2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z vs 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z 80.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 40 hp (2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z) up to 47.6 hp (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
- Torque spans 35 Nm (2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z) up to 43.5 Nm (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
- Weight spans 175 kg (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457) to 176 kg (2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z) to 450 cc (2026 Aprilia TUONO 457).
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| Specification | Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z | Aprilia TUONO 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | APRILIA |
| Model | Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z | Aprilia TUONO 457 |
| Engine size | 400cc | 450cc |
| Power | 40hp | 47.6hp |
| Torque | 35nm. | 43.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 176kg | 175kg |
| Front brake | Disk ABS | Ø 320 mm floating disc, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper |
| Rear brake | Disk ABS | Ø 220 mm disc, ByBre caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80,5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 r17 | 17” x 3” cast |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 r17 | 17” x 4.5” cast |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Inverted fork 43mm suspension | Ø 41 mm USD front fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock suspension | Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm wheel travel Full LED headlights and signals, 5-inch TFT dashboard, backlit control groups. Engine Maps (AEM), Anti Roll-Over System equipped dual-channel ABS (2 maps), Traction Control (ATC) and 3 riding modes. Steel braided brake hoses. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 165km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 4 L/100km | 12.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2500 | $499000 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View APRILIA price list |
| Extra features | -Traction Control -Redesigned with Navigation -Head design similar to Pulsar N250, with added daytime LEDs |
Front Suspension : Ø 41 mm USD front fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm wheel travel Engine Maps (AEM), Anti Roll-Over System equipped dual-channel ABS (2 maps), Traction Control (ATC) and 3 riding modes. Steel braided brake hoses. |
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2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z vs 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457: listed specifications
The 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z and 2026 Aprilia TUONO 457 are closely matched in weight, while the TUONO 457 has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
TUONO 457 has a larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
TUONO 457 has a clear listed power advantage (47.6 hp vs 40 hp).
Torque
TUONO 457 has a clear listed torque advantage (43.5 Nm vs 35 Nm).
Listed top speed
Pulsar NS400 Z and TUONO 457 have very similar listed top speeds (165 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Pulsar NS400 Z and TUONO 457 have very similar listed weights (176 kg vs 175 kg). Pulsar NS400 Z and TUONO 457 have very similar seat heights (80.5 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power and torque, while listed top speed, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z vs Aprilia TUONO 457?
Aprilia TUONO 457 is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 165 km/h (103 mph) for Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z.
Which has more horsepower, Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z or Aprilia TUONO 457?
Aprilia TUONO 457 has 48 hp compared with 40 hp on the Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z.
Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z or Aprilia TUONO 457?
Aprilia TUONO 457 is lighter at 175 kg vs 176 kg for Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z.
Which is better, Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z or Aprilia TUONO 457?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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