Bajaj Pulsar N250SS Launched At Rs 1.59 Lakh - 4V Engine, TFT Console & ETB Ride Modes

The Bajaj Pulsar N250SS has been launched in India at Rs 1,59,406 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The N250SS is the new range-topping variant of the N250 and gets a host of upgrades including a a four-valve engine, six-speed gearbox, 5-inch TFT console and ETB ride modes.

The SS is Rs 14,000 more expensive than the standard N250 and follows the same treatment Bajaj gave the Pulsar N160 earlier this year.. However, at Rs 1,59,406 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Bajaj Pulsar N250SS is priced below the Suzuki Gixxer 250 at Rs 1.85 lakh and the recently launched Hero Xtreme 250R Carbon at Rs 1.98 lakh.

Bajaj Pulsar N250SS - Engine, Gearbox and Electronics

The Bajaj Pulsar N250SS uses an updated 249cc air- and oil-cooled engine with a four-valve head, producing 25 PS and 22 Nm. The standard N250 makes 24.5 PS and 21.5 Nm.

A six-speed gearbox replaces the earlier five-speed unit. A Sports Shifter, which is Bajaj-speak for a quickshifter for clutchless upshifts, is fitted as standard. The engine also features an Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) which brings ETB ride modes, which sit alongside the existing ABS modes.

Bajaj Pulsar N250SS - Features, Price and Rivals

The new 5-inch TFT console on the Bajaj Pulsar N250SS replaces the LCD unit found on the standard N250 and adds Google Maps mirroring, the same feature Bajaj introduced on the N160SS. Adjustable levers, a USB Type-C port, Panic Brake Alert and a hazard switch are the other new additions on the Pulsar N250SS.

Speaking on the launch, Sarang Kanade, Chief Business Officer, Two-wheeler Business Unit, Bajaj Auto Ltd., said,"With the N250SS, we are bringing a more advanced technology package to the quarter-litre segment. The combination of an upgraded powertrain and ETB ride modes strengthens the motorcycle's proposition, reflecting our focus on making technology a meaningful part of the performance riding experience."