Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 2025: What’s New?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has been officially launched, and this time, the company has introduced several upgrades to improve the riding experience. If you are planning to buy this new Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, here’s a quick yet detailed breakdown of what’s new—helping you make an informed purchase decision.
More Power → Enhanced Engine Performance with Higher Output
Bajaj has improved the engine internals and performance of the bike. The 373cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine now comes with modified internals, including the replacement of the cast piston with a forged piston, which results in a power bump of 3 bhp and a higher redline.
- New Power Output: 42.4 bhp
- Torque: 35 Nm (unchanged)
- Top Speed: 157 kmph
- 0–100 Acceleration: Now quicker than before
This upgrade enhances mid- and top-end performance, especially noticeable in highway and spirited riding conditions.
Sport Shift → New Bi-Directional Quickshifter
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 2025 now comes with a bi-directional quickshifter, which Bajaj has branded as “Sport Shift.”
- It works only in Sport mode
- It’s a software-based system (not pressure-sensor based)
- Allows clutchless upshifts and downshifts
Riding Modes:
- Sport
- Road
- Rain
- Off-road
This is the first Bajaj Pulsar to feature such a system, making it more performance-focused than before.
Better Hardware → Upgraded Tyres, Brakes & Suspension
The hardware of the 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has been reworked for better grip, braking confidence, and comfort.
- Tyres:
- Replaced MRF Rev Z cross-ply tyres with Apollo Alpha H1 radial tyres
- Ensures better traction, especially while cornering
- Brakes:
- Front brake caliper now uses sintered brake pads instead of organic pads
- Enhanced braking performance
- Rear Tyre:
- Wider 150-section tyre (previously 140-section)
- Improves road grip and rear-end stability
Price Hike → 💰 Just ₹7,000 More for a Lot More Bike
The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 2025 is ₹1.92 lakh, which is only ₹7,000 more than the previous version. Considering the performance, design, and hardware upgrades, it still remains extremely value-for-money in the 400cc segment.
🔄 Comparison: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 2025 vs Older Model vs Rivals
| Feature | 2025 Pulsar NS400Z | 2023 Pulsar NS400Z | TVS Apache RTR 310 | Dominar 400 |
| Engine | 373cc, liquid-cooled | 373cc, liquid-cooled | 312.2cc, liquid-cooled | 373cc, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 42.4 bhp | 39.5 bhp | 35.6 bhp | 39.4 bhp |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 35 Nm | 28.7 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Top Speed | 157 kmph | 145 kmph (approx.) | 150+ kmph | 155+ kmph |
| Quickshifter | Yes (Sport Mode only) | No | Yes (all variants) | No |
| Rear Tyre Width | 150-section | 140-section | 150-section | 150-section |
| Brakes | Sintered pads (Front) | Organic pads | Dual-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Tyres | Apollo Alpha H1 radials | MRF Rev Z (cross-ply) | Eurogrip Protorq | MRF Radials |
| Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹1.92 lakh | ₹1.85 lakh | ₹2.43 lakh (approx) | ₹2.30 lakh (approx) |
Verdict:
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 2025 is now closer than ever to premium streetfighters, with meaningful upgrades in performance, electronics, and hardware—all at a price still under ₹2 lakh.
If you’re looking for an aggressive, feature-loaded, and performance-ready 400cc bike that doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet, this Pulsar deserves your attention.
