2026 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z TFT Launched at Rs 1.90 Lakh: Navigation, Type C and What Else Is New

Bajaj has added a TFT variant to the Pulsar NS400Z. Launched on 1 October 2026 at Rs 1,90,015 (ex-showroom), it brings the long awaited 5-inch colour TFT screen with Google Maps mirroring, plus a USB Type-C charging port. Everything else, from the 349cc engine to the quickshifter, is unchanged. So is a screen worth about Rs 10,000? Here is what you get.

How much does the Pulsar NS400Z TFT cost?

The NS400Z TFT is priced at Rs 1,90,015, ex-showroom. The standard NS400Z with the older LCD console has been listed at Rs 1,80,092, ex-showroom Delhi since its 349cc update on 30 April 2026. That puts the TFT premium at roughly Rs 9,900. On-road prices vary by state, so check with your dealer.

What is new on the NS400Z TFT vs the standard NS400Z?

The change is limited to the instrument cluster, connectivity and switchgear. According to Rushlane, the new screen can stream data over Bluetooth and WiFi from your phone and mirror Google Maps wirelessly, so your phone screen can stay off in your pocket. Autocar India reports it is the same 5-inch TFT unit already used on other new Pulsars.

Note: some reports describe the new display as a touchscreen. Rushlane and Autocar India do not confirm touch input, and Rushlane says you control the TFT through the updated switchgear. Treat touch control as not officially confirmed until you try one at a showroom.

Pulsar NS400Z TFT engine and specifications

Mechanically, nothing changes. A quick clarification first: the NS400Z originally launched in 2024 with a 373cc engine, and some articles still quote that figure. Bajaj's official site now lists 349.13cc, after the April 2026 downsizing that moved the bike into the lower 18% GST slab for sub 350cc motorcycles. We use Bajaj's figure.

• Engine: 349.13cc single cylinder, liquid cooled, 4 valve DOHC
• Power and torque: about 40 PS at 9,000 rpm and 33.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm (Bajaj and BikeWale figures)
• Gearbox: 6 speed with assist and slipper clutch and a bi-directional quickshifter
• Electronics: ride by wire, four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Off-Road), switchable traction control, dual channel ABS
• Hardware: 43mm USD fork, 320mm front disc with sintered pads, radial tyres, all LED lighting
• Fuel tank: 12 litres; kerb weight is listed at around 176 kg by BikeWale

Pulsar NS400Z TFT vs rivals: price and specs

Even with the premium, the NS400Z TFT undercuts every streetfighter with comparable power by a wide margin. Here is how it stacks up on current ex-showroom prices.

The KTM 390 Duke matches the Pulsar on power but costs nearly Rs 94,000 more. The Speed 400 and Apache RTR 310 bring premium brand appeal and fit and finish, while the KTM 250 Duke is less powerful yet still costlier.

Pros and cons of the NS400Z TFT

Must have accessories for a new NS400Z

Whichever variant you pick, a few basics make ownership easier. If you park outdoors, a waterproof bike cover protects the new TFT and paint from monsoon rain and summer sun. With a 40 PS motor, good riding gloves with knuckle protection are non negotiable, and touchscreen compatible fingertips help at fuel stops.

For parking in busy markets, a 12mm combination helmet lock secures your lid to the bike, and a wire cable lock adds an extra layer of theft deterrence. Riding an older bike with a weak halogen headlamp? A 40W H4 bike LED headlight is a simple plug and play upgrade (the NS400Z already ships with LED projectors).

AUTOFY PICK Autofy Motoplay 5 inch Bike CarPlay Screen The NS400Z TFT now gets navigation built in. Riding the standard NS400Z or another bike without a connected screen? Motoplay adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a waterproof 5 inch display, so you get maps, calls and music without the TFT premium or a new bike. Waterproof 5 inch screen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Rs 8,499View on Autofy →

To be fair, if you are buying a new NS400Z today, the factory TFT is the neater, warranty backed option. Motoplay makes most sense for existing owners of the standard NS400Z or any other bike, as it costs less than the TFT premium and moves with you to your next bike. We post riding and gadget reels on Autofy's Instagram.

Key takeaways

• The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z TFT launched on 1 October 2026 at Rs 1,90,015, ex-showroom.
• It costs about Rs 9,900 more than the standard NS400Z (Rs 1,80,092).
• New: 5-inch colour TFT, Bluetooth and WiFi phone link, wireless Google Maps mirroring, USB Type-C port, updated switchgear.
• Unchanged: 349.13cc engine, about 40 PS and 33.2 Nm, 6 speed with quickshifter, traction control, dual channel ABS.
• It remains roughly Rs 37,000 to Rs 94,000 cheaper than the KTM, TVS and Triumph rivals listed above.

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