Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki KLX230R S

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Kawasaki KLX230R S price starts at Rs. 1.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 11,015 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 KLX230R S a 233cc engine producing 20 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and KLX230R S, the KLX230R S 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 KLX230R S Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZKawasaki KLX230R S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.90 LakhRs. 1.79 Lakh
Mileage Not Available14 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc233 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg129 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs KLX230R S Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDKawasaki KLX230R S (2026)
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Brand Name Bajaj Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Max Power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm 20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Kawasaki KLX230R S 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 Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,679 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,157 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,885 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 11,700 KLX230R S Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
77 kmph
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 Displacement
349.13 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 9000 rpm
20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
33 Nm @ 7500 rpm
20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
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
14 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
Telescopic Fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Uni-Trak with spring preload adjustability

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
26 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
26 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
33 psi
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

Seat height
Not Available
900 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2050*830*1180 mm3
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1370 mm
Length
Not Available
2050 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
270 mm
Height
Not Available
1180 mm
Width
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
129 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Not Available
Front Brake Size
320 mm
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 6AH
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Not Available
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
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
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
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
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
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Is priced quite well
  • Makes a decent amount of power
Kawasaki KLX230R S
  • At 129kg (kerb) the bike is quite light
  • Rider-friendly engine performance
  • The ground clearance quite high at 270mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Build quality could’ve been better
  • Stiff rear suspension
Kawasaki KLX230R S
  • Gets the same suspension setup as the 2026 KLX230 with less wheel travel
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
The Kawasaki KLX230R S is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z by ₹11,015.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
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 (2026) version, 233 cc Petrol engine of KLX230R S produces 20 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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