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BMW R 1300 GS vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 174 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z2
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm

Head to head

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

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSBajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyBajaj · India
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank19 L12 L
On a full tank—~336 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne230 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h154 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)174 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm807 mm
Ground clearance—168 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,344 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z weighs about 174 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if lightest, lowest seat 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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