Pulsar 125 review

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  Back in the early 2000s the Indian automobile industry saw a shift similar to what we are observing today. The only difference is that right now manufacturers are on a war footing to launch BSVI-compliant products, though back then the race was on to launch four-stroke products to replace the smelly, smoky two-strokes that had ruled the roost towards the end of the last millennium. Bajaj Auto had launched the Pulsar 150 and 180 back then, which were no less than a ray of hope for those who thought the end of the two-stroke era me ant the end of affordable performance motorcycles. Back then the Pulsars had everything enthusiasts could ask for, like a good balance between sportiness and commuting abilities and an aggressive design language that was new to most enthusiasts. Advertise he rest as we know it is history, given the kind of success the Pulsars have enjoyed for nearly two decades now. In fact, over the years Bajaj has tried different iterations of the Pulsar ranging from t...
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2021 Bajaj Pulsar N250 and F250 road test review

2021 Bajaj Pulsar N250 and F250 road test review: Best Pulsar yet ?



  • 2021 Bajaj Pulsar N250 and F250 road test review: It is claimed to be the biggest Pulsar yet. But is it the best?

  • Pulsar 250 by Bajaj has been introduced in two variants - Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250

Bajaj Auto recently made one of the biggest announcements for the year with the introduction of the new Pulsar 250. The new quarter-litre Pulsar carries the torch forward and leads the charge for the range. It is a big update after the previous Pulsar NS200 platform was introduced by Bajaj almost nine years back

Interestingly, Bajaj claims that every bit that has gone into the Pulsar 250 is new, but it still comes built on the same typical Pulsar DNA that has ruled hearts worldwide. I was recently invited to Pune for a quick test ride on the new Pulsar 250 twins and here is what I found.

Dripping modernity:

The Pulsar 250 has matured gracefully and turned more modern when compared to all the pre-existing bikes in the range. It comes in two variants - N250 and F250. While the former is a naked street version, the latter is a semi-faired model with a slightly different design and clip-on handlebars. Both the iterations of the new Pulsar 250 look different on the outside but expect for that, the rest of the details remain the same.


The Pulsar 250 has been given a full LED lighting package including reversed LED boomerang-shaped DRLs, front LED projector headlamps and LED taillights as well. In addition, the bike has also received a USB charging socket which is very conveniently placed near the front section of the fuel tank and is covered by a flap that has a very tactile feel to it.



The Pulsar 250 has been given a full LED lighting package including reversed LED boomerang-shaped DRLs, front LED projector headlamps and LED taillights as well.

The company has taken care of even the minutest of details on the new bike as everything is packed tightly and put together very well. The vision of making the new Pulsar the best is also reflected via the fact that it uses a new GFN (Glass Filled Nylon) structure for the body panels which in turn holds them together without producing any body vibrations, unlike the previous bikes that used conventional caged structure for panels, which was also heavier. 

The new Pulsar comes with floating panels effect throughout the body which gives it a very premium look. Also, the split seats are very thoughtfully designed and come embossed with Bajaj branding. Both the new Pulsars are available in two colour schemes which look equally intimidating and premium.




The Pulsar 250 uses a semi-digital console which Bajaj likes to call the Infinity display. It is common on both the new Pulsar models. 

What's also common on the new Pulsar 250s is the use of the semi-digital console which Bajaj likes to call the 'Infinity display'. This unit comprises a middle-placed analog tachometer which is accompanied by a digital unit towards the right side. This unit is capable of displaying all the necessary information in a clear and uncluttered format. Also, the information is visible irrespective of the surrounding brightness levels.


At the heart of the Pulsar 250 sits a brand new 250 cc single-cylinder, 2-valve, oil-cooled engine. This powertrain puts out 24.5 bhp of maximum power and 21.5 Nm of peak torque. It comes with a 5-speed constant mesh transmission. Bajaj has informed that it didn't want to increase the cost of the overall product which is a key highlight and hence opted for a 5-speed unit instead of a 6-speed gearbox. 


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