Bajaj is working on a new 250cc adventure motorcycle, recently spotted testing with production-ready parts, and is expected to target riders who want an affordable touring and light off-road bike.
In Nepal, this new ADV would likely sit **above the Bajaj Pulsar N250 range, which is currently priced at Rs 4.58 lakh – Rs 5.20 lakh, and above the Pulsar NS200 which tops out at Rs 4.69 lakh. It would also position itself as a more off‑road‑focused alternative to Bajaj’s existing street and cruiser models such as the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise and Pulsar 220F. On the rival side, a fully equipped Bajaj ADV would compete directly with the Yezdi Adventure, and sit in the same broader price band as the Yezdi Scrambler and Yezdi Roadster**, though Bajaj is generally expected to undercut these with a simpler 250cc package.
Likely 250cc engine and core hardware
- Spy images show an air/oil‑cooled single‑cylinder engine, and the layout strongly suggests that Bajaj is using a version of the 249cc unit from the Pulsar N250 rather than a KTM‑derived liquid‑cooled motor.
- On the Pulsar N250 sold in Nepal, this engine sits in bikes priced between Rs 4.58 lakh and Rs 5.20 lakh, so the ADV is expected to offer a similar balance of usable power and fuel efficiency rather than outright performance.
- The test bike uses wire‑spoke wheels and dual‑purpose tyres, indicating that Bajaj is tuning it for broken roads, trails and mild off‑road rather than just highway use.
Features: TFT console and touring-friendly setup
- The motorcycle is fitted with a fully digital TFT instrument cluster, and its shape appears similar to the screen used on the newer **Pulsar N160 4V**.
- The switchgear also resembles the Pulsar N160 4V setup, which should help Bajaj keep costs in check by sharing parts across the Pulsar family.
- A large rear top box is visible on the test unit, hinting that Bajaj is positioning the bike clearly for touring and commuting with luggage.
- The chassis appears to offer long‑travel suspension and an upright riding position, both key requirements for comfort on long rides and rough rural roads.
Positioning and expected rivals
If launched in our region, this Bajaj ADV would give buyers a more affordable way into the adventure segment than premium imports, while still offering proper hardware like spoke wheels, dual‑purpose tyres, and a full TFT console. In terms of role and capability, it is expected to go up against the **Hero Xpulse 210, Suzuki V-Strom SX and Yezdi Adventure**–type motorcycles, with Bajaj aiming to combine mass‑market pricing with touring practicality.
Launch timeline and Nepal status
A firm launch date has not been officially announced. The bike is still in the testing phase, and industry expectations currently point to a late‑2026 or early‑2027 debut in its first markets.
For Nepal, no distributor announcement, price or launch schedule has been confirmed yet. Until Bajaj’s Nepal partner makes a formal statement or the bike is unveiled here, this remains a potential future option for adventure‑touring buyers rather than a confirmed upcoming launch.
Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Every price in this piece is read live from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — how we verify prices.
