The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has received a major update as Bajaj Auto has launched a new model with a 349cc engine and revised its pricing. The motorcycle is now listed at Rs 1,80,092, ex-showroom, making it more accessible than ever. According to the company, buyers can avail up to Rs 24,500 on-road, thanks to reduced insurance and registration costs and GST benefits.The biggest change is under the tank. The Pulsar NS400Z now gets a 349cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 40.6 hp and 33.2 Nm of torque. Compared to the earlier 373cc unit, it shows a slight drop of 2.4 hp and 1.8 Nm. The reduction in displacement comes from a shorter stroke, which has been reduced from 60mm to 56.1mm, while the bore remains unchanged at 89mm. The new engine is expected to be closely related to the latest motor seen on the Bajaj Dominar 400.While the performance figures may see a slight dip, moving to a sub-350cc engine has a big tax advantage. Motorcycles below 350cc attract 18 percent GST, which has helped Bajaj reduce overall costs. With this change, the NS400Z is now positioned as one of the most affordable motorcycles in India offering around 40 hp.
Apart from the engine update, the rest of the bike has not been changed. It continues to build on the same platform, with USD front forks, a rear monoshock and 17-inch alloy wheels. Braking duties are handled by a 320 mm front disc and a 230 mm rear disc, supported by dual-channel ABS.The feature list is also intact. The NS400Z continues to offer ride-by-wire with four ride modes, quick shifter, traction control, radial tires and Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument cluster. This ensures that despite the engine revision, the motorcycle retains its appeal as a feature-packed performance offering.
