Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Karizma XMR

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Price starts at Rs. 1.85 Lakh which is Rs. 4,100 costlier than base model of Hero Karizma XMR priced at Rs. 1.80 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is 34 kmpl whereas the mileage of Hero Karizma XMR is 41.55 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 is powered by 373.27 cc engine , while Hero Karizma XMR is powered by 210 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 is available in 4 different colours while Hero Karizma XMR comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 vs Hero Karizma XMR can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar NS400Z vs Karizma XMR

Key Highlights Pulsar NS400Z STDKarizma XMR STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers 4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 40 PS @ 8800 rpm 25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm

Pulsar NS400Z vs Karizma XMR Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STDHero Moto Corp Karizma XMR STD
Rating
51 reviews
80 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero Moto Corp
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.85 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers 4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 40 PS @ 8800 rpm 25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Hero Moto Corp Karizma XMR Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,529 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,211 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,741 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance Rs. 11,732 Karizma XMR Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
373.27 cc
210 cc
Max Power
40 PS @ 8800 rpm
25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
73 mm
Stroke
...
50 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
12: 01

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
34 kmpl
41.55 kmpl
Top Speed
154 kmph
130 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-140/70-R17
Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70-17
Peak Power
40 PS @ 8800 rpm
25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
807 mm
810 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2068*760*1110 mm3
Wheelbase
1344 mm
1351 mm
Length
...
2068 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
160 mm
Height
...
1110 mm
Width
...
760 mm
Fuel Capacity
12 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
174 Kg
163.5 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
807 mm
810 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
230 mm

Additional Features
Throttle Control
...
Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 6AH
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
...
Steel Trellis Frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth,WiFi
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Handle Type
Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar
...
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
DRLs

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS 400
  • Value-for-money
  • Powerful motor offers thrilling performance
  • Strong brakes
  • Wide
  • upright handlebar and comfortable seat
Hero Karizma XMR
  • Rev-happy engine
  • powerful enough to cruise at 110-120kmph all day ; Spacious seat
  • sporty
  • yet comfortable ergonomics ; Excellent value for money
Bajaj Pulsar NS 400
  • Engine does not feel as refined as the N series Pulsars
  • Suspension setup is on the stiffer side
  • Misses out on a radial tyre at the front
Hero Karizma XMR
  • Underwhelming instrument cluster ; Initial bite from the brakes could be better ; Could’ve had grippier tyres

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Better Than Hero Karizma XMR?

57% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z over Hero Karizma XMR in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 196 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and Hero Karizma XMR on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Hero Karizma XMR has out rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z on all the rating factors.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar NS400Z Karizma XMR
Mileage 3.4 4.6
Performance 4.2 4.9
Comfort 4.6 4.9
Maintenance 3.5 4.5
Features 4.6 4.8
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Vs Hero Moto Corp Karizma XMR FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Moto Corp Karizma XMR?
Hero Karizma XMR has out rated Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Moto Corp Karizma XMR?
The Hero Karizma XMR is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 by Rs. 4,100.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Hero Moto Corp Karizma XMR?
For the STD version, 373.27 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS400Z produces 40 PS @ 8800 rpm of power and 35 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 210 cc Petrol engine of Karizma XMR produces 25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 has better performance.

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