What will the Pulsar SS400’s maintenance costs be compared to its competitors?

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With more enthusiasts wanting to try the thrill of high performance motorcycling in a controlled environment, track riding is becoming popular in India. With full fairing and sporty ergonomics, the Pulsar SS400 seems to be aimed at riders who are out for track days. But there are some things to consider for the novice track rider. All of the power delivery, chassis stability, brake performance and handling characteristics of the bike contribute to building confidence on the track. Track specific modifications are another considerations along with the cost, availability of the modifications and overall durability of the bike under the stress of circuit riding. For example, some people argue that using smaller, more forgiving bikes when learning track skills is a better idea, whereas others say there is merit to starting on a more powerful machine as it will pay off in the long run.

Jyotsana · Accepted Answer

Why not? It will be fast enough to be fun but more forgiving than a 600cc supersport. On top of that, you can take it for a street ride without murdering your wrists and back.

Sana · Answer

Track riding is about the chassis and brakes. Whether it has 50 or 100 horsepower, Bajaj can use the SS400 as a great learning platform if they get those right.

Nirati · Answer

Bikes take the brunt of track riding. I would recommend the SS400 for track use only after I see how reliable it is. At the circuit you do not want to be stuck with a lemon.

Varun · Answer

In fact, the SS400 might be the ideal track for beginners. This will have enough power to grow into, but not enough power that it is unmanageable. Crash parts are less expensive than a high end sport bike and if you crash, you have a lot less to lose.

Sana · Answer

I'd be cautious. However, we don’t know how well it handles, and if you’re a beginner, something as simple as a used R15 or RC 200 should be more than enough for learning the ropes.

Arjun · Answer

A great starter track bike could be! Exciting enough to be powerful, but not so much so as to be frightening to newbies. It will also probably be cheaper than dedicated track bikes.

Mansi · Answer

It will depend on how hard you ride it as far as maintenance cost. If treated like a commuter it will probably be cheaper. Your wallet will feel it, thrash it on the track every weekend.

Ravi · Answer

I am concerned about spare parts availability in the first one or two years. New models are always new models, and you can generally expect teething problems and waiting for parts if something goes wrong.

Rana · Answer

Bajaj can surprise us with decent maintenance cost to make SS400 more attractive than the established competitors. Maybe this is their strategy to grab market share.

Sana · Answer

Maintenance costs will probably be somewhere in between a regular Pulsar and a KTM. The question is, does the extra expense justify the performance?

Gaurav · Answer

Don't get your hopes up. Regardless of the brand, high performance bikes are always more expensive to maintain. If Bajaj wants it to do well, it will be no exception to the SS400.

Krishna · Answer

I’m sure it’s gonna be more affordable to maintain than the RC 390. Bajaj knows the Indian market and will probably use more local parts to keep costs down.

Jyotsana · Answer

Bajaj should be able to keep costs lower than KTM with its wide service network, but the maintenance should cost more than a regular Pulsar. It is the price of performance!

What will the Pulsar SS400’s maintenance costs be compared to its competitors?

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