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We rode the new Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and Pulsar N250 SS in this first ride review. Both get ride modes, a six-speed gearbox, a bidirectional quickshifter and a 5-inch colour TFT with Bluetooth and Google Maps mirroring. We rode them on city roads, broken stretches and twisty sections to find out which one makes more sense.
The Pulsar NS200 keeps its 199.5cc liquid-cooled, four-valve engine, now making 25bhp up from 24bhp and 18.74Nm. It has a claimed 0 to 60kmph time of 3.7 seconds and a 127kmph top speed. With thicker 37mm upside-down forks, a radial rear tyre, and a 158kg kerb weight, it remains a nimble, rev-happy streetfighter.
The Pulsar N250 SS moves to a new 249cc oil-cooled four-valve engine making 25bhp and 22Nm, with a claimed 0 to 60kmph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 131.8kmph. It weighs 165kg, has a 795mm seat height and a radial rear tyre. It is the more relaxed of the two, with a smooth, progressive engine that suits daily commutes and highway runs at 80 to 100kmph, plus excellent brakes.
Both have the same weak spot: the quickshifter feels clunky and abrupt on upshifts and downshifts. The N250 SS rear suspension also kicks up over speed breakers at 30 to 40kmph. The N250 SS costs ₹1.59 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, ₹14,136 more than the standard N250, and the NS200 costs ₹1.60 lakh. If you want the sharper, more exciting motorcycle, get the NS200. If you want a refined everyday motorcycle that can still handle highway rides, the N250 SS makes the case.
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