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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha FZ-S FI in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs New Gen Next variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 42,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar N160 has 3.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 42,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar N160 has 3.6 PS more power.
Pros
Exceptionally smooth, refined engine with strong low-speed tractability
Revised handlebar angle makes daily riding posture noticeably better
Top variants get a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation
Dual-channel ABS and traction control on higher trims
Wide seven-variant spread makes it easy to buy exactly the spec you need
Punchy, refined engine with strong top-end pull
Cons
Not as quick off the line as liquid-cooled rivals in the segment
Seat shape can push taller riders forward, cramping the seating position
Rain-mode throttle response feels sluggish and needs deliberate full throttle input
Reported kerb weight varies noticeably across official sources for this bike
Single-channel ABS only, no traction control on this trim
No adjustable levers fitted
As of 08 Sept 2026
Choose the Yamaha FZ-S FI if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The most feature-rich variant, offering modern tech like Y-Connect and Traction Control, justifying its higher price point.

Pros
Traction Control System
Y-Connect Bluetooth connectivity
Modern LED lighting
OBD II B compliant
Cons
Highest price in the FZ-S series
Single-channel ABS only
Performance remains similar to lower trims
As of 13 Oct 2026
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900Lowest price
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Yamaha
रु 4,89,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,47,900Cheapest
रु 4,89,900
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
149 cc
Max power
16 PS+3.6 PS
12.4 PS
Max torque
14.7 Nm+1.3 Nm
13.3 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,989 mm
Not disclosed
Height
Not disclosed
1,075 mm
Wheelbase
1,358 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
165 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209
247Better
Service centres
189Better
90
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front - Upside Down Forks
·Suspension Rear - Monoshock
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Suspension type (Front): Front Telescopic Fork
·Suspension type (Rear): Rear 7-step Adjustable Monocross
As of 26 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Console Features -Call & message alerts, fuel economy indications, smart phone network range, turn-by-turn navigation and 3 riding modes with traction control
·Mobile Charger -USB connectivity
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Clock: Digital
·Speedometer: Digital
·Multi Function LCD Instrument Cluster: Equipped
·Y-Connect: Equipped
As of 26 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front Brakes -300 mm Disc, ABS
·Rear Brakes -230 mm Disc, ABS
·Front Tyres -100/80-R17 Tubeless
·Rear Tyres -130/70-R17 Tubeless
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Tyre size (Front): 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
·Tyre size (Rear): 140/60R17M/C 63P - Radial Tubeless
·ABS: Single Channel ABS
·Brake type (Front): Disc Brake (282 mm)
·Brake type (Rear): Disc Brake (220 mm)
·Traction Control System: Equipped
·Side stand engine cut-off switch: Equipped
As of 26 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
—
—
As of 28 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·HeadLamp -Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
·Tail Lamp -LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
·Colour Available: Polar Sky Blue
·Colour Available: Pearl Metallic White
·Colour Available: Brooklyn Black
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Headlight: LED
·Tail light: LED
·Brake tail light: LED
As of 26 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
—
·Imported as CBU/SKD by MAW Enterprises
As of 13 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Yamaha FZ-S FI

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 4,47,900
रु 4,89,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 5,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,56,631
≈ रु 4,96,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,359 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 9,143 · 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 Pulsar N160 full detailsYamaha FZ-S FI full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is the stronger buy: it is रु 42,000 cheaper ex-showroom (9.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 99 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 90).

Choose the Yamaha FZ-S FI if
  • 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
3 recorded since September 2026

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
1 of 3

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 Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha FZ-S FI — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Yamaha FZ-S FI?

As of October 2026, the Yamaha FZ-S FI starts at Rs 4.16 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.32 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 at Rs 4.48 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Yamaha FZ-S FI in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the Yamaha FZ-S FI costs Rs 4.16 lakh to Rs 4.9 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Yamaha FZ-S FI?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is the stronger buy: it is रु 42,000 cheaper ex-showroom (9.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Yamaha FZ-S FI if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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