Bajaj Pulsar Ns400z vs Ktm 390 Adventure X

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar Ns400z

Standard

1.80 lakh

Ktm 390 Adventure X

Standard

3.43 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

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

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
N/A

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

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Bore

–
89 mm

Stroke

–
64 mm

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

32 kmpl
28.08 kmpl

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
14.5 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
None kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

1.9 L
2.9 L

Top Speed

154 kph
–

Auto Start/Stop

Chassis & Suspension

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 Type

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

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - 17
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - R17
130/80 - 17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

230 mm
–

Calliper Type

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

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

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 name

–
Split-Trellis Frame

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–
N/A

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1346 mm
1470 mm

Seat height

805 mm
825 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A
N/A

Ground Clearance

165 mm
228 mm

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

Keyless Lock

Riding Modes

Shift Light

–

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Stepped Seat

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Switchable ABS

Turn Signal

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

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

–