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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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
Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z5
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V24
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha MT-15 V2~450 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZYamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L10 L
On a full tank~336 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm810 mm
Ground clearance168 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 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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