Bajaj Pulsar N250

The Bajaj Pulsars, ever since they hit the Indian market, were the first Indian motorcycles to give us the taste of performance motorcycles and that feeling peaked with the Pulsar 220F. So, how does the Pulsar N250 fare against more modern rivals? Let’s take a look - 

Design

The Bajaj Pulsar N250's design is a head-turner, with sharp lines and a muscular stance that define its sporty character. The split-style seats and aggressive tank extensions give it a bold look, making it stand out in the crowd. The LED projector headlight design along with the LED DRLs’ setup looks similar to that of the Yamaha MT-15. 

Engine, Performance and Mileage

The 249.07cc air-/oil-cooled single-cylinder engine with outputs of 24.5PS and 21.5Nm gives the Pulsar N250 lots of grunt to play with, which makes it very fun and easy to ride in the city. You can easily pull from 4th gear at speeds of 25kmph. In most engines, the torque output drops off rapidly after the peak output but according to Bajaj, about 85% of torque is still available after that. This makes the engine feel more responsive and lets you ride the bike at a higher gear most of the time easily. And even though the streetfighter has only five gears, it doesn’t lack in performance and you can easily cover long distances on the highway, even with a pillion.

Handling & Ride Quality

The Bajaj Pulsar N250’s ergonomics and suspension setup make it very agile to ride and has overall very good handling characteristics. Over bumps and potholes, the bike glides through comfortably. The 300mm front disc and 230mm rear disc setup with dual-channel ABS provides good feedback.

Comfort

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 has a sporty, upright seating position with the wide tubular handlebar. The footpegs are slightly rear-set, adding to the sporty riding ergonomics of the bike. The 795mm seat height makes it accessible for shorter riders and the well padded, spacious seats mean you can comfortably ride the bike for long durations. 

Features

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 comes equipped with all-LED lighting with a projector headlight surrounded by LED DRLs. The semi-digital instrument console is neatly laid out and gives out the usual readings. The backlight switchgear and the USB charging port adds to the practicality of the bike. The absence of smartphone connectivity is a significant miss, as it could have made the bike even more appealing.

Should You Buy The Bajaj Pulsar N250?

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 with the impressive engine, comfortable ride quality and sporty handling characteristics make it a very fun 250cc bike. But, compared to the NS200 with its liquid-cooled engine and 6-speed gearbox and the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V’s performance-oriented and feature-rich package, it is a bit confusing to choose the Pulsar N250 as the outright choice for a naked 200cc-plus streetfighter.