Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 vs KTM RC 390

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or KTM RC 390 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price in Delhi is Rs 185000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the KTM RC 390 price in Delhi is Rs 321173 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS and 35 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of RC 390 stand at 43.5 PS and 37 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS400Z in 4 colours whereas the KTM RC 390 comes in 2 colours. Out of 95 user reviews, RC 390 scores 4.1 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 113 user reviews..TheBajaj Pulsar NS400Z Mileage is around 34 kmpl, while the KTM RC 390 Mileage is around 25.89 kmpl.

Pulsar NS400Z vs RC 390

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS400Z	RC 390
Mileage (Overall)	34 kmpl	25.89 kmpl
Max Power	40 PS @ 8800 rpm	43.5 PS
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers	1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS 400	KTM RC 390
On-Road Price	Rs.2.21 Lakh onwards	Rs.3.72 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	34 kmpl	25.89 kmpl
Max Power	40 PS @ 8800 rpm	43.5 PS
User Rating	4.5 Based on 113 Reviews	4.1 Based on 95 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,378 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 10,765 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.20,741 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance	Rs.22,878 RC 390 Insurance
Colours	Brooklyn BlackGlossy Racing RedPearl Metallic WhitePewter Grey	BlueOrange
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400

KTM RC 390

On-Road Price

Rs.2.21 Lakh onwards

Rs.3.72 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

34 kmpl

25.89 kmpl

Max Power

40 PS @ 8800 rpm

43.5 PS

User Rating

4.5

Based on 113 Reviews

4.1

Based on 95 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,378

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 10,765

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.20,741
Pulsar NS400Z Insurance

Rs.22,878
RC 390 Insurance

Colours

Brooklyn BlackGlossy Racing RedPearl Metallic WhitePewter Grey

BlueOrange

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers	1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Displacement	373.27 cc	373 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist & Slipper clutch	PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	-	89 mm
Stroke	-	60 mm
Compression Ratio	-	14.5:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	35 Nm @ 6500 rpm	37 Nm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers

1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine

Displacement

373.27 cc

373 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Throttle Control	Cornering ABS, Quickshifter+
Seat Type	Split	Split
Handle Type	Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar	-
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quick Shifter	-	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features	Throttle Control	Cornering ABS, Quickshifter+
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports

Traction Control

Performance
City Mileage	-	25.89 kmpl
Overall Mileage	34 kmpl	31.22 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	3.65 Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	5.13 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	4.42 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	6.49 Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	-	17.13 Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	-	30.81 Sec
Braking (100-0 Kmph)	-	48.22 Sec
Top Speed	154 kmph	169 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

25.89 kmpl

Overall Mileage

34 kmpl

31.22 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

3.65 Sec

Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)

5.13 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	13.7 L
Width	-	760 mm
Length	-	2145 mm
Height	-	830 mm
Saddle Height	807 mm	824 mm
Ground Clearance	168 mm	158 mm
Wheelbase	1344 mm	1340 mm
Kerb Weight	174 kg	172 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

13.7 L

Width

760 mm

Length

2145 mm

Height

830 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	-
Projector Headlights	Yes	LED Projector
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Pilot Lamps	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	230 mm	230 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

230 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400
- Incredibly well priced, makes it great value-for-money
- Powerful motor offers thrilling performance
- Strong brakes, bike stops really quickly when you want it to
KTM RC 390
- Outstanding Performance
- Best-in-class electronics package
- Ergonomics adaptable enough for both commutes and aggressive riding
- Fantastic handling
- Powerful and refined engine

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400
- Looks too similar to other NS series Pulsars
- Engine doesn’t feel as refined as the new N series Pulsars
- Front-end feels twitchy on bumps and in corners
KTM RC 390
- Could do with better tyres
- Front suspension should have been adjustable
- Could’ve gotten better fit and finish quality

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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar NS400Z
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N
naveen on Dec 28, 2024
4.3
Ns 400 is a nice
Ns 400 is a nice and a aggressive performance bike with a less cost. I had a test ride experience last week and it feels soo smooth riding with a aggressive nature engine and it has 4 ride modes and each ride modes it feels the power delivery difference and ABS brakes difference you can feel last week I test ride the bike and I booked the bike and 19 jan it will be getting delivered so I was waiting for jan 19 soo much exited to ride this masterpiece🤩🥰😍
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vinoth on Dec 27, 2024
4.3
Ns 400 ownership review
The bike i owned ns400 is good for long and mid range ride It does not sutiable for traffic its heat our engine and the mrf tyre is not at all wel satisfy the customer other then all are top notch given in this price of specfication and also slipperclutch is very usefull Little vibrations belongs on 3500 rpm to 5500 rpm on mis throtle and little display issue also be there but that was been claimable warrenty
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suvadeep on Dec 12, 2024
5.0
This bike is so amazing
This bike is so amazing literally so much power this bike provided also the brake are super The Riding Comfortable is Very nice and the Best part of the bike is The Speed and The look this Bike has So much Road presence also The bike price is so low that why most of the people Can buy this Things and Enjoy Very Well
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sachin on Dec 11, 2024
5.0
Meghnagar mein bike bahut acchi
Meghnagar mein bike bahut acchi hai iske mileage iski speed bike Karo ke liye bike bahut badhiya chij hai aur bhi bahut aise feature hai jo ki bahut fantastic and awesome hai mere dost ne bike kharidi hai Maine chalai bhi hai bahut badhiya chalti hai aur usse badhiya bhagati bhi hai aur price bhi ek dam normal sa hai
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G
gaurav on Dec 08, 2024
4.5
Ultimate Performance Bike
I am a bike enthusiast. This bike is better than Dominor 400. It is light weight and accelerates faster than any Bajaj Bike.It is a powerful and feature-packed motorcycle with a sleek design, smooth performance, and robust braking. If you are looking for a sporty all performance bike look no further. This one ticks all the boxes.
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V
venkatesh on Jan 12, 2025
4.5
Bike revie
Very good bike Nice and easy to handle Single cylinder, beast, low cost, low maintenance, good service I have been using it for three months. My age is bit poor, but the performance is absolutely good. I would recommend you to buy RC 390 MotoGP edition which comes with orange and Black colour 🥰🥰🥰🥰
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sejal on Dec 08, 2024
4.5
Excellent bike
The KTM RC 390 is a standout in the entry-level sportbike segment, offering a perfect blend of performance, style, and technology. Powered by a 373cc single-cylinder engine, it delivers an exhilarating 43.5 horsepower, making it ideal for both city rides and spirited highway runs. The bike’s lightweight trellis frame ensures sharp handling, while its WP Apex suspension and dual-channel ABS provide confidence-inspiring stability and braking. The aggressive design, complemented by full-LED lighting and a TFT display, enhances its appeal. Though the firm seat may feel uncomfortable for long rides, the RC 390 remains a top choice for thrill-seekers and enthusiasts.
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M
mansoor on Dec 03, 2024
2.8
It's nice bike we should drive once in lifetim
We can go very seed and we can enjoy the ride it's easy to drive in off road but we should be careful
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dorwin on Dec 03, 2024
3.8
good thing 390 cc engine
good thing 390 cc engine offer plenty of performance loaded with top class features quickshifter works really well good bike good color
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sharanabasava on Dec 01, 2024
5.0
Bike'sgood
This is bike good condition and max performance of bike ktm is most powerful and likely dream bike all boys
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FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 and KTM RC 390

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 or KTM RC 390?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 has a score of 4.5/5 while KTM RC 390 has rate of 4.1 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 and KTM RC 390 is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 price starts at Rs 185000 & KTM RC 390 price starts at Rs 321173 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 is cheaper between these.

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