Bajaj Pulsar N250SS Launched at ₹1.59 Lakh — 25 PS, 6-Speed Gearbox and Google Maps

Bajaj Pulsar N250SS: More Power, More Gears, More Screen

Bajaj Auto has launched the Pulsar N250SS in India at ₹1,59,406 (ex-showroom, Delhi), turning its most powerful Pulsar into a more complete machine rather than just a sticker job. The update follows the same template Bajaj used on the Pulsar N160SS earlier this year: a new valve head, an extra gear, a bigger screen and a handful of features that until now were reserved for the bigger NS400Z.

The headline mechanical change is a four-valve head for the familiar 249cc air- and oil-cooled single. Power climbs from 24.5 PS to 25 PS and torque from 21.5 Nm to 22 Nm, small gains that matter less than the new six-speed gearbox that replaces the old five-speed unit. Bajaj has also added a bidirectional quickshifter, so the rider can shift up and down without touching the clutch, and an electronic throttle body that unlocks selectable ride modes working alongside the existing ABS modes.

Bajaj Pulsar N250SS Price vs Rivals

Model	Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)	Power	Gearbox
Bajaj Pulsar N250SS	₹1,59,406	25 PS	6-speed
Bajaj Pulsar N250	₹1,45,270	24.5 PS	5-speed
Suzuki Gixxer 250	₹1,85,000	26.5 PS	6-speed
Hero Xtreme 250R Carbon	₹1,98,000	30 PS	6-speed

That leaves the N250SS around Rs 14,000 above the standard N250 but comfortably below its two closest rivals, the Suzuki Gixxer 250 and the recently launched Hero Xtreme 250R. Bajaj is leaning on value here rather than outright output.

What is New on the Pulsar N250SS?

The biggest everyday upgrade is the 5-inch colour TFT console that replaces the old LCD cluster. It brings Bluetooth connectivity, call and SMS alerts, music controls, document storage and full-screen Google Maps mirroring, so navigation sits directly on the dash. Bajaj has also fitted adjustable clutch and front-brake levers, a USB Type-C charging port, a hazard switch and a panic brake alert that flashes the indicators under hard braking. The bike keeps its 17-inch wheels, upside-down front fork, monoshock and dual-channel ABS, and it is offered in four colours: Atlantic Blue, Brooklyn Black, Fiery Red Orange and Pearl Metallic White.

What This Means for You

If you were eyeing a 250cc naked and did not want to stretch to the Gixxer 250 or the Xtreme 250R, the N250SS makes the Pulsar line a stronger proposition. The six-speed gearbox and quickshifter are genuine improvements for highway riding, and the TFT screen brings the bike in line with what buyers now expect at this price. The catch is that the engine is still air- and oil-cooled and the power bump is marginal, so anyone chasing raw performance should still look at the Hero. For everyone else, this is the value pick of the 250cc class.

(Sources: Bajaj Auto launch details; Autocar India, 21 October 2026; BikeDekho, 21 October 2026. Images: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 and CC BY 2.0.)

::KEY_NUMBERS:: Price | ₹1,59,406 (ex-showroom Delhi) Power | 25 PS Torque | 22 Nm Gearbox | 6-speed ::TLDR:: New 249cc four-valve engine makes 25 PS and 22 Nm Six-speed gearbox replaces the old five-speed unit 5-inch TFT console with Google Maps mirroring and Bluetooth Undercuts the Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Hero Xtreme 250R on price ::CHART:: type: bar title: Pulsar N250SS vs 250cc rivals (price, ₹ lakh) labels: N250SS,Gixxer 250,Xtreme 250R values: 1.59,1.85,1.98 source: Ex-showroom, Delhi ::TIMELINE:: 15 Oct 2026 | N250SS spotted at dealerships before launch 21 Oct 2026 | Launched at ₹1,59,406 ex-showroom 2025 | The SS treatment first reached the Pulsar range on the N160SS ::GLOSSARY:: Quickshifter | lets the rider change gears without using the clutch Ride-by-wire | an electronic throttle with no mechanical cable TFT console | a full-colour digital instrument screen ::PULLQUOTE:: The N250SS costs Rs 14,136 more than the standard N250, yet it still sits well below every one of its 250cc rivals. ::PROS:: 25 PS and 22 Nm from the new four-valve head Six-speed gearbox with a bidirectional quickshifter 5-inch TFT with Google Maps mirroring and Bluetooth Cheaper than the Gixxer 250 and Xtreme 250R ::CONS:: Only 0.5 PS and 0.5 Nm up on the standard N250 Still air- and oil-cooled, not liquid-cooled No change to the frame or suspension Pillion comfort is unchanged ::POLL:: Which 250cc naked would you pick? || Bajaj Pulsar N250SS || Suzuki Gixxer 250 || Hero Xtreme 250R ::SOURCES:: Bajaj Auto, Autocar India, BikeDekho