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Bajaj Pulsar N250 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 249cc oil-cooled engine makes 24.1 bhp and 21.5 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 164 kg that is 147 bhp per tonne, 31th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 249 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 24.1 bhp
- Torque
- 21.5 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 44 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 132 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 164 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1351 mm
- Length
- 1989 mm
- Width
- 743 mm
- Height
- 1050 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 37mm USD forks
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Source: Bajaj official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Pulsar N250 weighs 164 kg with fluids, has an 795 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1351 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres, good for about 553 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-17 front and 140/70-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Pulsar NS 200, Apache RTR 200 4V and Pulsar N160 4V
Against Pulsar NS 200, Apache RTR 200 4V or Pulsar N160 4V, it gets dual-channel abs, traction control, usd front forks and projector headlamp that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs and hazard lamps, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Pulsar N250 has
- Dual-channel ABS
- Traction control
- USD front forks
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
- Hazard lamps
Colours
- Pearl Metallic White
- Brooklyn Black
- Glossy Racing Red
Pulsar N250 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Pulsar N250?
- It uses a 249cc engine producing 24.1 bhp and 21.5 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Pulsar N250 suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 795 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the Pulsar N250 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Pulsar N250 have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Pulsar N250 from
₹1.45 Lakh