Bajaj Pulsar RS400

Like its sibling, the Pulsar RS400 gets aggressive styling. The design looks quite busy. There is an array of cuts and edgy lines that can be spotted from the naked eye. The bike sports a huge fairing that envelopes the large fuel tank (expected to be of 15-litre capacity).  The front is bold featuring a sharp headlamp cluster with integrated small windshield, twin-projector headlamps with LED DRLs. The new Pulsar RS400 is likely to get the same instrument cluster as the RS200, which is semi-digital- analogue tachometer and digital speedometer. Adding to its striking appeal are elements like spilt seats, race exhaust, chiselled fuel tank, clip-on handlebars, LED tail lamp, modern alloy wheels and the all-important perimeter frame. Talking about the paint schemes, expect it to come with vibrant colours- yellow, red, blue and black. Nothing is official in this regard at the moment though.

 Having said that the bike comes with a lot of cuts, lines and edges, Pulsar RS400 is not for everyone as some would regard it as the overdone version of the RS200 especially in terms of design. 

Bajaj RS400 underpins a liquid cooled, triple spark 373.2cc engine with fuel injection system capable of producing 42PS power at 9,000rpm and 34.5Nm torque at 7,000rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox which can assist taking the bike to the expected top speed of 165Kmph. You can expect it to be a raw performer like other Pulsars. Bajaj’s patented triple spark technology will play a major role in ticking the fuel economy of the bike upwards. 

Built on the perimeter frame, RS400 rides on the conventional telescopic front forks with anti-friction bush and Nitrox mono-shock absorbers at the rear. On the braking front, there is 300mm disc at the front and 230mm disc at the rear which in combination with MRF rubber lends supreme braking force to the Pulsar RS400. The much-needed ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is standard on this upcoming Bajaj bike. It sports 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. The combination of chassis, suspension assembly and brakes is worth admiring as it arms the rider with great confidence when getting around the corners at high speeds. The bumps can be easily bypassed and brakes can be applied instantly without stressing the wheels and locking them. 

Bajaj Pulsar RS400 is equipped with ABS that not only adds to the safety front but gives the rider the confidence to push the bike to corners and on the straight line and at the same time feel the punchy engine. Plus, there are discs to provide optimum braking force and tubeless tyres for enhanced longevity.