Published at April 24, 2024 by BikeJunction
Bajaj has been working on the new and biggest addition to its Pulsar series for quite a while now. After months of waiting, The brand has finally released its first official teaser of its upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 400. This upcoming Pulsar 400 is probably going to share the same perimeter chassis as the Pulsar NS200. While the engine will be the same as the Dominar 400.
Bajaj Auto is going to position its Pulsar 400 below the Dominar, making it the brand’s most affordable 40 hp Bajaj Bikes in the 400 cc segment.
The upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 400 is shceduled for launch on 3rd May 2024. The brand has been tight slipped about anything related to the upcoming model, however, this little sneak peak has led us into the new design of the bike. Now, looking closely to the teaser, it seems like compared to the NS250, Pulsar 400 is going to have a redesigned rear tyre hugger, hinting on a fatter rear tyre.
Bajaj Auto definitely has a comprehensive range of specs. With the engine borrowed from the current Dominar 400, 373 cc single-cylinder engine, which is already present in RC 390 and KTM 390 Adventure.
But, even though the Bajaj Pulsar 400 engine is the same as the Dominar and the KTM motorcycles, the Dominar produces 40 PS and 35 Nm. Meanwhile, the KTM bike engine produces a max power output of 43.5 PS and 37 NM torque. This engine is further tuned to an efficient 6-speed gearbox system.
Bajaj Pulsar 400 is going to be equipped with the slip-and-assist clutch as standard, while the quick-shifter could be either optional or only available for the top-spec variant. Looking at the other hardware specs, the upcoming Pulsar 400 could share the same chassis as the Pulsar NS200. The sturdy perimeter frame has already been proven that it can easily support higher-capacity engines. However, it is likely that it will get some additional upgrades to make it easily suitable for the biggest Pulsar bike yet.
As for the features, Bajaj Pulsar 400 will be coming with USP front forks and a monoshok rear suspension system for the smoothest riding experience for the riders. Thanks to this suspension, riders will easily be able to ride through uneven terrains easily without any issues. Coming down to the braking system, this bike is going to feature disc brakes, along with a dual-channel ABS as a standard feature.
The upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 400 will also come with a completely digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. This will be extra beneficial for users to stay connected on the go. Furthermore, it will also come with a turn-by-turn navigation system, all-LED lighting and an underbelly exhaust system.
There are rumours going around that the upcoming Pulsar 400 could have a limited-edition launch offer for its customers. The pricing could be anywhere around Rs 2 lakh, at least for the initial launch. Bajaj Auto would want to create the utmost hype for its biggest Pulsar yet. And this competitive pricing will definitely going to play a major role in developing the much-needed hype. But if not Rs 2 lakhs, the most realistic price range would be around Rs 2.10 lakhs, but probably not more than that. This seems actually most appropriate, given that the Dominar 400 price in India starts at Rs 2.31 lakhs.
With the upcoming Bajaj Pulsar 400 launch, the entire Pulsar bikes by Bajaj will come to its full potential. But the moment Bajaj started planning to launch this 400cc bike, it actually had the option to use the Pulsar name. However, the Pulsar brand was naturally associated with commuter/lower-capacity bikes. This is why the decision was made to create an entirely different brand - Dominar. Now, the brand has come out with Pulsar 400, and we’ll have to see if it is capable of sharing a larger share in the sub-500cc segment.
Before you go, don’t forget to check out the recent news coverage on the recent price hike on Triumph Speed 400 & Scrambler 400 X.
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