Bajaj Pulsar N250 2024 First Impressions | S02E18

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 arrived to replace the Pulsar 220F. That has not happened. Now Bajaj has rolled out an update for 2024 that ups the value quotient of the N250. On MotorInc First, Shumi and Kartikeya discuss whether the N250, a great commuter as it is, is now a great Pulsar or not.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Is This The Flagship?
01:55 Pulsar N250 History
04:06 What's Changed
08:02 A Great Commuter
10:17 The Big Issue
13:58 Connectivity
14:49 Suspension Part 2
15:39 Bajaj's Product Line
18:15 Why 220F's an Icon?
20:01 ABS Modes
23:09 Traction Control
25:22 Pricing
25:44 Quick Summary
30:36 Is This A Pulsar?
31:28 40bhp Magic
32:48 Closing Comments
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[@rajnishdhull333]

So i bought the N250 in April 2022 for reigniting my love for motorcycles ,mostly for city use. But I end up covering laddakh, kaza, kashmir on it. An all-rounder bike.

[@motorinc]

Awesome! Glad you're enjoying your experience Rajnish!

[@rajnishdhull333]

@@motorinc thanks, but sold it last year.

[@rahulmaurya3842]

@@rajnishdhull333what resale value did you get. Can you give a range

[@rajnishdhull333]

@@rahulmaurya3842 1.10

[@UtkarshSingh361]

Do you ever felt lack of 6th gear in your long journey? And is liquid cooled engine is really that good than oil cooled engine?

[@str8rite1]

Somethings about Bajaj just make no sense: - So many Pulsars and the major updates to them continue to be in terms of stickering (not even paint schemes) - The actual flagship (Dominar 400) continues to have just 2 colour schemes for years - Still hasn't found a way to upgrade the 220F with a new 220F. I am not kidding, I havent seen a single F250 till now. - RS200 showed promise, but has received no update since launch (2015/16)

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing your perspective!

[@shuvam_j]

The stickering so far seems to be pretty average

[@Naps56]

Because the brand's vision statement is "From Sticke-ring to Nurburg-ring". Even Coke began life as a cough-mixture, or antacid or sumpn' like that. A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.

[@roguexivan2909]

Why would they bother updating the RS200 when it makes so little money?

[@deepakmandhare1463]

Two of the many reasons I am very keen to watch Motorinc's videos are: 1. To listen to great stuff from Shumi 2. To check if my opinions match with those of Shumi's.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Deepak! What did you think about today's episode?

[@user-pp6mn6oh1x]

As usual fantastic 🎉.

[@neillele]

The other guy needs to improve (Not Shumi)

[@deepakmandhare1463]

Great! ​@@motorinc

[@johntanil1943]

One Pulsar/Week

[@Aditoise]

With all these pulsar together , This will take whole another 6 months 😂

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@HowTo-lc2rp]

Sunday brunch, with Shumi's video perfect weekend ❤❤❤

[@Dr_Pranjal]

One pulsar a week, keeps the line up weak.

[@janedhiraj]

High time for Bajaj to launch a adv with a sizable engine.

[@ampassionstruck9138]

Changes in new N250 are : 1. Wider tyres ( 110 and 140 mm) 2. 300 mm petal disk upfront. 3. Bluetooth with turn by turn navigation. 4. Abs modes for different conditions. 5. New graphics. 6. Traction control. 7. Usd forks. 8. Shorter wheelbase for more agility. All this at just a premium of around rs 900 only❤❤, this is gonna sell like hot cakes now.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the summary, @ampassionstruck9138!

[@VardhanShrivastava]

I just DIScovered that Bajaj DIScontinued the DIScover brand!? I still remember the old advertisement "odi baba". Discover too was aspirational and brought style to the 125 segment back in the day. Why even?

[@54anurag]

Wasn't that for caliber?

[@motorinc]

Well spotted Anurag! Discover had Jackie Chan!

[@VardhanShrivastava]

@@54anurag my bad, i must me be mixing the two in my head Still the point remains, Bajaj's branding was on point back in the day. That rock version of Hamara Bajaj with Pulsar 220 is iconic to this day!

[@Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin]

Hoodibaba was a Caliber 115 (111.6cc). I had one.

[@Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin]

Really, discover discontinued? So Pulsar is now a Discover! Where is the Pulsar then?

[@shresthkaushik1393]

I own n250 2024 version and i have done my 500 kms on it this review is purely unbiased. I will be discussing the things i like and the i disliked 1. Power :- this bike has power without saying you will find yourself on 70-80 in city without any hassle and in no time. Riding it on 80 feels like you are riding your bike on 50-60 there are literally no vibrations. 2. Weight is an issue if you are upgrading from a 100 cc bike you will definitely feel the weight while moving it around. 3. Mileage:- I dont rush and general cruise it on 50-60 generally in the cities and i am getting mileage of 42-45 even before 1st service. You can get 45 kms mileage if you ride normally. There are some issues as well which i have faced which are following: 1. The bike is mainly made for cities and not for racing on Highways you feel a lack of power above 110 kmph. 2. Turning radius is very short for me. You will be moving your bike alot to turn it around. 3. Navigation is average - i would say not good not bad. Overall its a great commuter+ powerful bike and it will give you immense joy in riding it in cities rather than on long highways.

[@kartikprasanna6324]

I did Chennai to Bangalore on my Discover 150S a few months ago. The back and butt pain from that ride really nailed the point of how the Discover is ONLY a commuter and nothing else - and seeing that Bajaj managed to achieve the same result with the N250 despite a 100cc increase is sort of maddening💀

[@motorinc]

😆

[@shadow_realm47]

Arent you guys being a wee bit too negative? It's a competent bike for the price! You have to remember the Dominar 400 and 250 each was launched at around 1.5L ex showroom (1st lot) they wanted to have "something" at that price point. Unfortunately that's is how MBAs (most often mid level managers) see the lineup not in terms of BHP(not hating just being real). And cus our country is so diverse, there's a crazy elastic overlapping demand for various similar branded stuff at different price point! Bajaj wanted to replace the 220F as well, it had diminishing but stable demand paying customers tanked the sale of the F250 to get the 220F back. Corporate Investor concall presentation Over:P

[@vikramwadhwani6174]

Well said 🤘

[@jaisonjerome05]

Yeah.. this one isn't that wierd.

[@ravirajpawar7734]

I remember learning to ride on my brother's Pulsar 150 in 2008. It was awesome time.. Sad to see what a mess they have made out of the brand Pulsar..😢

[@motorinc]

Oh man! What colour was it?

[@ravirajpawar7734]

@@motorinc It was black..

[@satyamsingh9167]

What colour is your pulsar 150😅​@@motorinc

[@thangarajj]

I wanted to say thanks to this team. I just got the N150 last week & it's been a brilliant experience :) One reason I even did a test ride was the comparison between P150 and N160 from Motorinc, so thanks for that. Overall fit & finish, exhaust sound, good enough power, projector, good seating for rider & pillion with a great look in its white avatar. Kick start is always handy as starting my yamaha szr without battery is something I don't want to experience ever again. Mileage seems to be around 55 which is much more than I expected. Whether it should have the Pulsar brand or not, this is just an excellent motorcycle. Would have preferred a little more power and dual abs, but as a package, this is just very nicely put together. Good work from Bajaj!

[@motorinc]

Thanks T! Lovely to hear from you!

[@rajatnaahar]

Congrats on the new bike. Why didn't you go for the 160 4v Apache?

[@thangarajj]

@@rajatnaahar i tool a test ride on it. It just wasn't comfortable. The seat height was just a little too high (I'm 5'6'') and the turning radius is clearly more limited than other bikes, so trying to turn the bike near the showroom on the side of the road was such a hassle. The engine also stopped twice during the ride which never happened on any other test ride on hornet 2.0 or pulsar. The balance with the pillion just seemed off for some reason. Also when shifting gear the indicator just goes blank the moment clutch is activated which makes it rather useless and also not the same behaviour as on the other 2 bikes. Plus the pillion seat didn't seem very comfortable for older women which i needed it to be and the kick start is something I was looking for as I've had bad experiences in the past with self start. The projector was also a plus on Pulsar and the exhaust sound is just so good on it as well.

[@balakrishnanselva1361]

I rplaced my 9 year old 200 NS with N250 this February ( before the update) for following reasons. 1. Softer suspension paricularly for the pillion. None of my pillion riders liked the hard suspension. 2. Smooth engine with a good exhaust note. 3.Marginally better mileage than 200 NS. 4. For the past 5 years my highway rides have become very rare. My observations after 1000kms 1. Handling is no where comparable to 200 NS and i am ok with it. 2. Ride over bad road is excellent.( i used to stand on the pegs of 200 NS over bad roads). The only other bike i teat rode was the Duke 250 and it is really sharp in handling but the suspension is as hard as 200 NS. The deciding factor for me is ride comfort and i love my N250(pre facelift). I believe there is a market for riders who want to replace their sporty machines with a more accomodating machine (as the rider become older).

[@motorinc]

Excellent! Thank you so much for this @BalaKrishnanSelva1361. This will help others immensely!

[@sss23]

1. 10/10 for summary (specially the sad, disappointed face) 2. The last 5 minutes was awesome ❤ 3. Both of you , not once said take a test ride , means it's a no go 😅 not even 1% 4. 🤞 I will discover a 40bhp 😂 before 2025 5. You two are awesome guys. Big fan ❤🙏

[@motorinc]

Thank you so much S!

[@CholeBhaturey]

I still ride a Discover 100 and always do I love riding it (clocked over 1L kms then simply lost count), so I'd like to believe that I've 'discover'ed a worthy update to my current motorcycle!🎉

[@goutham112]

Bluetooth connectivity is a very USEFUL feature. My phone camera stabilization got damaged because of handlebar vibrations. Now I switched to a motorcycle with bluetooth TBT navigation on speedometer. It works 95% as good as a phone navigation mounted on the handlebar.

[@Beginyourriding]

I have an MT-15 with Bluetooth and haven't used it after the first month. I find it much easier to have the phone in my pocket with navigation turned ON and connected to my Bluetooth earphones.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know Goutham!

[@ramboog2654]

@@Beginyourridinghey, hii…which bluetooth earphones are you using inside the helmet?!

[@vilehunter0074]

​@@Beginyourridingya found this much better in most of the scenarios in my case as well

[@Beginyourriding]

@@ramboog2654 I use the Noise buds Venus. However, I'd recommend a Bluetooth communicator over this as you have a better sense of what's going around you because they don't suppress the ambient noise which can be critical in emergency situations.

[@srikanthdoguru6526]

Hello team, Great conversation. However I'm still confused by the end of the video. What do you mean by weird suspension? You have not clearly explained it, You said 'not weird in the sense of unsafe, but you won't have a good time riding the bike', what does this mean? So do you mean it does not fall in sportier section nor comfort section, so what does this bike offer? Should we consider it if this is my first bike or look for other options in 250cc. I would request you to clarify this. Also give me what are best bikes available in 250cc to check out. Thank you in advance.

[@onezeeboii1546]

17:33 Editor-san! That was sneaky af!!😂

[@ramboog2654]

What?!

[@samit5255]

​editor clearly meant that N250 does feel like dominar but like a parody🤣 ​@ramboog2654

[@motorinc]

🤣 Unintentional!

[@piyushsahurkar9362]

Really hope that the NS400 exceed all expectations but not in weight class like Dominor as being a 200 kg titan with 40 HP

[@motorinc]

Indeed!

[@Kazaamshady]

Hello both - thanks for the review. Just curious - for eg., Shumi said that the UX/UI was not enjoyable or a pleasant experience (more or less). How do you determine this - when you say that it's not good, what's your baseline - is it coming from your experience on premium machines (Multis, Busas etc.) or is this perspective coming from what you've experienced in the range in which the motorcycle sits in or belongs to? Cheers!

[@ChandlerMurielBing]

I fully agree on curating the product line; it's time they trim the Pulsar line and keep it simple. I saw the OG Pulsar on my commute the other day, and it reminded me that Pulsar meant that punchy, muscular bike from the 2000s. That's what it should be.

[@motorinc]

Agreed! Thanks Chandler!

[@kartikguha]

I rode a Suzuki Gs150r for 10 hours straight (only 4 10 min breaks in between) without any discomfort. I recently tried my friend's NS250 and after about 1.5 hours my body started giving me signals to get off of it.

[@Njanshalu]

As someone who owns both bikes, NS200 is way better for long tours. Yes the seat is harder but honestly it is better for longer rides from what I have experienced

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know! Kartik and Njanshalu!

[@d96yt4]

Can't wait for the NS400 review from you guys.. Love you shumi and kartikya

[@motorinc]

Thank you so much! We believe we're riding them in May

[@vinayaksrivastav2328]

The DISCOVERy of this channel made me DISCOVER a informative side of two guys just talking about vehicles because they let us DISCOVER the world of vehicles in a fun way I also DISCOVERed the fact that every time Mr.Shumi said DISCOVER I laughed so hard that I had to rewind the video by 20 seconds to listen to them again because my laugh would cover what they are saying Thank you for making my morning fun 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@motorinc]

You're welcome Vinayak! Glad you enjoyed the watch!

[@AkashKumar-tn6cw]

Hello, Please advise what should I buy Honda cb300f or N250 for better city rides and very rarely long highway ride.

[@shashanksaikumar]

I live in Bangalore and I haven’t seen a single new pulsar on the roads till date. Believe me I have really looked. People find more value in tvs or hero these days. Bajaj have shot themselves in the foot by diluting and then making a complete mess of the pulsar brand. There is no clear understanding as to what this bike is.

[@uvuvwevwevweossaswithglasses]

In Pune and Mumbai it's a different story. I see A LOT of N160 and some N250. Also a lot of NS200.

[@Snazees]

I am from Assam and it's actually opposite here. Ratio wise 7 Pulsar N160/N150 : 3 RTR 160 4v and am yet to spot any Xtreme 160R 4V on road 😅

[@waggish_amoureux]

N160 is very popular here in bengal.

[@burnttoast9890]

Bruh, have you seen the pulsar 125 sales ? It's through the roof ! The whole point of a strong brand is sell more bikes in it's name and fame . You must understand how marketing works.

[@dv9239]

Same in Hyderabad

[@Beginyourriding]

I think the Pulsar brand is being hurt because Bajaj is focused more on KTM and other partnerships. I just hope that they discover the falw in their execution and give this brand the love and attention it deserves.

[@motorinc]

Agreed! And we see what you did there!

[@mjjiby]

@@motorinc epic discovery! :P

[@the_hustling_wanderer]

Small kids are sitting on the Bajaj top management level, they are playing around with their toys

[@777southpaw]

What a class! Thoroughly analysed! You guys are absolutely killing it!

[@motorinc]

Thank you @777southpaw!

[@venkataramanak8264]

for the engine alone, which is superior? NS or N? Do you feel the chasis did not do justice for engine on N?

[@alsa4real]

Was the pulsar 220 that good at cornering? I always thought it was like a 2000s mustang, good for only the straight line

[@motorinc]

You got the nail on the head! It was a muscle car on two wheels!

[@alsa4real]

@@motorinc and that's what people loved?

[@motorinc]

Love. Present tense 😬

[@kruzerblade4740]

I can help Bajaj with their lineup: -> retire the, 150cc, engines -> fuse the dominar and Adventure Sport (AS) lineup, with the dominar being a nameplate for a more serious off-roader (AS400 Dominar) -> get rid of the Platina line completely -> Dal Chawal bike CT 110X CT 125X -> Commuter: D125 D160 D250 -> faired discover: DF250 (make the fairing beefier, the entire appeal of the 220f was the muscular fairing) -> naked sport pulsars: ns125 (liquid cooled) ns200 ns400 -> faired sport pulsars: fs125 (liquid cooled) fs200 fs400 -> adventure sport pulsars: as250 (liquid cooled) AS250 Dominar (liquid cooled) AS400 AS400 Dominar -> cruisers: avenger 250 avenger 400 (it was an eliminator to begin with, I don't see anything wrong with turning the avenger into a Japanese liquid-cooled sport bike engine cruiser. Plus the avenger would do a FAR better job of being a cruiser than the dominar) A shit-load of bikes? yes. But is there at least a FAR more clear demarcation of roles of each bike? Absolutely.

[@satyaranjan790]

Bajaj be like -acha thik hai samjha Gaya 😂😂😂

[@Anurag-er5xq]

Why fs? there is already rs out there

[@kruzerblade4740]

@@Anurag-er5xq I felt once Bajaj enters the larger displacement market, they’ll need names to at least stand out. Aprilia already had the RS name for a long time, all the other 400-500 class bikes have more distinguishable identifiers RC: KTM RS: Aprilia YZF-R: Yamaha Ninja: Kawasaki ZX: Kawasaki RR: TVS/BMW (same bike) GSXR/Gixxer: Suzuki CBR: Honda Having a different name will help the faired pulsars stand out, and considering a letter F in pulsars always seems to stoke lovely memories (barring the f250 cus the fairing was barely there), using the F moniker properly will seriously help marketing

[@Anurag-er5xq]

@@kruzerblade4740 fs doesn't sound appealing at all dude .

[@motorinc]

That's a 15 year plan at least 😆

[@_Adv8_]

I feel like 'first impressions' got a lot more traction than you guys expected it to, and now most of the videos are long-form content (I love it), where the dads of the Indian motorcycling community discuss a lot more than just the bike in question. So, when KTM came to India and I saw their bikes on the road, I thought "who asked for these?" and overtime I realized that maybe it was not something we asked for but needed, to grow as motorcyclists. And MotorInc is similar in the sense that I didn't know I wanted it, but it was a real breath of fresh air for the Indian motorcycle journalism. I am so happy both of you made the decision to make your own channel and take a different approach.

[@niranjanrc6736]

What's the feedback of the projector headlight system?

[@PharaohVj]

So it's Sunday and I'm present sir ❤ 😉

[@motorinc]

Good morning and happy Sunday!

[@HemantNaidu007]

Very true

[@Abhijeet_Mohapatra]

But was the Pulsar not introduced as a sporty commuter in the 1st place? And I can't recall any pulsar barring the ns and the rs to be outright sporty. So, I don't understand how the n250 which is a technologically superior pulsar any less pulsar-y than the existing line-up??!!

[@motorinc]

By the standards of a time. The Pulsar was superior in terms of performance and handling for its time. But is it so today?

[@Rahu_Rai]

It seems like both of them personally hate N250. I have read a lot of comments below, in which it has been found that they are recommending MT or some other brand. So, this is really a big concern. Guys, please watch carefully comments and other KZbin channels. It is not honest review.

[@motorinc]

@Rahu_Rai: We will continue to recommend bikes we think riders will enjoy riding, no matter how it makes you feel. And please do feel free to disagree with our recommendations, and buy whatever you think is best of you. However, if you don't trust us, please do not watch MotorInc. Accusing us of being dishonest is going to get you absolutely _nowhere_ here.

[@alifafrajur4121]

Currently, there is no announcement of new 2024 n250 in my country. Should I buy the old model or wait for the new one?

[@AdityaSingh-tk3kw]

Great video yet again ...Eagerly waiting for Ns400 🎉 also team could you please tell me what do you think about the wheel covers or pro disc in trend nowadays? Is it harmful

[@medsedled]

i am kinda sad i think this bike had potential to be great for someone who was going for 160 cc but could save 20-30k more to get a 25 ps 250 cc machine i hope they improve

[@motorinc]

We do too…

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

33:16😂 that was totally unexpected but still accurate in another comparison.

[@motorinc]

😆

[@shashank06071]

I had a question, do you look at the spec sheet first and pay great attention to it to gather all the info before the ride or Do you first ride the bike and have a feel for it then look at the spec sheet and say yes the feeling of the ride is justified by the spec on the paper??

[@motorinc]

Depends, Shashank. For MotorInc First, we prefer to listen to the logic/solution side of the vehicle's story very closely. Sometimes this needs corroboration with the spec sheet. Post-test, you'll sometimes need spec sheets to validate certain things you felt/noticed. And finally, it's good to know certain aspects of the vehicle in comparison to its rivals where again, a combination of feelings/assessments and the spec sheet may be required. What we stopped doing right at the start, is creating content when _only_ a spec sheet is available, before riding and driving it. That's almost completely pointless content.

[@varuneshsingh8046]

I am upgrading from fz16, does pulsar 250 handles the corners , similar to fz or its slow in cornering.

[@giggyplay2906]

A pulsar was the start of the episode...❤

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@sandeepg6202]

How are you able to judge if a motorcycle is good when your type of bike is a fast revving and exciting bike? For example, how can you say the Classic 350 is a good bike when the type of bike you love is almost opposite of that bike, a 390?

[@navinyaj31]

Which 40 bhp bike will you guys recommend?

[@ihavstupid9232]

Would you recommend this for a college going student as a 1st bike?

[@VeganSanatani]

I know it is extremely outdated, but can you make a video about the 220f ? Or that era of Motorcycles in India, Thank you. ❤

[@motorinc]

Noted! The OG flagship! Would be great to revisit it.

[@Siman_Shrestha07]

The whole video is 10/10.... Been following both Shumi and Kartikeya from the days of zigwheels and Powerdrifts. I love the way you guys present your thoughts and are never in a rush to put a video on your channel... Keep the same way..more n more to go...

[@motorinc]

Thanks Siman! Good to see comments from you regularly!

[@Siman_Shrestha07]

@@motorinc ❤️

[@ashishmishra805]

Among the three Duke 250, N 250, & NS 250 which would you recommend.

[@dharmeshvaishnav1788]

Hey Motorinc! I love your content for motorcycle enthusiasts! But have you considered reaching out to folks who are new to the world of two (or even four) wheels? I'd love to see a series that combines two ideas: *Top 5 Motorcycles for Different Riders:** This could cater to job types, riding styles (power, mileage, off-road), etc. * **Understanding Bikes & Cars for Beginners:** This would explain key features, different types, and what to consider when buying. This combination would be a fantastic resource for complete newcomers! Maybe even expanding this into a video series

[@PoweRHousE_N250]

Booked N250 white 🤍

[@Njanshalu]

Congrats, that colour is the best 👍

[@motorinc]

Congratulations!

[@PoweRHousE_N250]

@@Njanshalu tq🤗

[@HarshKumar-tr7ch]

Shumi took the Discover cue huh😂❤

[@motorinc]

🤣

[@flyingdutchman2609]

Just discovered your channel and gotta say its the first moto enthusiasm channel since Fortnine that has impressed me so much with the informative presentation maturity it has. Eloquence, Precise, Practical Godspeed bearded calm voice guy. May this vibe never change and this channel will boom up, internationally even

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us FD!

[@nitroRadon]

As a beginner who is now moving from a scooter to a bike what do you think, should I get one? I have not driven bikes much, so I don't know what to expect in the experience whether it is NS 200 or N250.

[@devaustin_320]

I THINK NS IS MORE FOCUSED TOWARDS YOUTH JUST LIKE DUKE N IS FOR MATURED MEN

[@premsuresh9466]

Well said!

[@motorinc]

And strangely enough, the youth bike feels like the far older product too!

[@Raage.]

The NS200 was lightning in a bottle, I can't imagine bajaj as they are now make that magic happen again.. I don't understand what's been happening to bajaj, they really let die many great bikes. Instead of a n150,160, ns125,160, etc.. i wish they continued/ updated the RS200, the AS200(an exceptional tourer) and more unique pulsars lost to time.(Some of them weren't even bajaj's fault 😂). Anyways hoping for the best with the 400s, really sweet would be they update the dominar also.(The real actual flagship.)

[@Raage.]

Also, most of the above pulsar's failure comes down to some honestly goofy styling and their lax attitude towards updates.. getting it right with the 400s is of utmost importance.

[@motorinc]

Superb point @Raage!

[@opticgamer1543]

how good/perfect is this bike if upgrading from Splendor 125. or should I Wait .

[@motorinc]

Very good! Get a test ride @opticgamer1543!

[@mikeshinoda_98]

I still remember the first time I saw a Pulsar 220F in red back in 7th grade; it was purely magical. I immediately became obsessed with motorcycles. And in 2014, when I saw the CBR250R Repsol edition, I was in awe-those were the golden days. Nothing comes close to the CBR 250R! What a beauty! Those days are gone nothing feels magical anymore! Too many motorcycles on social media I've lost the feeling of excitement & anticipation

[@melbec6887]

Hum first hum first 🥇

[@ishaanbhardwaj6740]

Puri dekh to le video

[@motorinc]

🏆

[@vitamin_pr0tein]

Milgyi sarkari naukri?

[@skyybblue]

2 buddhe...khud ko rider samjh k ..bakwas karte hue... Just take a test ride if it feels great ..buy it.

[@MrSMS1983]

Nice video, as always. 👌 Specifically for the Pulsars, I feel like mentioning the model under discussion on the screen will help the viewers coz at least I got confused a few times as to which model is being discussed.. 😁

[@venkateshnaik2777]

I am thinking to buy a 160 cc motorcycle and I did all the 160cc test rides finally I added n160 and rtr 160 4v in my wishlist, what bike do you recommend @mororInc I am looking for a city ride and daily purpose use.

[@Vikrum_]

Talking about a Pulsar in 2024 is a waste of time

[@parthaprotalukdar712]

😂

[@cparunsankar7363]

I am glad i discovered this channel

[@motorinc]

Welcome to MotorInc, Arun!

[@VN11Prod]

Fantastic episode ❤️ I just sat back, relaxed and watched. Super kudos to the whole team 👏🏼

[@motorinc]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting us know!

[@vilehunter0074]

Is this suspension setup the case for the new n160 as well, as you guys said the old one has a stiff rear suspension but the leaning and stuff is fine (leaning at 60 to 70 in butterfly bridges and stuff is good ) got it 6 months back and since i ride 90% in highway only for office commutes it is fine but 1 steps softer is better than stock in city as well but the one thing i noticed is the rear brakes even with dual channel abs locks, got the brake pads changed in warranty after that also it is better but it still locks up in some cases.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know VH!

[@intothedarkness5624]

Just managed to get a test ride few days back. I was at around 105 on 4th gear, the bike was kind of nervous. It showed some sign of wobbling. I shifted up to 5th with a little higher force than usual on the lever and the bike wobbled like crazy. If I had encountered even any minor bumps, I might have fallen off. Thankfully the road was smooth. I was waiting for this bike to relaunch for the last 8 months. Now I have to look for something else. Is this behaviour normal on all N250s or an issue with my test ride bike? Have you felt anything similar to this?

[@harshchilakamarri]

bro did u checked how the slipper clutch is working? coz when I downshifted the gears aggressively the bike jumped a bit...

[@hunterx2918]

First of all, great video. Really enjoyed listening to it. I'm a 25 year old looking for my first bike. I do have my heart set on two bikes (Hero Xtreme 125R and the Bajaj N250). I know these two bikes are different in terms of segment but I want something that I won't outgrow for a few years given I need it primarily for commuting and occasional weekend rides to Lonavla, etc. I do like the value both these bikes provide at their price point which is my main consideration. Please recommend.

[@mahikanshum3809]

Hello @motorinc team Great podcast I would also like to add to the above question, if i buy n250, should i buy the 2023 version over 2024?

[@roronoazoro4293]

So should I buy N250 for highway and city both??

[@rohitbarman7642]

Which ones initial speed is better (under 100km/hr ) ???? Plzzzzzzzz telll

[@motorinc]

vs NS200? The N250 will feel easier, the NS200 will feel more interesting.

[@pkmkb_0]

is there any new upgrade on n160 would they give usd forks

[@Vehify]

A lot of people love automobiles and like talking about them but these guys seem like they are completely themselves when they speak. Would love to meet them some day. Thanks for the content.

[@motorinc]

We look forward to catching up too! Thanks so much for being with us!

[@maanooj]

Hi please help...... in my recent service my avenger 220 dtsi bs3 2012 model they have changed magnetic coil and regulator.....but when i checked bill and its part number they installed magnetic coil which comes in next generation bs4 2018 ...... when i came home back and checked with multimeter even without inserting key it is showing 13+v and when i start and raise it is almost reaching 14.9v.....i asked them they are saying nothing will happen.....i am worried coil is giving more voltage qnd it may cook my new regulator and other electricals

[@shubhank920]

35 minutes well spent and as you guys said it would be a better D250 instead of N250 but after listening to the closing comments, now I'm curios to hear your opinion about Higness350 please make a video on it as well.

[@sarthakgawari23]

Hey! can we get your views on the rc390? you haven't made a first impression or even a single video (except reels) on it kudos to the team work , enjoying every second of it !!!!

[@thebiswajit0269]

A great summary by kartik🙌. Plus another question, when can we expect the XOOM 160 to arrive?

[@motorinc]

Thanks! We’re not sure yet.

[@ayushtohani460]

I always love it when you guys get together and have a podcast on the bikes......and you speak so transparently and genuinely, have been watching you guys for years and just love the work..... especially when shumi brings up BLUETOOTH 😂😂it's lovely

[@motorinc]

Our pleasure! Thanks for sticking around!

[@bharatparshetti]

Hi motorinc team. Brought a scrambler 400x after watching shumi's ride impression. It actually is like what he said. I know what to expect bcoz of motorinc and shumi. Thank you. I m really enjoying the motorcycle except the horrible rpm meter.

[@sahilshinde]

Loved the video...as always....just one request...can u make a video why dominar 400 is a bad buy...I mean a detailed video...thank u .keep up the good work...

[@Bruce_wayne23]

is there any forum like teambhp for bikes?

[@Dr.Abhi-ClashofClans]

Nice Sir..These videos helps a lot and boost our knowledge.. Thanks sir

[@motorinc]

Thank you for taking time to write in to us!

[@bttxts3132]

Considering the age of dominar 400 s engine and its vibrations how well do you think ns 400 will be ?

[@motorinc]

We're willing to wait 15 days to answer that @phdtalks9853. We've no interest in guessing 😊

[@bttxts3132]

Lol 😂😂

[@krishnaraj.v5598]

I need the suggestion i am using Pulsar RS 200 BS3, i am planning to replace with Pulsar N250 Could you please help whether the replacement is worthy?

[@thesingson9792]

as always Very informative❤

[@SathishKumar-pq2cz]

Great work as usual. Definitely 8/10 quick summary for karthi. Call & composed 1st ride review by sumi. Waiting for 400 , please make a video as soon as possible.

[@ramanandb6608]

for college use and city ride should i prefer n250 over mt15,where mt15 is ,more fuel efficient

[@kurroth]

Your discussions make my Sunday morning! There are so many mods of Royal Enfields which people in other countries do to improve performance. We rarely see such things in Pulsars and Apaches. I wonder if Fuel XPro, Powertronics, etc. can bring back the sportiness in the N series..... Perhaps you guys should do that!

[@motorinc]

Hey @kurroth! If you do try it, do let us know how it goes!

[@AkshatSheth-xr1dj]

As a starter, can N250 come as a better vehicle for me I am upgrading from a regular 110cc bike and I see that N250 does provide me an extra safety net. Please suggest and a huge fan of your videos Shumi and Kartik

[@garage-n-guitar]

Firstly, I love these episodes that you guys do. The natural flow, right amount of humour and nothing but complete truth. Great going..!! Thanks for the 40bhp input, I was contemplating on a 250cc bike or a much larger one, but now I guess it's much clearer in my head, thanks again 😊 And yeah, I can totally relate fumbling with N, NS.. 😄

[@motorinc]

Thanks for understanding. It’s a head full of hardedged letters. Gah!

[@Vorahemal]

Shumi your love for NS200 in this and the video before is so nice to watch. I own one and I feel it. Thank you for making videos.

[@motorinc]

Awesome! ❤️ you know where that comes from!

[@abirpramanik]

is it feel smooth & comfortable at 110kmph .. ?

[@motorinc]

Yes, reasonably good., Abir

[@user-tt5cv1np8p]

Both u guys are jus grt; ur impressions are informative yet so entertaining 😊 ... keep it up !!!

[@motorinc]

Thank you! Pleasure to have you with us.

[@akashmudgal3718]

Nothing like a Sunday and an episode of MotorInc First! Loving it.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Akash! Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience!

[@manishmv]

How do you think it stand against cb300 F strictly from daily office goers perspective?

[@tejvilchavan3980]

Hey, loving your content! I was about to consider getting a Honda CB300F over N250 and wanted to hear your thoughts on it. Do you think it's a good choice for someone looking for reliability and performance in a smaller bike? Thanks!"

[@maheshwarreddy4202]

Definitely a way better choice than N250 or you can choose Gixxer 250

[@motorinc]

Hey Tejvil! Unfortunately we've not tested the 300F so we cannot tell you whether it's better/worse than the N250. Please excuse.

[@hybrid4102]

Excellent video! Will you guys be making a video on the new 2024 pulsar n160 as well?

[@motorinc]

Bajaj says they currently don't have test bikes.... we're waiting.

[@UzairKhan-od8hq]

Have a question about how shumi described the previous n250 to be a bike with a really good suspension setup in the last n 250 video. Has that changed in this new gen due to the change in suspension setup and tweaks in the wheelbase as well as up sizing the wheels.

[@motorinc]

Yes it has. That _is_ the issue, really Uzair!

[@UzairKhan-od8hq]

Well that's sad cause the previous one really had an amazing suspension setup that It was my first pick bike after I finish my M. Sc. Anyway it's really great to see this channel grow as it gives me so much knowledge just as a bike enthusiast. It feels like a very long journey I remember watching shumi review the Suzuki gs150r for overdrive when my brother was getting his first bike. Now when I'm on the brink of getting mine I consume so much of content from this channel that it feels like shumi is a friend who I have never ever met but has always got me covered with his advice and insights on bikes that makes me make the best possible decision.

[@jeswinjohn3923]

Thank you for another true to the facts, no nonsense video. I had previously posted a query regards to the pay load capacity of a bike, and why most reviewers do not cover it, with India predominantly having single bike garages. Looking at the numerous comments your videos garner, not surprised about the query getting lost. Hope this one gets a response. It would help if you can talk about it when you talk about the kerb weight, as gross weight is not found in brochures for most vehicles.

[@motorinc]

Hey Jeswin! Can you please explain what would be the utility of discussing GVW on a vehicle that's designed to carry two people at most with a limited amount of luggage?

[@jeswinjohn3923]

Hi, thanks for getting back. I weigh about 70 kg and my wife about 60 kg, I first considered the RTR 200 but from its GVM, I found it could carry a payload of 130kg, so me and my wife on it would be loading it nearly to the full limit. The Ronin too has the same payload. The Pulsar 160 and 250 have about 150kg payload capacity. The Honda cb200x 170kg and so on. I went for the Pulsar due to this reason, though I preferred the RTR. This is my line of thought. Thanks.

[@Paribrajak_Kaushik]

Really good discussion Wanted to know, is 200-250CC segment anymore viable at a price point 1.5-1.8L ex-showroom? In comparison Hunter 350 price point? In my locality N160 doing well alongwith Apache but only 2nos n250/F250 seen in my locality but in other hand Hunter 350 seen most. Sales chart from various websites also says so. 200-250cc not even crossing more than 3k per manufacturer. Want to hear from you about fate of this segment

[@mohanprasad9845]

Do we have enough space to put in radial tyre in it

[@motorinc]

Why would you do that?

[@subhamghosh5160]

If you need to suggest one between Hunter 350 and N250, which one you will suggest?

[@premsuresh9466]

Hunters rear suspension is stiff and can cause back pain,and in traffic the engine will heat more,the suspension can be swaped with the classic rear suspension,heat cannot be solved as it is a aircooled one,if u can live with it go for the hunter,meanwhile the n250 comes with a plush ride and heating is not that much,so its your preference as they are not major dealbreakers!

[@taurian1984]

V v sweet information!!! Simplify and invent a feature for commoners!! 😊

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that it worked for you! 🙏🏾