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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Karizma XMR

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Hero Karizma XMR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS400Z and Karizma XMR. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price starts at Rs.1.92 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.2.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Top. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm power whereas Hero Karizma XMR is a 1 cylinder, 210 cc Engine can generate 25.15 bhp @9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS400Z provides a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model), and Karizma XMR has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Hero Karizma XMR is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Pulsar NS400Z vs Karizma XMR

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZHero Karizma XMR
PriceRs.1.92 LakhRs.2.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity373 cc210 cc
Power39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm25.15 bhp @9250 rpm
Mileage/Range28.5 kmpl35 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
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Rs. 1.92 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.16 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.24 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.4
    4.3
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    373 cc
    210 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    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)
    -
    29
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    29
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    4mUpside-DowForks
    Dia 37 mm& Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
    Rear Suspension
    MoNoshock Absorbers
    Gas Charged Mono Shock& 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - 17
    100/80-17 TL

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    Digital
    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
    -
    5 Years or 70000 kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    -
    Steel Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    3 Per Cylinder
    check
    Engine Capacity
    373 cc
    210 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid Cooled& 4V& DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
    4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled DOHC
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    157 kmph
    130 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    -
    73 mm x 50 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    -
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm
    25.15 bhp @9250 rpm

    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
    check
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    check
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check
    Handle Type
    Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar
    -

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    -
    2068 mm
    Width
    -
    760 mm
    Height
    -
    1110 mm
    Wheelbase
    1344 mm
    1351 mm
    Ground Clearance
    168 mm
    160 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    11 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    807 mm
    810 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    174 kg
    163.5 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • 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
    • The faired design looks nice and make nit a head-turner vehicle.
    • The 210cc engine is one of the most powerful options in the segment.
    • Comfortable riding posture- slightly upright and less committed.
    • USD front forks have made suspension better.
    • Smooth gear transitions make city and highway rides easy and comfortable.
    Cons
    • 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
    • You don’t feel the engine’s punch until 6,000 rpm.
    • Build quality is not that good.
    • Vibrations evident on higher speeds- when you go above 5,000 rpm
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    Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and Hero Karizma XMR

    Safety

    Pulsar NS400Z comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Karizma XMR has Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Karizma XMR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has a 12 Litres. Hero Karizma XMR has 1110 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and Hero Karizma XMR Owner Reviews

    • Pulsar NS400Z Review
    • Karizma XMR Review
      • NK
        Niroj Kumar
        08 Sep 2025
        3.2
        Nice bike with good mileage, great power, and attractive design. Overall, a lovely bike that performs well and is enjoyable to ride.
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      • HS
        Hemant Shah
        30 Aug 2025
        3.8
        The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z offers strong performance and aggressive styling. However, it has low mileage, vibrations at lower RPMs, and a rear brake issue. The new model fixes most of these flaws, making it a powerful choice.
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      • HS
        Hemant Shah
        30 Aug 2025
        3.8
        The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z offers strong performance and aggressive styling. However, it has low mileage, some vibrations at lower RPMs, and a rear brake issue. The latest model fixes most of these flaws, making it a powerful choice.
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      • S
        Sarthak
        27 Aug 2025
        4.8
        Best performing bike under 400cc. Comfort is excellent, and both features and safety are top-notch.
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      • DC
        Dibyashakti Chhotaray
        26 Aug 2025
        4.6
        Its a very good motorcycle for city and highway ride sitting poster is very comfort, all over everything is good service is also good and spare is affordable price in service center.
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