It looks like the wait is almost over for the next big thing from the Pulsar stable. The all-new Bajaj Pulsar NS350Z has been spotted landing at dealerships across the country. First things first, it will still be called the NS400Z. While everyone was expecting a massive price drop thanks to a smaller engine and lower taxes, Bajaj has thrown a bit of a curveball. Despite the shift to a sub-350cc motor, the price for the Pulsar NS350Z is ₹1,93,500 (ex-showroom)—which is a tiny ₹400 cheaper than the outgoing NS400Z.
The GST 2.0 Puzzle: Why Isn’t It Cheaper?
You’d be forgiven for scratching your head at that price. Under the new GST 2.0 rules, bikes under 350cc attract an 18% tax, while anything above that is slapped with a whopping 40%. So, why the tiny saving?
Well, it turns out Bajaj was playing the long game. When the tax hike first hit in September 2025, Bajaj actually absorbed the extra cost themselves instead of passing it on to the customers. Now that they’ve downsized the engine to qualify for the 18% bracket, they’ve simply adjusted the price to reflect where it was “supposed” to be. Essentially, the bike stays at its aggressive, value-for-money price point without Bajaj having to take a hit on every sale. Confusing for us, but pretty straight forward and opportunistic for them.
Same Face, New Heart: The 350cc Specs
While the bike looks identical to the NS400Z—and will likely even 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.
What Stays the Same?
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Apart from the engine block losing its “373.27cc” embossing, the rest of the bike remains unchanged:
- Hardware: The same beefy USD forks, rear monoshock, and dual-channel ABS.
- Tech: The full-digital console with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation.
- Design: The aggressive street-naked styling, LED lighting, and muscular fuel tank.
Dominar 350 vs. Pulsar NS350Z
While the Pulsar only saw a ₹400 drop, its touring cousin—the Dominar 350—is reportedly getting a much bigger price cut of ₹37,000, bringing it down to ₹2.03 lakh. It seems Bajaj is repositioning their entire “big bike” fleet to dominate the sub-₹2.5 lakh segment.
