Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki Z300

Last Updated: October 27, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price starts at Rs. 1.91 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.33 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Z300, priced at Rs. 3.24 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS400Z uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40 PS @ 9000 rpm and the Z300 a 296cc engine producing 40 PS @ 11000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and Z300, the Pulsar NS400Z is the better pick for affordability.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs Z300 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZKawasaki Z300
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.91 LakhRs. 3.24 Lakh
Engine 349.13 cc296 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm40 PS @ 11000 rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg175 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs Z300 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDKawasaki Z300 STD
Rating
2 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Bajaj Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.91 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.24 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Max Power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm 40 PS @ 11000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Kawasaki Z300 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front - 17 Inch, Rear - 17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,716 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 8,871 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,906 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 14,138 Z300 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
296 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 9000 rpm
40 PS @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque
33 Nm @ 7500 rpm
26.3 Nm @ 10000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
62 mm
Stroke
Not Available
49 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
Not Available
10.6:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
132 mm
Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Ø37 mm telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable spring preload

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front - 110/70, Rear - 140/70
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front - 17 Inch, Rear - 17 Inch
Tyre Make
Apollo
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
785 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2010*785*1045 mm3
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1405 mm
Length
Not Available
2010 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
140 mm
Height
Not Available
1045 mm
Width
Not Available
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
175 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
220 mm

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

Frame Type
Not Available
Tube diamond, steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
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
Coolant Temperature,  Economical Riding Indicator
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
Yes
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
Sports 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
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
17 L
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
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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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Vs Kawasaki Z300 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki Z300?
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 Z300?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than Kawasaki Z300 by ₹1.33 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Kawasaki Z300?
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, 296 cc Petrol engine of Z300 produces 40 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 26.3 Nm @ 10000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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