Following in the footsteps of its KTM, Triumph, and Dominar cousins, the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has officially made the jump to a new 350cc engine. Bajaj has quietly updated their website to reflect the changes, ensuring the biggest Pulsar in the fleet is now fully aligned with the latest GST 2.0 regulations. While the displacement has been trimmed down, the bike’s aggressive “naked” spirit remains very much alive. Here is everything you need to know about the updated NS400Z 350cc.
New Engine, Familiar Thrills
While the bike looks identical to the NS400Z—and will keep the “400” branding in most markets—the internals have been reworked. The engine displacement now sits at 349.13cc, down from the previous 373cc.
The Performance Breakdown:
- Power Output: 40.6 PS @ 9,000 rpm (0.6 PS up at +200 peak rev)
- Peak Torque: 33.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (Down by 1.8 Nm at +1000 peak rev)
- The Engineering: Bajaj kept the 89mm bore but shortened the stroke to 56.1mm from 60 mm.
On the road, this means the bike should feel just as punchy, but with a slightly more rev-happy nature. It still features a six-speed gearbox, a slip and assist clutch, and a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder setup.
If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
Aside from the heart transplant, the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z remains the same beast we know and love. It still sits on that sturdy perimeter frame and features:
- Suspension: Gold-finished inverted front forks and a rear monoshock.
- Wheels & Tyres: 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends.
- Braking: A massive 320mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc, backed up by dual-channel ABS.
Visually, you won’t spot many changes. The sharp lines, LED lighting, and muscular stance that define the Pulsar NS range are all present and correct.
The Price and the Competition
For now, the Pulsar NS400Z price remains unchanged. Bajaj’s website still lists it at Rs 1,93,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi). While a price drop was expected now that it has the advantage of the lower GST rate. Bajaj was selling the previous generation at a discount and absorbing the cost increase to keep it competitive and with the new 350cc engines, the price just remains.
This makes the new Pulsar NS400Z an absolute steal compared to other bikes in the 350cc-400cc segment. With the Dominar 400 recently seeing a price drop of around Rs 37,000 during its own transition to the 350cc platform, it’ll be interesting to see if Bajaj offers any further “introductory” surprises for the Pulsar.
Ready to Race into the GST 2.0 Era
By downsizing to 350cc, Bajaj has ensured the NS400Z takes full advantage of India’s new tax regimes, just like the KTM 390 Duke and Triumph Speed 400 have done recently.
Whether you’re a city commuter looking for some extra grunt or a weekend warrior hitting the twisties, the updated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z offers a premium, high-performance package that’s incredibly hard to beat for under Rs 2 Lakh. Time to head down to the dealership and see if that new stroke makes the ride even sweeter!
