Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹54,512 more than the Pulsar N250, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 37% extra.
The Pulsar N250 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N250 and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N250
The Pulsar N250 starts ₹54,512 lower (₹1,45,487 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹1,730 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the Roadster Pro does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets colour tft console, keyless start, fast charging and regenerative braking and 5 more items.
Warranty
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N250 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is riders wanting the most power in class
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N250 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,45,487 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,68,200 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,12,320 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,072 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,18,592 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N250 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,45,487 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,610 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 249 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 24.1 bhp | — |
| Torque | 21.5 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 44 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 132 km/h | 154 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 | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | 37mm USD forks | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | — |
Pulsar N250 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N250 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹54,512 at the base variant (₹1,45,487 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N250 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹49,300: roughly ₹1,68,200 for the Pulsar N250 and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, 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 ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹70,422 ahead.
