It’s been raining Pulsars and the latest is the F250, launched at Rs 1.50 lakh, ex-showroom. The Pulsar F250 carries the same price tag as the N250 that was launched a few weeks ago and gets the same equipment and features, apart from the USD fork. That said, the F250 also competes with two other popular names in the segment, the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 and the new Hero Karizma XMR.
Bajaj Pulsar F250 vs competition: Equipment and features
Let’s get straight into what the motorcycles offer. Starting with the Pulsar F250, the motorcycle gets telescopic forks, a monoshock at the rear, 17-inch wheels, disc brakes at both ends, an LCD instrument console with smartphone connectivity, ABS modes, and more.Â
The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 gets similar equipment as the Pulsar F250, however, it misses out on ABS modes. Speaking of the Karizma XMR, the suspension setup is the same and so is the instrumentation, but it has a better layout compared to the Pulsar F250 and the Gixxer.
Bajaj Pulsar F250 vs competition: Engine specifications
All three motorcycles have similar displacement engines, however, they have different cooling methods. They are all single-cylinder engines and the Pulsar and Gixxer are oil-cooled while the Karizma gets a liquid-cooled engine.Â
| Specifications | F250 | Gixxer | Karizma |
| Displacement | 249.07 cc | 249 cc | 210 cc |
| Power | 24.1 bhp | 26 bhp | 25.15 bhp |
| Torque | 21.5 Nm | 22.2 Nm | 20.4 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Price | Rs 1.50 lakh | Rs 1.94 lakh | Rs 1.79 lakh |
On paper, the Gixxer makes the most power, while the Pulsar F250 is the most affordable amongst the three. That said, the Gixxer and the Karizma get a 6-speed gearbox while the Pulsar settles for a 5-speed unit.
