Bajaj Auto has started production of its most powerful bike yet, which is essentially a production model based on the CS400 concept that was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo. The bike's name hasn’t been revealed yet, while speculations have already pointed towards probable names like VS 400, Kratos and Dominar. However, Bajaj has confirmed that the bike will be launching in mid-December 2016.

Interestingly, this bike is being assembled at an all-women assembly line in Bajaj Auto's plant at Chakan, near Pune, Maharashtra. This assembly line is part of Bajaj's aim to promote gender diversity in its facilities.

The bike in question is expected to be powered by a 373 cc engine, similar to the one offered with the KTM Duke 390, which will likely feature Bajaj's patented triple-spark technology. This engine is expected to be mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

Bajaj will be launching the production version of the CS 400 concept in the coming months. It was previously reported that the bike, which was expected to adorn the Pulsar 400 brand name, will come under a new brand - Kratos 400. However, recent media reports suggest that the automaker has again rebranded the upcoming bike, which will now likely be called the Bajaj Dominar 400. Another alphabet might find its place before the 400 tag, however, it won't be 'VS' or 'CS' as was rumoured earlier.

'Dominar' in Spanish means 'master'. Since the bike will be Bajaj's new flagship offering, the automaker appears to be trying to give it a worthy nameplate.

Powering the Dominar 400 will be a 373 cc engine, similar to the one offered with the KTM Duke 390, which will feature Bajaj's patented triple-spark technology and will be mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This engine is expected to be capable of developing around 35 BHP of power.

Once launched, the Dominar 400 will be aimed at touring enthusiasts of the country and will be up against the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the Mahindra Mojo.

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The production model based on the Bajaj CS400 will be named the Pulsar VS400. This information has been revealed by a recent set of images that are claimed to be of the VS400's brochure. The CS400 was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo, and the production bike is expected to be launched during this year's festive season.

The bike seen in the images wears a Pulsar brand plate on the fuel tank, while a VS400 badge can be seen on the panel below the pillion seat. Additionally, an image of a document bearing ARAI header has also surfaced. This document reveals the specs of the Bajaj Pulsar VS400.

According to the table shown in the document, the Bajaj VS400 is powered by a 373.27 cc engine that develops 34.5 BHP @ 8,000 rpm. This means that the Bajaj VS400 will develop a lower power output as compared to the KTM Duke 390, despite using similar engines. The Duke 390 generates 43 BHP.

The document also reveals that the Bajaj Pulsar VS400 has a gross weight of 332 kg. Gross Weight includes the bike's kerb weight, weight of fuel, oil, rider as well as pillion.

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The Bajaj Pulsar CS400 will officially be launched in India in the month of August 2016. This announcement was reportedly made by the company's CEO, Rajiv Bajaj, at Bajaj Auto's recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). The CS400 will be the largest capacity motorcycle produced by the Indian automaker.

Bajaj first showcased the CS400 as a concept at the 2014 Auto Expo. The company says that CS in the bike's name means Cruiser Sport, depicting its characteristics of a performance cruiser. The production model would get slightly toned down exteriors, as compared to the concept. Major changes include the presence of telescopic forks at the front, rather than the Up-Side Down units of the concept, while the single seat of the concept has been replaced by a split-seat setup.

The Pulsar CS400 shares its underpinnings with the KTM Duke 390. It uses a similar 373.2 cc engine, but gets Bajaj's triple-spark technology. This engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike will come with front and rear disc brakes and optional dual-channel ABS.

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Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has already been spotted a couple of times before, but the recent set of spy shots showcases a clearer view of the upcoming Pulsar bike. It is also the first time that the front fascia of the bike is visible. These spy shots were taken during one of the test runs of the CS400, which is currently in the last phases of testing.

The spy shots indicate that Bajaj has carried forward the compartmented headlamp design from the Pulsar CS400 concept, as it is a part of the production bike as well. But many subtle changes have been made in the CS400's design to make it production-friendly and affordable. As a result, the front suspension forks are now conventional units, as compared to the up-side down forks that were seen on the concept. A split-seat on the production-spec bike replaces the concept's heavily contoured single seat.

Other design elements on offer with the Pulsar CS400 will include LED turn indicators, minimalistic headlight cowl and twin-vertical LED taillights. Bajaj has retained the fully digital instrument cluster of the CS400 concept, while an auxiliary display is placed on the fuel tank.

The Pulsar CS400's engine will be based on the KTM 390's 373.2 cc power mill. Bajaj will add its patented digital triple spark technology to this engine. It will be liquid cooled, and will come coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. Recent spy shots also suggest that the Pulsar CS400 will come with dual channel ABS, as both discs appear to have ABS rings in the spy shots.

Aimed at touring enthusiasts of the country, the CS400 is being claimed as the most capable and powerful Pulsar yet. We have earlier reported that the Bajaj Pulsar CS400 launch in India will take place in Q3 this year, i.e. July - September 2016.

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Bajaj's upcoming flagship motorcycle, the Pulsar CS400 will be launched in the next quarter. According to media reports, the launch would be before this year's festive season. The Pulsar CS400 was originally showcased as a concept at the 2014 Auto Expo, and was recently spotted testing.

The production-spec Pulsar CS400 will get a slightly toned-down design, as compared to the Pulsar concept showcased earlier at the 2014 Auto Expo. As a result, the Pulsar CS400 will get regular telescopic forks at the front, instead of the Up-Side down units found on the concept bike. The single seat of the concept has been replaced by split-seats, while the exhaust unit too has been made a bit more production-friendly. Other design elements like LED headlights and taillights, fully digital instrument cluster, and alloy wheels have been taken forward to the production model.

Though information about the power plant is still scarce, the Pulsar CS400's engine will likely be based on KTM's 373.2cc engine, which powers the KTM 390 Duke and RC 390. Bajaj will use its famed triple-spark technology to enhance the CS400's performance. The engine will come mated to a 6-Speed gearbox.

Marketed as a 'Cruising Sports' bike, the CS400 will be squarely aimed at long-distance touring enthusiasts.

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Earlier this year, we had reported that Bajaj had started testing the Pulsar CS400. Here is a new image of the motorcycle.

The test mule is seen with a load of testing equipment onboard. The bike carries over the design language of the CS400 concept, which was showcased at 2014 Auto Expo. Many features of the concept have also been carried over.

However, there are some differences between the concept and the test mule. While the concept had an inverted fork suspension at the front, the test mule is seen with a conventional telescopic fork. Additionally, the single, long seat of the concept has been replaced by a split seat.

The CS400 gets disc brakes at the front and rear with ABS. Other features include a monoshock rear suspension, digital instrumentation with an LCD display unit on the fuel tank, alloy wheels, LED headlight and LED tail lamps.

The Pulsar CS400 uses a 373.4cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four stroke, fuel injected engine mated to a 6-speed transmission.

Bajaj has not disclosed the launch date of the Pulsar CS400.

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A test mule of a motorcycle believed to be the Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has been spotted.

Earlier this year, Bajaj Auto had revealed that its next launch will be a motorcycle bigger than anything it is currently offering. According to media reports, the bike in question was the production version of the Pulsar CS400 concept, which was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo.

While many of the features seen on the concept have been carried over to the test mule, there are some differences. These include a conventional telescopic fork front suspension instead of an inverted unit and a split seat instead of a single, long unit.

Other features include single disc brakes at the front and rear with ABS, monoshock rear suspension, digital instrumentation with an LCD display unit on the fuel tank, alloy wheels and LED headlight and LED tail lamps.

The Pulsar CS400 is powered by the same 373.4cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four stroke, fuel injected engine that is found on the KTM 390 Duke. This engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and is expected to produce around 40 BHP.

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The entry level cruiser space in India has a dearth of options, with Royal Enfield dominating the segment so far. UM Motorcycles has entered the market with the Renegade cruiser family and now, it looks like Bajaj might up its ante, as a report suggests that company is working on a bigger engine for the Avenger.

Bajaj's recent introduction of the Avenger Street and Cruise series has seen the model's sales pick-up again. The Avenger series is currently available in 3 grades - the Street 220, Cruise 220 and Street 150. As per the report by Autocar India, the new range-topping Avenger could be badged the "Avenger 400" with KTM's 375cc, single-cylinder engine being used as a base.

At the launch of the V15 commuter bike, Bajaj Auto hinted that its next launch will be a bigger motorcycle than anything it is currently offering. This of course, draws attention to the Pulsar CS400 that has been just a concept for over two years now. If the report holds true, it remains to be seen which higher displacement model we can expect from Bajaj first.

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Bajaj Auto has hinted that its next launch will be a bigger motorcycle than anything it is currently offering. This could mean that the company is planning to introduce the production version of Pulsar CS400 concept, which was revealed at the 2014 Auto Expo.

The Pulsar CS400 (CS stands for Cruiser Sport) is based on the KTM Duke 390 and uses the same 373.4cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four stroke, fuel injected engine mated to a 6-speed transmission. While power figures have not been disclosed, the engine is expected to produce around 40 BHP.

The CS400 concept had single disc brakes at the front and rear with ABS, an inverted front suspension, monoshock rear suspension, a short, side-mounted exhaust, all-digital instrumentation, an LCD display unit on the fuel tank, alloy wheels and all LED lamps.

The Pulsar CS400 is expected to be priced lower than the Duke 390.

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