The Pulsar NS400Z continues to be the most affordable 40hp bike on sale in India.
Published on Jul 09, 2025 07:00:00 AM
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Follow usThe 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
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.
| Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z | Triumph Speed T4 | Hero Xtreme 250R | |
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 1.92 lakh | Rs 1.99 lakh - Rs 2.05 lakh | Rs 1.80 lakh |
At its new price, the Pulsar is just Rs 7,000 more expensive than before and manages to undercut the Triumph Speed T4 (also made by Bajaj) handsomely. Purely from a price standpoint, the Hero Xtreme 250R is the clear winner, but in terms of value, that additional Rs 12,000 you spend on the Pulsar really does give you a whole lot more. It remains to be seen if this update to the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z captures the market’s fancy and helps give its sales a second wind.
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