Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 390 Duke

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price starts at Rs. 1.82 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.02 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of KTM 390 Duke, priced at Rs. 2.84 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS400Z uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 390 Duke a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and 390 Duke, the 390 Duke is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar NS400Z stands out for affordability.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs 390 Duke Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZKTM 390 Duke
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.82 LakhRs. 2.84 Lakh
Engine 349.13 cc349.32 cc
Max power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg168.3 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs 390 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDKTM 390 Duke STD
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Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
KTM 390 Duke Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 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. 7,779 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,753 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 13,468 390 Duke Insurance
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
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, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
349.32 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
89 mm
Stroke
Not Available
56.15 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
12.68:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Power to Weight Ratio
247.1 PS/tonne
247 PS/tonne
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Adj (5 step Damping) -Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge), Wheel Travel - 151 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox.- 10 steps (prelaod Adj), Wheel Travel - 161 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :- 110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Apollo
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
800 mm
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
168.3 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
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Not Available
Split-Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Rear 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
Rain,Street
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
3
3
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
No
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Cornering ABS, SuperMoto ABS, Track Screen, Ride-by-Wire
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
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
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Is priced quite well
  • Makes a decent amount of power
KTM 390 Duke
  • Feature-loaded with premium electronics
  • Lightweight and agile handling
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Build quality could’ve been better
  • Stiff rear suspension
KTM 390 Duke
  • Lower performance than 398cc version (390 Duke R)

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Better Than KTM 390 Duke?

75% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z over KTM 390 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 3 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and KTM 390 Duke on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
KTM 390 Duke has out rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar NS400Z 390 Duke
Comfort 4.0 5.0
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 390 Duke?
KTM 390 Duke has out rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 390 Duke?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than KTM 390 Duke by ₹1.02 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 390 Duke?
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, 349.32 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke produces 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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