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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki Z650

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
Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6505
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z2
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 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
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L15 L
On a full tank~336 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc649 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm790 mm
Ground clearance168 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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 Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Kawasaki Z650?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z weighs about 174 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Z650 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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