PRISTINE KONKAN AND THE STELLAR BAJAJ PULSAR NS40OZ

We go exploring the beauty of Konkan along with the diverse abilities of the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z.

- DR MANAN CHATURVEDI

AS the festive season enveloped India, we decided to ride the pulse of this spirit in the true city of festivals - Goa. But we wanted to add our own twist to this plan - instead of simply heading straight to Goa, we decided to take the scenic route via Ratnagiri. And to make the journey even more special, we rode on two brandnew Bajaj Pulsar NS400Zs.

The ride kicked off in the early morning of December 4, 2024, from Mumbai, where I was joined by our good friend, Suraj Sawant, an experienced rider from Pune.

Suraj, a seasoned traveller and motorcyclist, had a deep knowledge of the coastal Konkan route, which proved to be an asset as we explored this beautiful stretch of India. Little did we know, this ride would not just be a ride to Goa, but an adventure through the Western Ghats and coastal India, with the perfect companion, the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z.

Having travelled to Mumbai from Delhi, where the temperatures were at a cool 8-9°C, stepping into Mumbai in December was a bit of a shock.

The city's warm and somewhat oppressive heat contrasted sharply with the chill of the north, but this was to be expected. Despite it being winter, Mumbai greeted us with temperatures that made us feel like it was the middle of summer. The heat, combined with the mechanical steamy warmth of our bikes, added a unique challenge to the beginning of our journey.

Yet, the feeling of anticipation was far greater than any discomfort.