Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa 42 FJ

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price starts at Rs. 1.92 Lakh, which is Rs. 12,897 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42 FJ, priced at Rs. 2.05 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS400Z uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 42 FJ a 334cc engine producing 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and 42 FJ, the Pulsar NS400Z is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs 42 FJ Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZJawa 42 FJ
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.92 LakhRs. 2.05 Lakh
Mileage Not Available32 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc334 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg184 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs 42 FJ Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDJawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green Matte
Rating
2 reviews
11 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.92 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 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,740 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,611 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,919 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 12,136 42 FJ Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
140 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 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
334 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 9000 rpm
29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
33 Nm @ 7500 rpm
29.62 Nm @ 6000 rpm
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
Fuel 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
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Twin shock absorber with 5-step Adjustable Pre load

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
30 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 :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 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
797 mm
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
184 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
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
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Panic Brake Alert
Not Available
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
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
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
Yes
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

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Better Than Jawa 42 FJ?

100% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z over Jawa 42 FJ in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 22 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and Jawa 42 FJ on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance 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 42 FJ
Mileage 3.0 3.5
Performance 5.0 4.5
Comfort 4.0 4.8
Maintenance 3.0 3.3
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa 42 FJ?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa 42 FJ?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than Jawa 42 FJ by ₹12,897.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa 42 FJ?
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 All Stars Aurora Green Matte version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 FJ produces 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 29.62 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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