Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹13,849 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Pulsar NS400Z and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar NS400Z
The Pulsar NS400Z starts ₹13,849 lower (₹1,86,150 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹440 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Pulsar NS400Z does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets led headlamp, projector headlamp, colour tft console and keyless start and 7 more items.
Warranty
Pulsar NS400Z
Pulsar NS400Z comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar NS400Z if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is performance riders
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar NS400Z | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,86,150 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,12,900 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,40,845 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,220 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,93,965 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar NS400Z | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,86,150 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,900 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.1 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | — |
| Power | 40.0 bhp | — |
| Torque | 33.2 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 32 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 157 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 176 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | — |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1344 mm | — |
| Length | 1990 mm | — |
| Width | 846 mm | — |
| Height | 1057 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | — | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | — | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | 43 mm USD | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-ZR17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-ZR17 | — |
Pulsar NS400Z vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar NS400Z or the Roadster Pro?
- The Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper by ₹13,849 at the base variant (₹1,86,150 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar NS400Z and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹4,600: roughly ₹2,12,900 for the Pulsar NS400Z and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,93,965 for the Pulsar NS400Z and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹1,45,795 ahead.
