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Honda Hornet 2.0 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Hornet 2.0 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Hornet 2.0 and Pulsar NS400Z. Honda Hornet 2.0 Price starts at Rs.1.34 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Repsol Edition and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price starts at Rs.1.81 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Hornet 2.0 is 1 cylinder, 184 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 8500 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, Hornet 2.0 provides a mileage of 42.3 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar NS400Z has a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model). Honda Hornet 2.0 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Hornet 2.0 vs Pulsar NS400Z

Key HighlightsHonda Hornet 2.0Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
PriceRs.1.34 LakhRs.1.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity184.4 cc373 cc
Power17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm
Mileage/Range42.3 kmpl28.5 kmpl
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Honda Hornet 2.0 Repsol Edition bike
Repsol Edition
Rs. 1.34 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
1.51 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
184.4 cc
373 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front - 2 Piston & Rear - 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
276
320
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
Upside down Fork (USD)
4mUpside-DowForks
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
MoNoshock Absorbers
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 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
3 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
184.4 cc
373 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke SI Engine
Liquid Cooled& 4V& DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Range
540 km/charge
-
Top Speed
130 kmph
154 kmph
Bore x Stroke
61 mm x 63.09 mm
-
Charging Socket
-
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Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid 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 & Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2034 mm
-
Width
783 mm
-
Height
1064 mm
-
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1344 mm
Ground Clearance
167 mm
168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports
Seat Height
790 mm
807 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
142 kg
174 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Gets upside down front forks
  • Full digital instrument cluster
  • Great service reach
  • It is worth for its cost and easy to maintain.
  • 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
  • Misses out on dual-channel ABS
  • Pillion seat has less space
  • Priced quite high
  • 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 Honda Hornet 2.0 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Safety

Hornet 2.0 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Pulsar NS400Z has 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.

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Hornet 2.0 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil 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

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

Dimensions

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

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Honda Hornet 2.0 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Owner Reviews

  • Hornet 2.0 Review
  • Pulsar NS400Z Review
    • GK
      Gaurav Kumar
      09 Jun 2025
      5.0
      Best bike is the my opinion and the quality is the best mileage, this bike and look are beautiful.
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      Nvz
      7 Month ago
      4.2
      Amazing for daily commute and quick cornering. Fantastic and easy to steer in traffic. Only thing it lacks is dual channel abs. Other than that it's an absolute beast machine.
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    • AS
      Abhijit Sinha
      11 Month ago
      4.2
      Nice bike, handling very good, pickup very good.comfort is good, design is muscular, mileage is good 50 kmpl to 55 kmpl, light ok, maintenance low, maintenance cost low.
      Likes (2)
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      Vishak
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      The bike's design is the ideal fusion of performance, style, and usefulness. This is a bike that will appeal to both novice and experienced riders.
      Likes (6)
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    • V
      Vivek
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      It's an impressive motorcycle with a ton of features. It is a fantastic option for anyone searching for a dependable and enjoyable motorcycle because of its cutting-edge engine, responsive handling, cozy riding position, and fashionable appearance.
      Likes (8)
      Reply
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