BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 vs BAJAJ Dominar D 250

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

BAJAJ Pulsar N 250
15 pts
Top on paper
BAJAJ Dominar D 250
85 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
BAJAJ Pulsar N 250
70.3 pts
BAJAJ Dominar D 250
44.3 pts

Touring / long rides

BAJAJ Pulsar N 250
17.7 pts
Best fit here
BAJAJ Dominar D 250
91.7 pts

Sporty riding

BAJAJ Pulsar N 250
19.8 pts
Best fit here
BAJAJ Dominar D 250
93.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
BAJAJ Pulsar N 250
79.8 pts
BAJAJ Dominar D 250
26.4 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 79 cm Lowest seat here
  • BAJAJ Dominar D 250 80 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 22.5 hp (BAJAJ Pulsar N 250) up to 27 hp (BAJAJ Dominar D 250).
  • Torque spans 21.5 Nm (BAJAJ Pulsar N 250) up to 23.5 Nm (BAJAJ Dominar D 250).
  • Weight spans 164 kg (BAJAJ Pulsar N 250) to 180 kg (BAJAJ Dominar D 250).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 7: BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 (4); BAJAJ Dominar D 250 (3).

Specification BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 BAJAJ Dominar D 250
Brand BAJAJ BAJAJ
Model BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 BAJAJ Dominar D 250
Engine size 250cc 250cc
Power 22.5hp 27hp
Torque 21.5nm. 23.5nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 2 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 164kg 180kg
Front brake ABS (Grimeca Calipers) ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers)
Rear brake ABS (Grimeca Calipers) ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers)
Seat height (cm) 79cm 80cm
Front tyre 100/80-17 52P 100/80-17
Rear tyre 130/70-17 62P 130/70-17
Cooling Oil cooled Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic Telescopic
Rear suspension Coil-spring, single shock absorber Coil-spring Nitrox single shock absorber.
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 145km/h 160km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 3 L/100km 13 L – 3.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $2480 $3231
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Extra features

-2 Spark Plug Technology

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2023 BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 vs 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 250: listed specifications

The 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 and 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 250 are closely matched in displacement, while the Pulsar N 250 has a lower listed weight, and the Dominar D 250 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

Pulsar N 250 and Dominar D 250 have very similar engine displacement (250 cc vs 250 cc).

Peak power

Dominar D 250 has a clear listed power advantage (27 hp vs 22.5 hp).

Torque

Dominar D 250 has a modest listed torque advantage (23.5 Nm vs 21.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

Dominar D 250 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (160 km/h vs 145 km/h).

Cooling

Pulsar N 250 is listed as oil-cooled, and Dominar D 250 is listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Pulsar N 250 is notably lighter on the listed weight (164 kg vs 180 kg). Pulsar N 250 and Dominar D 250 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 80 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 vs BAJAJ Dominar D 250?

BAJAJ Dominar D 250 is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) vs 145 km/h (90 mph) for BAJAJ Pulsar N 250.

Which has more horsepower, BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 or BAJAJ Dominar D 250?

BAJAJ Dominar D 250 has 27 hp compared with 23 hp on the BAJAJ Pulsar N 250.

Which is lighter, BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 or BAJAJ Dominar D 250?

BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 is lighter at 164 kg vs 180 kg for BAJAJ Dominar D 250.

Which is better, BAJAJ Pulsar N 250 or BAJAJ Dominar D 250?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.