Bajaj launched its most powerful Pulsar offering, the N250, with new updates just a few days ago. The 2024 Pulsar N250 includes new pricing, more features, fresh cosmetics, and updated hardware. We rode it for a few hours and here is our take on it.
For starters, Bajaj has added new paint schemes to the Pulsar N250’s portfolio. It now comes with red with maroon and white along with white with blue and grey. The previously available black and red too is on sale but it gets blacked coloured front forks whereas the aforementioned two get golden coloured units.
Then, the quarter-litre Pulsar now comes with a new fully digital instrument console too. It packs all the necessary tell-tale readouts and gets smartphone connectivity as well. The setup gives you access to call and SMS notifications, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Along with the new features, the Pulsar N250’s safety net has also been widened. It comes with three ABS modes – Road, Rain1, and Off-road, and gets a switchable traction control too. However, you can switch off the traction control system only in Off-road ABS mode.
That said, the bike’s 249cc single-cylinder engine makes 24.1bhp and 21.5Nm and comes linked to the same five-speed gearbox as before. The engine remains unchanged and still boasts the same peppy and spritely characteristics.
It accelerates quickly at lower speeds and holds a decent mid-range grunt too. But once you approach the 7-8,000rpm mark, there is notable buzz near the fuel tank area and the handlebar. The engine feels strained at higher speeds and could have been better off with a sixth gear.
The 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 also gets new USD front forks instead of the previous conventional units. It retains the monoshock and the overall setup slightly on the firm side. But this could vary as per the payload on the bike.
But does the updated Bajaj Pulsar N250 offer better value for money than before and its rival, the Suzuki Gixxer 250? Read our first ride review of the bike to get your answer.
