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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Jawa 42

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Jawa 42

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS400Z

From ₹1.9 Lakh

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Jawa

42

From ₹1.85 Lakh

Full 42 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar NS400ZPulsar NS400Z · ₹1.9 Lakh
Jawa 42Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory · ₹1.85 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS400Z: ₹1.9 Lakh 42: ₹1.85 Lakh (ahead) 42 ₹5,073 cheaper
Braking Pulsar NS400Z: Dual-channel ABS 42: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar NS400Z: Not published 42: 33 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar NS400Z: 40.6 PS (ahead) 42: 27.3 PS Torque 33.2 vs 26.84 Nm
Weight Pulsar NS400Z: 176 kg 42: 172 kg Seat height 805 vs 765 mm
Versions Pulsar NS400Z: 1 42: 6 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar NS400Z for more power.

Pick the 42 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.9 Lakh
₹1.85 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.16 Lakh
₹2.1 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,734 a month
₹5,587 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
40.6 PS
27.3 PS
Torque
33.2 Nm
26.84 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
33 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Displacement
349.13 cc
294.72 cc
Bore x Stroke
89 mm x 56.1 mm
76.0 mm x 65.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual, standard bi-directional quickshifter
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate, assist and slipper
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 320 mm
Disc, 280 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper (Drum on base)
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS (280 mm front and 240 mm rear discs)
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy wheels
Front Tyre Size
110/70 ZR17
90/90-18 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
150/60 ZR17
120/80-17 Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43mm USD forks, 130mm travel
35 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with gas canister, Nitrox, 6-step adjustable, 130mm travel
Twin gas-canister hydraulic shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Perimeter frame
Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame
Wheelbase
1,346 mm
1369 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
1,990 mm
2090 mm
Width
846 mm
785 mm
Height
1,057 mm
1100 mm
Seat Height
805 mm
765 mm
Kerb Weight
176 kg
172 kg (Single Channel) / 182 kg (Dual Channel)
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 litres
13.2 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital, bonded glass colour display
Offset Asymmetric Analogue Speedometer with LCD Digital Inset
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes, front
Yes (USB charging port on 2024 update)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain, Sport and Off-Road
None
Traction Control
Yes, switchable
No
Quickshifter
Yes, standard, bi-directional
No
Cruise Control
Not available
No

Lights

Headlight
LED projector headlamp with DRLs
Halogen Multi-reflector with Matte Black mask (LED available on 2.1)
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Matte Black bullet style

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split seat
Single-piece tuck-and-roll flat seat with bar-end mirrors
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
6 versions
Price range
₹1.9 Lakh
₹1.85 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar NS400Z₹1.9 Lakh Jawa 42 All Stars Black₹1.9 Lakh 42 ₹73 less

On-road price by city

Pulsar NS400Z Pulsar NS400Z against 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory

CityPulsar NS400Z42Gap
Mumbai₹2.23 Lakh₹2.16 Lakh42 ₹7,617 less
Pune₹2.23 Lakh₹2.16 Lakh42 ₹7,617 less
New Delhi₹2.16 Lakh₹2.1 Lakh42 ₹5,565 less
Bengaluru₹2.35 Lakh₹2.29 Lakh42 ₹6,072 less
Chennai₹2.23 Lakh₹2.18 Lakh42 ₹5,768 less
Hyderabad₹2.29 Lakh₹2.23 Lakh42 ₹5,920 less
Ahmedabad₹2.12 Lakh₹2.07 Lakh42 ₹5,463 less
Kolkata₹2.2 Lakh₹2.14 Lakh42 ₹5,667 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar NS400Z or the 42?

The 42, by ₹5,073 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS400Z Pulsar NS400Z at ₹1.9 Lakh against 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory at ₹1.85 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.16 Lakh against ₹2.1 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar NS400Z Pulsar NS400Z makes 40.6 PS and 33.2 Nm and the 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory makes 27.3 PS and 26.84 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,734 a month for the Pulsar NS400Z and ₹5,587 for the 42, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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