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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
Honda Hornet 2.0
Repsol Edition
Rs. 1.34 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
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

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      • 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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        Abhijit Sinha
        12 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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        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)
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