Bajaj Pulsar 250: All You Need To Know

Bajaj Auto has launched the all-new Bajaj Pulsar 250 in two variants, the Pulsar F250 and the Pulsar N250. The first Bajaj Pulsar was launched in 2001, and now 20 years later, the Pulsar 250 has been launched, the most powerful Pulsar yet, powered by a new 250 cc engine. Both the Pulsar N250 and F250 are built on an all-new platform, which is completely ground-up new, with a new two-valve engine. Both bikes get single-channel ABS, and are priced at Rs. 1.38 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Bajaj Pulsar N250, and Rs. 1.40 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). Here's a look at the new Bajaj Pulsar 250 in detail.

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The design language on the new Pulsar N250 & F250 is all-new but instantly identifiable

Design

According to Bajaj Auto, the new Pulsar 250 is an evolution of the Pulsar brand, so while the design has undergone changes, it's still unmistakably a Pulsar. Both bikes look refreshed and modern, and gets a completely redesigned face, with a new projector headlamp with LED daytime running lights. The shape of the LED DRLs are different on the N250 and F250 to give them a different appeal.

There are minor visual differences in the naked N250 and the half-faired Pulsar F250. The F250 features clip-on handlebars, a half-fairing with a windscreen, but shares the same engine, chassis and cycle parts. With 164 kg kerb weight, the Pulsar F250 is 2 kg heavier than the Pulsar N250.

The bikes are available in a choice of two colours, Racing Red and Techno Grey. The visual differences on the Pulsar F250 is the slightly larger fairing with a windscreen, and clip-on handlebars. Both bikes get split seats with 795 mm seat height and split grab-rails at the rear.

The 249 cc, single-cylinder air, and oil-cooled engine makes 24.1 bhp at 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm

Engine & Performance

Both bikes share the same all-new 249 cc, single-cylinder, air and oil-cooled two valve engine which develops 24.1 bhp at 8,750 rpm and 21.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The Pulsar 250 gets a 5-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch, which should offer a lighter pull on the clutch lever, as well as easier and more aggressive downshifts.

Deliveries for the new Pulsar N250 and F250 will begin from November 10, 2021

Chassis & Cycle Parts

The Pulsar 250 twins are built on a new tubular steel frame, and uses 37 mm telescopic front forks and a rear monoshock with pre-load adjustability. The 17-inch wheels are shod with a 130 mm rear tyre and a 100 mm thick front tyre. Ground clearance is 165 mm, and while the Pulsar N250 has a kerb weight of 162 kg, the Pulsar F250 has a kerb weight of 164 kg.

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is 2 kg lighter than the half-faired Bajaj Pulsar F250

Braking duties are handled by a 300 mm front disc and a 230 mm rear disc, though only single-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) is offered. Brakes are from Grimeca, owned by Endurance Technologies and not ByBre as in other Pulsar models.

The Pulsar F250 gets a sharper looking design and will coexist with the Pulsar 220F

Features

The Bajaj Pulsar 250 gets a new part-analogue, part-digital instrument console with an analogue tachometer needle and a small LCD screen displaying readings for speed, odometer, gear position indicator, trip meters, a clock, fuel gauge, and distance to empty readings. There are no other fancy features like Bluetooth connectivity or turn-by-turn navigation.

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is priced at Rs. 1.38 lakh (Ex-showroom), while the Bajaj Pulsar F250 is priced at Rs. 1.40 lakh (Ex-showroom)

Prices & Competition

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is priced at Rs. 1.38 lakh (Ex-showroom), and will go head to head against the Yamaha FZ25, which is priced at Rs. 1.37 lakh (Ex-showroom). The half-faired Pulsar F250 doesn't get a full-fairing, but its closest competitor will be the full-faired Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, which makes marginally more power and torque, and is slightly lighter with a 161 kg kerb weight, but costs almost Rs. 42,000 more with its Rs. 1.83 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi) price tag.