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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM RC 390

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 RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3905
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z2
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS400Z~336 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 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 RC 39044 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~28 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.5 L
On a full tank~336 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height807 mm820 mm
Ground clearance168 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17110/70-17 / 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
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

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

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat. Buy KTM RC 390 if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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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