KTM 390 DUKE vs 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z
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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.
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z 80.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Torque spans 35 Nm (2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z) up to 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 176 kg (2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 390 DUKE | Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | BAJAJ |
| Model | KTM 390 DUKE | Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z |
| Engine size | 400cc | 400cc |
| Power | 44hp | 40hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 35nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 176kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Disk ABS |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Disk ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 80,5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 110/70 r17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 140/70 r17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Inverted fork 43mm suspension |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Monoshock suspension |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 165km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km | 12 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $2500 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View BAJAJ price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
-Traction Control -Redesigned with Navigation -Head design similar to Pulsar N250, with added daytime LEDs |
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2023 KTM 390 DUKE vs 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 390 DUKE and 2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z are closely matched in displacement, while the 390 DUKE has more peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
390 DUKE and Pulsar NS400 Z have very similar engine displacement (400 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
390 DUKE has a modest listed power advantage (44 hp vs 40 hp).
Torque
390 DUKE has a modest listed torque advantage (37 Nm vs 35 Nm).
Listed top speed
390 DUKE and Pulsar NS400 Z have very similar listed top speeds (170 km/h vs 165 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
390 DUKE is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 176 kg). Pulsar NS400 Z has a lower listed seat height (80.5 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while displacement and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 390 DUKE vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z?
KTM 390 DUKE is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 165 km/h (103 mph) for Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z?
KTM 390 DUKE has 44 hp compared with 40 hp on the Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 DUKE or Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 176 kg for Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z.
Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE or Bajaj Pulsar NS400 Z?
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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