A couple of significant updates on the two bikes to celebrate 25 years of the Pulsar brand
The upcoming Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and the N250 have been spotted ahead of their launch. The two bikes are next line after the recently-launched Pulsar 150 and 125. These will join the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Pulsar brand, and as such are getting a couple of significant updates.
What's New On Pulsar NS200
First things first, the NS200 now gets an upside-down WP fork, which should make it look premium. How it affects the ride and handling remains to be seen till we ride it.
Next up is the TFT console like we have seen on the N160 S and the Pulsar 150 – with a 4-way switch. It should have smartphone connectivity, navigation – maybe Google Maps mirroring on the higher variants and turn-by-turn on lower ones – and a USB Type C charging port on the left hand side of the display. We can also expect ride modes, traction control, and ride-by-wire. Another update is adjustable clutch and front brake levers – these should add to the convenience factor.
The Pulsar 150 had a silent start function, and it would be a fantastic addition to the NS as well. While no word yet on change in performance, if Bajaj increases the engine output, it could improve NS' fun factor.
Apart from these, the bike in the spyshots looks similar to the existing model.
What's New On Pulsar N250
Just like the NS, the Pulsar N250 in the images also has a TFT display with the new switchgear. That said, the N250 has a USD, but there's no WP sticker on it.
Another big change could be a 4-valve head in the N250 – just like how the N160 S had. If so, it could improve the bike's performance. However that can only be confirmed at launch.
Launch Timeline
Both bikes are expected to be launched before the festive season, and prices could be hiked by about Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000. For reference, the Pulsar NS200 is priced at Rs 1,38,302 while the N250 is priced at Rs 1,45,270 (all ex-showroom, Delhi). We can also expect a new colour or two for both the bikes.