Long distance touring, how does the NS400Z handle that?
Although the Pulsar NS400Z is basically a sporty naked bike for the city and short trips, many riders wonder if it can be used as a tourer. The comfortable ergonomics and powerful engine hinting at it being a bike that could be good on long journeys. But there are worries about things like wind protection, fuel range and luggage carrying capacity. A few riders have tried multi day trips on the NS400Z, with varying degrees of success. Also discussed is the lack of factory touring accessories. As India's motorcycle touring culture grows, the ability of the NS400Z to serve as a do it all bike, for daily commutes as well as weekend getaways, is something that potential buyers will want to consider.
The NS400Z is surprisingly capable and I've done a couple of 500+ km day trips on it. Comfortable upright seating for hours at a time, and grunt enough for the highway. High speeds can be an issue with wind blast, but a small aftermarket screen helps a lot.
For touring it's decent, but not great. After a few hours, the lack of wind protection really wears you down. Fuel range is also average, you will be stopping every 200-250 km. It will be fine for weekend trips, but I wouldn't want to do a cross country tour on it.
Having toured on a number of bikes, I would say that the NS400Z is a good all round bike. It isn’t as comfy as a dedicated tourer, but it’s a lot more fun on twisty roads. It is easy to do multi day trips with some soft luggage and a tank bag. That’s just something to plan for more frequent stops.
Honestly, I tried touring on mine and it was a mistake. After a couple hours it gets uncomfortable and the vibrations at highway speeds are annoying. If that’s your thing, stick to short rides and get a proper touring bike.
It's all about expectations. It sucks for touring if you are comparing it to a Goldwing. It’s pretty good for a naked sports bike. I've done a couple of 1000 km weekend trips and liked it. All you need to do is to invest in a good tail bag and maybe a better seat.
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