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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs BMW R 1300 GS

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
BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z2
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZBMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L19 L
On a full tank~336 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc1300 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm850 mm
Ground clearance168 mm—
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or BMW R 1300 GS?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z weighs about 174 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most power, most pulling power 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.

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