Ather Energy 450X vs Bajaj Pulsar N250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Bajaj Pulsar N250 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,487 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar N250 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N250.
Category by category
Price
450X
The 450X starts ₹5,487 lower (₹1,40,000 against ₹1,45,487), about ₹170 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 147 against 77 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 adds dual-channel abs, tubeless tyres and traction control that the 450X does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, slipper clutch and led headlamp and 8 more items.
City manners
450X
450X is 53 kg lighter and lower in the seat (780 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Pulsar N250 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Pulsar N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,45,487 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹1,68,200 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹1,12,320 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹8,072 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹3,18,592 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | BajajPulsar N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,45,487 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹4,610 |
| 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 | Belt drive, PMSM motor | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 132 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 164 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 14 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1351 mm |
| Length | — | 1989 mm |
| Width | — | 743 mm |
| Height | — | 1050 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | 37mm USD forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 140/70-17 |
450X vs Pulsar N250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Pulsar N250?
- The 450X is cheaper by ₹5,487 at the base variant (₹1,40,000 against ₹1,45,487 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Pulsar N250 in Delhi?
- About ₹21,300: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹1,68,200 for the Pulsar N250, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,74,342 for the 450X and ₹3,18,592 for the Pulsar N250, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹1,44,250 ahead.
