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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Benelli 302S vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 174 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  3. Benelli 302S2
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli 302S~400 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli 302S795 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
Benelli 302S400 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
Benelli 302S—
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZBenelli 302STVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~25 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L16 L11 L
On a full tank~336 km~400 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc300 cc312 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)—169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm795 mm800 mm
Ground clearance168 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,410 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
Colours—Black, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc ×2 / DiscDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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.

  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Benelli 302S?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z does around 28 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Benelli 302S?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli 302S if goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat 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.