Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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 184998 (ex-showroom price) whereas the KTM RC 390 price in Delhi is Rs 318173 (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 3 colours. Out of 76 user reviews, RC 390 scores 4.1 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 59 user reviews..

Pulsar NS400Z vs RC 390

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS400Z	RC 390
Mileage	-	25.89 kmpl
Max Power	40 PS @ 8800 rpm	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z	KTM RC 390
On-Road Price	Rs.2.25 Lakh onwards	Rs.3.66 Lakh onwards
Mileage	-	25.89 kmpl
Max Power	40 PS @ 8800 rpm	43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on 59 Reviews	4.1 Based on 76 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,502 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 10,584 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.22,160 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance	Rs.22,831 RC 390 Insurance
Colours	Brooklyn BlackGlossy Racing RedPearl Metallic WhitePewter Grey	OrangeBlue
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Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

KTM RC 390

On-Road Price

Rs.2.25 Lakh onwards

Rs.3.66 Lakh onwards

Mileage

25.89 kmpl

Max Power

40 PS @ 8800 rpm

43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on 59 Reviews

4.1

Based on 76 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,502

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 10,584

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.22,160
Pulsar NS400Z Insurance

Rs.22,831
RC 390 Insurance

Colours

Brooklyn BlackGlossy Racing RedPearl Metallic WhitePewter Grey

OrangeBlue

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Displacement	373.27 cc	373.27 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	-	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	Assist & Slipper clutch	PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	89 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	60 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	-	12.88:1
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	35 Nm @ 6500 rpm	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

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

Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

Displacement

373.27 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Throttle control, Hazard Lamp Switch	Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Rider Aids - MTC, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS, Supermoto, Race Derived Technology, Adjustable Handlebars
Seat Type	Split	Split
Handle Type	Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar	-
Body Graphics Refers to the decorative decals or paint schemes on the bike's bodywork, enhancing its visual appeal.	-	Yes
Clock	-	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quick Shifter	-	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Throttle control, Hazard Lamp Switch	Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Rider Aids - MTC, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS, Supermoto, Race Derived Technology, Adjustable Handlebars
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Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports

Traction Control

Quick Shifter

Mileage and Performance
City Mileage	-	25.89 kmpl
Highway Mileage	-	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
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Mileage and Performance

City Mileage

25.89 kmpl

Highway Mileage

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 These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	-	760 mm
Length	-	2145 mm
Height	-	830 mm
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	807 mm	835 mm
Ground Clearance	168 mm	153 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

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

760 mm

Length

2145 mm

Height

830 mm

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

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	230 mm	230 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

230 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Split-Trellis frame (Tubular), Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe

Underpinnings

Frame

Split-Trellis frame (Tubular), Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe

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