In the Big League

EXACTLY TWO DECADES AGO, WHEN THE FIRST Pulsar was launched, I loved its muscular design and that sporty 150-cc engine. And just like thousands of enthusiasts, I couldn’t resist buying one. The brand became so popular that there are lakhs of Pulsar Maniacs on the road today.

Fast forward to 2021 and Bajaj Auto have updated the range with the new 250-cc models, which is the largest capacity Pulsar yet. Earlier, in an exclusive interaction, a Bajaj executive revealed that the new Pulsar 250s would retain the authentic fabric that made bikes like the 220F such icons even today. That’s why Bajaj won’t be adopting a high-revving KTM powertrain; instead going back to the basics and developing one on their own.

And here’s the result: two brand new motorcycles — the Pulsar F250 and the N250. The former is a worthy replacement for the Pulsar 220F, while the naked takes the NS200 game forward. This makes them