Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Xtreme 250R

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

Hero Xtreme 250R price starts at Rs. 1.73 Lakh, which is Rs. 14,155 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, priced at Rs. 1.87 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS400Z uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm and the Xtreme 250R a 249.03cc engine producing 30 PS @ 9250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and Xtreme 250R, the Xtreme 250R is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar NS400Z stands out for performance.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs Xtreme 250R Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZHero Xtreme 250R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.87 LakhRs. 1.73 Lakh
Mileage Not Available37 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc249.03 cc
Max power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm30 PS @ 9250 rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg167.7 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs Xtreme 250R Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDHero Xtreme 250R STD
Rating
2 reviews
7 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.87 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.73 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Max Power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm 30 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R Colors
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. 5,583 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 4,974 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,831 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 11,593 Xtreme 250R Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
249.03 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
30 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
Not Available
73 mm
Stroke
Not Available
59.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
37 kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
247.1 PS/tonne
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Dia 43 mm, Upside Down Front Fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Preload Adjustable

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

Seat height
Not Available
806 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2023*828*1062 mm3
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1357 mm
Length
Not Available
2023 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
167 mm
Height
Not Available
1062 mm
Width
Not Available
828 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
11.5 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
167.7 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
LED Projector
Yes

Frame Type
Not Available
Steel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
3
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Is priced quite well
  • Makes a decent amount of power
Hero Xtreme 250R
  • Great performance across the rev range
  • Quick and easy handling around corners
  • Most affordable 250cc bike in India
  • Looks really aggressive and unique
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Build quality could’ve been better
  • Stiff rear suspension
Hero Xtreme 250R
  • Tall and wide fuel tank can make flat-footing the bike difficult for shorter riders
  • Brakes could do with sharper initial bite
  • The LCD console feels cluttered and dated

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Better Than Hero Xtreme 250R?

75% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z over Hero Xtreme 250R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 18 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and Hero Xtreme 250R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your bike. But Hero Xtreme 250R is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of performance 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 Xtreme 250R
Mileage 3.0 4.1
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 4.0 4.6
Maintenance 3.0 4.8
Safety 3.0 1.6
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your bike. But Hero Xtreme 250R is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R?
The Hero Xtreme 250R is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z by ₹14,155.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R?
For the STD version, 349.13 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS400Z produces 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 249.03 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 250R produces 30 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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