Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Honda CB350 (retro, old name)

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS400Z

From ₹1.9 Lakh

Pulsar NS400Z version

Full Pulsar NS400Z page Change

Honda

CB350 (retro, old name)

Last listed ₹1.97 Lakh

No longer sold in India

CB350 (retro, old name) version

Full CB350 (retro, old name) page Change

Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZPulsar NS400Z · ₹1.9 Lakh

Only differences

Honda CB350 (retro, old name)CB350 DLX · ₹1.97 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS400Z: ₹1.9 Lakh (ahead) CB350 (retro, old name): ₹1.97 Lakh Pulsar NS400Z ₹6,988 cheaper

Braking Pulsar NS400Z: Dual-channel ABS CB350 (retro, old name): Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Pulsar NS400Z: Not published CB350 (retro, old name): 35 kmpl Claimed

Power Pulsar NS400Z: 40.6 PS CB350 (retro, old name): Not published Torque 33.2 vs 30 Nm

Weight Pulsar NS400Z: 176 kg CB350 (retro, old name): 187 kg Seat height 805 vs 800 mm

Versions Pulsar NS400Z: 1 CB350 (retro, old name): 2 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar NS400Z for the lower price.

Pick the CB350 (retro, old name) for more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.9 Lakh

₹1.97 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.16 Lakh

₹2.23 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,626 a month

₹3,755 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

40.6 PS

Not listed

Torque

33.2 Nm

30 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

Not published

35 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Single cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, 4-valve

4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI

Displacement

349.13 cc

348.36 cc

Bore x Stroke

89 mm x 56.1 mm

70.0 x 90.5 mm

Compression Ratio

12.2:1

9.5:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Air Cooled

Gearbox

6-speed manual, standard bi-directional quickshifter

5-Speed Manual

Clutch

Wet multiplate, assist and slipper

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain drive

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 320 mm

310 mm Disc

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 230 mm

240 mm Disc

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

Steel / Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre Size

110/70 ZR17

100/90-19 M/C 57H

Rear Tyre Size

150/60 ZR17

130/70-18 M/C 63H

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

43mm USD forks, 130mm travel

Telescopic Front Fork with Full Metal Shrouds

Rear Suspension

Monoshock with gas canister, Nitrox, 6-step adjustable, 130mm travel

Twin Hydraulic Shock Absorbers with Full Metal Covers

Frame Type

Perimeter frame

Half Duplex Cradle

Wheelbase

1,346 mm

1,441 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm

Dimensions

Length

1,990 mm

2,207 mm

Width

846 mm

788 mm

Height

1,057 mm

1,110 mm

Seat Height

805 mm

800 mm

Kerb Weight

176 kg

187 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 litres

15.2 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Fully digital, bonded glass colour display

Digital-Analogue Console with Honda Smartphone Voice Control System (HSVCS)

Bluetooth/Navigation

Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes, front

USB Type-C Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Yes (HSVCS Bluetooth)

Navigation

Not listed

Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Road, Rain, Sport and Off-Road

Traction Control

Yes, switchable

Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)

Quickshifter

Yes, standard, bi-directional

Cruise Control

Not available

Lights

Headlight

LED projector headlamp with DRLs

Full LED Round Headlamp in Vintage Metallic Nacelle

Taillight

LED

Vintage Retro Round LED Tail Lamp

Turn Indicators

LED

Round Amber LED Indicators

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split seat

Split Vintage Seats with Separate Pillion Cushion

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

None

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹1.9 Lakh

₹1.97 Lakh – ₹2 Lakh

Colours

4 colours

10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar NS400Z₹1.9 Lakh CB350 DLX₹1.97 Lakh CB350 (retro, old name) ₹6,988 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar NS400Z Pulsar NS400Z against CB350 (retro, old name) CB350 DLX

City	Pulsar NS400Z	CB350 (retro, old name)	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.23 Lakh	₹2.31 Lakh	Pulsar NS400Z ₹7,945 less
Pune	₹2.23 Lakh	₹2.31 Lakh	Pulsar NS400Z ₹7,945 less
New Delhi	₹2.16 Lakh	₹2.23 Lakh	Pulsar NS400Z ₹7,666 less
Bengaluru	₹2.35 Lakh	₹2.43 Lakh	Pulsar NS400Z ₹8,365 less
Chennai	₹2.23 Lakh	₹2.31 Lakh	Pulsar NS400Z ₹7,945 less
Hyderabad	₹2.29 Lakh	₹2.37 Lakh	Pulsar NS400Z ₹8,155 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar NS400Z or the CB350 (retro, old name)?

The Pulsar NS400Z, by ₹6,988 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS400Z Pulsar NS400Z at ₹1.9 Lakh against CB350 (retro, old name) CB350 DLX at ₹1.97 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.16 Lakh against ₹2.23 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,626 a month for the Pulsar NS400Z and ₹3,755 for the CB350 (retro, old name), on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.