The updated quarter-litre motorcycle gets a four-valve engine, Google Maps mirroring, electronic throttle body ride modes and a new Sports Shifter
Bajaj Auto has launched the Pulsar N250SS in India at Rs 1,59,406 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The updated motorcycle brings a revised powertrain and a significant technology upgrade over the existing Pulsar N250, including a six-speed gearbox, a new TFT instrument console and Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) ride modes.
The changes focus on addressing two areas where the N250 needed an update: its gearbox and its feature list. The new version also adds several convenience and safety features, including adjustable levers, a USB Type-C charging port, and Panic Brake Alert.
The Pulsar N250SS retains its quarter-litre engine capacity but switches to a four-valve configuration. It produces 25 PS and 22 Nm, up from the existing N250’s 24.5 PS and 21.5 Nm. The bigger change is the move from a five-speed to a six-speed gearbox.
The additional ratio could help make better use of the engine’s performance across different riding conditions, although real-world refinement and cruising behaviour will need to be assessed on the road.
Bajaj has also introduced an Electronic Throttle Body, bringing ETB ride modes to the motorcycle alongside the existing ABS modes. The company has not detailed the individual ride modes or explained how their throttle responses differ.
The existing LCD instrument display makes way for a 5-inch TFT console. One of its key additions is Google Maps mirroring, which should make navigation more convenient without requiring riders to rely solely on a phone mounted on the handlebar. The updated equipment list also includes a Sports Shifter, adjustable levers, a USB Type-C port, a hazard switch and Panic Brake Alert. These additions broaden the motorcycle’s everyday usability, while the electronic throttle system adds another layer of rider-focused technology.
At Rs 1,59,406 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Pulsar N250SS arrives as a more technology-focused version of the existing N250. The combination of a six-speed gearbox, a four-valve engine and a TFT display gives it a more comprehensive equipment package.
The actual difference in riding experience will depend on how well the revised engine and gearbox work together, and how useful the ETB ride modes prove to be in everyday conditions. For now, the N250SS’s biggest upgrades are clear: more power on paper, an extra gear and a substantial step up in instrumentation and rider aids.
