The ‘Positively Male’ tagline wouldn’t have labored in 2024, however inching in the direction of its silver jubilee, the Bajaj Pulsar appears to have completed effectively for itself. It’s not solely carved a marketplace for itself however has sustained practically all of the challenges the ever-developing marketplace for small bikes presents. The arrival of extra highly effective equipment might need rendered the Pulsar on the lookout for a extra commuter-friendly spot, however that under no circumstances means it’s misplaced. The most important from the wide selection of Bajaj Pulsar bikes, the Pulsar N250, has simply been up to date for 2024, and we predict it might need many new tips up its neatly rolled-up sleeves. Cufflinks be damned, the Pulsar is meant to be a enjoyable motorbike; have you ever forgotten?
Meagre hike
For the princely sum of ₹857 over the earlier iteration, the 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250, priced at ₹1.51 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), brings what can probably be termed the mom of model-year updates. The engine and chassis stay unchanged, however that’s solely half the story. The opposite half is the lengthy checklist of recent commonplace inclusions: wider tyres, USD fork, ABS and traction management, and even a brand new LCD instrument panel. All that interprets to a motorbike that’s geared up to deal with the trendy rider’s expectations a complete lot higher than earlier than.
The 2024 mannequin boasts of many new commonplace inclusions like wider tyres, USD fork, ABS and traction management
Experience high quality
Let’s begin with the USD fork upfront. Whereas the chassis is untouched, the motorbike now feels extra composed. Throw something on the Pulsar N250 and the suspension doesn’t get unsettled; unhealthy roads, potholes, and even a tough off-road patch, nothing unsettled the suspension throughout our time with the motorbike. The opposite factor aiding the motorbike’s composure must be the tiny bit wider tyres. Earlier the Pulsar would appear a contact too eager to tip, however not anymore. The inclusion of switchable ABS and traction management can be going to be appreciated by many. The previous has three modes: rain, highway and off-road. Not solely is the ABS easy, however these modes make a tangible distinction to the way in which the Pulsar N250 rides, particularly the ‘off-road’ mode.
The digital instrument panel now comes with turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity
The 249.07 cc engine stays as robust as earlier than, and it continues to ship delectable efficiency each at low and mid-range. It makes 24 bhp and a pair of.19 kg-m. The N250 additionally will get an assist-and-slipper clutch and a mix of a 300 mm entrance disc and a 230 mm rear disc. The digital instrument panel now comes with turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.
On the entire, the Pulsar N250 is a candy package deal, particularly now with all of the 2024 mannequin 12 months updates. Not that the Pulsar model wants reinvigoration or something, however because it inches nearer to its twenty fifth anniversary, merchandise just like the N250 show what makes Pulsar a worthy title within the Indian motorcycling house.
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