Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Suzuki Gixxer

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar N250
Suzuki Gixxer

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar N250

From ₹1.45 Lakh

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Suzuki

Gixxer

From ₹1.37 Lakh

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Bajaj Pulsar N250Pulsar N250 · ₹1.45 Lakh
Suzuki GixxerGixxer Standard · ₹1.37 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar N250: ₹1.45 Lakh Gixxer: ₹1.37 Lakh (ahead) Gixxer ₹8,049 cheaper
Braking Pulsar N250: Dual-channel ABS (ahead) Gixxer: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar N250: 40 kmpl (ahead) Gixxer: 38 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar N250: 24.5 PS (ahead) Gixxer: 13.6 PS Torque 21.5 vs 13.8 Nm
Weight Pulsar N250: 164 kg Gixxer: 141 kg Seat height 795 vs 795 mm

Pick the Pulsar N250 for dual-channel abs, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Gixxer for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.45 Lakh
₹1.37 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.67 Lakh
₹1.58 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,801 a month
₹2,653 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
24.5 PS
13.6 PS
Torque
21.5 Nm
13.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
40 kmpl
38 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, Oil cooled, fuel injected
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, Air-Cooled, SEP FI
Displacement (cc)
249 cc
155 cc
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
9.8:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5 Speed Manual (1N 2 3 4 5)
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
56.0 mm x 62.9 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
Single Disc, 266 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Single Disc, 240 mm, Nissin 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
17-inch 6-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
110/70-17
100/80-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-17
140/60-R17 Radial Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
37mm USD forks
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Gas-charged monoshock
7-step Preload Adjustable Monoshock (120 mm travel)
Frame Type
Tubular frame
Tubular Steel Diamond Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,351 mm
1335 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)
795 mm
795 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
164 kg
141 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
14 litres
12.0 L (Reserve 2.4 L)
Length (mm)
Not listed
2020 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
800 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1035 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital reverse LCD
Fully Digital LCD Instrument Display with Bluetooth Ride Connect Edition
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, call, SMS, and speed alerts on Ride Connect)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Suzuki Ride Connect)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain and Off-Road
None
Traction Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Not available
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED, bi-functional projector
Full LED Octagonal Headlamp
Taillight
LED
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Clear lens

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split seat
Split Stepped Sport Seat with dual exhaust muffler with chrome tip
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.45 Lakh
₹1.37 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar N250₹1.45 Lakh Gixxer Standard₹1.37 Lakh Gixxer ₹8,049 less

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar N250 Pulsar N250 against Gixxer Gixxer Standard

CityPulsar N250GixxerGap
Mumbai₹1.71 Lakh₹1.62 LakhGixxer ₹9,072 less
Pune₹1.71 Lakh₹1.62 LakhGixxer ₹9,072 less
New Delhi₹1.67 Lakh₹1.58 LakhGixxer ₹8,830 less
Bengaluru₹1.81 Lakh₹1.72 LakhGixxer ₹9,635 less
Chennai₹1.73 Lakh₹1.63 LakhGixxer ₹9,151 less
Hyderabad₹1.77 Lakh₹1.68 LakhGixxer ₹9,394 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N250 or the Gixxer?

The Gixxer, by ₹8,049 on the versions compared here: Pulsar N250 Pulsar N250 at ₹1.45 Lakh against Gixxer Gixxer Standard at ₹1.37 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.67 Lakh against ₹1.58 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar N250 claims 40 kmpl against 38 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar N250 Pulsar N250 makes 24.5 PS and 21.5 Nm and the Gixxer Gixxer Standard makes 13.6 PS and 13.8 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,801 a month for the Pulsar N250 and ₹2,653 for the Gixxer, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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