Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Xtreme 250R

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Xtreme 250R: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Expected ex-showroom ₹138,000 ₹165,844
Engine 249 cc 249 cc
Mileage 44.0 kmpl 36.0 kmpl
Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 29.5 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Top speed 132 kmph 120 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

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Hero Xtreme 250R
Hero Xtreme 250R

₹165,844 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Mileage 44 Kmpl 36 Kmpl
Top Speed 132 120
Max Torque 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Displacement 249.07 249.03
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3:1 12:1
Cooling System Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore 72 73
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 61 59.5
Valve Per Cylinder 2 4
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Battery Type VRLA MF Battery
Battery Capacity 12V 8Ah 12V- 8 Ah, ETZ-9
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection —
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 14 11.5
Fuel Reserve 2 —
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Ground Clearance 165 167
Height 1050 1062
Kerb Weight 164 167.7
Length 1989 2023
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 795 —
Seat Height 795 806
Width 743 828
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Wet type-Assist & Slip
Gear Box 5 Speed 6 Speed
Transmission Constant Mesh Constant Mesh
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Dual Channel Dual Channel Switchable ABS with 2 modes
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 300 320
Rear Brake Diameter 230 230
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Suspension Front USD (37mm) Dia 43 mm, Upside Down Front Fork (120 mm stroke)
Suspension Rear Monoshock nitrox Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
Wheels & Tyres 8
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Tyre Size Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17 Front :- 110/70 - 17 Rear :- 150/60 - 17
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front: 17 inch ,Rear: 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1351 1357
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 —
Electricals 4
Electricals Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Charging Point Yes —
Mobile Connectivity Yes —
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes —
Lights 7
Lights Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Tail Light LED LED
Drls LED Yes
Projector Headlights Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Service Due Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Display LCD LCD
Instrument Console Fully Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Seat Type Split —
Features 3
Features Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Additional Features Gear indicator, Range Indicator LCD Instrument Cluster, Lap Timer
Navigation Yes —
Call Sms Alerts Yes Yes
Other 12
Other Pulsar N250 Xtreme 250R
Max Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 29.5 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Emission Type BS-VI BS6 Phase 2
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 Street Bike
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
Braking Type — Dual Channel ABS
Tubless — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Hero Xtreme 250R starts at ₹165,844. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹27,844 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 250R is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 8 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Xtreme 250R and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar N250 or Hero Xtreme 250R?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Hero Xtreme 250R starts at ₹165,844. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹27,844 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Hero Xtreme 250R is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 8 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the Xtreme 250R?
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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