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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.1.93 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.1.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Top. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.41 bhp @ 9000 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.1.93 LakhRs.1.84 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc210 cc
Power42.41 bhp @ 9000 rpm25.15 bhp @9250 rpm
Mileage/Range28.5 kmpl35 kmpl
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Rs. 1.93 Lakh
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Rs. 1.84 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.17 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.07 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.4
    4.3
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    373.27 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
    R17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    29
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    29
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Up Side Down
    Dia 37 mm& Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
    Rear Suspension
    Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
    Gas Charged Mono Shock& 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 R17
    100/80-17 TL

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    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/75000 Km
    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
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    Engine Capacity
    373.27 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
    89mm x 60mm
    73 mm x 50 mm
    Configuration
    DOHC
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    42.41 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    25.15 bhp @9250 rpm
    Max Torque
    35 Nm @ 7500 rpm
    20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    check
    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
    -
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Split
    Split

    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
    1990 mm
    2068 mm
    Width
    846 mm
    760 mm
    Height
    1057 mm
    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

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    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 makes it 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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    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 Switch, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, 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 Riding Modes, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator.

    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 fuel tank with 1057 mm seat height. 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

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      • R
        RAVIKUMAR
        06 Dec 2025
        5.0
        N400Z Bajaj Pulsar bahut badhiya bike hai
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        Sukantaa debbarma
        06 Dec 2025
        5.0
        This is the perfect racing bike, and it has a very perfect look. The RPM sound is great and good. I like this bike, it’s so smooth, and I will be buying this bike.
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        Deepu
        04 Dec 2025
        5.0
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        People often ask important questions such as: What is the price of the car? What mileage does it give? What is its top speed? These are common and helpful queries for anyone planning to buy a vehicle.
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        Sunny kumar
        04 Dec 2025
        5.0
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        This is a superb bike for us. So far, it is the best bike available for Indian riders.
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        Kaushik Jyoti
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        Pulsar's reliability, power, and torque are really good. It's a great choice. So, I think it's a very good vehicle for you to buy.
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