Ather 450 Apex vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price starts at Rs. 1.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 4,931 cheaper than the base variant of Ather 450 Apex, priced at Rs. 1.95 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the 450 Apex offers a claimed 165 km/charge. On the performance front, the 450 Apex uses a 3.5Kwh battery and the Pulsar NS400Z a 349.13cc engine producing 40 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the 450 Apex and Pulsar NS400Z, the 450 Apex is the better pick for a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar NS400Z stands out for affordability.

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450 Apex vs Pulsar NS400Z Comparison Summary

Specification Ather 450 ApexBajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.95 LakhRs. 1.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 165 km/chargeNot Available
Engine / Battery 3.5 Kwh349.13 cc
Max power / Motor Not Available40 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 111.6 Kg176 Kg

450 Apex vs Pulsar NS400Z Key Highlights

Basic Info Ather 450 Apex IDC 157 KMBajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD
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Brand Name Ather Bajaj
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Not Available Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
Max Power Not Available 40 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Colors
Ather Energy 450 Apex Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 165 km/charge Not Available
Charging Time 5.15 Hr Not Available
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Push Button Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 5,679 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 9,675 450 Apex Insurance Rs. 11,885 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance
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Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
100 km/Hr
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Motor Torque
26 Nm
Not Available
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP66
Not Available
Charger Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
Engine Displacement
Not Available
349.13 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
No. Of Batteries
1
Not Available
Max Power
Not Available
40 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
33 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Anti-lock Braking System

0-40 Kmph (sec)
2.9s
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
229 PS/tonne
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
2.9s
Not Available
Scooter Speed
high
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic forks
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Suspension-Rear
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-100/80-12
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Wheelbase
1296 mm
1346 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
12 L
Kerb Weight
111.6 Kg
176 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
200 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
190 mm
230 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Motor Type
PMSM
Not Available
Motor Power
7 kW
Not Available
Claimed range
165 km/charge
Not Available
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Yes
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Regenerative braking
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Yes
Conventional Charging Time
5 Hours 15 Minutes
Not Available
Range (Mode 1)
125 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range (Mode 2)
105 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range (Mode 3)
95 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range
165 km/charge
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Yes
Not Available
Battery Capacity
3.5 Kwh
Not Available
Projector head light
Not Available
LED Projector
Charging Time
5.15 Hr
Not Available
Charging Time(0-80%)
3 Hrs 12 Min
Not Available
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
SmartEco,Eco,Ride,Sport,Warp
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
3
Keyfob
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
OTA Updates
Yes
Not Available
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
2 GB RAM, 16 GB Storage, Interactive UI, AutoHold, Magic Twist, Optimised Charging, Auto Indicator cut-off, Guide-me-home lights, Emergency Stop Signal, Dashboard auto brightness, ParkSafe, Tow Notifications, Find my scooter, Ride Stats, Push Navigation, Alexa skills, Savings tracker, Pothole+ Alerts, LockSafe, Inter-city Trip Planner, Ping my scooter, Whatsapp on dashboard, Call decline with text
Panic Brake Alert
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Full Maps Navigation
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Telematics
Yes
Not Available
Handlebar type
Not Available
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Touch Screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Battery Percentage
Yes
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Operating System
Android
Not Available
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Processor
Snapdragon 212
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Charging Station Locator
Yes
Not Available
Gradeability
20°
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
22 L
Not Available
Charger Output
900 W
Not Available
Cooling System
Not Available
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Ather 450 Apex
  • Gets great performance
  • Packed to the brim with features
  • Handles like a charm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Is priced quite well
  • Makes a decent amount of power
Ather 450 Apex
  • The scooter is priced exorbitantly
  • Under seat storage is less when compared to rivals
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Build quality could’ve been better
  • Stiff rear suspension
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