Bajaj launches Pulsar N250SS with 4-valve engine, six-speed gearbox at ₹1,59,406
Bajaj Auto has upgraded its Pulsar N250 into the N250SS, adding a four-valve engine, a six-speed gearbox, ride modes and a TFT screen with Google Maps mirroring.
- 25 PS
- 22 Nm
- ₹1,59,406
- 25 years
What Happened
Bajaj Auto Ltd. has introduced the new Pulsar N250SS, an upgraded version of the Pulsar N250, announcing it from Pune on 21 October 2026. The motorcycle uses a four-valve engine producing 25 PS of power and 22 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox and ETB ride modes. Bajaj describes it as the most feature-loaded motorcycle in the quarter-litre segment. The upgrade also brings a TFT console with Google Maps mirroring, a Sports Shifter and other rider-focused features. Bajaj says the N250SS builds on the Pulsar N series, pairing its upgraded powertrain with rider-focused technology and what it calls commanding road presence.
- 25 PS, up from 24.5 PS
- 22 Nm, up from 21.5 Nm
- Six-speed replacing five-speed; TFT console replacing LCD
₹1,59,406
The sticker for the upgraded Pulsar N250SS in the quarter-litre segment.
- Four-valve engine with 25 PS and 22 Nm
- Six-speed gearbox in place of the earlier five-speed unit
- Electronic Throttle Body with ETB ride modes, alongside the existing ABS modes
- TFT console with Google Maps mirroring, replacing the LCD display
- Sports Shifter, adjustable levers, Panic Brake Alert, USB Type-C port and hazard switch
“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.”
The launch comes as the Pulsar brand marks 25 years. Bajaj says the N250SS reflects the brand's evolution alongside changing rider expectations while staying true to the performance and attitude that have defined Pulsar. The company positions the model as an upgraded powertrain wrapped in rider-focused technology rather than an all-new machine. Bajaj Auto describes itself as the world's most valuable two-wheeler and three-wheeler company.
Previously from Bajaj Auto
Bajaj has been refreshing the Pulsar family through 2026: earlier coverage reported that the company set an August 24 debut for comprehensively reworked versions of the Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 commuter motorcycles. Those models were to bring new frames, revised suspension and fresh equipment to two of Bajaj's oldest nameplates.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Bajaj Auto's official releases.
Why this matters
The N250SS is Bajaj's bid to make its 250cc Pulsar the most feature-loaded bike in the quarter-litre class, a segment where buyers compare equipment as closely as power. Riders shopping in that class get more power, an extra gear and a colour screen; rivals in the same segment now have a higher equipment benchmark to match. The launch also lands as the Pulsar nameplate turns 25.
Terms in This Story
- Quarter-litre segment
- The class of motorcycles with engines of roughly 250cc, a step above small commuter bikes and below larger performance machines.
- Electronic Throttle Body (ETB)
- A throttle whose opening is controlled electronically rather than by a cable, allowing the bike's computer to offer selectable ride modes.
- TFT console
- A colour liquid-crystal instrument display that can show richer information and, in this case, mirrored map navigation.
- ABS
- Anti-lock Braking System, electronics that prevent the wheels from locking under hard braking.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.