Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs. 22.74 Lakh which is Rs. 20.92 Lakh costlier than base model of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z priced at Rs. 1.82 Lakh. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is powered by 349.13 cc engine , while KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is powered by 1301 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 different colours while KTM 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar NS400Z vs 1290 Super Adventure S

Key Highlights Pulsar NS400Z STD1290 Super Adventure S STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, V 75°
Max Power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm

Pulsar NS400Z vs 1290 Super Adventure S Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDKTM 1290 Super Adventure S STD
Rating
1 review
2 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 22.74 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, V 75°
Max Power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,445 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 62,259 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,753 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 50,975 1290 Super Adventure S Insurance
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Spark Plugs
...
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
...
230 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
...
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, V 75°
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
1301 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
...
108 mm
Stroke
...
71 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Double ignition
Compression Ratio
...
13.1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
...
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
...
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
...
17.54 kmpl

Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Wp Sat (Semi Active Technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm/ Semi Active, Travel - 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Wp Sat (Semi Active Technology) Shock Absorber/ Semi Active, Electronically Regulated Preload, Travel - 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
35 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
35 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-120/70-19, Rear :-170/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Apollo
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
220 kg
Seat height
...
869 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
...
5 L
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1557 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
223 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
23 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
250 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
267 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 11.2AH
Projector head light
LED Projector

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
...
Chromium Molybdenum Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated (Sunframe - Aluminum, Powder Coated)
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Rain,Off-Road,Sports,Street
Traction Control
Low battery alert
...
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
3
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC), Ride By Wire
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Side Stand Warning
Exhaust Heat Shield
...
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Aluminum, tapered
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
Switchable ABS
...
Keyless Ignition
...

Vehicle Warranty
...
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
...
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
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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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and comfort in your bike. But KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than KTM 1290 Super Adventure S by ₹20.92 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
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 STD version, 1301 cc Petrol engine of 1290 Super Adventure S produces 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 138 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has better performance.

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