Pulsar NS400z v Dominar 400 v Speed 400 v 390 Duke - which Bajaj to buy? I

Deciding between Bajaj's top offerings - the Pulsar NS400z, Dominar 400, Speed 400, and 390 Duke? Look no further! This video is a comprehensive comparison to help you make an informed choice. From performance and features to pricing and reliability, we break down each model's strengths and weaknesses. Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a corner carver, or a city dweller, we've got you covered. Watch now and discover which Bajaj bike suits your riding style and preferences best!
00:01 - Introduction
00:39 - The Contenders
01:24 - Design
04:25 - Ergonomics
06:36 - Features
08:20 - Engine Performance
11:31 - Engine Sound
12:44 - Acceleration
12:49 - Refinement
13:57 - Fuel Economy
14:20 - Ride Quality
16:02 - Sport Touring
17.33 - Handling
19:50 - Braking
21:38 - Safety
22:19 - Value
23:09 - Verdict
Cameramen - Raju Gupta, Bharat Kori, Chadrakant Hanchate, Rutuja Balraj
Editor - Ajay Ghate
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[@OnlyAS06]

One bajaj left out... Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

[@Farhan_049]

Doesn't it have the same LC4C engine as the Gen3 Duke 390?

[@NoopurLandge]

​@@Farhan_049Don't Dominar an NS have same engine?

[@Farhan_049]

@@NoopurLandge Absolutely. Even those two didn't make sense. Maybe the excess weight of the Dominar messes with it's performance?

[@OnlyAS06]

@@Farhan_049 the husky and the duke got same engine, chassis etc. Only different is the styling

[@umakantkumar7457]

left on purpose

[@siddhartharoy8834]

Proud owner of a Domi 2020 in Bengaluru... Oldest one here but nevertheless keeping up with the competition and has its own place.... 😊

[@shreyas8185]

would choose dominar over these other 3 anytime

[@srinathiyengar.mudgal]

You possibly missed out the HUSKVERNA Swartpillen, was it intentional or just a miss. All come out of Bajaj stable.

[@maheshtima1]

Husqvarna Svartpilen

[@alzig2061]

Guy ​butchered that name

[@arunpradhan-er5tf]

I just don't understand Why u guys didn't tell That NS400Z is slower than DOMINAR 400 despite having Weight advantage and Rear sprocket teeth Advantage😂😂😂😂 shows How biased U r While promoting new product

[@armyof4gaming]

I also think it's not really 40hbp it's feel like old dominar 35bhp engine

[@abhirupdas2703]

Yeah.. everyone is blind praising the 400z. It's Nice that you noticed it..

[@Roy_001]

Wait for another youtuber race.. let's see. How will it be.. some youtuber are getting (ns400z) 0-100 under 6 sec.. Let's wait for the 1st service. Then it will show the actual performance .. maybe it's slow. But let's see

[@VivekSingh-nl6hs]

True that. Even the point on the chassis. The perimeter frame comes from 200ns. All that differs is subframe and engine mounts.

[@maxxlawrence5561]

True! I noticed they are very biased towards the 400 z inspite the dominar outruns it

[@7rahe13]

I thought this was a very inconsistent comparison. You did not talk about the Dominar's handling, neither did you mention its pricing and then omitted it from the scoring table. Why did you bring the Dominar into this comparo when you already knew that it was not at par with the others. Also, instead of comparing the TVS Apache RTR 310, the Hero Maverick or the HD 440X would have been a better pick as they offer a different flavor of the 400cc engine. The RTR is under-powered compared to these machines. If this is about which Bajaj to buy then the TVS should also have been left out!

[@maxxlawrence5561]

True these guys are biased towards these newer bikes 😂

[@prashantsinghchauhan3687]

Actually and they were talking about the bike (Apache RTR 310 ) which wasn't in this comparison 😂

[@avinashsahu338]

Please if you could improve the Background Music, it sounds rough and not blending organically.

[@mantis912]

I don't think these guys have a choice, most of these guys use similar music. Must be some music library.

[@dhananjaybarage2649]

It’s annoying music

[@kunalkkkk]

getting Speed 400😊, speed is best for city, best low end torque, no need to change gear like other bikes, but I hate speedo meter of Speed

[@armyof4gaming]

Wait for the new Enfield 450

[@ranjansutradhar1046]

The most feature less bike and with more price , honestly if they wanted to make it retro style why they gave it high revving liquid cooled wouldn't longstroke thumper be the best one it pretend to be a classic and ride like a naked🤮 also the instrument console is the worst of everything their way of making it classic messed up the rev counter and now looks just shit , freak I'll always buy a plastic 400 cc rather then this cross breed good for nothing shit too be called as speed , oh did I forgot to say the seat space😂

[@debjitroy1438]

​​@@ranjansutradhar1046Go see speed or scrambler 400 in person. It is the most premium and well built 400 cc bike in India. Seat space is good for 2 people. Low end torque is best in class. Can be ridden in 6 th gear at 50 kph. No other 400 cc can do it. It is a neo retro bike. If you want a true retro bike then the power start, alloy wheels, fuel injection, led lights, usd forks, mono-shock, tubeless tyres, abs, traction control also has to be removed. Who told you retro bikes can only be low reving thumpers. There is a market for that and Royal enfield and likes are already serving that market with the 350's and 440's. Triumph took a different approach and have successfully achieved what they wanted to. Plus the weight management is superb. Its a truely world class product.

[@pavan608]

Even scrambler is also best

[@ranjansutradhar1046]

@@debjitroy1438 😂 premium my ass ,even the og speed 1200 produce it's power under 6500rpm rather then 8500rpm of speed 400 also the speed 1200 has 180% crankshaft crank pin which makes the bike exaust thump, besides having watercooled short stroke engine still it's acceptable. but speed 400 is just naked bike's engine in retro classic body which looks odd and the exhaust sound is shit I mean real shit fyi the re's aren't only longstroke engine makers there's hero mavrick and hd x440, so they actually do things how they actually look, they produce thump and low end torque higher torque then power so these are the characteristics of a retro classic, go rev speed 400 and feel the sound of splendor, also the instrument cluster of speed is a total mess especially the tachometer, also fyi I'm sharing all these after riding these bikes rigoursly not like average you coping with the hype

[@optimax3765]

What are you people, you covered all the areas that I check in a bike review in different videos...just awesome 👍

[@carstechandgaming]

Why did you even include dominar in this comparison if you guys didn’t want to talk about it! Bas dominar ka naam leke uss bike ke audience ko attract karne ke cheap tricks the kya ye! U don’t have any figures about dominar! U ignored it like a parent who ignores his/her middle child😂

[@siddheshgharat6300]

To he honest the Dominar needs an engine horn out of the Bajaj Triumph partnership. Owning one for around 5 years now, I see its quite a no nonsense motorcycle. And yes.. please decrease 7-8 kgs off the Dominar, its a really good product.

[@pravinmurthy]

The Triumph motor is exclusive & won't be shared..

[@SanuNath-nt7bm]

4 bikes in BAJAJ PLANT 😊😊😊

[@shashav8251]

5 actually Huski Svartpilen 400 also

[@_Anurag_Thakur_]

Dab daba hai Bajaj Ka 😂😂

[@sudharshanr4997]

Very good video and awesome summary!

[@configT]

My Sincere thanks to Mr. Rajiv Bajaj for making the Triumph accessible to the masses. I know, Triumph will certainly loose its aspirational value but it helped many like us to fulfil the dream of owning a high quality Triumph Motorcycle at an affordable price. In terms of the design, Due to its simplicity, it will still look beautiful even after a decade or may be more.

[@kaushik_gowda]

Thanks for this comparison! Touched every aspect of decision when choosing among these options. Personally as a beginner, I feel the Pulsar is perfect for me. Though Speed is attractive. I would rather save the money for safety gear and make a small investment in the market. What I think is that you can't go wrong with any of these!

[@uditjangid5770]

Right

[@nandadityaswami7452]

I think speed is still better than pulsar cuz you'll have a much more refined bike And living with a bike isn't a one day affair so choose wisely good gear can be brought in installments too

[@sourabhghogre405]

just as a subscriber, thankyou for this video

[@Manimal99]

Great comparison 😊

[@Sudrti]

Just confused about one thing - if the video is regarding all bajaj 400cc bikes. Then why the comparison with apache 310 ??

[@TheJackweiser]

Spot on, I just asked the same question and now saw your comment.

[@shashav8251]

bcz at last moment they couldnt get RTR 300 for shoot

[@roshan9828]

Take a test ride of duke 390 that bike just brings a smile on my face

[@pravinmurthy]

The Speed 400 is easily the best looking bike of them all! ❤ The Triumph brand combined with the smoothest engine amongst all & it is quiet easily the best bike here to own for longest time..

[@siddhu14]

Nice and much awaited content! 1 kind request to the Audio guys! Please match the audio levels of speaking portion and the music transitions inbetween. It is very annoying to keep increasing and decreasing the volume levels frequently!

[@kp6425v]

Excellent watch. Answers almost all queries. Little surprising that the speed is quicker than the ns.

[@anikethalder2536]

I don't know why the hell Dominar is here in this compero cause u guys are just ignoring that no nonsense one of the best motorcycle in this segment.

[@rachitv2003]

Love the thumbnail guys! You should definitely have include the Svartpilen in the video though.

[@marutsharma]

wow an excellent review, touching upon almost all points of concerns. Was waiting for it. However the background music was just too loud and unnecessary, had a thumb on volume locker for all the 24 mins, constatly adjusting it to recieve what u said and dial down when music was on and hurting my ears.

[@Prashant85392]

Good comparison sir 👍

[@Sushant9763]

Please do comparison between duke 250 vs rtr310 vs Cb300r vs zontes 350r

[@sangeethsuresh9320]

Hey guys the comparison was nice 👍. By the way could you guys please review the updated Bajaj Pulsar F250 as well .

[@smbergin99]

good video editing

[@tobingperme7292]

Dominar outselling duke 390 🫣

[@yellowflash511]

That's good, Indians not blindly going for foreign brand that's something rare to see. Now that has to happen with Yamaha

[@VAMPS000]

Also caz its cheaper

[@pahadichhora211]

possibly It costs less and low self-esteem guys cant handle what people think of their bikes.

[@MrTech153]

Dominar is cheaper but duke is a better value proposition

[@snehhetawal]

You guys are constantly talking about not brining the RTR 310 to the mix. What about the Mavrick 440 ?

[@aleksandrshaikovskii7696]

Is a more powerful engine expected on the dominar?

[@aniruddhavaidya3993]

The RTR was a huge miss in this comparison. Still, thank you for the detailed comparison. 👍

[@lovishrajput9070]

Hey you gus have mentioned that KTM has a climate control seat..can you please clarify cz I thought it was a feature with TVS RTR310.

[@vyshakreghukumar995]

The Bajaj 400cc boutique will be complete with a few more additions: Pulsar RS400, Husqvarna Vitpilen 400, KTM RC390 with the new Duke 399cc engine. Also the upcoming KTM Adventure/Enduro 390s, Triumph Cafe Racer and the updated Dominar.

[@shashankmehra9888]

The DBZ inspired thumbnail looks awesome

[@user-zk7xk6nz4b]

I think out of all, keeping everything in consideration, speed 400 stands tall 1. Duke 390 - too costly 2. Dominar 400 - heavy weight and not easy to maneuver in city trafic 3. Ns400z - dont know much about but bajaj has done quite cost cutting in this, Triumph may have some minor issues but its a complete package out of all four bikes ( Personal opinion)

[@user-fv5hm3im9j]

I know this was comparison on 400ccs but can u do a video on all 300 - 400 cc motorcycles from cb300f to duke 390 as this segments is getting so confusing

[@ThePhilharmonicStudios]

Is Ns400 better than triumph in terms of touring ?

[@vivekvenugopal7174]

Proud owner of bs4 dominar 400.

[@ronniedleo3907]

How about NS vs Maverick

[@Lohith_Logistics]

Yes it's time to Bring back original 180 As Pulsar classic 400 Because see Honda classic 350 how stunning it looks with new refined engine

[@ajaxblaze1860]

Was it shot near pawna lake pune??

[@rehanbadiwale9675]

I am still in shock with 0-100 time of ns400z i was expecting at least 6.5-7sec

[@neel3297]

Oh, Yess, teh round headlamp 180 style headlamp and a bigger tank would elevate the design on the NS400Z. Where is the Husky? My easy pick is definitely the Duke. Next would be the Scrambler. Want a RS400 to complete my lineup of 400cc bikes

[@Rengakhiangte]

Service cost, Parts Price also should be mention if possible

[@LAKSHAYSHARMAYOGDEEKSHA]

Guys, has anyone else observed how ktm's rc 390 is missed from converstaion across most platforms. Or am I mistaken?

[@asininite]

It uses the last gen engine and hasn't been updated yet like the Duke. The update is expected to come soon and that's when reviewers will start comparing it to the others.

[@LAKSHAYSHARMAYOGDEEKSHA]

@@asininite hmmm..that adds up. Thank you

[@ganeshdevkar4624]

You included Dominar and hardly talked about it. You didn't include RTR and kept talking about it. What's the issue?

[@TheJackweiser]

This comparo has me all confused. Or wait, is it just me? Then suddenly, the RTR 310 comes into the scene, even more eyeballs rolling. Where is the Husqy (also a Bajaj) ? The pillion seat of the Triumph is wayyyyy better than what you guys said it is. Nah I feel you guys at OD just rushed into this one wanting to be the first. Admire the efforts though. Cheers.

[@SaurabhPatel3093]

you could have also included Svartpilen 401

[@51DlAX]

You said have added the huskies too!

[@dr.narasimhareddy4726]

Why not the svartpilen 401?

[@interceptingthetime]

Why are you keep talking about RTR when it is not available for comparison?

[@kriesh07]

I didn't know that Duke had a TPMS all this time, my understanding is that TPMS is Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, correct me if that is not what it is !!!

[@shashav8251]

i wish they had launched NS 400 with Neo retro look like rohit said with 1st gen looks and modern features, but bajaj knew it will kill Speed 400 market

[@jyotiprakashnanda5653]

Bajaj competing with bajaj , no mention of maverick 440 , HD 440

[@guydangerous5238]

Svartpilen 401 missing 😢

[@suheab100]

Ns400z or triumph scrambler x?

[@veenunath1815]

Instead of doninar you guys have to choose hero maveric

[@pradneshnaik3592]

Why the sudden inclusion of RTR 310? Destroyed the purpose of a 4-way battle.

[@windwheelz8444]

Enough nakeds! There are plenty of naked bikes now.. It's about time Bajaj brings out a lineup of faired bikes! We want new RS200 or AS200, Faired version of D400 & RS400z !

[@parthasarathy5222]

This comparision should be along with domi ns400 speed 40

[@viiceroy]

could have added the cb300f just for comparison.

[@ps-qw7gp]

How about Mavrick? I know its a long stroke compared to NS, but it would be good yo understand how they pair up, specially for lower budget 400 cc buyers.

[@siddhuvaradkar9158]

2:37 ns400c is already available as triumph speed 400

[@moorthymithran]

Dominar 400 💪

[@subhajitmishra8597]

You didn't include triumph scrambler 400 🤦🏻 That is literally the best 400 cc bike in this segment

[@krishnamahatre8605]

Ghar kae kalesh AKA family feud, also no monthly pay wall ?

[@pranjit_ninja3003]

💥

[@paragtaide9680]

Audio/speech is low but the Music is too loud while watching the video!!! Kindly work on editing.

[@robbie_7]

Duke looks just a stunt bike now, ns was supposed to come with a bulkier design, don't ruin dominar now let it be as it is.

[@FoxyCAMTV]

Dominar is more comfortable than ns400 and they totally reversed it in ns400s favor and totally ignored Dominar.

[@Nature59099]

G or Z 400 ?

[@ravjeetraina7756]

Should have included mavrik also

[@GearShifter925]

SPEED 400 - TRIUMPH Company.. DUKE 390 - KTM COMPANY... I will ALWAYS choose TRIUMPH or KTM Instead of BAJAJ. Sorry BAJAJ lovers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@venkatesh3378]

Do more videos

[@babulsy6460]

Nothing can come close to a ktm Duke 390( with 15/46 sprocket configuration) upto 175 kmph, not even ninja 400 twin

[@rexstorm2137]

Very disappointed given how you kept "marketing" rtr310 in a Bajaj portfolio video.

[@sahilrahate2430]

Did bajaj bought TVS...?? Then why continuous plug in for RTR 310... I came here for bajaj's portfolio... You guys blatantly missing husqii and speaking about TVS great...

[@ZaidAnsari-un5pu]

Bajaj cinematic universe

[@masoodsiddiqui3918]

Jab dominar ko compare karna hi nahi tha to liya kyu aur Jo bike hai nahi tvs ki usko ghusao chalo ventilated seats to sahi hai lekin wo lap timings ka kya karna hai 312cc me

[@shankeragrawal650]

2 lakh ki kar dete lekin futuristic updates de dete jisse 5 saal baad bhi aaj lene walon ko ye bike outdated na lagti full tech ke sath hubless petal discs de dete, bi directional quick shifter de dete, metre console unit aur accha kar dete , all new shifted monoshok de dete jisse seat height aur kam ho jati ground clearance aur badh jati ,ride quality badh jati to 5,7 saal baad bhi bike main koi jyada kami na lagti ye sab kuch 3,4 saal main 150cc to kya 125 cc main bhi dena padega sab maangne lge hain abhi se hi Ride by wire and every other tech is not futuristic sab log theek se internet se full research kar lena Ignore all the cancle culture folks comments, remarks, force companies to give futuristic updates in less price ns400Z should have shifted monoshok, radial tyres, both way quick shift, quality components, no vibrations, heating issues, Sab log sahi maang rakkho companies ko sahi disha main jhukav faltu baten mat karo right side shifted monoshok dene pe dabav banao, bi directi9nal quick shift , overall quality compoments dene pe dabav banao , riding comfort,vibration heating issues pe pakdo looks secendory hai, Koi bhi bike ke upper aur internal components ki quality ki baat kyun nahi kar rha price kam hai acchi baat hai lekin futuristic kuch nahi hai koi bhi 5,7 saal ke plan se lega aur lagataar bante ja rhe janta aur market ke dabav ki vajah se ns400Z main har saal update karna padega jisse aaj lene wale ko 3,4 saal main apni bike outdated lagne lagegi all new monoshok, quality components, quick shifter dena hi chahiye tha price 2 lakh bhi chalta

[@Roy_001]

Do race between this.

[@sreenugajam888]

Missing Harley davidson x440, hero Maverick and Husqvarna 400.

[@sivashaan3104]

Is it really duke 390 ? Headlight seems like duke 250

[@slade9471]

Bg music is too loud

[@PrabodhDongre]

I was leaned to ns400 irrespective of its eeee design but as sson as I heard it has ride by wire i just ignored this bike. Common a man needs a raw machine all these features are for lbgtq++++

[@akbarbabu4948]

Remember it 150 segment was the king, , u fill it forgot it...

[@Nandan_777]

Why no Husqvarna?

[@parthasarathy5222]

Rs457 ninja 500 r3 and duke 390 should be another comparo

[@01anantha10]

wish it was husq instead of dominar

[@praveenshm]

Its too early to compare ns400 with other bikes

[@StrongR-24]

Why everyone is ignoring dominar 400??

[@Rajivengg92]

Ns 400 ❤

[@dem_oneater]

You have all the tested figures on the internet of authorized companies like powerdrift and many more still not showcasing all the necessary details which would be required by a new rider who wants to upgrade its better to rely on other sources than this video completely biased on new product. Atlest do a comparison video properly or don't make it.

[@athullal7438]

390🔥

[@RajeshGowda-yq9yw]

Bro compare properly 400cc segment bike the Duke is 250 not 390 😒😒

[@Velocitysingh]

5 .Husqvarna

[@yadugirin2564]

You guys just forgot about the dominar

[@utkarshschauhan1713]

401 feels the best of all the world

[@sandip0503]

Dominar owners are crying here 😅