Bajaj Pulsar Ns400z vs Ktm 390 Adventure X

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar Ns400z

Standard

1.80 lakh

Ktm 390 Adventure X

Standard

3.28 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
N/A

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Engine Displacement

349.13 cc
398.63 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
N/A

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

40.6 hp @ 9000 rpm
45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Number of Gears

6
6

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A

Stroke

–
64 mm

Bore

–
89 mm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
14.5 L

Auto Start/Stop

Reserve Fuel Capacity

1.9 L
2.9 L

Top Speed

154 kph
–

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
None kmpl

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
240 mm

Chassis type

N/A
Trellis Frame, Split Chassis

Front Suspension Type

43 mm Upside-Down Forks
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, 200mm travel

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 Step adjustable
WP APEX Monoshock, 205mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
–

Calliper Type

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

Rear Disc/Drum Size

230 mm
–

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
–

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - 17
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - R17
130/80 - 17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Chassis name

–
Split-Trellis Frame

Electronic suspension

–
N/A

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1346 mm
1470 mm

Seat height

805 mm
825 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
228 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A
N/A

Kerb Weight

176 kg
181 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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
Projector Headlamp

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

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
Digital

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Switchable ABS

Turn Signal

Stepped Seat

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Cruise Control

Low Oil Indicator

–

Battery

–
12 V, 8 AH MF battery

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Speedometer

Digital
–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

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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