Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 vs Bajaj Dominar 400: Engine, Features, Price & More

The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has been launched at Rs. 1.85 lakhs introductory price putting a rest to the high anticipation and days of emerging scoops. While it updates the Pulsar line-up with more options, it has a rival brewing up in its home ground in the form of Bajaj Dominar 400. With a shared heart, let's look at what makes more sense for you if it boils down to a 400 from Bajaj. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Bajaj Dominar: Dimensions

Both the Bajaj bikes are different in their styling and appearance; it all boils down to what someone prefers. You cannot go wrong with either of them and there is no parameter to declare a winner. However, coming down to the concrete numbers, the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z gets a higher seating, albeit by just 7mm. However, if you are a relatively shorter rider, you will find it easy with the Dominar 400. But just a gap of 7 mm won't make that much of a difference. It also gets a higher ground clearance of 11 mm, which will help you a little bit more to avoid scraping its underbelly.

While they share the same powerplant, Pulsar's lightweight by a margin of 19 kgs will ultimately aid it to be a little sharper and more nimble than the Dominar 400. We'll come to this a bit later.

Features: The Better Choice!

Feature-wise, you get a pretty neat setup with all the bells and whistles with the Pulsar NS400Z. You get LED headlamps with LED blinkers and hazard lights, ride-by-wire electronic throttle, Bluetooth-enabled LCD instrument console with DOT-Matrix display featuring turn-by-turn navigation, USB charging port, 4 ride modes, music control, lap-timer, and more. In terms of safety, you get a switchable dual channel ABS, traction control system, front and rear disc brakes, hazard lights (a Pulsar first), and more.

The Bajaj Dominar 400, on the other hand, offers a decent set of tech for the rider. It comes with an information-heavy LCD display instrument cluster along with an additional screen on the fuel tank delivering additional info. It gets auto headlamps in LED set-up, dual channel ABS, front disc brake, slipper clutch, and more. In terms of overall features, you will find the Bajaj Pulsar offering a bit more than the Dominar 400.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Dominar 400 Engine: Same Engine, But.....

Both the bikes share the same 373.3 cc DOHC single-cylinder engine featuring 4 valves and liquid cooling, the Dominar delivers 40 PS power at 8800 rpm and 35 Nm torque at 6500 rpm. They are equipped with a 6-speed gearbox and multi-plate clutch with assist and slipper functions. However, if you look at the kerb weights, the Bajaj Pulsar NZ400Z is lighter by 19 kgs and this difference will make the Pulsar feel more agile and quick to respond than the Bajaj Dominar.

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Pricing

The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z gets the advantage in pricing with a difference of Rs. 46,000 less than the Dominar 400. Where the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is priced at Rs. 1.85 lakhs introductory, the Dominar 400 will set you back by Rs. 2.31 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. This makes the Pulsar a better value for money with a whopping price difference. This factor alone will sway a lot of buyers looking to buy any of these two until the introductory price lasts.