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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Yamaha R15 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Dominar 400 ABS vs BS6 (dpbmy) - Racing Blue variants

The short answer

Yamaha R15 costs रु 24,000 less ex-showroom. R15 has 13 mm more ground clearance. Dominar 400 has 21.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Dominar 400 if

Dominar 400 has 21.6 PS more power.

The Dominar 400 BS6 offers a high-performance, feature-rich touring package at a competitive price point for the 400cc segment in Nepal. It is an excellent choice for riders seeking a balance between daily commuting and long-distance touring comfort.

Pros

Powerful 373cc liquid-cooled engine

Comprehensive safety suite including dual-channel ABS and traction control

Modern features like Smart Connect and ride-by-wire

Factory-fitted touring accessories

Powerful 40PS engine ideal for long-distance highway touring

High-quality USD forks and dual-channel ABS offer superior control

Most affordable 400cc class motorcycle in the Nepali market

Cons

Relatively heavy kerb weight for city maneuvering

Fuel efficiency not officially disclosed

Service network availability varies by region

Heavy kerb weight makes it difficult to maneuver in tight Kathmandu traffic

Ground clearance of 157mm is low for rough Nepali rural roads

Digital Speedo Console with Connectivity

As of 26 Sept 2026

Choose the Yamaha R15 if

Yamaha R15 costs रु 24,000 less ex-showroom.R15 has 13 mm more ground clearance.

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Dominar 400

रु 6,63,900

Yamaha

R15

रु 6,39,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,63,900

रु 6,39,900Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

155 cc

Max power

40 PS+21.6 PS

18.4 PS

Max torque

35 Nm

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

1,990 mm

Height

2,156 mm

1,135 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,325 mm

Ground clearance

157 mm

170 mm+13 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

209

247Better

Service centres

189Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·USD front forks, Nitrox monotube rear shock

·Suspension Front: Telescopic, 43 mm USD Fork, 135 mm travel

·Suspension Rear: Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110 mm

As of 04 Oct 2026

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📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Full Digital Console

·Digital Speedo Console with Connectivity

·Ride Modes: Road, Rain, Sport, Off-Road, ABS

·Electronic Throttle Body

·Full LED headlamp with AHO and visibility up to 1.5 km

As of 17 Sept 2026

·Speedometer: Digital

·Tachometer: Digital

·Fuel meter: Digital

·Shift timing light: Equipped

·VVA indicator: Equipped

·Quick shifter indicator: Equipped

·Fuel consumption indicator: Equipped

·Gear position indicator: Equipped

·Clock: Digital, auto adjust with smartphone connectivity

·Riding Modes: Track Mode / Street Mode

·Y-Connect Bluetooth Connectivity: Equipped

·SMS & Email notification via Y-Connect

·Call alert via Y-Connect

·App connectivity status indicator

·Phone battery level status indicator

·USB charger (optional)

As of 11 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Dual-channel ABS, 320mm front and 230mm rear disc

·Front Brake Type: Disc (ABS)

·Rear Brake Type: Disc (ABS)

·Front Brake Size: 320 mm

As of 04 Oct 2026

·Brake type (front): Disc brake (282 mm)

·Brake type (rear): Disc brake (220 mm)

·Tyre size (front): 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless

·Tyre size (rear): 140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless

·ABS: Dual channel

·Headlight: Bi-functional LED (Class D)

·Position light: LED

·Brake/tail light: LED

·Side stand engine cut-off switch: Equipped

·Dual horn: Equipped

As of 11 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·5 Year Comprehensive Warranty

·5 Year Warranty

As of 17 Sept 2026

·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first

·Battery warranty: applicable till 1 year or 10,000 KM, whichever is earlier from date of sale of vehicle

·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA

·Warranty valid only if all Free and Paid Services availed from Authorized YAMAHA dealer per Recommended Service Schedule using genuine spare parts

·Each service must be availed within 100 days from date of previous service or as per recommended service schedule, whichever is earlier

·Service schedule includes 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons

·Customer must produce original Service & warranty handbook to claim warranty; YAMAHA may refuse warranty if handbook not presented or tampered

·Warranty excludes normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheel/brake/clutch adjustments)

·Warranty excludes consumable/wear items: brake shoes, fasteners/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber/plastic components (other than tires & tubes), oil seals, cables, electrical wiring, bulbs, filters, spark plugs, drive chain, sprocket, clutch plate, race bearing, air cleaner element, wheel rim misalignment or bend

·Warranty excludes parts affected by misuse, accident, negligent treatment, or use with non-recommended parts/equipment

·Warranty excludes use of non-genuine parts, non-genuine oil and lubricants

·Warranty excludes rust caused by atmospheric effects due to industrial pollution

·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in unauthorized manner affecting performance/reliability

·Warranty void if motorcycle not serviced by Authorized Dealers per schedule (6 Free Services, 5 Paid Service Coupons) or not maintained per manual instructions (especially during break-in period)

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for competition, racing, or record attempts

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes and loading, e.g. taxi use

·Warranty excludes normal phenomena like noise, vibration, oil seepage that do not affect performance

·Warranty excludes maintenance repairs due to misuse, adulterated oil/petrol, or bad road conditions

·Warranty void if any part tampered/repaired by unauthorized persons/workshops

·Warranty excludes consumables like oil, grease used during free services or warranty repairs

·Warranty excludes damage due to modification or fitting of accessories other than those recommended by YAMAHA

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to any previous malfunction

·Warranty excludes damage caused by improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts

·Warranty does not cover accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control

·This is the entire written warranty; no other person (including Authorized Dealer, agent, or employee) authorized to extend or enlarge its terms

As of 11 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Full LED projector headlights with DRLs

·Head Lamps: LED Pilot Lamps

·Tail Lamps: LED

·Large upswept exhaust

·Radial tubeless tyres, 110/70 front and 150/60 rear

·Front Tyre Size: 110/70-R 17

·Rear Tyre Size: 150/60-R 17

·Available in Brooklyn Black color

As of 04 Oct 2026

·Aerodynamic body design

·Upside down front forks

As of 11 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported as CBU/CKD by Hansraj Hulaschand & Company

·Assembled in Nepal at the Hulas Auto Craft plant

·Widely available across all HH Bajaj showrooms in Nepal

As of 26 Sept 2026

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Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Bajaj Dominar 400

Yamaha R15

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 6,63,900

रु 6,39,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 6,78,357

≈ रु 6,48,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 12,391 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 11,943 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Bajaj Dominar 400 full details Yamaha R15 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the Bajaj Dominar 400 if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 99 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 90); 21.6 PS more power.

Choose the Yamaha R15 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 38 more showrooms in Nepal (247 vs 209).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged

5 recorded since September 2026

Bajaj Dominar 400: 4 · Yamaha R15: 1. Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified

2 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Bajaj: 209 showrooms, 189 service centres · Yamaha: 247 showrooms, 90 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Yamaha R15 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Dominar 400 or Yamaha R15?

As of October 2026, the Yamaha R15 starts at Rs 6.4 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.24 lakh less than the Bajaj Dominar 400 at Rs 6.64 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Dominar 400 and Yamaha R15 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Dominar 400 costs Rs 6.64 lakh and the Yamaha R15 costs Rs 6.4 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Dominar 400 or the Yamaha R15?

These two split the decision: the Yamaha R15 is रु 24,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3.8%), while the Bajaj Dominar 400 is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Dominar 400 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Yamaha R15 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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