Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Honda ADV 160

Last Updated: October 10, 2026

Honda ADV 160 price starts at Rs. 1.70 Lakh, which is Rs. 20,015 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, priced at Rs. 1.90 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS400Z uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40 PS @ 9000 rpm and the ADV 160 a 156.9cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and ADV 160, the ADV 160 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 ADV 160 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZHonda ADV 160
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.90 LakhRs. 1.70 Lakh
Engine 349.13 cc156.9 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm16 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg133 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs ADV 160 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDHonda ADV 160 STD
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Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, eSP+
Max Power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm 16 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Honda ADV 160 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-14 inch,Rear :-13 inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,679 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 11,885 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance ADV 160 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E85
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, eSP+
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
156.9 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
CVT
Max Power
40 PS @ 9000 rpm
16 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
33 Nm @ 7500 rpm
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
Not Available
60 mm
Stroke
Not Available
55.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.0 : 1

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

Power to Weight Ratio
229 PS/tonne
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Telescopic Fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Twin Rear Shock Absorbers with External Reservoir (Gas-Charged)

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/80-14 Rear :-130/70-13
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-14 inch,Rear :-13 inch
Tyre Make
Apollo
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
780 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
0.75 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1950*763*1196 mm3
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1324 mm
Length
Not Available
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Height
Not Available
1196 mm
Width
Not Available
763 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
8.1 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
133 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
Not Available

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 3AH
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Not Available
Double Cradle Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
3
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Panic Brake Alert
Roadsync, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Not Available
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
27 L
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Is priced quite well
  • Makes a decent amount of power
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Build quality could’ve been better
  • Stiff rear suspension
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Vs Honda ADV 160 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Honda ADV 160?
Honda ADV 160 has out rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Honda ADV 160?
The Honda ADV 160 is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z by ₹20,015.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Honda ADV 160?
For the STD version, 349.13 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS400Z produces 40 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 33 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 156.9 cc Petrol engine of ADV 160 produces 16 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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