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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Karizma XMR: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹186,644
Engine	249 cc	210 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	35.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Top speed	132 kmph	130 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

Hero Karizma XMR

₹186,644 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Mileage	44 Kmpl	35 Kmpl
Top Speed	132	130
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Displacement	249.07	210
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	12: 01
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid-cooled
Bore	72	73
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	61	50
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Battery Type	VRLA	MF Battery
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	12 V 6 Ah
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	14	11
Fuel Reserve	2	2.2
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Ground Clearance	165	160
Height	1050	1110
Kerb Weight	164	163.5
Length	1989	2068
Passenger Footrest	Yes	—
Saddle Height	795	—
Seat Height	795	810
Width	743	760

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet Type Assist and Slipper Clutch
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Constant Mesh	Constant Mesh

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Rear Brake	Disc	Petal Disc
Abs	Dual Channel	Dual channel ABS
Front Brake	Disc	Petal Disc
Front Brake Diameter	300	300
Rear Brake Diameter	230	230

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Suspension Front	USD (37mm)	Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
Suspension Rear	Monoshock nitrox	Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Tyre Size	Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17	Front : 100/80-17 TL, Rear : 140/70-17 TL
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1351	1351
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	29
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	—	29

Electricals 4

Electricals	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Charging Point	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	—
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Tail Light	LED	LED
Drls	LED	LED
Projector Headlights	Yes	Yes
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Display	LCD	TFT
Instrument Console	Fully Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Yes	—

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Seat Type	Split	Split

Features 3

Features	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	—
Navigation	Yes	—
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	—

Other 11

Other	Pulsar N250	Karizma XMR
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	4-stroke, 4 valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Body Type	Street Bike	Sports
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Tubualar Frame	Steel Trellis Frame
Adjustable Windshield	Yes	—
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	Bi functional LED projector headlamp	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Stepup Seat	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Hero Karizma XMR starts at ₹186,644. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹48,644 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Hero Karizma XMR is listed at 35 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 9 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Karizma XMR and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar N250 or Hero Karizma XMR?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Hero Karizma XMR starts at ₹186,644. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹48,644 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Hero Karizma XMR is listed at 35 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 9 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the Karizma XMR?

Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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