Next Gen Bajaj Pulsars - SS400 & CS400 (rechristened as Dominar)

The Great · 17th August 2016, 15:14

The Pulsar is rumoured to be named as VS 400
25.74 kW / 35 HP at 8,000 rpm
To be priced at RS. 1,80,000/-

Rumour Source

CGB · 17th August 2016, 15:26

Folks,
All head mechanics working in every Bajaj showrooms headed to Pune to attend service training for CS/VS 400. The launch is very near than expected.

payeng · 17th August 2016, 16:12

So the specs seem to be final now. It will be a 373 cc engine with 35 HP, which is perfectly Ok (compared to the 43.5 of the 390 Duke).

Hope the Peak Torque is more than the 35 Nm that the KTM 390 develops.. hope its around 40 Nm

Also most probably the CS/VS 400 would weigh around 180 kgs (kerb) compared to the 154 kgs of the KTM 390 Duke.. therefore more Torque would be desirable.

driverabhi · 17th August 2016, 20:30

Excited times near

Is there any word on the top speed that this bike can achieve? Speculations say it's 160+ kmph. But I guess it's just a guess by looking at the power figures. I hope the top speed does not get capped like in BMW G310R.

payeng · 17th August 2016, 22:39

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Originally Posted by driverabhi

Excited times near

Is there any word on the top speed that this bike can achieve? Speculations say it's 160+ kmph. But I guess it's just a guess by looking at the power figures. I hope the top speed does not get capped like in BMW G310R.

Stress Free Cruising at 120-130 kph is more than enough bro.. pointless to go after top speed.

DriveOnceMore · 18th August 2016, 09:32

Has no-one noticed the figure in the bottom right corner of the last photo?
It reads 332 Kg and I am fumbled after reading that.
What does that figure signify? Gross weight?

Frankazoid!!! · 18th August 2016, 09:49

Gross weight includes all fluids + 2 riders so 332 kg sounds right.

payeng · 18th August 2016, 12:12

Kerb Weight of the vehicle (sans rider + pillion) could be 170-180 kgs..

which would be actually desirable on a long distance cruiser .. provided the Torque is healthy

drive_angry · 18th August 2016, 12:26

Is it me or did somebody else notice that front side profile looks like a Bajaj V?

With no sign of G310r and 2017KTMs, this is going to sell like hot cakes among mid segment bikers. Lets see how bajaj plays this one out.

desideep · 18th August 2016, 13:28

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Originally Posted by drive_angry

Is it me or did somebody else notice that front side profile looks like a Bajaj V?

With no sign of G310r and 2017KTMs, this is going to sell like hot cakes among mid segment bikers. Lets see how bajaj plays this one out.

Does not matter if BMW or KTMs are out or not. This is going to sell like hot cakes, because many people like me desire a good VFM bike. KTMs are too much, specially the ones that we get in India.

sagarpadaki · 18th August 2016, 13:45

As with any Bajaj, it is better to wait for 6 - 8 months before purchasing this. Initial niggles will be ironed out. Better wait than be a guinea pig!

CGB · 18th August 2016, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by drive_angry

Is it me or did somebody else notice that front side profile looks like a Bajaj V?

Yes it looks like V. Bajaj revealed that there will be more bikes in V series lineup and it's no surprise that it has been named as VS400.

Siddy · 18th August 2016, 14:18

A very reliable source told me that the VS400 launch is scheduled in August/early september 2016.
Weight would be approximately 30 kgs more than the D390 and power/torque figures would be lesser in comparison.

It would have variants - ABS/Non ABS and may be with different tyres. The prices would be in the ballpark of 1.6L inr ex-showroom.

amit_purohit20 · 18th August 2016, 23:18

If this bike can give compared to KTM Duke 390:

1) Better seating position (Little less back swept foot pegs, More taller handlebar)
2) Be more spacious
3) Soft suspension
4) Better padded seat
5) More points to pack luggage
6) Cheaper parts
7) Sufficient acceleration for average person to go crazy
8) ABS
9) Sufficiently grippy tyres and not as costly as Metzler.
10) Cheaper maintenance
11) Heats up less in traffic conditions
12) Better fuel efficiency

Then this is the bike to go for considering an overall perspective of a low end tourer which is bang for buck.

payeng · 19th August 2016, 10:06

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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

As with any Bajaj, it is better to wait for 6 - 8 months before purchasing this. Initial niggles will be ironed out. Better wait than be a guinea pig!

Its actually true for ANY BRAND. No matter how big the brand is, there will be initial teething issues.

In my opinion, it best to wait for 2 years post any new model launch so that the initial issues are identified, rectified and implemented/redesigned. After 2 years one can expect to get a nearly niggle free product (from ANY BRAND).

17th August 2016, 15:14	#241
The Great BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 740 Thanked: 943 Times View My Garage	Pulsar Vs 400 The Pulsar is rumoured to be named as VS 400 25.74 kW / 35 HP at 8,000 rpm To be priced at RS. 1,80,000/- Rumour Source Attached Thumbnails
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17th August 2016, 15:26	#242
CGB BHPian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chennai/Neyveli Posts: 180 Thanked: 172 Times	re: Next Gen Bajaj Pulsars - SS400 & CS400 (rechristened as Dominar) Folks, All head mechanics working in every Bajaj showrooms headed to Pune to attend service training for CS/VS 400. The launch is very near than expected.
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17th August 2016, 16:12	#243
payeng Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,168 Thanked: 2,121 Times	re: Next Gen Bajaj Pulsars - SS400 & CS400 (rechristened as Dominar) So the specs seem to be final now. It will be a 373 cc engine with 35 HP, which is perfectly Ok (compared to the 43.5 of the 390 Duke). Hope the Peak Torque is more than the 35 Nm that the KTM 390 develops.. hope its around 40 Nm Also most probably the CS/VS 400 would weigh around 180 kgs (kerb) compared to the 154 kgs of the KTM 390 Duke.. therefore more Torque would be desirable.
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17th August 2016, 20:30	#244
driverabhi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bangalore Posts: 79 Thanked: 76 Times	Excited times near Is there any word on the top speed that this bike can achieve? Speculations say it's 160+ kmph. But I guess it's just a guess by looking at the power figures. I hope the top speed does not get capped like in BMW G310R.
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18th August 2016, 09:32	#246
DriveOnceMore BHPian Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 602 Thanked: 1,452 Times View My Garage	re: Next Gen Bajaj Pulsars - SS400 & CS400 (rechristened as Dominar) Has no-one noticed the figure in the bottom right corner of the last photo? It reads 332 Kg and I am fumbled after reading that. What does that figure signify? Gross weight?
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18th August 2016, 09:49	#247
Frankazoid!!! BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thane Posts: 65 Thanked: 25 Times	Gross weight includes all fluids + 2 riders so 332 kg sounds right.
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18th August 2016, 12:12	#248
payeng Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,168 Thanked: 2,121 Times	Kerb Weight of the vehicle (sans rider + pillion) could be 170-180 kgs.. which would be actually desirable on a long distance cruiser .. provided the Torque is healthy Last edited by payeng : 18th August 2016 at 12:14.
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18th August 2016, 12:26	#249
drive_angry BHPian Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: CH04-HR26-MH12 Posts: 275 Thanked: 328 Times	re: Next Gen Bajaj Pulsars - SS400 & CS400 (rechristened as Dominar) Is it me or did somebody else notice that front side profile looks like a Bajaj V? With no sign of G310r and 2017KTMs, this is going to sell like hot cakes among mid segment bikers. Lets see how bajaj plays this one out.
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18th August 2016, 13:45	#251
sagarpadaki Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,212 Thanked: 5,877 Times	re: Next Gen Bajaj Pulsars - SS400 & CS400 (rechristened as Dominar) As with any Bajaj, it is better to wait for 6 - 8 months before purchasing this. Initial niggles will be ironed out. Better wait than be a guinea pig!
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18th August 2016, 14:18	#253
Siddy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 193 Thanked: 106 Times	re: Next Gen Bajaj Pulsars - SS400 & CS400 (rechristened as Dominar) A very reliable source told me that the VS400 launch is scheduled in August/early september 2016. Weight would be approximately 30 kgs more than the D390 and power/torque figures would be lesser in comparison. It would have variants - ABS/Non ABS and may be with different tyres. The prices would be in the ballpark of 1.6L inr ex-showroom.
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18th August 2016, 23:18	#254
amit_purohit20 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 676 Thanked: 902 Times	re: Next Gen Bajaj Pulsars - SS400 & CS400 (rechristened as Dominar) If this bike can give compared to KTM Duke 390: 1) Better seating position (Little less back swept foot pegs, More taller handlebar) 2) Be more spacious 3) Soft suspension 4) Better padded seat 5) More points to pack luggage 6) Cheaper parts 7) Sufficient acceleration for average person to go crazy 8) ABS 9) Sufficiently grippy tyres and not as costly as Metzler. 10) Cheaper maintenance 11) Heats up less in traffic conditions 12) Better fuel efficiency Then this is the bike to go for considering an overall perspective of a low end tourer which is bang for buck.
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