Reviews of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z [2024-2026]

I just completed 4800 kms on my NS400. Here's my experience in detail:
Pros:
1. Appearance: I like it. Though many would say it's an outdated look from the NS200, the design just stands out as with other pulsars. The problem with bajaj is they come out with really great designs and fail to deliver upgrades. The NS 400 doesn't give you the proper 400 cc big bike feel, But it does look like NS200 on protein, if not on steroids. Overall, it's a handsome-looking machine.
2. Fuel efficiency: Right after the first service I did two long rides. The first one is a 160 Km run from Bangalore to Mysore, and back. I limited the speed to 70kmph. There was a little bit of hilly terrain and hardly 10 km of city commute. The odo reflected 39kmpl, though tank to tank in was 35kmpl. The next trip was Bangalore to Coorg, 250 km one way. Same mileage performance received. My daily commute is mostly 5-10 kms and since I stay a bit on the outskirts of Bangalore(Jigani), I don't see much traffic but have to ride in 2nd gear in local markets sometimes. The ODO shows 26-28 kmpl, I believe I get around 25.
Mileage trics I feel work with this bike: a)Try to be in 70-100 kmph range and you'll easily get 35+ kmpl.
b)The sport mode slightly improves the mileage by 1-2 kmpl both on city and highway.
3. Performance: This is the cheapest 400cc in the market and it shows. We just can't compare it with any othe 400cc sports bike in the market like the ktm 400, ninja 250-300, etc. Anyone planning to get this bike with performance expectations from 400cc bikes that are 1.5+ lakh rupees expensive should rethink. The bike is amazing, rides like butter. I think of it as a really powerful 250cc. The handling is superb. Though it's much lighter than the bulky Dominar 400, it still feels heavy if you try to reverse it out in the parking lot. All the heaviness disappears as you release the clutch. All the riding modes work well and Sport mode is really where the bike shines. The performance becomes linear and you slice through the highway like the sliver surfer.
4)Features: Bajaj literally killed the competition here. Dual ABS, Ride Modes, Traction Control, Connectivity, USD forks, you name it, the bike has it all. It's a complete package. No complaints here.
5)Comfort: I have always preferred a naked bike just for the sole reason of comfort. The seating position is almost Upright with just the right bit of aggression, thanks to the wide handlebars. You do feel some pressure on your wrists after 150kms but it's bearable. The cushioning in the seats is a bit on the stiffer side but its comfortable. The suspension too follows suit. Those who know would agree that stiffer seats and suspensions are better for longer rides. The pillion seat looks small but my mom said it was comfortable for her on a 12km ride. She sits sideways.
7)Service Experience: It's always crowded. I don't know about other Bajaj service centres, but mine is Khivraj Bajaj Marathahalli Bangalore and I appreciate the way the behave till now. They listen to your concerns and connect you with the right person. 2 Months after the bike's delivery I received two calls asking about my experience with the bike and any other issues. The bike does have issues that I will cover in the cons section. The point is, they enquired about the issues and they have offered free replacement for the same. I like it. No machine is perfect, service is what makes it better.
8)Product Quality: If you have ever ridden any other baja bike before, the NS400 is going to impress you with its quality levels. Bajaj has come a long ways in terms of quality. They have learnt alot from their ventures with other brands and it's evident with this bike. NS200 and NS400 have huge differences in material quality. This a a new era for Indian bike manufacturing. Bajaj deserves praise for that. No wonder they are now able to manufacture high-quality bikes like KTM and Triumph.
Cons:
1: Vibrations: It has vibrations, and when they come they kinda irritate you. Somewhere around 4000-5000 rpm the ghandle bar buzzes and some of it can also be felt in the footpegs. It becomes smooth after 5k rpm. The vibration also causes some noise at low speeds from the headlight, front mudguard and dashboard area.
2. Display: Overall appearance is good but the UI is just okay. It lacks the sophistication you wish you should have. Poorly scattered and has too much info. But you won't mind it after a few days. The blue TFT display is pretty basic, and does the job, but has a big issue. If the bike is parked in the sun for 1-2 hours, the letters and digits become pixelated. It becomes difficult to read. I explained this when Bajaj people called but don't think they would be able to do anything about it.
3. Headlight: Everything about is is great. The only matter is that it's fixed too high. So basically The normal headlight throw is positioned at what should be at the high beam. The high beam goes way above the trucks coming from the front. So the low beam blinds the oncoming traffic. Bajaj called to inform me that they if change it at the same service centre which I have planned to do at my next service this weekend. The thing is, such things shouldn't happen in the first place. We are talking about headlights.
I think this sums up my experience to date. I'll update if something new comes up. Hope it helps other Pulsar fans make their decisions.
Thanks

About the Reviewer

1) Small square display becomes useless while riding in bright sunlight, fades away.
2) Some buzz noise starts in the headlight area at 3.5k to 4k rpm and goes away when you push further.
3) Power: Yes! you can feel it
4) Mileage: 32 kmpl on highways (tank range 280/285 aprox, after keeping 3 litres reserved as per user manual), City: Just keep an eye on fuel indicator and keep refilling
5) Comfort: take a break after 100 kms

About the Reviewer

Best bike under 2.3L. I Bought an NS400Z on 5Th August 2024. ride more than 2000km. The first service cost me 2200rs. 2ne servicing is pending. The rider seat is comfortable but the pillion seat isn't. It is around 20kmpl in sport mode & 25kmpl in road mode & 30kmpl in rain mode and it depends on how you throttle up your bike. If I ride gently I can easily get 30kmpl. headlight is just amazing. it's a projector light. overall build quality is outstanding. gear shifting is ultra smooth. Bluetooth connectivity also works fine. In summer there is some heat comes from the engine.

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Best bike I've ever seen in, ns400! This budget 400cc bike is worth it and the bike performance and too good and the look is also awesome. overall bike mileage, looks and performance all are good and best bike on this budget, I just love Pulsar company, and I really love ns 400 my dream come true!!

About the Reviewer

Ns 400 in 400cc engine.ns400 looks beautiful, is comfortable to ride, comfortable seat, bajaj pulsar125,160,400cc will provide bike abs disc brake and seat side. It will benefit the
Bajaj owner I have some ideas for the bike can you give me ani one chance I will come I hope we will meet soon thank you.

About the Reviewer

It's one of the best bikes in this segment. It offers us turn-by-turn navigation, mobile connectivity and many more features. It is very comfortable to ride and gives decent mileage, about 30Kmpl. Its performance is insane. It has a 400cc engine and disk brakes, so the performance and braking are next level.

About the Reviewer

best in this range, comfortable to ride, amazing handling easy to ride, city mileage is good and no heat problem, best 400 cc and also very comfortable to ride, speed is unexpected. that's unpredictable or unexpected very, also comfortable in long tour rides or breaking system is superb it's worth to buy.

About the Reviewer

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is the most powerful Pulsar yet, positioned as a street-naked 400cc motorcycle. It gets a 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine producing around 43 PS and 35 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. Built on a strong perimeter frame, it features USD forks, a Nitrox rear monoshock, 320 mm front disc with dual-channel ABS, traction control, and four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Off-road). The bike also packs modern touches like a digital LCD console with Bluetooth, navigation, call/SMS alerts, and a sharp LED projector headlamp with Z-shaped DRLs. Weighing about 174 kg with a 12-liter tank and 807 mm seat height, it balances performance and practicality. I highly recommend this bike, it is such a powerful bike that can only be handled by experienced riders.

About the Reviewer

Ns 400 is a value-for-money bike for those who have a low budget and have a dream to ride a sports bike. Ns 400 provides a good riding experience on long rides. It has too much power and provides good Mileage on long rides. But there are some issues with Bajaj Service Centres. It's new for Bajaj Service Center's mechanics, so their mechanics fail to find the problem in bike. This is my experience with Bajaj and its very bad. I am from Noida, and my nearest service center is Kaydee Bajaj, Sector 63, Noida. I am not been going anywhere for the last 5 months because there is an issue in my bike and Mechanics have failed to sort that issue. From my 1st service, I explained to them about that issue and all the time they said that the issue was solved, but from the next day, the issue remained the same. For the last 5 months. I have not been able to travel out of my city. Now I am frustrated and parked my bike at home.

About the Reviewer

I just completed 4800 kms on my NS400. Here's my experience in detail:
Pros:
1. Appearance: I like it. Though many would say it's an outdated look from the NS200, the design just stands out as with other pulsars. The problem with bajaj is they come out with really great designs and fail to deliver upgrades. The NS 400 doesn't give you the proper 400 cc big bike feel, But it does look like NS200 on protein, if not on steroids. Overall, it's a handsome-looking machine.
2. Fuel efficiency: Right after the first service I did two long rides. The first one is a 160 Km run from Bangalore to Mysore, and back. I limited the speed to 70kmph. There was a little bit of hilly terrain and hardly 10 km of city commute. The odo reflected 39kmpl, though tank to tank in was 35kmpl. The next trip was Bangalore to Coorg, 250 km one way. Same mileage performance received. My daily commute is mostly 5-10 kms and since I stay a bit on the outskirts of Bangalore(Jigani), I don't see much traffic but have to ride in 2nd gear in local markets sometimes. The ODO shows 26-28 kmpl, I believe I get around 25.
Mileage trics I feel work with this bike: a)Try to be in 70-100 kmph range and you'll easily get 35+ kmpl.
b)The sport mode slightly improves the mileage by 1-2 kmpl both on city and highway.
3. Performance: This is the cheapest 400cc in the market and it shows. We just can't compare it with any othe 400cc sports bike in the market like the ktm 400, ninja 250-300, etc. Anyone planning to get this bike with performance expectations from 400cc bikes that are 1.5+ lakh rupees expensive should rethink. The bike is amazing, rides like butter. I think of it as a really powerful 250cc. The handling is superb. Though it's much lighter than the bulky Dominar 400, it still feels heavy if you try to reverse it out in the parking lot. All the heaviness disappears as you release the clutch. All the riding modes work well and Sport mode is really where the bike shines. The performance becomes linear and you slice through the highway like the sliver surfer.
4)Features: Bajaj literally killed the competition here. Dual ABS, Ride Modes, Traction Control, Connectivity, USD forks, you name it, the bike has it all. It's a complete package. No complaints here.
5)Comfort: I have always preferred a naked bike just for the sole reason of comfort. The seating position is almost Upright with just the right bit of aggression, thanks to the wide handlebars. You do feel some pressure on your wrists after 150kms but it's bearable. The cushioning in the seats is a bit on the stiffer side but its comfortable. The suspension too follows suit. Those who know would agree that stiffer seats and suspensions are better for longer rides. The pillion seat looks small but my mom said it was comfortable for her on a 12km ride. She sits sideways.
7)Service Experience: It's always crowded. I don't know about other Bajaj service centres, but mine is Khivraj Bajaj Marathahalli Bangalore and I appreciate the way the behave till now. They listen to your concerns and connect you with the right person. 2 Months after the bike's delivery I received two calls asking about my experience with the bike and any other issues. The bike does have issues that I will cover in the cons section. The point is, they enquired about the issues and they have offered free replacement for the same. I like it. No machine is perfect, service is what makes it better.
8)Product Quality: If you have ever ridden any other baja bike before, the NS400 is going to impress you with its quality levels. Bajaj has come a long ways in terms of quality. They have learnt alot from their ventures with other brands and it's evident with this bike. NS200 and NS400 have huge differences in material quality. This a a new era for Indian bike manufacturing. Bajaj deserves praise for that. No wonder they are now able to manufacture high-quality bikes like KTM and Triumph.
Cons:
1: Vibrations: It has vibrations, and when they come they kinda irritate you. Somewhere around 4000-5000 rpm the ghandle bar buzzes and some of it can also be felt in the footpegs. It becomes smooth after 5k rpm. The vibration also causes some noise at low speeds from the headlight, front mudguard and dashboard area.
2. Display: Overall appearance is good but the UI is just okay. It lacks the sophistication you wish you should have. Poorly scattered and has too much info. But you won't mind it after a few days. The blue TFT display is pretty basic, and does the job, but has a big issue. If the bike is parked in the sun for 1-2 hours, the letters and digits become pixelated. It becomes difficult to read. I explained this when Bajaj people called but don't think they would be able to do anything about it.
3. Headlight: Everything about is is great. The only matter is that it's fixed too high. So basically The normal headlight throw is positioned at what should be at the high beam. The high beam goes way above the trucks coming from the front. So the low beam blinds the oncoming traffic. Bajaj called to inform me that they if change it at the same service centre which I have planned to do at my next service this weekend. The thing is, such things shouldn't happen in the first place. We are talking about headlights.
I think this sums up my experience to date. I'll update if something new comes up. Hope it helps other Pulsar fans make their decisions.
Thanks

About the Reviewer

1) Small square display becomes useless while riding in bright sunlight, fades away.
2) Some buzz noise starts in the headlight area at 3.5k to 4k rpm and goes away when you push further.
3) Power: Yes! you can feel it
4) Mileage: 32 kmpl on highways (tank range 280/285 aprox, after keeping 3 litres reserved as per user manual), City: Just keep an eye on fuel indicator and keep refilling
5) Comfort: take a break after 100 kms

About the Reviewer

Best bike under 2.3L. I Bought an NS400Z on 5Th August 2024. ride more than 2000km. The first service cost me 2200rs. 2ne servicing is pending. The rider seat is comfortable but the pillion seat isn't. It is around 20kmpl in sport mode & 25kmpl in road mode & 30kmpl in rain mode and it depends on how you throttle up your bike. If I ride gently I can easily get 30kmpl. headlight is just amazing. it's a projector light. overall build quality is outstanding. gear shifting is ultra smooth. Bluetooth connectivity also works fine. In summer there is some heat comes from the engine.

About the Reviewer

Best bike I've ever seen in, ns400! This budget 400cc bike is worth it and the bike performance and too good and the look is also awesome. overall bike mileage, looks and performance all are good and best bike on this budget, I just love Pulsar company, and I really love ns 400 my dream come true!!

About the Reviewer

Ns 400 in 400cc engine.ns400 looks beautiful, is comfortable to ride, comfortable seat, bajaj pulsar125,160,400cc will provide bike abs disc brake and seat side. It will benefit the
Bajaj owner I have some ideas for the bike can you give me ani one chance I will come I hope we will meet soon thank you.

About the Reviewer

It's one of the best bikes in this segment. It offers us turn-by-turn navigation, mobile connectivity and many more features. It is very comfortable to ride and gives decent mileage, about 30Kmpl. Its performance is insane. It has a 400cc engine and disk brakes, so the performance and braking are next level.

About the Reviewer

best in this range, comfortable to ride, amazing handling easy to ride, city mileage is good and no heat problem, best 400 cc and also very comfortable to ride, speed is unexpected. that's unpredictable or unexpected very, also comfortable in long tour rides or breaking system is superb it's worth to buy.

About the Reviewer

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is the most powerful Pulsar yet, positioned as a street-naked 400cc motorcycle. It gets a 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine producing around 43 PS and 35 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. Built on a strong perimeter frame, it features USD forks, a Nitrox rear monoshock, 320 mm front disc with dual-channel ABS, traction control, and four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Off-road). The bike also packs modern touches like a digital LCD console with Bluetooth, navigation, call/SMS alerts, and a sharp LED projector headlamp with Z-shaped DRLs. Weighing about 174 kg with a 12-liter tank and 807 mm seat height, it balances performance and practicality. I highly recommend this bike, it is such a powerful bike that can only be handled by experienced riders.

About the Reviewer

Ns 400 is a value-for-money bike for those who have a low budget and have a dream to ride a sports bike. Ns 400 provides a good riding experience on long rides. It has too much power and provides good Mileage on long rides. But there are some issues with Bajaj Service Centres. It's new for Bajaj Service Center's mechanics, so their mechanics fail to find the problem in bike. This is my experience with Bajaj and its very bad. I am from Noida, and my nearest service center is Kaydee Bajaj, Sector 63, Noida. I am not been going anywhere for the last 5 months because there is an issue in my bike and Mechanics have failed to sort that issue. From my 1st service, I explained to them about that issue and all the time they said that the issue was solved, but from the next day, the issue remained the same. For the last 5 months. I have not been able to travel out of my city. Now I am frustrated and parked my bike at home.

About the Reviewer

I just completed 4800 kms on my NS400. Here's my experience in detail:
Pros:
1. Appearance: I like it. Though many would say it's an outdated look from the NS200, the design just stands out as with other pulsars. The problem with bajaj is they come out with really great designs and fail to deliver upgrades. The NS 400 doesn't give you the proper 400 cc big bike feel, But it does look like NS200 on protein, if not on steroids. Overall, it's a handsome-looking machine.
2. Fuel efficiency: Right after the first service I did two long rides. The first one is a 160 Km run from Bangalore to Mysore, and back. I limited the speed to 70kmph. There was a little bit of hilly terrain and hardly 10 km of city commute. The odo reflected 39kmpl, though tank to tank in was 35kmpl. The next trip was Bangalore to Coorg, 250 km one way. Same mileage performance received. My daily commute is mostly 5-10 kms and since I stay a bit on the outskirts of Bangalore(Jigani), I don't see much traffic but have to ride in 2nd gear in local markets sometimes. The ODO shows 26-28 kmpl, I believe I get around 25.
Mileage trics I feel work with this bike: a)Try to be in 70-100 kmph range and you'll easily get 35+ kmpl.
b)The sport mode slightly improves the mileage by 1-2 kmpl both on city and highway.
3. Performance: This is the cheapest 400cc in the market and it shows. We just can't compare it with any othe 400cc sports bike in the market like the ktm 400, ninja 250-300, etc. Anyone planning to get this bike with performance expectations from 400cc bikes that are 1.5+ lakh rupees expensive should rethink. The bike is amazing, rides like butter. I think of it as a really powerful 250cc. The handling is superb. Though it's much lighter than the bulky Dominar 400, it still feels heavy if you try to reverse it out in the parking lot. All the heaviness disappears as you release the clutch. All the riding modes work well and Sport mode is really where the bike shines. The performance becomes linear and you slice through the highway like the sliver surfer.
4)Features: Bajaj literally killed the competition here. Dual ABS, Ride Modes, Traction Control, Connectivity, USD forks, you name it, the bike has it all. It's a complete package. No complaints here.
5)Comfort: I have always preferred a naked bike just for the sole reason of comfort. The seating position is almost Upright with just the right bit of aggression, thanks to the wide handlebars. You do feel some pressure on your wrists after 150kms but it's bearable. The cushioning in the seats is a bit on the stiffer side but its comfortable. The suspension too follows suit. Those who know would agree that stiffer seats and suspensions are better for longer rides. The pillion seat looks small but my mom said it was comfortable for her on a 12km ride. She sits sideways.
7)Service Experience: It's always crowded. I don't know about other Bajaj service centres, but mine is Khivraj Bajaj Marathahalli Bangalore and I appreciate the way the behave till now. They listen to your concerns and connect you with the right person. 2 Months after the bike's delivery I received two calls asking about my experience with the bike and any other issues. The bike does have issues that I will cover in the cons section. The point is, they enquired about the issues and they have offered free replacement for the same. I like it. No machine is perfect, service is what makes it better.
8)Product Quality: If you have ever ridden any other baja bike before, the NS400 is going to impress you with its quality levels. Bajaj has come a long ways in terms of quality. They have learnt alot from their ventures with other brands and it's evident with this bike. NS200 and NS400 have huge differences in material quality. This a a new era for Indian bike manufacturing. Bajaj deserves praise for that. No wonder they are now able to manufacture high-quality bikes like KTM and Triumph.
Cons:
1: Vibrations: It has vibrations, and when they come they kinda irritate you. Somewhere around 4000-5000 rpm the ghandle bar buzzes and some of it can also be felt in the footpegs. It becomes smooth after 5k rpm. The vibration also causes some noise at low speeds from the headlight, front mudguard and dashboard area.
2. Display: Overall appearance is good but the UI is just okay. It lacks the sophistication you wish you should have. Poorly scattered and has too much info. But you won't mind it after a few days. The blue TFT display is pretty basic, and does the job, but has a big issue. If the bike is parked in the sun for 1-2 hours, the letters and digits become pixelated. It becomes difficult to read. I explained this when Bajaj people called but don't think they would be able to do anything about it.
3. Headlight: Everything about is is great. The only matter is that it's fixed too high. So basically The normal headlight throw is positioned at what should be at the high beam. The high beam goes way above the trucks coming from the front. So the low beam blinds the oncoming traffic. Bajaj called to inform me that they if change it at the same service centre which I have planned to do at my next service this weekend. The thing is, such things shouldn't happen in the first place. We are talking about headlights.
I think this sums up my experience to date. I'll update if something new comes up. Hope it helps other Pulsar fans make their decisions.
Thanks

About the Reviewer

1) Small square display becomes useless while riding in bright sunlight, fades away.
2) Some buzz noise starts in the headlight area at 3.5k to 4k rpm and goes away when you push further.
3) Power: Yes! you can feel it
4) Mileage: 32 kmpl on highways (tank range 280/285 aprox, after keeping 3 litres reserved as per user manual), City: Just keep an eye on fuel indicator and keep refilling
5) Comfort: take a break after 100 kms

About the Reviewer

Best bike under 2.3L. I Bought an NS400Z on 5Th August 2024. ride more than 2000km. The first service cost me 2200rs. 2ne servicing is pending. The rider seat is comfortable but the pillion seat isn't. It is around 20kmpl in sport mode & 25kmpl in road mode & 30kmpl in rain mode and it depends on how you throttle up your bike. If I ride gently I can easily get 30kmpl. headlight is just amazing. it's a projector light. overall build quality is outstanding. gear shifting is ultra smooth. Bluetooth connectivity also works fine. In summer there is some heat comes from the engine.

About the Reviewer

Best bike I've ever seen in, ns400! This budget 400cc bike is worth it and the bike performance and too good and the look is also awesome. overall bike mileage, looks and performance all are good and best bike on this budget, I just love Pulsar company, and I really love ns 400 my dream come true!!

About the Reviewer

Ns 400 in 400cc engine.ns400 looks beautiful, is comfortable to ride, comfortable seat, bajaj pulsar125,160,400cc will provide bike abs disc brake and seat side. It will benefit the
Bajaj owner I have some ideas for the bike can you give me ani one chance I will come I hope we will meet soon thank you.

About the Reviewer

It's one of the best bikes in this segment. It offers us turn-by-turn navigation, mobile connectivity and many more features. It is very comfortable to ride and gives decent mileage, about 30Kmpl. Its performance is insane. It has a 400cc engine and disk brakes, so the performance and braking are next level.

About the Reviewer

best in this range, comfortable to ride, amazing handling easy to ride, city mileage is good and no heat problem, best 400 cc and also very comfortable to ride, speed is unexpected. that's unpredictable or unexpected very, also comfortable in long tour rides or breaking system is superb it's worth to buy.

About the Reviewer

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is the most powerful Pulsar yet, positioned as a street-naked 400cc motorcycle. It gets a 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine producing around 43 PS and 35 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. Built on a strong perimeter frame, it features USD forks, a Nitrox rear monoshock, 320 mm front disc with dual-channel ABS, traction control, and four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Off-road). The bike also packs modern touches like a digital LCD console with Bluetooth, navigation, call/SMS alerts, and a sharp LED projector headlamp with Z-shaped DRLs. Weighing about 174 kg with a 12-liter tank and 807 mm seat height, it balances performance and practicality. I highly recommend this bike, it is such a powerful bike that can only be handled by experienced riders.

About the Reviewer

Ns 400 is a value-for-money bike for those who have a low budget and have a dream to ride a sports bike. Ns 400 provides a good riding experience on long rides. It has too much power and provides good Mileage on long rides. But there are some issues with Bajaj Service Centres. It's new for Bajaj Service Center's mechanics, so their mechanics fail to find the problem in bike. This is my experience with Bajaj and its very bad. I am from Noida, and my nearest service center is Kaydee Bajaj, Sector 63, Noida. I am not been going anywhere for the last 5 months because there is an issue in my bike and Mechanics have failed to sort that issue. From my 1st service, I explained to them about that issue and all the time they said that the issue was solved, but from the next day, the issue remained the same. For the last 5 months. I have not been able to travel out of my city. Now I am frustrated and parked my bike at home.

About the Reviewer