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Aprilia RS 457 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Aprilia RS 457 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RS 457 and Pulsar NS 400Z. Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs.4.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Aprilia RS 457 is 2 cylinder, 457 cc Engine can generate 46.9 bhp @ 9400 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is a N/A cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 40 PS @ 8800 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RS 457 provides a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar NS 400Z has a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model). Aprilia RS 457 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

RS 457 vs Pulsar NS 400Z

Key HighlightsAprilia RS 457Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
PriceRs.4.10 LakhRs.1.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity457 cc373 cc
Power46.9 bhp @ 9400 rpm40 PS @ 8800 rpm
Mileage/Range30 kmpl28.5 kmpl
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Aprilia RS 457 STD bike
STD
Rs. 4.10 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
4.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.08 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
457 cc
373 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size
17
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
-
Front Wheel Size
17
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
-
Front Disc Size
-
320
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston& Rear - Single Piston Caliper
-
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
-
Front Suspension
41mm upside-down fork& adjustable preload& 120mm travel
43mm USD Fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshock& adjustable preload& 130 mm wheel travel
Monoshock Suspension with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
110/70 R17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60 - 17
140/70 R17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
220 mm
230 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
1
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Tachometer
Digital
-
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
-

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
-

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
457 cc
373 cc
Engine Type
2 Parallel forward facing cylinders& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid cooled with Ride-By-Wire
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
No. of Cylinders
2
-
No. of valves per cylinder
4
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Top Speed
-
154 kmph
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Max Power
46.9 bhp @ 9400 rpm
40 PS @ 8800 rpm
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket
-
check
Bore x Stroke
69 x 61.1 mm
-
Mileage (Claimed)
30 kmpl
28.5 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Riding Modes
-
Road& Rain& Sports & Offroad
Low Battery Indicator
1
-
Geo Fencing
-
check
Call/SMS Alerts
-
check
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
-
Split
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric

Safety

Radial Tyres
1
-
Hazard Warning Switch
1
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
check
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Assist and Slipper Clutch
check
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Wheelbase
-
1344 mm
Ground Clearance
-
168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports
Unladden/Kerb Weight
-
174 kg
Seat Height
800 mm
807 mm

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Build quality, fit and finish are superb
  • Design similar to the bigger RSV4
  • Looks like a bigger sports bike
  • Engine performance is thrilling and fast
  • Agile handling makes it very fun to ride
  • Multiple optional accessories like Quickshifter
  • Superbly priced for the segment it belongs to
  • Use of cycle parts from siblings makes the maintenance costs less
  • Puch-packed performance from the engine
  • Agile handling makes it fun to ride on the city streets
  • Braking entices confidence inside the new riders
Cons
  • Stock brakes lack bite and confidence
  • Vibrations on the handlebar and footpegs in the engine mid-range
  • A fully loaded bike with options is costly
  • Aprilia service centres are limited
  • Long-term maintenance and parts availability are questionable
  • Design looks similar to the smaller N250 and NS200
  • Build quality could have been better considering the use of cycle parts
  • Seat comfort is not as good as you would like it to be
  • Barebone features like LCD console make it feel less premium
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Detailed Comparison of Aprilia RS 457 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Safety

RS 457 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Traction Control System. Pulsar NS 400Z has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Aprilia RS 457 has features like Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Geo Fencing, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Aprilia RS 457 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar NS 400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Aprilia RS 457 has a 13 Litres. Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z has seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Aprilia RS 457 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Owner Reviews

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      Ramanji
      5 Month ago
      Review for Aprilia RS 457
      4.4
      It features a sleek and aerodynamic bodywork, with sharp angles and futuristic elements that give it a distinct and aggressive appearance.
      Likes (2)
    • Ah
      Anwarul haque
      5 Month ago
      Review for Aprilia RS 457
      4.4
      It is dominated by a full LED headlight unit, which contributes to its modern and menacing look. The motorcycle? digital instrument cluster is integrated seamlessly into the design, providing the rider with essential information while maintaining a futuristic aesthetic.
      Likes (1)
    • YY
      Yashwantkumar Yadav
      5 Month ago
      Review for Aprilia RS 457
      4.4
      It features a lightweight frame constructed from high-strength materials to provide excellent handling and stability.It also provides good seating and gripping at high speed.
      Like
    • K3
      Kulwinder 3
      5 Month ago
      Review for Aprilia RS 457
      4.4
      It is a middleweight sportbike with a 457cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine. It has a peak power of 48.6 PS and a peak torque of 48 Nm.
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    • A
      Ashok
      5 Month ago
      Review for Aprilia RS 457
      4.4
      It is a reliable bike as it has aggressively beautifull design, three riding modes and smooth riding modes.
      Likes (1)
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