Is the Bajaj Pulsar RS400 worth the hype?

To be honest, I believe the hype is deserved. If Bajaj has been killing it with its Pulsar line, then, the RS400 seems like the next logical step. The smaller Pulsars have delivered the same performance and value, so if they can do the same here, it could be a winner.

I'm skeptical. At the lower end, Bajaj is great but at 400cc it is a big jump. They will be up against some serious players and I don't know if they have the expertise to match the refinement of bikes like KTM RC 390.

That really depends on the price point. The magic will be if Bajaj can undercut the competition significantly, while offering similar performance. However, if it is priced too near to other established brands in the market, it may not have a place.

I think people are overhyping it, they want to lay the baby with the bathwater. It's a nice bike, sure, but I have my doubts that it will be the revolutionary machine people are expecting. As a relative newcomer to the big bike game, Bajaj have no doubt got some teething issues.

I’m a Pulsar fan and love the RS400. Bajaj has always given great value and I think they have learned a lot from their tie up with KTM. It would be an awesome bike at a killer price if they can bring some of that knowledge to the RS400.

We should not forget that Bajaj has been consistently improving their build quality and refinement. It is the RS400 that could give them the chance to prove they can compete with the big boys. I'm cautiously optimistic.

The question is whether it can find its own niche. It must be unique and different from the budget options and the premium brands. That hype will be justified if Bajaj nails that balance.