Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs QJ Motor SRC 500

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price starts at Rs. 1.91 Lakh, which is Rs. 18,746 cheaper than the base variant of QJ Motor SRC 500, priced at Rs. 2.10 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS400Z uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40 PS @ 9000 rpm and the SRC 500 a 480cc engine producing 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS400Z and SRC 500, the Pulsar NS400Z is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Pulsar NS400Z vs SRC 500 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZQJ Motor SRC 500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.91 LakhRs. 2.10 Lakh
Mileage Not Available30 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc480 cc
Max power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm25.85 PS @ 5750rpm
Kerb weight 176 Kg205 Kg

Pulsar NS400Z vs SRC 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDQJ Motor SRC 500 STD
Rating
2 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj QJ Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.91 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder Single Cylinder, 2 Valves, SOHC, Air-Cooled
Max Power 40 PS @ 9000 rpm 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
QJ Motor SRC 500 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,716 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,750 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,906 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 20,898 SRC 500 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
145 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
Single Cylinder, 2 Valves, SOHC, Air-Cooled
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
480 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 9000 rpm
25.85 PS @ 5750rpm
Max Torque
33 Nm @ 7500 rpm
36 Nm @ 4250rpm
Bore
Not Available
86 mm
Stroke
Not Available
82.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electric
Compression Ratio
Not Available
8.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
30 kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
229 PS/tonne
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
Telescopic coil spring oil damped

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-130/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 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
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2170*820*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1346 mm
1440 mm
Length
Not Available
2170 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
155 mm
Height
Not Available
1120 mm
Width
Not Available
820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
15.5 L
Kerb Weight
176 Kg
205 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Not Available
Bassinet type
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
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
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Panic Brake Alert
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Handlebar type
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Street Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Stunning Graphics
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Split
Not Available
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Better Than QJ Motor SRC 500?

100% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z over QJ Motor SRC 500 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 11 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and QJ Motor SRC 500 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 SRC 500
Mileage 3.0 5.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 4.0 5.0
Maintenance 3.0 5.0
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs QJ Motor SRC 500?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs QJ Motor SRC 500?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than QJ Motor SRC 500 by ₹18,746.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs QJ Motor SRC 500?
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, 480 cc Petrol engine of SRC 500 produces 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm of power and 36 Nm @ 4250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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