Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Honda XR 300L

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Honda XR 300L price starts at Rs. 1.83 Lakh, which is Rs. 7,015 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 XR 300L a 293.5cc engine. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and XR 300L, the XR 300L is the better pick for affordability.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs XR 300L Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZHonda XR 300L
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.90 LakhRs. 1.83 Lakh
Engine 349.13 cc293.5 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 9000 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 176 KgNot Available

Pulsar NS400Z vs XR 300L Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDHonda XR 300L STD
Rating
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Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.83 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler
Max Power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Honda XR 300L Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Not Available
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 5,679 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,272 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,885 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 11,767 XR 300L Insurance
Brochure
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
293.5 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
40 PS @ 9000 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
33 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Not Available
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

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

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

Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Gas-charged Pro-link

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

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

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
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
Honda Selectable Torque Control
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Not Available
Seat Type
Split
Not Available
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
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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The Honda XR 300L is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z by ₹7,015.

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