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KTM RC 390 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 390 and Pulsar NS400Z. KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GP Edition and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price starts at Rs.1.81 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 390 is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 390 provides a mileage of 29 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar NS400Z has a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 390 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

RC 390 vs Pulsar NS400Z

Key HighlightsKTM RC 390Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
PriceRs.3.21 LakhRs.1.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc373 cc
Power42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm
Mileage/Range29 kmpl28.5 kmpl
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KTM RC 390 GP Edition bike
GP Edition
Rs. 3.21 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.81 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
373.27 cc
373 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Fixed
Fixed
Front Disc Size
320
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter
43 mm Upside-Down Forks
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable
MoNoshock Absorbers
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
110/70 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
-

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
-

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
3 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
373.27 cc
373 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder&Liquid Cooled &DOHC&FI Engine
Liquid Cooled& 4V& DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
-
Top Speed
160 kmph
154 kmph
Bore x Stroke
89 mm x 60 mm
-
Charging Socket
check
check
Configuration
12.88:1
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
-
Low Oil Indicator
check
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
4
Service Reminder Indicator
check
-
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
check
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
4
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2145 mm
-
Width
760 mm
-
Height
830 mm
-
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1344 mm
Ground Clearance
153 mm
168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.7 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports
Seat Height
835 mm
807 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
172 kg
174 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Added features - adjustable riding posture
  • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
  • Availability of spare parts across the country
  • Impeccable handling around the corners
  • Looks better, new colour options
  • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
  • Reliable and performance friendly engine to continue
  • Tech loaded & a great beginners track motorcycle
  • 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
  • Dedicated posture not suited for long rides
  • Dizzy low-end torque
  • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
  • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
  • Too hardcore as compared to the RR310
  • 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 KTM RC 390 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Safety

RC 390 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Traction Control System. Pulsar NS400Z has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 390 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

KTM RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar NS400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 390 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 830 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 390 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Owner Reviews

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    • K
      Kiran
      3 Month ago
      3.8
      Actually it is my dream bike, and I love this bike.
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    • G
      Ganesh
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Nice pretty and looking good and smart ways of beasts.
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    • Ak
      Anas khan
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      This is the most loved bike of all Indian and it has sports bike look easy to handle it's color variant and it has the speed that I love it.
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      Pawandeep singh
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      Superb bike ever! I like this bike I love this bike ever it's color and comfort is superb I love it its speed is fantastic my dream bike is KTM RC 390.
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      THYKO
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Very good and feeling better for the moment, it is a great idea to own one for the peaceful drive on the. the country and enjoy ride.
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