Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 250 Adventure

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price starts at Rs. 1.82 Lakh, which is Rs. 70,348 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 250 Adventure, priced at Rs. 2.53 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS400Z uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 250 Adventure a 249.07cc engine producing 31 PS @ 9250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and 250 Adventure, the Pulsar NS400Z is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs 250 Adventure Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZKTM 250 Adventure
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.82 LakhRs. 2.53 Lakh
Mileage Not Available38.12 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc249.07 cc
Max power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg176 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs 250 Adventure Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDKTM 250 Adventure STD
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Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.53 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm 31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
KTM 250 Adventure 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. 6,914 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,753 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 12,936 250 Adventure 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
Not Available
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
249.07 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
Not Available
72 mm
Stroke
Not Available
61.1 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
12.63:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
38.12 kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
247.1 PS/tonne
Not Available
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
38.12 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
35.63 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, Wheel Travel - 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
WP APEX Monoshock, Wheel Travel - 205 mm, Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-130/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
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
825 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.9 L
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1430 mm
Length
Not Available
2154 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
228 mm
Width
Not Available
900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
176 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
LED Projector
LED Projector

Frame Type
Not Available
Split-Trellis Frame Bolt On Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
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
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Offroad ABS, Quickshifter+
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
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
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
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
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
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
8500 Kms/150 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
16000 Kms/240 Days

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
KTM 250 Adventure
  • Features a similar look and styling as the KTM 390 Adventure X, Gets a premium looking TFT console with smartphone connectivity, Has a lot of electronic riding aids on offer
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Build quality could’ve been better
  • Stiff rear suspension
KTM 250 Adventure
  • Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels which would have made it more capable off-road, Doesn’t get adjustable suspension even as an accessory, Misses out on cruise control
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 250 Adventure?
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. On the basis of mileage and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 250 Adventure?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than KTM 250 Adventure by ₹70,348.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 250 Adventure?
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, 249.07 cc Petrol engine of 250 Adventure produces 31 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has better performance.

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