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Hero Splendor Plus vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

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

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Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

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. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaBajaj · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L
On a full tank~637 km~336 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne230 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h154 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)174 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm807 mm
Ground clearance165 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,344 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 320 / Disc 230
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 28 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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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