2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z vs BAJAJ Dominar D 400

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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.

Top on paper
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z
67 pts
BAJAJ Dominar D 400
33 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z
71.5 pts
BAJAJ Dominar D 400
43 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z
36.4 pts
Best fit here
BAJAJ Dominar D 400
72.9 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z
57.8 pts
BAJAJ Dominar D 400
55.7 pts

New rider friendly

2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z
52.1 pts
Best fit here
BAJAJ Dominar D 400
54.1 pts

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
  • BAJAJ Dominar D 400 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.

  • Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
  • Torque figures are very close.
  • Weight spans 176 kg (2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z) to 192 kg (BAJAJ Dominar D 400).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 6: 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z (4); BAJAJ Dominar D 400 (2).

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z BAJAJ Dominar D 400
Brand BAJAJ BAJAJ
Model Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z BAJAJ Dominar D 400
Engine size 400cc 400cc
Power 40hp 40hp
Torque 35nm. 35nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 176kg 192kg
Front brake Disk ABS ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers)
Rear brake Disk ABS ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers)
Seat height (cm) 80,5cm 80cm
Front tyre 110/70 r17 110/70-17
Rear tyre 140/70 r17 150/60-17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Inverted fork 43mm suspension Telescopic
Rear suspension Monoshock suspension Coil-spring, Nitrox single shock absorber
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 165km/h 170km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 12 L – 4 L/100km 13 L – 4.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $2500 $3840
Brand price lists View BAJAJ price list View BAJAJ price list
Extra features

-Traction Control

-Redesigned with Navigation

-Head design similar to Pulsar N250, with added daytime LEDs

-Euro 5, 3 Spark Plug Technology.

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2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z vs 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 400: listed specifications

The 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z and 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 400 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the Pulsar NS400 Z has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Pulsar NS400 Z and Dominar D 400 have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

Pulsar NS400 Z and Dominar D 400 have very similar peak power (40 hp vs 40 hp).

Torque

Pulsar NS400 Z and Dominar D 400 have very similar listed torque (35 Nm vs 35 Nm).

Listed top speed

Pulsar NS400 Z and Dominar D 400 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 is notably lighter on the listed weight (176 kg vs 192 kg). Pulsar NS400 Z and Dominar D 400 have very similar seat heights (80.5 cm vs 80 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight, while displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z vs BAJAJ Dominar D 400?

BAJAJ Dominar D 400 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 BAJAJ Dominar D 400?

Both are rated at 40 hp in our database.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z or BAJAJ Dominar D 400?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z is lighter at 176 kg vs 192 kg for BAJAJ Dominar D 400.

Which is better, Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z or BAJAJ Dominar D 400?

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.