Bajaj Pulsar CS400 hinted as the next Bajaj launch this year - Report

07/03/2016 - 13:08 Bajaj Pulsar CS400, Bajaj Ashwin Ram N P

First showcased at Auto Expo 2014.

Bajaj Auto's President of Motorcycle Business, Eric Vas said "the next motorcycle will be a big bike, bigger than anything currently on offer from Bajaj," in an interview with carandbike. It is believed that the model in question is the Bajaj Pulsar CS400 that has long been expected in the market.

Bajaj Pulsar CS400 front three quarters view — The Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has long been hinted by the company to be introduced in the market.

The CS400 semi-cruiser concept debuted at the Auto Expo 2014 alongside the Pulsar SS400. The company had hinted earlier that the Cruiser Sport model will be introduced this year, however did not put a specific timeframe for its launch.

Bajaj Pulsar CS400 rear three quarters right — The indirect rivals of the Pulsar CS400 will be the UM Renegade range of motorcycles, Mahindra Mojo and the Benelli TNT 300.

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The Pulsar CS400 is reportedly powered by KTM Duke 390's 373.4 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder fuel-injected engine that is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The motor on the Duke is tuned to produce 43.5 PS at 9,000 rpm and 35 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm.

[Source: NDTV Auto]