If you’re hunting a mid‑engineer that feels like a sportbike, the new Pulsar N250SS gives you that without a hefty price tag. The 249‑cc single‑cylinder retains Bajaj’s familiar tune but swaps a two‑valve head for a four‑valve setup, bumping power to 24.6 hp and torque to 22 Nm – a modest lift over the 24.16 hp/21.5 Nm of the regular N250.
The real upgrade shows up on the shifter: a six‑speed gearbox replaces the five‑speed on the base, plus a quickshifter that lets you change gears clutch‑less. That extra gear means a slightly lower red‑line and a tighter power band, which racers love.
Inside the cockpit, a 5‑inch colour TFT replaces the standard digital readout. It can mirror Google Maps, flaunts a lap timer, and stores documents – a feature you rarely see on a 250‑cc. Five riding modes – Sport, Road, Rain, Off‑road, Tour – let you dial the throttle behaviour to match the road.
Styling stays largely the same: a muscular tank, projector headlamp, sharp DRLs and split‑seat layout. The SS version sports black paint with red accents, red alloy wheels and gold‑finned forks, giving it a more aggressive look. Dual‑channel ABS and disc brakes at both ends keep it safe.
Launched in early October 2024, the N250SS is already on sale in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The ₹14,000 price edge over the base model translates into a more polished powertrain and tech‑rich cockpit, making it a direct challenger to the Yamaha MT‑15 and KTM 200 Duke. Future buyers should watch for a possible sport‑touring variant and any updates to the 5‑mode throttle system that Bajaj might roll out next year.