Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i vs Italika 250 SZ (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-istacks up against the Italika 250 SZ. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-iItalika 250 SZ
Model year20102023
Price
Engine220 cc223 cc
Horsepower21 hp18 hp
Torque19 Nm18 Nm
Weight126 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-17 / 120/80-17 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i vs Italika 250 SZ — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i and the Italika 250 SZ usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i brings 21 hp, while the Italika 250 SZ counters with 18 hp at 126 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: