Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs rivals price and specifications compared

The Pulsar NS400Z continues to be the most affordable 40hp bike on sale in India.

The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has always been at the forefront of bang for your buck and the 2025 model further reinforces that principle. Here’s how the Pulsar NS400Z stacks up against its closest rivals on paper.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs rivals: engine and output

Bajaj is the most powerful while Triumph is the torquiest

Engine & output
	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z	Triumph Speed T4	Hero Xtreme 250R
Engine	373cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled	398cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled	249cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled
Power	43hp at 9,500rpm	31hp at 7,000rpm	30hp at 9,250rpm
Power-to-weight ratio	247.12hp per tonne	172.22hp per tonne	178.57hp per tonne
Torque	35Nm at 7,500rpm	36Nm at 5,000rpm	25Nm at 7,250rpm
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed

The Pulsar NS400Z has always punched well above its weight when it comes to outright power and now even more so. It well and truly outshines its peers in every measurable parameter here. Do bear in mind that the 373cc motor doesn’t like low revs and can feel hesitant in that part of the rev band.

In contrast, we have the Triumph Speed T4, which has a relaxed, torque-rich riding experience. The Xtreme 250R’s displacement deficit is visible here but it still manages to hold its own with a better power-to-weight ratio than the Speed T4. While the Hero may have the least peak output, the upshot is that it will have considerably better fuel efficiency than the two 400s its going up against.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs rivals: weight and dimensions

Xtreme 250R is the lightest one here

Weight & dimensions
	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z	Triumph Speed T4	Hero Xtreme 250R
Kerb weight	174kg	180kg	167.7kg
Seat height	805mm	806mm	806mm
Ground clearance	165mm	170mm	167mm
Fuel tank capacity	12 litres	13 litres	11.5 litres
Wheelbase	1344mm	1406mm	1357mm

With all bikes having seat heights of just a little over 800mm, all three will be approachable for shorter riders. No bike is particularly heavy although the Speed T4 is the heaviest and the Xtreme 250R the lightest, dictated by their respective displacements.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs rivals: suspension, tyres and brakes

Pulsar only one to get radial tyres and sintered brake pads

Suspension, tyres and brakes
	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z	Triumph Speed T4	Hero Xtreme 250R
Suspension (F/R)	USD fork / Monoshock	Telescopic fork / Monoshock	USD fork / Monoshock
Brakes (F/R)	320mm disc / 230mm disc	300mm disc / 230mm disc	320mm disc / 230mm disc
Tyres (F/R)	110/70-R17 / 150/60-R17	110/70-17 / 140/70-17	110/70-17 / 150/60-17

This is another area where the Pulsar NS400Z is quite a bit ahead of the other two. It uses Apollo Alpha H1 tyres and gets sintered front brake pads, both of which are welcome changes over the older model. The Speed T4 is the odd one out here, being the only bike to use a right way up telescopic fork and use a slimmer rear tyre than the two sporty naked bikes.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs rivals: features

Pulsar is the most feature-rich

With 4 riding modes, a bidirectional quickshifter and a colour LCD display, the Pulsar NS400Z again leaves the other two behind. While the Speed T4 can’t match up to the Pulsar in terms of sheer tech, its neo-retro style is a big plus point and something a lot of people appreciate over the Pulsar’s aggressive and edgy design. In this company, the Xtreme 250R lags behind the Bajaj-made models and the lack of a single standout feature weakens its case.