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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Honda Shine 125

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
Honda Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z5
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
Honda Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZHonda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank12 L10.5 L
On a full tank~336 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc124 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm791 mm
Ground clearance168 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,285 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18

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
  • Honda Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 28 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Honda Shine 125?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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