Bajaj has recently introduced its largest and most potent motorcycle, the Pulsar NS400Z. In light of this, we’ve decided to compare it with its competitors to examine Bajaj’s strategy for competing in this segment.
| Dimensions | Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z | Bajaj Dominar 400 | KTM 390 Duke | Triumph Speed 400 | Hero Mavrick 440 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Height | 807 MM | 800 MM | 820 MM | 790 MM | 803 MM |
| Wheelbase | 1344 MM | 1453 MM | 1354 MM | 1377 MM | 1388 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 168 MM | 157 MM | 183 MM | 170 MM | 175 MM |
| Tyres | 110/70 – 17-inch – Front 140/70 – 17-inch – Rear | 110/70 – 17-inch – Front 150/60 – 17-inch – Rear | 110/70 – 17-inch – Front 150/60 – 17-inch – Rear | 110/70 – 17-inch – Front 150/60 – 17-inch – Rear | 110/70 – 17-inch – Front 150/60 – 17-inch – Rear |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 13 L | 15 L | 13 L | 13.5 L |
| Kerb Weight | 174 KG | 193 KG | 168.3 KG | 176 KG | 187 KG |
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| Engine Specs | Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z | Bajaj Dominar 400 | KTM 390 Duke | Triumph Speed 400 | Hero Mavrick 440 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers | Single-Cylinder, 4 Stroke, DOHC, 4 Valve, Liquid-Cooled, Triple Spark, FI | Single-Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine | Liquid Cooled, 4 Valve, DOHC, Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, SOHC Engine |
| Displacement | 373.27cc | 373.3cc | 398.63cc | 398.15cc | 440cc |
| Power | 39.42 BHP | 39.42 NM | 45.3 BHP | 40 BHP | 27 BHP |
| Torque | 35 NM | 35 NM | 39 NM | 37.5 NM | 36 NM |
| Gearbox | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Mileage | – | 27 KMPL | 28.9 KMPL | 30 KMPL | 30 KMPL |
| Features | Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z | Bajaj Dominar 400 | KTM 390 Duke | Triumph Speed 400 | Hero Mavrick 440 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlamp | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Taillamp | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Turn Indicators | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Instrument Cluster | Fully Digital | Fully Digital | Fully Digital | Semi-Digital | Fully Digital |
| Smartphone Connectivity | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Notification Alerts | – | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ride Modes | 4 Modes – Road, Sport, Rain, Off-Road | No | No | No | No |
| Slipper Clutch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Dual | Dual | Supermoto ABS mode | Dual | Dual |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension | Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z | Bajaj Dominar 400 | KTM 390 Duke | Triumph Speed 400 | Hero Mavrick 440 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | 43 MM USD Telescopic | 43 MM USD Telescopic | 43 MM USD Telescopic | 43 MM USD Telescopic | RSU Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Mono-shock | Mono-shock | Mono-shock | Mono-shock | Twin-Shock Absorbers |
| Front Brake | 320 MM Disc | 320 MM Disc | 320 MM Disc | 300 MM Disc | 320 MM Disc |
| Rear Brake | 230 MM Disc | 230 MM Disc | 240 MM Disc | 230 MM Disc | 240 MM Disc |
| Models | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z | Rs. 1.85 Lakh |
| Hero Mavrick 440 | Rs. 1.99 – Rs. 2.24 Lakh |
| Bajaj Dominar 400 | Rs. 2.31 Lakh |
| Triumph Speed 400 | Rs. 2.34 Lakh |
| KTM 390 Duke | Rs. 3.11 Lakh |
Now, it remains to be seen how many people choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z over its competitors. Whether pricing or trust will play a significant role in this decision, only time will tell what happens next.
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