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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS400Z~336 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZTVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L11 L
On a full tank~336 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc312 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm800 mm
Ground clearance168 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,358 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if best fuel average, lightest 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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