So i bought the N250 in April 2022 for reigniting my love for motorcycles ,mostly for city use. But I end up covering laddakh, kaza, kashmir on it. An all-rounder bike.
Two of the many reasons I am very keen to watch Motorinc's videos are: 1. To listen to great stuff from Shumi 2. To check if my opinions match with those of Shumi's.
I own n250 2024 version and i have done my 500 kms on it this review is purely unbiased. I will be discussing the things i like and the i disliked 1. Power :- this bike has power without saying you will find yourself on 70-80 in city without any hassle and in no time. Riding it on 80 feels like you are riding your bike on 50-60 there are literally no vibrations. 2. Weight is an issue if you are upgrading from a 100 cc bike you will definitely feel the weight while moving it around. 3. Mileage:- I dont rush and general cruise it on 50-60 generally in the cities and i am getting mileage of 42-45 even before 1st service. You can get 45 kms mileage if you ride normally. There are some issues as well which i have faced which are following: 1. The bike is mainly made for cities and not for racing on Highways you feel a lack of power above 110 kmph. 2. Turning radius is very short for me. You will be moving your bike alot to turn it around. 3. Navigation is average - i would say not good not bad. Overall its a great commuter+ powerful bike and it will give you immense joy in riding it in cities rather than on long highways.
@@devrajsingh9900 this is average fuel economy before 1st service after 1st service i get 37 to 40 but after 1st service you'll feel the difference in power too
I just DIScovered that Bajaj DIScontinued the DIScover brand!? I still remember the old advertisement "odi baba". Discover too was aspirational and brought style to the 125 segment back in the day. Why even?
@@54anurag my bad, i must me be mixing the two in my head Still the point remains, Bajaj's branding was on point back in the day. That rock version of Hamara Bajaj with Pulsar 220 is iconic to this day!
I did Chennai to Bangalore on my Discover 150S a few months ago. The back and butt pain from that ride really nailed the point of how the Discover is ONLY a commuter and nothing else - and seeing that Bajaj managed to achieve the same result with the N250 despite a 100cc increase is sort of maddening💀
Somethings about Bajaj just make no sense: - So many Pulsars and the major updates to them continue to be in terms of stickering (not even paint schemes) - The actual flagship (Dominar 400) continues to have just 2 colour schemes for years - Still hasn't found a way to upgrade the 220F with a new 220F. I am not kidding, I havent seen a single F250 till now. - RS200 showed promise, but has received no update since launch (2015/16)
Because the brand's vision statement is "From Sticke-ring to Nurburg-ring". Even Coke began life as a cough-mixture, or antacid or sumpn' like that. A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
I wanted to say thanks to this team. I just got the N150 last week & it's been a brilliant experience :) One reason I even did a test ride was the comparison between P150 and N160 from Motorinc, so thanks for that. Overall fit & finish, exhaust sound, good enough power, projector, good seating for rider & pillion with a great look in its white avatar. Kick start is always handy as starting my yamaha szr without battery is something I don't want to experience ever again. Mileage seems to be around 55 which is much more than I expected. Whether it should have the Pulsar brand or not, this is just an excellent motorcycle. Would have preferred a little more power and dual abs, but as a package, this is just very nicely put together. Good work from Bajaj!
@@rajatnaahar i tool a test ride on it. It just wasn't comfortable. The seat height was just a little too high (I'm 5'6'') and the turning radius is clearly more limited than other bikes, so trying to turn the bike near the showroom on the side of the road was such a hassle. The engine also stopped twice during the ride which never happened on any other test ride on hornet 2.0 or pulsar. The balance with the pillion just seemed off for some reason. Also when shifting gear the indicator just goes blank the moment clutch is activated which makes it rather useless and also not the same behaviour as on the other 2 bikes. Plus the pillion seat didn't seem very comfortable for older women which i needed it to be and the kick start is something I was looking for as I've had bad experiences in the past with self start. The projector was also a plus on Pulsar and the exhaust sound is just so good on it as well.
I live in Bangalore and I haven’t seen a single new pulsar on the roads till date. Believe me I have really looked. People find more value in tvs or hero these days. Bajaj have shot themselves in the foot by diluting and then making a complete mess of the pulsar brand. There is no clear understanding as to what this bike is.
Bruh, have you seen the pulsar 125 sales ? It's through the roof ! The whole point of a strong brand is sell more bikes in it's name and fame . You must understand how marketing works.
I rplaced my 9 year old 200 NS with N250 this February ( before the update) for following reasons. 1. Softer suspension paricularly for the pillion. None of my pillion riders liked the hard suspension. 2. Smooth engine with a good exhaust note. 3.Marginally better mileage than 200 NS. 4. For the past 5 years my highway rides have become very rare. My observations after 1000kms 1. Handling is no where comparable to 200 NS and i am ok with it. 2. Ride over bad road is excellent.( i used to stand on the pegs of 200 NS over bad roads). The only other bike i teat rode was the Duke 250 and it is really sharp in handling but the suspension is as hard as 200 NS. The deciding factor for me is ride comfort and i love my N250(pre facelift). I believe there is a market for riders who want to replace their sporty machines with a more accomodating machine (as the rider become older).
@@balakrishnanselva1361 and last final question between Hunter 350 and N250 which is better deal in all aspects I liked hunter also but I heard it cause too much heat at thighs area and And also some times later we will see tappet sounds thats why I am worried to take hunter 350 What is your thoughts on this? Between N250 and Hunter 350 which is Better?
1. 10/10 for summary (specially the sad, disappointed face) 2. The last 5 minutes was awesome ❤ 3. Both of you , not once said take a test ride , means it's a no go 😅 not even 1% 4. 🤞 I will discover a 40bhp 😂 before 2025 5. You two are awesome guys. Big fan ❤🙏
Arent you guys being a wee bit too negative? It's a competent bike for the price! You have to remember the Dominar 400 and 250 each was launched at around 1.5L ex showroom (1st lot) they wanted to have "something" at that price point. Unfortunately that's is how MBAs (most often mid level managers) see the lineup not in terms of BHP(not hating just being real). And cus our country is so diverse, there's a crazy elastic overlapping demand for various similar branded stuff at different price point! Bajaj wanted to replace the 220F as well, it had diminishing but stable demand paying customers tanked the sale of the F250 to get the 220F back. Corporate Investor concall presentation Over:P
I can help Bajaj with their lineup: -> retire the, 150cc, engines -> fuse the dominar and Adventure Sport (AS) lineup, with the dominar being a nameplate for a more serious off-roader (AS400 Dominar) -> get rid of the Platina line completely -> Dal Chawal bike CT 110X CT 125X -> Commuter: D125 D160 D250 -> faired discover: DF250 (make the fairing beefier, the entire appeal of the 220f was the muscular fairing) -> naked sport pulsars: ns125 (liquid cooled) ns200 ns400 -> faired sport pulsars: fs125 (liquid cooled) fs200 fs400 -> adventure sport pulsars: as250 (liquid cooled) AS250 Dominar (liquid cooled) AS400 AS400 Dominar -> cruisers: avenger 250 avenger 400 (it was an eliminator to begin with, I don't see anything wrong with turning the avenger into a Japanese liquid-cooled sport bike engine cruiser. Plus the avenger would do a FAR better job of being a cruiser than the dominar) A shit-load of bikes? yes. But is there at least a FAR more clear demarcation of roles of each bike? Absolutely.
@@Anurag-er5xq I felt once Bajaj enters the larger displacement market, they’ll need names to at least stand out. Aprilia already had the RS name for a long time, all the other 400-500 class bikes have more distinguishable identifiers RC: KTM RS: Aprilia YZF-R: Yamaha Ninja: Kawasaki ZX: Kawasaki RR: TVS/BMW (same bike) GSXR/Gixxer: Suzuki CBR: Honda Having a different name will help the faired pulsars stand out, and considering a letter F in pulsars always seems to stoke lovely memories (barring the f250 cus the fairing was barely there), using the F moniker properly will seriously help marketing
I still ride a Discover 100 and always do I love riding it (clocked over 1L kms then simply lost count), so I'd like to believe that I've 'discover'ed a worthy update to my current motorcycle!🎉
I fully agree on curating the product line; it's time they trim the Pulsar line and keep it simple. I saw the OG Pulsar on my commute the other day, and it reminded me that Pulsar meant that punchy, muscular bike from the 2000s. That's what it should be.
I rode a Suzuki Gs150r for 10 hours straight (only 4 10 min breaks in between) without any discomfort. I recently tried my friend's NS250 and after about 1.5 hours my body started giving me signals to get off of it.
As someone who owns both bikes, NS200 is way better for long tours. Yes the seat is harder but honestly it is better for longer rides from what I have experienced
I think the Pulsar brand is being hurt because Bajaj is focused more on KTM and other partnerships. I just hope that they discover the falw in their execution and give this brand the love and attention it deserves.
I think you guys are being a bit too harsh on the N250. I think the N250 is a competent all-rounder bike... The problem is not with the bike.. but with the company.. bajaj. Bajaj has dilluted the pulsar brand... To the point where every new pulsar bike feels disappointing because of the brand dilution Remember when they did this the last time... They killed the "Discover" brand which was a extremely successful brand for the company.
The DISCOVERy of this channel made me DISCOVER a informative side of two guys just talking about vehicles because they let us DISCOVER the world of vehicles in a fun way I also DISCOVERed the fact that every time Mr.Shumi said DISCOVER I laughed so hard that I had to rewind the video by 20 seconds to listen to them again because my laugh would cover what they are saying Thank you for making my morning fun 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Imo this bike is an all-rounder! Probably not the best in class, but whatever we want it to do in day to day usage, it does very very well. Now it got features, wider rear tyres which does elevate its looks and stance as well. Its priced so well too if we look into the current automobile market trajectory. I would deadass buy this over the likes of MT15, FZ25, Apache 200, CB300F etc etc etc.
The N250 to a new rider like me is better than the NS200. Why? Yes the NS has a better engine. And is much more agile and responsive. But. The N250 is 2x 3x time more stable under absolute hard braking. The NS wobbles as a result of it being really responsive to your inputs. And that stability gives me more confidence to keep the throttle pinned.
These companies still thinking that celebrities will increase their sales shows how cringey they are. There good bikes increase sales and not celebrities
i am kinda sad i think this bike had potential to be great for someone who was going for 160 cc but could save 20-30k more to get a 25 ps 250 cc machine i hope they improve
Quick summary rating: 10 on 10😂 I just think it's a good bike especially if it's someone's first 250cc especially in the rural areas maybe like how the discover did a great job and for the flagship question, we just have to wait for the 400 class! And which is your 200+bhp bike sir?😂
Bro id suggest you stop comparing all pulsars with ktms and adrenaline Bajaj made it to target a particular category called commuting and it does that perfectly and with comfort so what's with all the critisism?
Oh we would as soon as Bajaj set the expectations for Pulsar buyers correctly by saying that these were commuters. The ads and marketing sell excitement, so we must lay out of the user experience for the prospective buyer-rider clearly
@@motorinc You would not believe me i was listening to this video and minimized it(yt premium feature) and then looked for the classic 350 video on members only playlist made that comment there and bam now i look stupid. Tell me if someone new never saw those great videos why the hell he would even become a member. To me classic 350 review was an art work.
I believe you missed some parts of the video. Yes it's not a praising video of the bike but Shumi did mention that it is a great city bike, a great 250cc commuter and a competent highway bike. So this three points definitely covers for most of the riders, if not for all it does cover for me. But end of the day we must test ride it for ourself and then decide.
@@p.r.i.t.o.m.n.a.n.d.y I too believe that you failed to understand my statement. My comment was not for this particular video. I said about his view and perspectives towards motorcycles in general.
But was the Pulsar not introduced as a sporty commuter in the 1st place? And I can't recall any pulsar barring the ns and the rs to be outright sporty. So, I don't understand how the n250 which is a technologically superior pulsar any less pulsar-y than the existing line-up??!!
It seems like both of them personally hate N250. I have read a lot of comments below, in which it has been found that they are recommending MT or some other brand. So, this is really a big concern. Guys, please watch carefully comments and other RU-vid channels. It is not honest review.
@Rahu_Rai: We will continue to recommend bikes we think riders will enjoy riding, no matter how it makes you feel. And please do feel free to disagree with our recommendations, and buy whatever you think is best of you. However, if you don't trust us, please do not watch MotorInc. Accusing us of being dishonest is going to get you absolutely _nowhere_ here.
Rightly said 4:59 , OMG you guys are gem trust me. I brought F250 the only reason why i brought this because of 220f. Not even one single word you guys said wrong just amazing content. Bajaj watching your videos just shows your progress guys. Keep rocking with #truth
When there a wave of long distance riders in India suddenly due to RU-vid and Instagram influencers, I fail to understand why Bajaj has ignored Avenger line-up for a decade now. They are launching a new pulsar every week and the OG most comfortable cruiser Avenger is still sold without a disc in rear and an engine that struggles to go beyond 80kph. Such a shame!
I still remember the first time I saw a Pulsar 220F in red back in 7th grade; it was purely magical. I immediately became obsessed with motorcycles. And in 2014, when I saw the CBR250R Repsol edition, I was in awe-those were the golden days. Nothing comes close to the CBR 250R! What a beauty! Those days are gone nothing feels magical anymore! Too many motorcycles on social media I've lost the feeling of excitement & anticipation
The whole video is 10/10.... Been following both Shumi and Kartikeya from the days of zigwheels and Powerdrifts. I love the way you guys present your thoughts and are never in a rush to put a video on your channel... Keep the same way..more n more to go...
I feel like 'first impressions' got a lot more traction than you guys expected it to, and now most of the videos are long-form content (I love it), where the dads of the Indian motorcycling community discuss a lot more than just the bike in question. So, when KTM came to India and I saw their bikes on the road, I thought "who asked for these?" and overtime I realized that maybe it was not something we asked for but needed, to grow as motorcyclists. And MotorInc is similar in the sense that I didn't know I wanted it, but it was a real breath of fresh air for the Indian motorcycle journalism. I am so happy both of you made the decision to make your own channel and take a different approach.
I wish i can select a bike after watching your videos shumi, but the way you stress the negative points on each bike i cant choose one, still seeing where you fully impressed with one or atleast the stress on negative points is little low, lets see who is that lucky manufacturer…
That's why were are here! Ask us! Do remember that every motorcycle will have positives and negatives. That's not a problem, we're trying to find a combination of plus/minus that works as closely as possible with your hopes, dreams and expectations.
As a starter, can N250 come as a better vehicle for me I am upgrading from a regular 110cc bike and I see that N250 does provide me an extra safety net. Please suggest and a huge fan of your videos Shumi and Kartik
Hey Motorinc! I love your content for motorcycle enthusiasts! But have you considered reaching out to folks who are new to the world of two (or even four) wheels? I'd love to see a series that combines two ideas: *Top 5 Motorcycles for Different Riders:** This could cater to job types, riding styles (power, mileage, off-road), etc. * **Understanding Bikes & Cars for Beginners:** This would explain key features, different types, and what to consider when buying. This combination would be a fantastic resource for complete newcomers! Maybe even expanding this into a video series
The NS200 was lightning in a bottle, I can't imagine bajaj as they are now make that magic happen again.. I don't understand what's been happening to bajaj, they really let die many great bikes. Instead of a n150,160, ns125,160, etc.. i wish they continued/ updated the RS200, the AS200(an exceptional tourer) and more unique pulsars lost to time.(Some of them weren't even bajaj's fault 😂). Anyways hoping for the best with the 400s, really sweet would be they update the dominar also.(The real actual flagship.)
Also, most of the above pulsar's failure comes down to some honestly goofy styling and their lax attitude towards updates.. getting it right with the 400s is of utmost importance.
I'm pretty much interested in a pulsar which has.. Body of 220 with improved fairing (same shape but build quality is up) Coupled with the new 250 engine, upside down forks, digital console, improved brakes, wider tyres, all led setup without changing the old headlight design. "This would be a perfect faired motorcycle in 250 category" unlike the f250.
I think i have cracked the pulsar lineup. The OG pulsar 125, 150 and 220F is for those who are still not ready to accept new design language. NS series is for those who want a sportier pulsars. And N series is basically targeting customers who want bike only for commuting basically N series is the commuter in the skin of naked streetfighters.
India is a commuter market, you see more splendours, activas and bullets than anything sporty. 220f level is something they should target for on the "NS400"
Bajaj is all over the place with their models. Hopefully, the triumph partnership leads to some really good products ahead. Also, maybe Bajaj is slacking as they sell in huge number and have been fan favourtes for a long time? Amazing video!
A small tip for bajaj. 1. Platina brand (100cc / 125cc) for commuting 2. Discover (150-200 cc) 3. Pulsar (180 above) sports naked and sports fully faired 4. Dominar (above 300) for touring and adventure touring.
So, it has great engine, USD forks, wider tires, traction control, abs modes, digital insturment with connectivity, comfortable seats, great price, good fuel economy. But somehow when combined it isn't a good bike.
@@premsuresh9466 I get their point. It doesn't have the chassis/frame to support the rest of it. On the other hand, why give a bike with a low revving engine a perimeter frame. This bike is just a glorified commuter.
Its a tough job for kartik and shumi to remember all the pulsar name and features so that they give a good summary It seems like BAJAJ doing prank with shumi and krathik
i have no intention of buying this or ns200 either but love your content from day one,have lost track of time in this conversation. loved the insights where shumi have given on the Bosch traction control. Love you guys just like the content, YOU ARE NEXT TOP GEAR by even making a new benchmark.
one thing I am really worried about is the comment section, I love how you guys are engaged in the comments but when the subscribers are high and comments go to lakhs how are you gonna manage, if you have to manage this then you need a big team, which might lead to diversifiable answers
I think Bajaj is doing great with its n series...ns series is already there so why make exactly similar bikes...n series has big advantage of being great in city and having better mileage while being cheaper as well..
I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the RS 200! Maybe there's a new updated version in the works? Personally, I think it's a real flagship for Bajaj! 😊
Don't you think the quarter liter class in India has never took off ?? Take all the 250s till date as examples I feel none of them have done great in sales numbers nor sustained in the market even though there have been great bikes with great tech. I loved the tech behind Suzuki's oil cooled 250 engines, CBR 250R for the day was great, parallel twin Z250s, amazingly tractable FZ25. Hey why buy a 250 when there are truck loads of 200s !!
Just discovered your channel and gotta say its the first moto enthusiasm channel since Fortnine that has impressed me so much with the informative presentation maturity it has. Eloquence, Precise, Practical Godspeed bearded calm voice guy. May this vibe never change and this channel will boom up, internationally even
A lot of people love automobiles and like talking about them but these guys seem like they are completely themselves when they speak. Would love to meet them some day. Thanks for the content.
I found the N250 very attractive, economic and milage is important, if I have to wait for the N400 why,it will be more expensive and the mileage even will be less, because Iam looking for a bike for adventure sports touring and economy too,considering the cost of fuel. I have a Enfield 500 but literally no pleasure in riding it,It only holds on to the ground, and it is a guzzler. Pls advice Thks&Regards
If you want to have fun, but you're ok with a slightly older bike, the NS200 is a better overall product. Else the N250. Do give the RTR200 a test ride to if you can, it might be a better balance between these two
I don't understand why the Discover brand was discontinued. It was a pretty solid 125cc/110cc bike with wonderful street creds. The interesting part is, the Discover is still sold in other countries.
You know, I am trying to find a 2015, 2016 or 2017 model of 220F, this bike was that good. At that time it weighed 150 kg and made power of 21 bhp which was addictive. Today 220f weighs like 160 kg and makes 20bhp only. And today Bajaj is making bikes like N250 which already was heavy despite the fact that it has only 2 valves and only oil cooled, they went a step back and made it 2 kgs heavier. I am the biker who don't want an upside down fork unless it is really necessary but I cannot compromise kerb weight bcause it means a lot to me.
Looking at the pulsar’s reviews queued up, I feel I’ve to wait a longer period for the Hero xtreme 125 ride Review😢 Putting my selfish expectations aside, excellent content great insights as usual. Watching ur intelligent reviews are becoming a habit of many enthusiasts ✌🏼😄
being a student who has to commute a lot , I was massively massively confused between the n250 and a ns200. The N250 was newer was higher quality, the NS was sportier and supported my student DNA. i didnt get to ride these machines a lot, and due to the very short test rides offered, i had no idea how those bike felt in the real conditions on the long stretch. looking at the Exited shumi when he presented the NS, it is the pulsar to go. might as well wait for the bigger of the NS coming the next month, any thoughts on whether should i wait??
If you own a bike , say below 200cc and want to upgrade to 200-250cc , you need to watch from here 31:17 . That 40bhp magic wisdom from shumi is the best info you would want in making your next bike purchasing decision/confusion sorted out.
Hi motorinc team. Brought a scrambler 400x after watching shumi's ride impression. It actually is like what he said. I know what to expect bcoz of motorinc and shumi. Thank you. I m really enjoying the motorcycle except the horrible rpm meter.
That 40bhp section was so on point. I had almost zeroed on a 25bhp bike but thankfully i changed my decision last minute and bought Triumph scrambler 400x.
Great video yet again ...Eagerly waiting for Ns400 🎉 also team could you please tell me what do you think about the wheel covers or pro disc in trend nowadays? Is it harmful
35 minutes well spent and as you guys said it would be a better D250 instead of N250 but after listening to the closing comments, now I'm curios to hear your opinion about Higness350 please make a video on it as well.
Itna mat praise karo yaar NS200 ko. Pata chala bajaj just sticks in the 400 cc engine in the exact same bike with no design changes at all which would be an utter disappointment!
