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2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 Compared With RivalsWhen 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 compared with rivals, it strikes a better price:performance ratio against Apache RTR 200, Hornet 2.0, Gixxer 250 and MT-15In a calculated move, Bajaj Auto is giving its indigenous 250cc platform a major boost with a recent update. Launched yesterday, 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 strikes a much higher VFM quotient with the introduction of a ton of new cycle parts, features and technology at a negligible price increment. But how does it compare to rivals?2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 Compared With RivalsIf it was up to us, we would have compared the newly launched 2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 with Suzuki Gixxer 250, Honda CB300F and Bajaj’s own Dominar 250. Except for Suzuki Gixxer 250, Bajaj doesn’t seem to be considering the other two as immediate rivals for the new Pulsar N250. Instead, Bajaj is positioning Pulsar N250 against Honda Hornet 2.0, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Yamaha MT-15 and Suzuki Gixxer 250.Starting with engine displacement, both Gixxer 250 and Pulsar N250 have the edge here with Yamaha MT-15 being the smallest engine. MT-15 has the least amount of torque at 14.1 Nm and Honnet 2.0 has the least power. If we take raw performance, it is Gixxer 250 that packs 26.5 bhp and 22.2 Nm, both best in this comparison.Bajaj N250 develops 24.5 bhp and 21.5 Nm, not far off from Gixxer. But Bajaj’s performance metrics are achieved earlier in the rev range than Gixxer, which might prove to be an advantage. MT-15 proves to be quite a screamer making its peak performance at much higher revs. When compared to Apache RTR 200, N250 has more power and torque and at lower revs. Bajaj doesn’t show gearbox stats in their table because N250 gets a 5-speed gearbox, while Gixxer 250 packs a 6-speed unit.2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 Compared With RivalsWheelbase is the longest with Hornet 2.0 and shortest with MT-15. Apache RTR 200 scores some brownie points for offering the highest 180 mm ground clearance. Where Kerb weight is concerned, nothing can beat Yamaha’s MT-15 weighing just 139 kg, whereas the just-launched Pulsar N250 is in fact the heaviest at 164 kg.At the front, only Hornet 2.0, Pulsar N250 and Gixxer 250 offer 110-section tyres, while MT-15 offers 100-section and Apache 90-section. Where rear tyres are concerned, Gixxer offers the fattest 150-section tyre and Apache packs 130-section tyre, whereas others including N250 pack a 140-section tyre. N250 packs the biggest fuel tank at 14L, which is always appreciated.Pulsar N250 has best Price:Performance ratioBraking hardware is the most promising only with N250 and Gixxer 250 with 300 mm front disc. N250 has a larger 230 mm rear disc, though. Except for Hornet 2.0, all the vehicles offer dual-channel ABS. Except for Gixxer 250, all the vehicles offer a slipper clutch. N250 just offered Traction Control, while MT-15 was the only one to offer it.2024 Bajaj Pulsar N250 ColoursTVS loves to showcase a fatter brochure, hence Apache RTR 200 is the only one to get riding modes and ABS modes. With 2024 update, Pulsar N250 now gets three ABS modes too. Bajaj is the only one to offer a USB socket as standard. Honda Hornet lacks any sort of Bluetooth connectivity, while others offer it in varied functionality.MT-15 and Gixxer 250 can’t accept and reject calls, whereas Apache and Pulsar can. Only N250 and MT-15 have DTE (Distance To Empty) readout. A glaring omission in MT-15 is the lack of navigation, something with Pulsar N250, Gixxer 250 and RTR 200 offer. Bajaj wants to draw your attention towards the price-to-power ratio of Rs. 6,156 per PS and the price-to-torque ratio of Rs. 7,015 per PS. Both of them are lowest in segment, striking a stellar VFM proposition.Where pricing is concerned, Bajaj Pulsar N250 costs Rs. 1.51 lakh (ex-sh) and is not as affordable as the TVS Apache RTR 200 at Rs. 1,46,820 (ex-sh) and Honda Hornet 2.0 at Rs. 1.39 lakh (ex-sh). However, it is a better proposition when opposed to Yamaha MT-15 at Rs. 1.72 lakh (ex-sh) and Suzuki Gixxer 250 at Rs. 1.81 lakh (ex-sh). More

2024 Bajaj Pulsar 150 Reach DealershipsThe new and updated 2024 Bajaj Pulsar 150 is now better equipped to take on the likes of TVS Apache 160 2V and Honda Unicorn and Yamaha FZThe Pulsar range has been one of the most popular motorcycle sub-brands in India by a long shot. With immense popularity and loyalty, Pulsar still revs the heart of many motorcycling enthusiasts. The 125cc Pulsars might be the highest volume generators for Bajaj. But updating Pulsar 150 is just as crucial. That’s exactly what Bajaj is doing, a real update.2024 Bajaj Pulsar 150 Reach DealershipsWe say a real update because Pulsar 150 has been kept the same for a very long time. Sure, Bajaj updated Pulsar 150’s engine to meet BS6 P1 emission norms in 2020 and BS6 P2 emission norms in 2023. But design-wise and features-wise Pulsar 150 has been more or less the same since what, 2008?2024 Bajaj Pulsar 150 – Stylish GraphicsBajaj is not messing with the design of Pulsar 150 at all. Which is a good thing. Original Pulsar design is one of the most soothing and timeless we have seen. Whatever Pulsar brand is today, it is because of the legacy of Pulsar 150. A lot is riding on this update and Bajaj has kept it simple.Speaking of updates, there have to be new stickers and there are. As seen in the video by AutoTechInfo, Bajaj has offered new and more stylish graphics to entice younger audiences. These new graphics accompanied by 3D Pulsar logo on fuel tank lend a sporty appeal. Other design attributes like muscular tank shrouds and underbelly cowl are still present.[embedded content]New Instrument ScreenFor the first time in Pulsar 150’s history, Bajaj is offering a fully digital instrument console that we have seen with other Pulsars updated recently. We get a large LCD cluster that shows all the vehicular information at a glance. This replaces the old analog/digital instrument cluster. This cluster packed an analog tacho and digital speedo.Now, both the tacho and speedo are now digital with this new update and there is a gear position indicator as well. This cluster supports Bluetooth connectivity and you can connect your smartphone via Bajaj’s proprietary app. However, it would have been nicer if the company had offered 2024 Bajaj Pulsar 150 with turn-by-turn navigation features like recently updated NS160 and NS200.2024 Bajaj Pulsar 150 – New Digital ClusterIt has to be seen whether Bajaj is offering this instrument cluster as standard fitment or only with top-spec dual disc split seat variant that we see in the video. AutoTechInfo also mentioned dual-channel ABS, something that has never been offered on Pulsar 150 before. Other attributes like clip-on handlebar, split seat, dual disc brakes, 90/90-17 front and 120/80-17 rear tyres, USB charger, halogen turn indicators remain as they were.Powertrain is unchanged too. This 149.5cc single-cylinder air-cooled 2V SOHC engine still develops 13.8 bhp of peak power and 13.2 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The video quotes a price of Rs. 1,38,928 (on road, Uttar Pradesh) for this very top-spec 2024 Bajaj Pulsar 150. Proper ex-sh prices should be announced soon. More

Bajaj ChetakBajaj Auto has posted significant growth both in terms of 2W and CV domestic sales and exports on a YoY basis while YTD exports dipped in both categoriesThe month of March 2024 showed off positive sales for Bajaj Auto Limited with a 25 percent overall growth in sales. Sales increased both for the company’s 2W and CV lineups and also in terms of domestic sales and exports. Sales (Domestic + Exports, PVs + CVs) went up significantly to 3,65,904 units in March 2024, a growth of 25 percent from 2,91,567 units sold in March 2023. It was also a MoM growth from 3,46,662 units sold in February 2024.The two-wheeler maker is set to expand its portfolio with a new bike that is currently doing the test rounds. It is not yet confirmed if it is the Pulsar N125 or Dominar 125 but is surely a commuter bike as it was seen with conventional telescopic forks and disc-drum brake combo.Bajaj Auto Sales March 2024In the two-wheeler segment, Bajaj Auto reported a 20 percent growth in domestic sales to 1,83,004 units. Exports saw an even higher percentage growth of 38 percent to 1,30,881 units shipped in March 2024, up from just 94,715 units exported in March 2023. This took total sales of two-wheelers to 3,13,885 units in March 2024, up 27 percent when compared to 2,47,002 units sold in March 2023.Commercial vehicle sales of the Pune-based Bajaj Auto have seen a 9 percent rise in domestic markets to 37,389 units in March 2024 from 34,235 units sold in March 2023. It was exports that grew exponentially by 42 percent to 14,630 units in the past month from 10,330 units shipped in the same month last year. Thus combining both domestic sales and export figures of CVs, it was an improvement by 17 percent YoY to 52,019 units from 44,565 units sold in March 2023.Bajaj Auto Sales March 2024 – YoYTotal 2W and CV sales, both segments displayed commendable progress but it was exports that showed off higher percentage growth. Domestic sales improved by 18 percent YoY to 2,20,393 units in March 2024 while exports were higher by 39 percent YoY to 1,45,511 units to a total of 3,65,904 units, a growth of 25 percent over 2,91,567 units sold in March 2023 relating to a 74,337 unit volume growth.Bajaj Auto Year-to-Date Sales FiguresTaking into account cumulative year-to-date (YTD) figures, Bajaj Auto showed off a mixed bag during the period April 2023 to March 2024. The two-wheeler major did exceedingly well in terms of 2W and CV domestic sales while exports suffered a setback.Two-wheeler domestic sales surged by 25 percent to 22,50,585 units in the April-March 2024 period when compared to 18,05,883 units sold in the same period of 2023. Exports however, fell by 10 percent to 14,77,338 units in the April-March 2024 period from 16,36,956 units sold in April-March 2023 taking total sales in this segment up 8 percent to 37,27,923 units from 34,42,839 units sold in the same 12 month period of 2023.Bajaj Auto Sales March 2024 – YTDCommercial vehicles also showed significantly higher sales in domestic markets which grew by 54 percent YTD to 4,64,138 units during the April-March 2024 period from 3,00,734 units sold in the same period last year. Global sales, however, dipped 14 percent to 1,58,872 units thus taking total sales up 28 percent to 6,23,010 units in the April to March 2024 period from 4,85,018 units sold in the same period of 2023.Combining both 2W and CV segments, Bajaj Auto showcased a mixed performance in the year-to-date sales for April to March 2024 with domestic sales being higher by 29 percent to 27,14,723 units while exports suffered a 10 percent decline to 16,36,210 units YTD. Cumulative total sales thus improved by a moderate 11 percent to 43,50,933 units in the April to March 2024 period from 39,27,857 units sold in the same period of 2023 relating to a 4,34,076 unit volume growth. More

Bajaj Dominar 125?While the rest of this upcoming Bajaj Dominar 125 motorcycle looks similar to a Pulsar NS125, the headlight appears similar to bigger DominarsIf there is one motorcycle brand that currently rules the premium commuter motorcycle segment, it is Bajaj Auto. The company seems like it is expanding its 125cc lineup with a new motorcycle. Considering there is already a Pulsar NS125 on sale, the speculations point to a possible introduction of Dominar brand to 125cc segment.Bajaj Dominar 125 In The Making?The brand’s Pulsar lineup has been a staple among Indian motorcycle enthusiasts and is the highest volume generator for Bajaj. But the flagship Dominar line often takes a back seat where sales are concerned. Currently, Bajaj has Dominar 250 and Dominar 400 on sale. But, what if there was a Dominar 125?Bajaj Dominar 125 Vs Pulsar NS125Analysing Bajaj’s sales patterns, the 125cc segment is company’s golden goose. Bajaj could be looking at expanding the Dominar nameplate and associated sales with its high-performing (where sales are concerned) 125cc platform. For context, Bajaj sold 257 units of Dominar 250 and 441 units of Dominar 400 in February 2024.In the same period, Bajaj sold 1,12,544 Pulsars out of which 62,207 units packed a 125cc engine. Yesterday, we covered Bajaj’s upcoming motorcycle as a Pulsar N125. But looking at it, we couldn’t help but wonder the uncanny similarities with Dominar’s headlight.Bajaj Dominar 125 Vs Dominar 250We can see that the motorcycle looks a lot more muscular and bulbous than Pulsar NS line. It seems like it is primarily bike’s headlights that give this massive presence and an overall muscular stance.Fuel tank from the NSComparing images of new test mule with Bajaj’s current motorcycle lineup, the results are quite interesting. We say this because recently spotted motorcycle gets the same alloy wheels, fuel tank and tail section as a Pulsar NS125. But the new headlight looks very similar to that of Dominar’s.Bajaj Dominar 125 Vs Pulsar NS125So, the speculation of a Bajaj Dominar 125 in the making is a possibility, considering the company has been mixing and matching componentry across platforms to yield unique motorcycles before. If launched, it will be positioned as the flagship 125cc offering above Pulsar NS125 currently on sale.There is another possibility of this being an export model only. Bajaj has been selling Pulsar NS line globally under Dominar brand and Dominar motorcycles under Pulsar brand. This could be a Dominar 125 for export markets, testing on Indian soil.Bajaj Dominar 125 Vs Dominar 250 More