
2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z review, first ride: Most fun motorcycle under Rs 2 lakh?
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34 minutes ago
- Mint
Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Pulsar NS400Z: Price, features and specifications compared
Bajaj Auto has introduced its newest and most powerful Pulsar yet — the NS400Z. This new entrant now sits at the top of the Pulsar lineup and enters a segment already occupied by the Dominar 400, another 400cc offering from the same manufacturer. Here's a detailed comparison to help you understand how these two bikes stack up. The Pulsar NS400Z takes inspiration from the existing Pulsar models, featuring a sharp and aggressive design. Its LED headlamp unit is complemented by striking LED DRLs, and the sculpted tank, bold graphics, and sporty radiator shrouds give it a dynamic road presence. On the other hand, the Dominar 400 leans more toward a power cruiser aesthetic. With its muscular stance and larger proportions, it offers the look and feel of a big bike at a relatively accessible price point. Though it has been on sale for a while, the Dominar still manages to turn heads. Both bikes are powered by a 373 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, but they differ slightly in output. The NS400Z produces 42 bhp and 35 Nm, while the Dominar 400 delivers 39 bhp with the same torque figure. A 6-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch is standard on both, but the NS400Z has the added advantage of a standard quickshifter, enhancing its sporty appeal. Underneath, the Dominar 400 is built on a beam-type perimeter frame, supported by 43 mm telescopic front forks and a multi-step adjustable rear monoshock. Suspension travel is 135 mm at the front and 110 mm at the rear. It features a 320 mm front disc and a 230 mm rear disc for braking. The NS400Z, meanwhile, uses a steel perimeter frame paired with 43 mm upside-down forks at the front and a 6-step adjustable Nitrox monoshock at the rear. Braking hardware is similar, with the same disc sizes front and back. Both motorcycles come equipped with a digital instrument cluster offering turn-by-turn navigation. Riders also benefit from four selectable ride modes — Road, Rain, Sport, and Off-Road. Additional features include a USB charging port, enhancing convenience on the go. The Pulsar NS400Z carries a more affordable price tag at ₹ 1.92 lakh, whereas the Dominar 400 is priced at ₹ 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom). This price gap makes the NS400Z an appealing option for riders looking for performance and features without stretching their budget.


Deccan Herald
9 hours ago
- Deccan Herald
‘At least a year' before India-UK trade deal is operational
New Delhi: The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK, signed in London on Thursday, will take at least a year to become operational, as it requires approval from the British Parliament, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Friday.'In the UK, it will take almost a year or so before it is ratified in Parliament,' Barthwal stated at a media said that the agreement must be approved by both houses of Parliament — the House of Commons and the House of Lords. There is also likely to be a select committee discussion on the issue. In India, the deal has already been approved by the Union Cabinet. No parliamentary approval is required here for free trade agreements to be to discussions with his British counterpart, Barthwal said the UK has expressed willingness to ratify the agreement in Parliament at the said that the British government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is keen on the early implementation of the to Barthwal, the Indian government would utilise the time for capacity building of exporters and other claimed that the deal would bring significant benefits to several labour-intensive sectors, including textiles, leather, footwear and gems & will India's auto, farm sectors benefit from UK trade deal?.'Four times concessions'On the auto sector, Barthwal said, 'India has secured market access to the tune of four times the concessions given to the UK on electric vehicles in the British market.'The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), which represents major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in the country, welcomed the agreement, saying that it would open new trade opportunities across industries.'The commitments made by the Government of India on automobile sector tariffs strike a thoughtful balance — addressing consumer interests while supporting the broader goals of Indian industry,' said Shailesh Chandra, SIAM who is also the Managing Director of Tata Passenger Vehicles, added, 'We view this agreement as part of a wider strategic engagement and believe it opens new avenues for collaboration and opportunity with a key global partner.'Commerce Secretary Barthwal clarified that no concessions would be given to the UK in the import of electric, hybrid and hydrogen-powered vehicles in the first five years of the implementation of the deal.'Market access in EV is given mostly in the high price segment of vehicles priced above 80,000 British pounds,' he said.


Economic Times
15 hours ago
- Economic Times
Indian auto industry faces subdued FY26 growth amidst weak demand: Report
The Indian auto industry is expected to experience subdued growth in FY26, with most segments anticipating low to mid-single-digit growth, as revealed in a recent report by Motilal Oswal. Motilal Oswal report believes that the Indian Automobile industry is likely to witness just 6-7 per cent of growth rate for FY26. The report further reveals that a key challenge lies in the two-wheeler segment, where the current growth estimates carry a downside risk if demand doesn't pick up momentum in the near present, the key auto segments are facing weakness in demand, which has led to passenger vehicles posting a decline of 1.4 per cent, while two-wheeler ICE registered a decline of 8 per cent in volumes. Additionally, the commercial vehicle segment also booked marginal declines. Specifically, in the two-wheeler segment, motorcycle sales recorded a 9 per cent YoY decline, scooter ICE sales recorded a 5 per cent decline, and mopeds recorded an 11 per cent YoY decline. Additionally, the report also reveals that the car segment posted an 11 per cent YoY decline in Q1, with all players witnessing a decline in volumes. Precisely, the small car segment saw a significant decline in volumes: Alto (-36 per cent), Spresso (-38 per cent), and Celerio (-43 per cent).However, Nalinikant Gollagunta, CEO Automotive Division, MM, believes that "confident of mid to high teens growth in SUVs, strong double digit growth in exports and will stick to guidance of high single digit growth for LCVs for FY26."According to the report, in the CV segment, while MHCV (Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles) goods declined 4.5 per cent, LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) goods marginally declined 0.5 per cent for Q1FY26. Bus continued to witness steady demand, with MHCV buses growing 7.6 per cent and LCV buses growing 8.8 per cent. In the commercial vehicle segment, Tata Motors Limited underperformed in all four CV segments, while VECV VE Commercial Vehicles Limited outperformed in most of the CV segments in Q1. (ANI)