Illustration: FuelPrice; AI-generated representative visual of a connected motorcycle dashboard, not a photograph of the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z.
Reports published on 1 and 3 Oct 2026 say Bajaj Auto has launched an updated Pulsar NS400Z with a 5-inch TFT console, connected functions and a reported price of ₹1,90,015 ex-showroom Delhi. The update matters mainly to buyers comparing technology features: the engine and core hardware are reported unchanged, while Bajaj’s public product page checked on 4 Oct 2026 still showed ₹1,86,015.
That leaves two practical questions for a prospective buyer: what has actually changed on the motorcycle, and which price will appear on the booking or dealer invoice? The available reports agree on the feature upgrade, but the company’s live product listing has not yet caught up with the newer reported price.
Key takeaways
- NDTV Auto and BikeWale report ₹1,90,015 ex-showroom Delhi for the updated NS400Z, with reports dated 3 Oct and 1 Oct 2026 respectively.
- The main addition is a 5-inch TFT display with Google Maps mirroring, music controls, document storage and a lap timer.
- USB Type-C charging and Panic Brake Alert are also reported as part of the update.
- Autocar India says the mechanical package remains unchanged, so this is a connected-feature refresh rather than a new engine launch.
- Bajaj’s official product page still displayed ₹1,86,015 ex-showroom Delhi on 4 Oct 2026, creating a price check before booking.
What changed on the Pulsar NS400Z
The most visible change is the replacement of the earlier bonded-glass colour LCD with a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster. NDTV Auto’s 3 Oct 2026 report and Autocar India’s 1 Oct 2026 report describe Google Maps mirroring for turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, music controls, document storage and a lap timer.
The connected screen puts more of the rider’s phone-linked information in the instrument panel. For daily commuters, that is a usability change: navigation and music controls can be viewed through the new console instead of relying only on a separate phone mount. The feature list still depends on the motorcycle, phone and connected-service setup working together, so the physical bike and its pairing process are worth checking.
BikeWale’s 1 Oct 2026 report also lists a USB Type-C port and Panic Brake Alert. The latter is described as activating the hazard lights under hard braking, adding a warning to following traffic. These are equipment changes, not claims of a new braking system or a change to the motorcycle’s performance figures.
Price: what the reports and Bajaj’s page show
The newer reported figure is about ₹4,000 above the earlier public listing. Because ex-showroom prices do not include registration, insurance, accessories or other on-road costs, the difference in a final invoice can vary by location and buyer configuration.
| Source and date | Price shown | What it establishes |
|---|---|---|
| NDTV Auto, 3 Oct 2026 | ₹1,90,015, ex-showroom Delhi | Reported price for the TFT update |
| BikeWale, 1 Oct 2026 | ₹1,90,015, ex-showroom Delhi | Reported updated price and feature list |
| Bajaj Auto product page, checked 4 Oct 2026 | ₹1,86,015, ex-showroom Delhi | Earlier figure still visible on the public listing |
This is a source conflict, not a basis for treating either amount as a final on-road price. The two independent reports agree on ₹1,90,015 for the updated motorcycle, while Bajaj’s official page still shows the earlier figure. The listing, dealer quotation and invoice should therefore be treated as separate checkpoints until the company updates the product page.
What stays the same
Autocar India says the updated NS400Z retains its 349cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, six-speed gearbox, four ride modes, traction control, USD front fork, dual-channel ABS and radial tyres. Bajaj’s official product page, checked on 4 Oct 2026, lists the engine as 349.13cc with 40.6 PS and 33.2 Nm. The rounded figures in the media reports and the more precise figures on Bajaj’s page describe the same existing mechanical package.
For riders comparing this update with the earlier NS400Z, the important distinction is that the reported extra price is buying a new interface and connected equipment, not a new displacement, engine output or chassis package. That makes the feature set, price confirmation and intended use more relevant comparison points than a performance upgrade.
What it means for running costs and trips
The NS400Z remains a petrol motorcycle, so the new TFT does not change the fuel cost of a commute or weekend ride. Riders can check current petrol rates through the live petrol price tool and estimate a regular route with the fuel cost calculator. Those calculations should be kept separate from the motorcycle’s ex-showroom price, since fuel prices and on-road purchase costs move independently.
For longer rides, the navigation-mirroring feature may reduce the need to look down at a phone mounted on the handlebar, but the practical experience will depend on phone compatibility, connectivity and the rider’s setup. The road-trip planner can be used to map the route and stops before comparing whether the added connected equipment fits the rider’s use case.
What buyers can check now
- Confirm the price and variant. Ask for the current ex-showroom figure in the relevant city and compare it with the ₹1,90,015 reported for Delhi and the ₹1,86,015 still shown on Bajaj’s public page.
- Check the physical equipment. Verify that the motorcycle has the 5-inch TFT, USB Type-C port and Panic Brake Alert described in the October 2026 reports.
- Test the connected functions. Check phone pairing, map mirroring, music controls and the visibility of the rider information before treating the feature list as usable in day-to-day riding.
- Separate on-road charges. Registration, insurance, accessories and any dealer charges should be listed separately from the ex-showroom price.
Bottom line
The reported Pulsar NS400Z update adds a modern TFT-based interface and small convenience and alert features without changing the core motorcycle package. The key unresolved point is price: two independent reports quote ₹1,90,015 ex-showroom Delhi, but Bajaj’s own public listing still shows ₹1,86,015 as of 4 Oct 2026. That gap is the first item to verify before a buyer treats the update’s reported price as the final figure.
Sources
- NDTV Auto — 2026 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Launched With TFT At Rs 1.90 Lakh (3 Oct 2026)
- Autocar India — Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z with TFT launched at Rs 1.90 lakh (1 Oct 2026)
- BikeWale — Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z TFT Launched at Rs 1.90 Lakh (1 Oct 2026)
- Bajaj Auto — Pulsar NS400Z price and specifications (checked 4 Oct 2026)
