If you’re hunting a high‑performance naked that can show you where to go, the new Pulsar NS400Z’s 5‑inch TFT is the sweet spot. It brings real navigation and lap‑timer functions into the cockpit, something rare at this price.
The heart of the bike stays the same: a 349cc liquid‑cooled, 4‑valve DOHC engine that roars 39.4 hp at 9,000 rpm and 33 Nm at 7,500 rpm. A 6‑speed gearbox, 43‑mm USD fork, dual‑channel ABS and a power‑to‑weight ratio of 229 PS per tonne keep it in line with the outgoing model.
What changes, though, are the bits that make riding less tiring. Google Maps mirroring lets you follow turn‑by‑turn directions without looking away. The lap‑timer, a feature usually reserved for track bikes, records fastest laps—a perk for weekend racers. A USB‑C port means you can fast‑charge your phone in a single plug. And the panic‑brake alert flashes hazard lights when you slam the brakes, giving a warning to the cars behind.
In the crowded 350‑cc naked segment, the NS400Z sits just below the Hero Xtreme 350 and Yamaha MT‑15 on price, but it offers a larger screen and more data‑rich interface. The Xtreme is priced at ₹1.79 lakh, while the MT‑15 starts at ₹1.82 lakh. That places the Pulsar at a slight premium, but the added tech justifies the ₹3,865 hike.
Bajaj Auto said the updated model is ready for order across its dealer network. The ex‑showroom Delhi price is ₹1.90 lakh, a drop of just a few thousand rupees over the previous version. Existing owners who don’t need navigation or a lap‑timer can stick with the older bike, but new buyers are likely to pick the upgraded console.
Look for the updated Pulsar NS400Z to hit more dealership fronts by the end of this quarter. Keep an eye on the next generation of Bajaj’s naked line‑up, which may bring more connectivity and safety tech as the brand celebrates 25 years on the road.