Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa 42 Bobber

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price starts at Rs. 1.82 Lakh, which is Rs. 22,776 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42 Bobber, priced at Rs. 2.05 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS400Z uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 42 Bobber a 334cc engine producing 29.92 PS. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and 42 Bobber, the Pulsar NS400Z is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs 42 Bobber Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZJawa 42 Bobber
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.82 LakhRs. 2.05 Lakh
Mileage Not Available30.56 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc334 cc
Max power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm29.92 PS
Kerb weight 176 Kg185 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs 42 Bobber Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDJawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White
Rating
1 review
134 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm 29.92 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,445 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,611 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,753 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 12,136 42 Bobber Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
129 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
334 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
29.92 PS
Max Torque
33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
30 Nm
Bore
Not Available
81 mm
Stroke
Not Available
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
11:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
30.56 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
10.80s
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
1.94s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
15.82m
Power to Weight Ratio
247.1 PS/tonne
Not Available
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
1.94s
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
31.47m
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
30-35 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
4.27s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
5.98s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Analog

Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
23 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
23 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
28 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Apollo
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
Not Available
740 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.2 L
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1485 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
185 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

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

Frame Type
Not Available
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
3
1
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
18000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000

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 Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and safety in your bike. But Jawa 42 Bobber is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than Jawa 42 Bobber by ₹22,776.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber?
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 Moonstone White version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 Bobber produces 29.92 PS of power and 30 Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has better performance.

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