Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has received a significant update as Bajaj Auto has launched the new 349cc engine model and revised its price. The motorcycle is now listed at Rs 1,80,092, ex-showroom, making it more accessible than before. According to the company, buyers can benefit up to Rs 24,500 on-road due to lower insurance and registration costs and GST benefits.The biggest change is at the bottom of 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, this marks 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 60 mm to 56.1 mm, while the bore remains unchanged at 89 mm. This new engine is expected to be closely related to the latest motor seen in the Bajaj Dominar 400.While there has been a slight drop in performance figures, the move to a sub-350 cc engine has a big advantage in terms of taxation. Motorcycles below 350cc attract 18 percent GST, which has helped Bajaj reduce overall costs. With this change, the NS400Z is now established as one of the most affordable motorcycles in India offering around 40 hp.
Apart from the engine update, there have been no changes to the rest of the motorcycle. It continues to be built 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 230 mm rear disc, supported by dual-channel ABS.The feature list also remains intact. The NS400Z continues to offer ride-by-wire with four ride modes, a quickshifter, traction control, radial tires and a Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument cluster. This ensures that despite the engine modifications, the motorcycle retains its appeal as a feature-rich performance offering.
