Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs TVS Ronin

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

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar N250

From ₹1.45 Lakh

Pulsar N250 version

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TVS Motor

Ronin

From ₹1.3 Lakh

Ronin version

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Bajaj Pulsar N250Pulsar N250 · ₹1.45 Lakh

Only differences

TVS RoninRonin Base Lightning Black · ₹1.3 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar N250: ₹1.45 Lakh Ronin: ₹1.3 Lakh (ahead) Ronin ₹14,980 cheaper

Braking Pulsar N250: Dual-channel ABS Ronin: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Pulsar N250: 40 kmpl Ronin: 42 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Pulsar N250: 24.5 PS (ahead) Ronin: 20.4 PS Torque 21.5 vs 19.93 Nm

Weight Pulsar N250: 164 kg Ronin: 159 kg Seat height 795 vs 795 mm

Versions Pulsar N250: 1 Ronin: 7 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar N250 for more power.

Pick the Ronin for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.45 Lakh

₹1.3 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.67 Lakh

₹1.5 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,801 a month

₹2,525 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

24.5 PS

20.4 PS

Torque

21.5 Nm

19.93 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

40 kmpl

42 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, Oil cooled, fuel injected

Single cylinder, oil-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve

Displacement (cc)

249 cc

225.9 cc

Compression Ratio

10.3:1

10.14:1

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled

Gearbox

5-speed manual

Clutch

Assist and slipper clutch

Drive Type

Chain drive

Bore x Stroke

Not listed

66 mm x 66 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 300 mm

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 230 mm

Disc, 240 mm

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Single-channel ABS on Base and Agonda Edition; dual-channel ABS on Base+, Mid and Top

Wheel Type

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

Alloy, 9-spoke, 17-inch front & rear

Front Tyre Size

110/70-17

Rear Tyre Size

140/70-17

130/70-17

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

37mm USD forks

41mm USD fork

Rear Suspension

Gas-charged monoshock

Monoshock, 7-step adjustable preload

Frame Type

Tubular frame

Double cradle frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1,351 mm

1,357 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

165 mm

181 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)

795 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

164 kg

159 kg (Base, Agonda Edition); 160 kg (Base+, Mid, Top)

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

14 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Fully digital reverse LCD

Fully digital (Base, Base+); fully digital with SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity (Mid, Top)

Bluetooth/Navigation

Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes

Optional

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Road, Rain and Off-Road

Urban and Rain

Traction Control

Yes

Not listed

Cruise Control

Not available

Not listed

Side-stand Engine Cut-off

Not listed

Yes

Lights

Headlight

LED, bi-functional projector

Full LED with DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split seat

Pillion seat fitted as standard

Choice

Versions

1 version

7 versions

Price range

₹1.45 Lakh

₹1.3 Lakh – ₹1.64 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

9 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 Ronin Base+₹1.42 Lakh Ronin ₹2,780 less

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar N250 Pulsar N250 against Ronin Ronin Base Lightning Black

City	Pulsar N250	Ronin	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.71 Lakh	₹1.54 Lakh	Ronin ₹16,883 less
Pune	₹1.71 Lakh	₹1.54 Lakh	Ronin ₹16,883 less
New Delhi	₹1.67 Lakh	₹1.5 Lakh	Ronin ₹16,434 less
Bengaluru	₹1.81 Lakh	₹1.63 Lakh	Ronin ₹17,932 less
Chennai	₹1.73 Lakh	₹1.56 Lakh	Ronin ₹17,032 less
Hyderabad	₹1.77 Lakh	₹1.59 Lakh	Ronin ₹17,482 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 Ronin?

The Ronin, by ₹14,980 on the versions compared here: Pulsar N250 Pulsar N250 at ₹1.45 Lakh against Ronin Ronin Base Lightning Black at ₹1.3 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.67 Lakh against ₹1.5 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Ronin claims 42 kmpl against 40 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 Ronin Ronin Base Lightning Black makes 20.4 PS and 19.93 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,801 a month for the Pulsar N250 and ₹2,525 for the Ronin, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.