
Many Indian riders want bikes that stay calm & steady through daily rides and for long years. Therefore, 200cc bikes often become the first choice for balance, power, & easy control. Moreover, these machines suit city traffic, highways, and weekend rides without much effort.
However, engine trust matters more than style when money and peace of mind count. Hence, we looked at five well known 200cc bikes Indian riders continue choosing today. These bikes have earned respect through owner stories, service support, & everyday road use.
Many buyers today prefer 200cc bikes that return around 30 to 40 kmpl in daily use. Most of these engines produce between 17 & 25 PS, which suits city riding well. These bikes have covered lakhs of kilometres on Indian roads over several years. They still attract riders who want steady performance for daily travel & weekend rides.

The Pulsar NS200 has a 199.5cc liquid cooled engine that makes 24.13 bhp of power and 18.74 Nm of torque. It comes with a 6 speed gearbox and a 12-litre fuel tank. The bike has LED headlights, dual channel ABS, and a semi-digital instrument console. The bike weighs around 158 kg and has good overall performance figures for city and highway rides.

The Apache RTR 200 4V comes with a 197.75cc oil cooled engine that generates 20.82 PS of power and 17.25 Nm of torque. It uses a 5 speed gearbox and holds 12 litres of fuel. The bike has ride modes like Sport, Urban, and Rain to change power delivery. You get a fully digital LCD display, Bluetooth connectivity, LED lights, and dual-channel ABS for safety. Its ground clearance is a healthy 180 mm.

KTM 200 Duke comes with a 199.5cc liquid cooled, DOHC engine that puts out 24.65 bhp power & 19.3 Nm of torque. This engine comes with a 6 speed transmission system. Its fuel tank capacity is 13.5 litres, while its weight is 159 kg. Its suspension components are WP APEX Upsides Down Front forks & a WP monoshock system. Additionally, a 5 inch color TFT screen with connectivity features, LED lighting, SuperMoto ABS brakes are also available.

The Hero Xpulse 200 4V is powered by a 199.6cc oil cooled engine that delivers 18.91 bhp & 17.35 Nm of torque. It is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission gearbox with an approximate riding range of 500 km per 13 liters of petrol in the tank. It has a top speed of 115 kmph in real life conditions and an ARAI mileage of 32.9 kmpl.
It is equipped with a single channel ABS, dual disc brakes on the rear and front, as well as a digital digital speedometer with Bluetooth connectivity. It delivers enough support to handle both on road & light off roading courtesy of 90/90-21 & 120/80-18 tubeless rear & front tire respectively.

The Honda Hornet 2.0 comes with a 184.4 cc air cooled engine that makes 16.76 bhp and 15.7 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed gearbox & a 12 litre fuel tank. The bike features a 4.2 inch TFT display, LED lighting, dual channel ABS, and smartphone connectivity with navigation support.
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