20/12/2015
Recently, Bajaj Auto Limited has surprised everyone by unveiling the naked cruiser Pulsar CS400 on February 5, 2014. It was on display at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. Bajaj Pulsar CS400 is expected to be launched in India by the end of this financial year(March 2016). This bike is the perfect blend of sportiness, style, aggressiveness, technology, performance and speed that has attracted interest of everyone due to their stunning design and a powerful 373.2cc engine from KTM 390 Duke which may get a little tweaked for better figures. Also the first ever motorcycle with LED headlamps. Let's check out the Pulsar CS400 in detail.
Design and Style
Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has got a brilliant design and a lot of remarkable features which makes it a tough competitor and can even be regarded as a beefier version of Pulsar 200NS. It includes a bright first in class LED headlight, a conventional handlebar with a well sculpted fuel tank, unique gear indicator, a stylish exhaust, good riding position, a step-up seat, rear grab handle, stylish alloy wheels with sticky Metzeler tyres, small turn indicators and a bright tail light.
Instrument Panel
The Pulsar CS400 features a fully digital instrument console which includes a unique digital speedometer with blue theme, fuel gauge, tachometer, two trip meters, a clock, pass light and a low fuel, oil and battery indicators along with a stand alarm.
Engine and Gearbox
Bajaj Pulsar CS400 is equipped with 373.2cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with Bajaj's triple spark technology to give an expected maximum power of 43.5 bhp at 9000 rpm and an expected maximum torque of 35 Nm at 7000 rpm and is mated with a 6-speed gearbox transmission.
It will give a top speed of above 176+ kmph and will take about approx. 7 seconds to reach 0-100kmph acceleration like a superbike. The bike gives an excellent performance on road along with an expected mileage of 30kmpl.
Brakes and Suspension
Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has got 300mm disc brakes at the front and 230mm disc brakes at the rear end along with the availability of dual channel ABS. The suspension system comprises of inverted telescope at the front while mono-shock absorbers are placed at the rear end, with variable comfort level.
Price
Ex Showroom Mumbai: 2 to 2.20 lakhs (expected)