Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki KLX230

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Kawasaki KLX230 price starts at Rs. 1.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 6,015 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 KLX230 a 233cc engine producing 19 PS. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and KLX230, the Pulsar NS400Z is the better pick for performance, while the KLX230 stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs KLX230 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZKawasaki KLX230
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.90 LakhRs. 1.84 Lakh
Mileage Not Available40 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc233 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm19 PS
Kerb weight 176 Kg139 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs KLX230 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDKawasaki KLX230 STD
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Bajaj Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm 19 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 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. 5,679 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,301 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,885 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 11,784 KLX230 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
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, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 9000 rpm
19 PS
Max Torque
33 Nm @ 7500 rpm
19 Nm
Bore
Not Available
67 mm
Stroke
Not Available
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
Not Available
9.4:1

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

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
223 mm
Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Ø37 mm, Telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Uni-Trak

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Make
Apollo
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
136 kg
Seat height
Not Available
880 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2110*830*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1370 mm
Length
Not Available
2110 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
255 mm
Height
Not Available
1160 mm
Width
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
139 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
290 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
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Not Available
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
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
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
3
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Panic Brake Alert
Not Available
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
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Dirt 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
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
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
Kawasaki KLX230
  • Long travel suspension and superb ground clearance makes it quite capable offroad, Switchable ABS at the rear enhances the offroad capabilities of the bike, Look and styling makes the bike look like a proper offroader
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Build quality could’ve been better
  • Stiff rear suspension
Kawasaki KLX230
  • The pricing is a bit too high compared to competitors, The console is rather plain and doesn't offer many features, Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels
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Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki KLX230?
The Kawasaki KLX230 is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z by ₹6,015.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki KLX230?
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, 233 cc Petrol engine of KLX230 produces 19 PS of power and 19 Nm of torque

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