Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 200
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹6,208 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar NS 200
The Pulsar NS 200 starts ₹6,208 lower (₹1,39,279 against ₹1,45,487), about ₹190 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 claims 44 kmpl against 36 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,888 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar NS 200
Pulsar NS 200 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 153 against 147 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the Pulsar NS 200 does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 gets usd front forks and projector headlamp.
City manners
Pulsar NS 200
Pulsar NS 200 is 6 kg lighter and taller in the seat (805 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N250 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is riders wanting the most power in class
- your priority is daily commute with occasional spirited riding
Buy the Pulsar NS 200 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is performance-focused first bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N250 | Pulsar NS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,45,487 | ₹1,39,279 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,68,200 | ₹1,61,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,12,320 | ₹1,26,760 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,072 | ₹7,748 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,18,592 | ₹3,25,908 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N250 | BajajPulsar NS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,45,487 | ₹1,39,279 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,610 | ₹4,420 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 249 cc | 199.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 24.1 bhp | 24.1 bhp |
| Torque | 21.5 Nm | 18.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 44 kmpl | 36 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 132 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 164 kg | 158 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1351 mm | 1363 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 2017 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 804 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1075 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 37mm USD forks | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with Canister |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
Pulsar N250 vs Pulsar NS 200: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N250 or the Pulsar NS 200?
- The Pulsar NS 200 is cheaper by ₹6,208 at the base variant (₹1,39,279 against ₹1,45,487 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N250 or the Pulsar NS 200?
- The Pulsar N250 claims 44 kmpl against 36 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N250 and Pulsar NS 200 in Delhi?
- About ₹6,800: roughly ₹1,68,200 for the Pulsar N250 and ₹1,61,400 for the Pulsar NS 200, 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 ₹3,18,592 for the Pulsar N250 and ₹3,25,908 for the Pulsar NS 200, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N250 comes out ₹7,316 ahead.
