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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 390 Duke

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
KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 390 Duke6
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z2
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Duke~375 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 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
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
KTM 390 Duke28 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
KTM 390 Duke375 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZKTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13.4 L
On a full tank~336 km~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm830 mm
Ground clearance168 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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?

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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month
  • KTM 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy KTM 390 Duke 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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