Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Ownership Review : In 2024, Bajaj launched the Pulsar NS400Z, which instantly made its way into the wish list of street bike aficionados. With its aggressive styling and a powerful 373cc engine coupled with an attractive price tag, it guaranteed big-bike thrills without burning a hole in the pocket. So how does it perform in real time? Let us see what it’s like to live day-to-day with the NS400Z.
First Impressions and Ride Comfort
The NS400Z speaks sharpness and muscle-hawk and that is what streetfighter is supposed to look like. With led headlamp, split seat, and those brawny profiles of tank, the really bold presence on the road is secured. Throw one leg on that dual so-called seat, it feels a little upfor short riders, yet the upright riding position is comfortable enough to use daily. Not too aggressive like a sports bike, it makes up an equally able city rider and a weekend highway companion.
City and Highway Performance
NS400Z-373cc liquid-cooled- engine with the lineage of Dominar 400, and it just translates into everywhere lots of smooth and linear power. It speeds by 40PS power and 35Nm torque to the rear wheels, letting the bike spring forward with guts, especially past 4,000 rev/min. This bike has always been light on its feet in the city, but surprisingly comfortable on the highway with an effortless 100-120 km/h cruise speed. Overtakes were easy, and the longer rides did not tire the engine.
Handling and Suspension
It retains both telescopic forks for the front and a monoshock for the rear. Though the front should have probably been upside-down forks like some competitors offered, it still performs the duty of soaking up bumps and potholes quite well. It feels planted in the corners and is stable at high speed. Dual-channel ABS inspires some confidence during panic braking as well.
Fuel Efficiency and Practicality
Under real conditions, the NS400Z manages about 30-32 km/l in the city and approximately 35 km/l on the highways. So yes, 12 litres in full will turn out to be more than a fair range by most standard. It comes with ride modes, traction controlling, and digital instrument consoles; hence, it can surely be considered quite techy.
Indeed, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is entirely value for money. The bike packs quite a punch, looks quite good and is meant for commuting uses as well as weekend touring. And if you are looking for a good performances bike in the price bracket of Rs 2 lakh, the NS400Z is definitely among the finest available in India today.