The Pulsar AS250 is billed as an 'adventure sports' motorcycle, but the debate has been on if it actually falls into this category. But some riders say it lacks the features that are common to adventure bikes, such as long travel suspension, high ground clearance and off road tires. Some say it is a comfortable long ride and light off road bike with its upright riding position, windscreen, and slightly raised handlebar. The bike seems to have some mixture of sport and touring motorcycle design. As a result, there has been talk about what constitutes an 'adventure sports' bike and whether the AS250 is one such bike or a sport tourer in disguise.