Bajaj Pulsar Ns400z vs Bsa Gold Star 650

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar Ns400z

Standard

1.80 lakh

Bsa Gold Star 650

Legacy Edition

3.45 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
–

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder

Engine Displacement

349.13 cc
652 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

40.6 hp @ 9000 rpm
44.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Number of Gears

6
5

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

Stroke

–
83 mm

Bore

–
100 mm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
12 L

Auto Start/Stop

–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

1.9 L
3 L

Top Speed

154 kph
160 kph

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
24.99 kpl

Chassis & Suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
255 mm

Chassis type

N/A
Tubular Frame

Front Suspension Type

43 mm Upside-Down Forks
41mm telescopic forks

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 Step adjustable
Twin Shock Absorbers with 5-step Adjustable Preload

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Wheel Construction

Alloy
–

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
Disc

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Rear Disc/Drum Size

230 mm
255 mm

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
320 mm

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - 17
100/90 - 18

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - R17
150/70 - R17

Radial tyres

N/A

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Electronic suspension

–

Chassis name

–
Tubular Frame

Tyre make and model

–
Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1346 mm
1425 mm

Seat height

805 mm
782 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
150 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A

Kerb Weight

176 kg
201 kg

Width

–
817 mm

Height

–
1093 mm

Length

–
2206 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Features

Pass-light switch

Daytime Running Lights

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp
–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
Halogen Bulb

Headlamp Type

LED
Halogen Bulb

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Odometer

Electric Start

Quickshifter

Digital Fuel Guage

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Riding Modes

–

Shift Light

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Keyless Lock

–

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Analogue

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Turn Signal

Stepped Seat

–

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Cruise Control

Low Battery Indicator

–

Steering Damper

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Launch Control

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

Battery

–
12V, (11.2 Ah)

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Charging Socket

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Audio System

–

Underseat storage light

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Speedometer

Digital
–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
Analogue

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital
Analogue

Gear Indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Touchscreen

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

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