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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Honda Hornet 2.0

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or Honda Hornet 2.0? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS400Z and Hornet 2.0. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price starts at Rs.1.92 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Hornet 2.0 Price starts at Rs.1.58 Lakh (ex-showroom) for OBD2B. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm power whereas Honda Hornet 2.0 is a 1 cylinder, 184 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS400Z provides a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model), and Hornet 2.0 has a mileage of 42.3 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Honda Hornet 2.0 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants.

Pulsar NS400Z vs Hornet 2.0

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZHonda Hornet 2.0
PriceRs.1.92 LakhRs.1.58 Lakh
Engine Capacity373 cc184.4 cc
Power39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range28.5 kmpl42.3 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
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Rs. 1.92 Lakh
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Honda Hornet 2.0 OBD2B bike
Honda Hornet 2.0
OBD2B
Rs. 1.58 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.16 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    1.77 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.4
    4.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    373 cc
    184.4 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
    276
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    25
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    25
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    29
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    25
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    4mUpside-DowForks
    Upside down Fork (USD)
    Rear Suspension
    MoNoshock Absorbers
    Monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - 17
    110/70 - 17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    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
    -
    3 Years/42000 Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    -
    Diamond Type

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    3 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    373 cc
    184.4 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid Cooled& 4V& DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
    4 Stroke SI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Range
    -
    540 km/charge
    Top Speed
    157 kmph
    130 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    -
    61 mm x 63.09 mm
    Charging Socket
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    -
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    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
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    4
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Assist & Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    -
    2034 mm
    Width
    -
    783 mm
    Height
    -
    1064 mm
    Wheelbase
    1344 mm
    1355 mm
    Ground Clearance
    168 mm
    167 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    12 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    807 mm
    790 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    174 kg
    142 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
    • Gets upside down front forks
    • Full digital instrument cluster
    • Great service reach
    • It is worth for its cost and easy to maintain.
    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
    • Misses out on dual-channel ABS
    • Pillion seat has less space
    • Priced quite high
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    Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and Honda Hornet 2.0

    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. Hornet 2.0 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, 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 Honda Hornet 2.0, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Hornet 2.0 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has a 12 Litres. Honda Hornet 2.0 has 1064 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and Honda Hornet 2.0 Owner Reviews

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      • YK
        Yash Kumar
        10 Sep 2025
        5.0
        This bike is really good with a beautiful look and impressive speed. The performance is excellent, and the engine runs very silently. Overall, a fantastic bike.
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      • 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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