Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N250 price starts at Rs. 1.42 Lakh, which is Rs. 44,680 cheaper than the base variant of Hero Karizma XMR, priced at Rs. 1.87 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar N250 offers a claimed 39 kmpl, while the Karizma XMR delivers 41.55 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar N250 uses a 249.07cc engine producing 24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Karizma XMR a 210cc engine producing 25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N250 and Karizma XMR, the Pulsar N250 is the better pick for affordability, while the Karizma XMR stands out for mileage.

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Pulsar N250 vs Karizma XMR Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N250Hero Karizma XMR
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.42 LakhRs. 1.87 Lakh
Mileage 39 kmpl41.55 kmpl
Engine 249.07 cc210 cc
Max power 24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Kerb weight 164 Kg163.5 Kg

Pulsar N250 vs Karizma XMR Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N250 STDHero Karizma XMR Top
Rating
190 reviews
81 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.42 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.87 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, Oil Cooled, FI 4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm 25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N250 Colors
Hero Moto Corp Karizma XMR Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 4,247 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,381 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,079 Pulsar N250 Insurance Rs. 11,831 Karizma XMR Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
132 kmph
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, Oil Cooled, FI
4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
210 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm
25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
72 mm
73 mm
Stroke
61.17 mm
50 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
DC
Not Available
Compression Ratio
10.3 : 1
12:01

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
39 kmpl
41.55 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Estimated Mileage
35-40 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
37 mm Upside Down
Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28.5 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-: 110/70-17, Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-100/80-17,Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
314 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1986*745*1050 mm3
2068*760*1110 mm3
Wheelbase
1351 mm
1351 mm
Length
1986 mm
2068 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
160 mm
Height
1050 mm
1110 mm
Width
745 mm
760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
11 L
Kerb Weight
164 Kg
163.5 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 6AH
Projector head light
Yes
Yes

Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Steel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road
Road,Pro,Rally
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Kms /45 days
750 Kms/60 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Kms /240 days
6500 Kms/240 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Kms /365 days
12500 Kms/420 Days

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar N250
  • Excellent engine performance with lots of grunt
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • 795mm seat height makes the bike accessible for shorter riders
Hero Karizma XMR
  • Rev-happy engine, powerful enough to cruise at 110-120kmph all day ; Spacious seat, sporty, yet comfortable ergonomics ; Excellent value for money
Bajaj Pulsar N250
  • Lacks features like smartphone connectivity, which are common in the segment these days
  • Could’ve gotten better build quality
Hero Karizma XMR
  • Underwhelming instrument cluster ; Initial bite from the brakes could be better ; Could’ve had grippier tyres

Is Bajaj Pulsar N250 Better Than Hero Karizma XMR?

50% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar N250 over Hero Karizma XMR in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 422 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Hero Karizma XMR on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Hero Karizma XMR is better on the grounds of mileage and comfort. On the basis of performance, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar N250 Karizma XMR
Mileage 4.3 4.5
Performance 4.8 4.8
Comfort 4.6 4.8
Maintenance 4.5 4.4
Features 4.6 4.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Hunter 350 or n 250 is good for 6 ft person?
  • Both the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and Bajaj Pulsar N250 offer seat heights that can accommodate taller riders. The Hunter 350 features a seat height of 800mm, while the Pulsar N250 has a slightly taller seat height of 795mm. Both motorcycles provide comfortable ergonomics suitable for riders around 6 feet tall but it's advisable to test ride each to determine which aligns best with your comfort and riding preferences.https://www.zigwheels.com/bike-comparison/bajaj-pulsar-n250-vs-royal-enfield-hunter
Q. How is Bajaj Pulsar N250 and F250 in long rides?
  • I was on tour with my n250 to spiti and believe me this didn't even make me feel like tired or something on this long route
  • These Bajajs use an air-and-oil-cooled 2-valve, single-cylinder engine that uses 249cc of displacement for its wow quotient. Bajaj says they didn’t use triple-spark tech here as meeting BS6 norms reduces the lean air-fuel mixture combinations which the triple spark setup leveraged. There are no ride modes here either. But it is an all-new engine, sitting 10 degrees from vertical compared to 20 degrees on the P220F. It also has offset crank and bush bearings for the balancer shaft to improve efficiency and refinement. Impressively, the engine makes as much power as the NS200 - and its 21.5Nm of torque is the most we have seen on a Pulsar to date. On the road, the sound, the sensations and the performance are oh-so-220! The sound and feel of the engine have a touch of mechanical rawness. No, it isn’t rough! There’s just a bit of a pulse and roar that makes it feel very Pulsar. As promised the engine has a lot of grunts - which means you can leave it between 3000-4000 rpm for all your city duties. In 4th gear, it will pull from 25kmph easily. Yes, the Pulsar has only five gears but performance isn’t lacking, so if you are planning to do long distances even with a pillion you'll find it lets you relax on the highway as well. Along with the performance, it's the practicality of the Pulsar that has made it so appealing. Its 795m seat height lets 5’6” riders like me put both feet down flat, especially because it feels slim. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -[2021 Bajaj Pulsar F250

Bajaj Pulsar N250 Vs Hero Karizma XMR FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Karizma XMR?
Hero Karizma XMR is better on the grounds of mileage and comfort. On the basis of performance, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Karizma XMR?
The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper than Hero Karizma XMR by ₹44,680.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Hero Karizma XMR?
For the STD version, 249.07 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar N250 produces 24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Top version, 210 cc Petrol engine of Karizma XMR produces 25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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