7-litre fuel tank, KTM RC 200 gives a mileage of 31-35 km/l.
The 2022 KTM RC 200 has many great features that make the bike all the more attractive and sophisticated than its previous versions.
The most prominent feature is the inverted triangular headlight that gives brilliant light and makes the light emit bright light.
The bike features a LED taillight that perches comfortably on the tail section and alerts the vehicles behind the motorcycle when the rider slows down the vehicle or applies the brake.
KTM RC 200 comes with a step-up seat that distributes the weight evenly and gives a comfortable riding experience to the rider and the passenger. And the split rear grab rails give a pillion rider the option to hold on to it comfortably.
The all-black upswept exhaust pipe consists of a stainless steel pre-muffler and header pipe that fit entirely into a thin silencer. It gives the bike a smooth exhaust note and makes it look attractive.
The transmission of the KTM RC 200 is taken care of by a six-speed gearbox. A mechanically actuated wet multi-disc clutch supports the transmission system.
The bike is built on a powder-coated steel trellis frame linked to up-side-down WP APEX 43 front forks and a WP APEX monoshock at the rear.
Taking care of the braking duties are a 320 mm disc at the front wheel and a 240 mm disc at the rear, assisted by a dual-channel anti-lock braking system.
The raw power, torque and speed will remain KTM RC 200’s hallmark. And beyond that, it has many things to offer: riding comfort, safety, and value for money.
Riding the 2022 KTM RC 200 is a total experience. Apart from the sheer power and thrill, there is much more to the bike. Like, the new frame linked to high-quality suspension gives it a significantly better riding experience.
The brakes are smooth as butter, propped up by double discs and dual-channel ABS.
In terms of performance, the engine offers excellent pickup in the 200 cc segment. It can sprint from rest to 60 km/h in just 3.4 seconds and make 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. In full throttle, it can achieve a top speed of close to 200 km/h.
The bike has set a new precedent in the Indian bike market and is roaring to touch new heights.
The features and specifications of the KTM RC 200 give tough competition to the following bikes:
Priced at Rs 2.08 lakhs to Rs 2.16 lakhs, KTM RC 200 is more expensive than Bajaj Pulsar RS200’s price tag of Rs 1.26 lakhs to Rs 1.45 lakhs.
KTM RC 200gets powered by a 199.5 cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, fuel-injected, one-cylinder and 4-stroke BS6 engine giving a mileage of 31-35 km/l and generating a max power of 25hp @ 9500 rpm and torque of 19.5Nm @ 10000 rpm.
Bajaj Pulsar RS200 gets powered by a 199.5 cc engine that gives a mileage of 35 km/l and can generate a max power of 24.5PS at 9750 rpm and a peak torque of 18.5Nm at 8000 rpm.
KTM RC 200’s fuel tank can store 13.7 litres of petrol, while Bajaj Pulsar RS200’s tank can store a maximum of 12 litres. Regarding speed, KTM RC 200’s 200 km/h is far superior to Bajaj RS200’s 136 km/h.
KTM RC 200’s price of Rs 2.08-2.16 lakhs is higher than TVS Apache RTR 200 4V’s price of Rs 1.28-1.46 lakhs.
KTM RC 200 gets powered by a 199.5 cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, fuel-injected, one-cylinder and 4-stroke BS6 engine, giving a mileage of 31-33 km/l.
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V gets propelled by a 197.75cc BS6 engine that gives a fuel efficiency of 37-40 km/l and churns out a power of 20.54 bhp and a torque of 17.25 Nm.
KTM RC 200’s fuel tank can store 13.7 litres of petrol, while TVS Apache RTR 200 4V’s tank can store a maximum of 12 litres.
Regarding speed, KTM RC 200’s 200 km/h is far superior to TVS Apache RTR 200 4V’s 128 km/h.
KTM RC 200 costs Rs 2.08 lakhs to Rs 2.16 lakhs, while Hero Xtreme 200S has a price tag of Rs 135,011.
KTM RC 200 gets a 199.5 cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, fuel-injected, one-cylinder and four-stroke BS6 engine with a mileage of 31-33 km/l and can generate a maximum power of 25hp and a torque of 19.5Nm.
Hero Xtreme 200S 199.6cc BS6 engine gives a mileage of 40-54 km/l and generates a power of 17.8 bhp and a torque of 16.45 Nm.
KTM RC 200’s fuel tank can store 13.7 litres of petrol, while Hero Xtreme 200S gets a fuel tank of 12.8 litres.
Regarding speed, KTM RC 200’s 200 km/h is far superior to Hero Xtreme 200S’s 115 km/h.
KTM is known for its entry-level and mid-capacity bikes that have racing genes and look nothing less than the high-speed mean machines you see on the race tracks.
Overall, KTM RC 200 is one of the best entry-level 200 cc sports bikes in India, popular with youths and motorcycle lovers. Since the launch of the latest 2022 version, the bike has garnered the renewed attention of sports bike lovers and critics.
Bearing a price tag of Rs2.08 lakhs to Rs 2.16 lakhs, the Austrian-branded bike may be a tad too expensive for young professionals and college students, but it’s competitively priced when compared to other bikes in the same segment.
In terms of price and economy, being less expensive by Rs 80,000 and more fuel efficient, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 fares better than KTM RC 200. But in terms of power and speed, KTM RC 200 wins hands down.
With a tank capacity of 13.7 litres and a mileage of 31-33 km/l, KTM RC 200 can cover a distance of about 424 to 450 kilometres on a full tank.
KTM RC 200 can sprint from zero to 60 km/l in 3.4 seconds and clock at a top speed of 200 km/h.
KTM RC is presently available at 2.13 lakh.
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