The Pulsar badge has quite a cult following in India. Since 2001, it’s meant that performance is accessible. Everyone can have it. Time after time, Bajaj has developed versions of the Pulsar that gave every rider a little more bang for their buck. I’m looking at you 220F and NS200. I think Bajaj may have just done it once again. But, is the Pulsar NS400Z just a sum of its parts, or does it have that unique Pulsar DNA? We rode it for a whole day to answer some crucial questions.
The first thing I noticed is the fact that this does look very much like a Pulsar. And that is a good thing. Maybe a little more like ‘N’ series rather than ‘NS’ series, or perhaps a neat blend of both. Whether it’s the single-piece projector LED headlamp up ahead, or the design of the 12-litre fuel tank or those in-your-face graphics, it’s all very much out there. The NS400Z is available in four colour options - Glossy Racing Red, Brooklyn Black, Pearl Metallic White and Pewter Grey.
Switchgear on the NS400Z feels premium. The arrow buttons on the left fairly easy to operate, but the menu display can be slightly confusing at first.
I personally loved the Glossy Racing Red and Pewter Grey paint job and graphics combination. Other than that, the Pulsar has an extremely sharp cuts all along its body. The NS400Z badging on the rear fender along with the belly pan with the 400 decal gives off a rather sporty appeal. The rear section with the signature Pulsar twin LED tail lamps round off the look around the back rather well.
The digital LCD instrument cluster has a fairly clear and crisp display, although it can be slightly hard to read under direct sunlight. There's also a smaller screen to the right of the instrument cluster to display average fuel economy, trip and odometer. It also comes with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-byturn navigation and a lap timer.
Denne historien er fra May 2024-utgaven av Auto Today.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra May 2024-utgaven av Auto Today.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Old School Charm
BSA's Gold Star 650 has arrived in the Indian market with a starting price of Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It takes a single-minded approach to retro looks, performance and cylinders. Does it have what it takes to be your garage's premier modern classic motorcycle?
Destini's Child
Is Hero's updated 125cc scooter finally destined to break into topselling products in its segment? Can the 2024 Destini 125 take the fight to the other top contenders? We recently headed down to sunny Goa to ride the updated Destini to find out if it is up to the task
Drops of Jupiter
TVS has launched a thoroughly updated version of the Jupiter 110 which comes with several crucial updates. Does the Jupiter 110 have the chops to top the list of best-selling scooters in India? We headed to Hosur looking for an answer
A well-deserved CHANGE
Ever since Its launch, the Hyundai Alcazar been doing well in the Indian market. Now though, things have gotten spicier as Hyundai has updated the Alcazar. So what all has changed and does it make a difference? Let's find out
Combustion Curvvs
Coupes are the new black, and the C-segment has its newest contender in the form of the Tata Curvv, which looks to take on the Creta and the Grand Vitara with a slightly different approach
CROSSOVER CULTURE
MG's newest contender the Windsor takes out-of-the-box thinking to new levels, but can this Crossover Utility Vehicle offer enough to be your next mobility solution? Read on to find out
WHAT A MINI
The Mini brand is all about being different and away from the rest. So does the Mini Countryman Electric stick to the plan? We find out
Aston's Vanquish returns with an 835bhp V12
ASTON MARTIN has revealed the new Vanquish, marking the return of the iconic nameplate after an absence of six years.
NOT A GIMMICK
We have heard of Xiaomi’s smartphones, TVs and tablets, but Anagh Bhaskar got the chance to get up close with the SU7, Xiaomi’s first ever attempt at a car that was first announced two years ago, and was launched in China earlier this year
Definitive update for the executive saloon
It has been 30 years since the E-Class was launched in India. Now it is time to launch the V214 version and it sure is after keeping the passenger pampered says Rahul Ghosh
