Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Honda Dio

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

Honda Dio price starts at Rs. 74,218, which is Rs. 72,415 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar N250, priced at Rs. 1.47 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar N250 offers a claimed 39 kmpl, while the Dio delivers 50 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar N250 uses a 249.07cc engine producing 24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Dio a 109.51cc engine producing 7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N250 and Dio, the Dio is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Pulsar N250 stands out for performance.

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Pulsar N250 vs Dio Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N250Honda Dio
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.47 LakhRs. 74,218
Mileage 39 kmpl50 kmpl
Engine 249.07 cc109.51 cc
Max power 24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 164 Kg106 Kg

Pulsar N250 vs Dio Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N250 STDHonda Dio STD
Rating
190 reviews
17 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.47 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 74,218 Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, Oil Cooled, FI 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm 7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N250 Colors
Honda Dio Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-304.8 mm, Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Sheet Metal
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 4,383 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,138 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,156 Pulsar N250 Insurance Rs. 5,958 Dio Insurance
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
132 kmph
83 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, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
109.51 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
CVT
Max Power
24.5 PS @ 8750 rpm
7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
9.03 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
72 mm
47 mm
Stroke
61.17 mm
63.121 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
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
39 kmpl
50 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
35-40 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Analog

Suspension-Front
37 mm Upside Down
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Unit Swing

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28.5 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-: 110/70-17, Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-90/90-12 , Rear :-90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-304.8 mm, Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Sheet Metal

Seat height
795 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
172 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
1.3 L
Front Storage Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Gross Weight
314 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1986*745*1050 mm3
1808*677*1151 mm3
Wheelbase
1351 mm
1260 mm
Length
1986 mm
1808 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
160 mm
Height
1050 mm
1151 mm
Width
745 mm
677 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
5.3 L
Kerb Weight
164 Kg
106 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
300 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 5AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Seat Opening Switch
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Underbone
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
1
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
650 mm Seat Length, Viscous Paper Filter
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Not Available
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Carry hook
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km / 2 Month
750-1000 Kms / 1 Month
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
5500-6000 Kms / 6 Months
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
11500-12000 Kms / 1 Year

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
36000

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
Honda Dio
  • Gets a new TFT console which has a clean layout and is easy to read
  • The graphics and styling really makes the scooter stand out
  • External fuel filler cap is quite easy to use and very convenient
Bajaj Pulsar N250
  • Lacks features like smartphone connectivity, which are common in the segment these days
  • Could’ve gotten better build quality
Honda Dio
  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity and related features
  • Performance is rather unimpressive when compared to rivals
  • Doesn’t get disc brakes even as an option
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Bajaj Pulsar N250 Comparison with Similar Bikes

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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. What are the key differences between the standard and deluxe variants of the Honda Dio?
  • The key differences between the standard and deluxe variants of the Honda Dio include the addition of LED headlamps, a fully digital instrument cluster, and a front disc brake in the deluxe variant. The deluxe variant also offers more premium color options and styling elements.
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
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Bajaj Pulsar N250 Vs Honda Dio FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Honda Dio?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar N250 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Honda Dio is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Honda Dio?
The Honda Dio is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar N250 by ₹72,415.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Honda Dio?
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 STD version, 109.51 cc Petrol engine of Dio produces 7.95 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 9.03 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar N250 has better performance.

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