Bajaj’s first-ever adventure motorcycle just got caught testing again, and this time the spy photographers got close enough to read the dash. A prototype wearing a TFT instrument cluster, a proper adventure-bike beak, and wire-spoke wheels was spotted testing in India, all but confirming the shape of the bike Bajaj’s been trademarking the name “Trekker” for.

I’ve got a Pulsar N250 in the garage and I still can’t stop looking at these photos like they’re new. That’s the trap with spy shots — you know nothing is confirmed, and you stare anyway.

What’s under the tank

The prototype is expected to run a retuned version of the Pulsar N250’s 249cc air/oil-cooled single, good for 24.2-24.5 hp and 21.5 Nm in its current state of tune, paired to a 5-speed gearbox. Bajaj is expected to re-map the engine and gearing for stronger low-end and mid-range pull rather than top-end, which is the right call for anything wearing a front beak and calling itself an adventure bike.

Suspension is conventional telescopic forks up front and a monoshock out back — nothing exotic, which tracks for a bike aimed at the budget ADV segment rather than at KTM’s 390 Adventure on a spec sheet. Spy shots point to wire-spoke wheels in a 19-inch front, 17-inch rear combination, wrapped in dual-purpose rubber.

Spec Value
Engine 249cc air/oil-cooled single (Pulsar N250-derived)
Power ~24.2-24.5 hp (est., pre-retune)
Torque ~21.5 Nm (est., pre-retune)
Gearbox 5-speed
Front/rear suspension Telescopic forks / monoshock
Wheels 19 in front / 17 in rear (est.), wire-spoke
Instrument cluster 5-inch TFT, shared with Pulsar N160 SS
Expected launch India, late 2026; Brazil by year-end

The dash is the actual news here

The bit that’s genuinely new since the last round of spy shots is the instrument cluster: a 5-inch TFT unit that looks identical to the one already fitted to the Pulsar N160 SS, with turn-by-turn navigation as standard and switchgear borrowed from the Pulsar N160 4V. Smartphone mirroring, notifications, and music controls are all expected to carry over. For a segment where plenty of rivals still make do with an LCD trip computer, that’s a genuine step up rather than a spec-sheet bullet point.

The rest of the design is textbook budget-ADV: tall front beak, a bikini fairing to keep some wind off, upright ergonomics, a long single-piece seat, and a saree guard that tells you exactly which market this bike was drawn for first.

What we know / What’s still unclear

What we know: - The engine is the Pulsar N250’s 249cc air/oil-cooled single, in some retuned state - The TFT dash and switchgear are shared with existing Pulsar N160 models - Bajaj has trademarked the name “Trekker” in India - A Brazil launch is coming by the end of 2026, per Bajaj Brazil’s own executive director

What’s still unclear: - Final power and torque figures after Bajaj’s retune - Whether riding modes or traction control make the final spec sheet - The exact India launch date beyond “festive season 2026” - Pricing, in any market

Why this one actually matters

Bajaj has never built a dedicated adventure motorcycle — everything wearing a beak in its lineup so far has been a Pulsar with a taller screen bolted on. A genuine 250cc ADV built around a TFT dash and proper switchgear would go straight at Royal Enfield’s Himalayan and Hero’s XPulse in India, and Bajaj Brazil’s own comments suggest this isn’t just a domestic-market toy — it’s built to travel. My back-of-napkin EU math says a Pulsar N250-based ADV would need to land under roughly €4,000 to make any sense next to a Kove 660X, and Bajaj’s whole reputation is built on hitting numbers like that.

It also fits a pattern: Bajaj’s been on a spy-shot and trademark tear all year, and the “Trekker” tease that ran alongside its 25th Pulsar anniversary was clearly laying groundwork for exactly this bike.

FAQ

What engine will the new Bajaj adventure bike use?

A retuned version of the Pulsar N250’s 249cc air/oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, currently rated around 24.2-24.5 hp and 21.5 Nm in the Pulsar.

Will it be called the Bajaj Trekker?

That’s the working guess. Bajaj has trademarked “Trekker” in India, though the company hasn’t confirmed it as the name for this specific motorcycle.

When will it launch?

India is expected to get it around the 2026 festive season, with a Brazil launch targeted by the end of the year, according to Bajaj Brazil’s own executive director.

What will it compete with?

Likely the Royal Enfield Himalayan 452/450 and Hero XPulse 210 in India, and budget-ADV rivals like Kove’s smaller models internationally.

Photos: Bajaj adventure motorcycle prototype spy shots via RushLane and BikeAdvice.