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Aprilia RS 457 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 174 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Aprilia RS 4575
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z2
  • Most powerAprilia RS 45747.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS400Z~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankAprilia RS 457~351 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
  • Lowest seatAprilia RS 457800 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS

Torque

Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RS 457457 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc

Fuel average

Aprilia RS 45727 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l

On a full tank

Aprilia RS 457351 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km

Weight

Aprilia RS 457175 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RS 457800 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RS 457Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank13 L12 L
On a full tank~351 km~336 km
Engine and performance
Engine size457 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm
Torque43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight272 PS / tonne230 PS / tonne
Top speed—154 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight175 kg (with fluids)174 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm807 mm
Ground clearance—168 mm
Wheelbase1,350 mm1,344 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Aprilia RS 457—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Aprilia RS 457 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Aprilia RS 457, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RS 457 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RS 457 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z weighs about 174 kg and Aprilia RS 457 about 175 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RS 457 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RS 457 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if best fuel average, lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.