Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Xtreme 250R

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Xtreme 250R: Specifications Comparison

• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
  Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed
  Front Disc Size	320	320
  Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
  Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
  Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
  Front Suspension	Up Side Down	Dia 43 mm, Upside Down Front Fork
  Rear Suspension	Monoshock with Nitrox,6 step adjustable	Gas Charged Mono Shock& 6 StepPre-load Adjustable
  Front Tyre Size	110/70 R17	110/70 R17
  Rear Tyre Size	140/70 R17	150/60 R17
  Tubeless Tyres
  Front Brake	Disc	Disc
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	230 mm
  Rear Brake	Disc	Disc

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Call/SMS Alerts
  Pillion Footrest
  Riding Modes	4	2
  GPS & Navigation
  Start Type	Self Start	Self
  USB Charger Port
  Console Type	Digital	Digital
  Distance to Empty Indicator
  Engine Kill Switch
  Handle Type	Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Handlebar	Data Not Available
  Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
  Seat Style	Split	Split
  Side Stand Indicator
  Low Oil Indicator	Data Not Available
  Service Reminder Indicator	Data Not Available

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
  Ignition	CDI	Data Not Available
  Spark Plugs
  Engine Capacity	373.27 cc	249.3 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	Data Not Available
  Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
  Top Speed	157 kmph	Data Not Available
  Bore x Stroke	89mm x 60mm	73 mm x 59.5 mm
  Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
  Max Power	42.41 bhp @ 9000 rpm	29.5 bhp @ 9250 rpm
  Max Torque	35 Nm @ 7500 rpm	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
  Mileage (Claimed)	28.5 kmpl	36 kmpl
  Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital	Digital
  Odometer	Digital	Digital

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• Safety

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

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	1990 mm	2023 mm
  Width	846 mm	828 mm
  Height	1057 mm	1062 mm
  Wheelbase	1344 mm	1357 mm
  Ground Clearance	168 mm	167 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	12 Litres	11.5 Litres
  Body Type	Sports	Sports
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	174 kg	167.7 kg
  Seat Height	807 mm	806 mm

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights
  LED headlight

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  5 Years/75000 Kms

  5 Years/70000 Kms

• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

• 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	Powerful Engine: 250cc liquid-cooled motor with 29.5bhp and 25Nm ensures strong performance. Sporty Design: Aggressive streetfighter styling with sharp bodywork and LED lighting. Feature-Packed: TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, riding modes, traction control. Performance-Oriented Handling: Trellis frame, USD forks, and preload-adjustable monoshock. Slipper Clutch: Reduces wheel lock-up during aggressive downshifts. Dual-Channel ABS: Offers better braking control with switchable rear ABS.
  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	No Adjustable Levers: Lacks adjustable brake and clutch levers for better ergonomics. Pillion may feel uncomfortable: Due to a smaller pillion seat, pillion may find it discomforting to sit for longer rides. Build quality: The bike uses hard plastic in some areas, but this is okay when we look at the price point. Low visibility of the TFT screen: The TFT screen offers good visibility in the shade but struggles under direct sunlight. Stiff Competition: Faces tough rivals like KTM 250 Duke and Bajaj Pulsar N250, but an aggressive price point is the key of success for the brand.

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