Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar N250 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar N250 is available at ₹151,261, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar N250 comes with a 249.07 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 18 kW (24.5 PS) @ 8750 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 39 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar N250 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Oil‑cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 249.07 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 18 kW (24.5 PS) @ 8750 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 21.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 39 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 164 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 795 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual‑channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 300 mm Disc | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | USD telescopic fork (37 mm) | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox mono‑shock | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70–17 Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70–17 Tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Bi functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 8 Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Fully digital LCD | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Glossy Racing RedPearl Metallic WhiteBrooklyn Black | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 136974 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | Manual 5‑speed | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
