Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 390 Duke
KTM 390 Duke Price starts at Rs. 2.84 Lakh which is Rs. 1.02 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 390 Duke is powered by 349.32 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 different colours while KTM 390 Duke comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 390 Duke can be described on the basis of price and specifications.
Pulsar NS400Z vs 390 Duke
| Key Highlights | Pulsar NS400Z STD | 390 Duke STD |
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| 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 |
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Rs. 1.82 Lakh EMI - Rs. 5,445 View July OffersKTM 390 Duke
Rs. 2.84 Lakh EMI - Rs. 7,779 View July Offers
Pulsar NS400Z vs 390 Duke Key Highlights
| Basic Info | Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD | KTM 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 |
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| 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
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11.99% (36 months)
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Rs. 7,779
@
6% (36 months)
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| Insurance | Rs. 14,016 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance | Rs. 13,468 390 Duke Insurance |
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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?
80% 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 |
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| Comfort | 4.0 | 5.0 |
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Vs KTM 390 Duke FAQs
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
Images of KTM 390 Duke and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
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