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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM Duke 390

KTM Duke 390 Price starts at Rs. 2.95 Lakh which is Rs. 1.09 Lakh costlier than base model of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z priced at Rs. 1.86 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is 34 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is powered by 373.27 cc engine , while KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 different colours while KTM Duke 390 comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM Duke 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar NS400Z vs Duke 390

Key Highlights Pulsar NS400Z STDDuke 390 STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 40 PS @ 8800 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm

Pulsar NS400Z vs Duke 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDKTM Duke 390 STD
Rating
53 reviews
133 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.86 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 40 PS @ 8800 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,546 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 8,077 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,750 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 24,937 Duke 390 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
373.27 cc
398.63 cc
Max Power
40 PS @ 8800 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
89 mm
Stroke
...
64 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
...
12.71:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
34 kmpl
28.9 kmpl
Top Speed
154 kmph
167 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-140/70-R17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
40 PS @ 8800 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
807 mm
820 mm
Wheelbase
1344 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
183 mm
Fuel Capacity
12 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
174 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
807 mm
820 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
Throttle Control
Ride-by-wire
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
...
Frame
...
Split-Trellis frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Handle Type
Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar
...
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Value-for-money
  • Powerful motor offers thrilling performance
  • Strong brakes, Wide, upright handlebar and comfortable seat
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • Brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • Adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • Lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • Feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • You can barely feel any engine heat, even in bumper to bumper traffic
  • Motor has become a lot smoother than before
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Engine does not feel as refined as the N series Pulsars
  • Suspension setup is on the stiffer side
  • Misses out on a radial tyre at the front
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Better Than KTM Duke 390?

56% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z over KTM Duke 390 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 277 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and KTM Duke 390 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar NS400Z Duke 390
Mileage 3.4 3.9
Performance 4.2 4.5
Comfort 4.6 4.6
Maintenance 3.5 4.2
Features 4.6 4.7
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Vs KTM Duke 390 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM Duke 390?
KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM Duke 390?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 1.09 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM Duke 390?
For the STD version, 373.27 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS400Z produces 40 PS @ 8800 rpm of power and 35 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has better performance.

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