6 New KTMs And Bajaj 350cc Motorcycles Launching This Month
Written By: Neeraj Padmakumar Published: April 3, 2026 at 08:12 AM Updated: April 3, 2026 at 08:12 AM
The recent revision in GST structure has forced a strategy reset in India’s two-wheeler space. Manufacturers like Bajaj and KTM are readying downsized engined versions of their existing models. Here are six new KTM and Bajaj motorcycles with 350cc engines set to launch this month. Once launched, these will effectively replace the current 400 and 390 offerings.
Understanding The Cause: India’s Revised GST Norms
The move to downsize engines is driven primarily by the Indian government’s recent revision of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Under the previous regime, two-wheelers were taxed at a flat 28 percent. The new regime introduced in September last year, puts two-wheelers with engine capacities of up to 350cc under an 18% tax slab while higher capacity ones are taxed at 40 percent. This isn’t a marginal difference; it is big enough to push the prices significantly upwards.
Two of Bajaj’s hot-selling models were affected by the revision—the Dominar 400 and the Pulsar NS400Z (which is also the most powerful Pulsar ever produced). KTM’s hot-selling Duke 390, Adventure 390 and RC 390 were affected. Both Bajaj and KTM, however, did not hike prices of these models, and chose to absorb the additional costs until the new models arrive.
6 Bajaj And KTM 350cc Bikes Launching This Month
Bajaj will launch the:
- Pulsar NS350Z
- Bajaj Dominar 350
by mid-April. These are expected to stay close to the Pulsar NS400Z and Dominar 400 with their design and packaging.
The NS400Z and Dominar 400 are both important products for the brand. Bajaj seems to be playing safe with these products—retaining everything that worked- design, features, and positioning, while altering the engine displacement to qualify for lower tax slabs.
The Pulsar NS350Z will get:
- LED lighting
- A fully digital instrument cluster
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Riding modes
- Traction control
- Dual-channel ABS.
The Dominar 350, on the other hand, will retain its muscular stance, twin-pod LED headlamps, split-seat layout, ride-by-wire, improved electronics, enhanced ergonomics, and factory-fitted touring accessories.
Image source: Rushlane
A third, new model has also been spotted testing. It appears to be an adventure motorcycle based on the Dominar platform. It is seen undisguised in spy images. Now referred to as Dominar X ADV, this motorcycle shows a notable shift in design. It gets a full fairing, tall windscreen, and front beak. The riding position seems to be upright, and a wide handlebar and long-travel suspension can also be seen. This motorcycle is also expected to get the 350cc engine.
KTM is not far behind. It will launch the 350cc versions of three popular models—
- Duke 3