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KTM 390 Duke vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

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

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
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. KTM 390 Duke6
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z2
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankKTM 390 Duke~375 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 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

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeBajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaBajaj · India
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L12 L
On a full tank~375 km~336 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,800 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne230 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h154 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)174 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm807 mm
Ground clearance151 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,344 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm 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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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z—a month

Questions people ask

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

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

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

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if lowest seat, most ground clearance 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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