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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs FZ-S FI Hybrid variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 52,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar N160 has 3.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 52,000 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 Hybrid if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Worth the premium over New Gen for riders who value hybrid assist, stop-start and traction control in city traffic. Strong feature set for a 150cc commuter, but absence of dual-channel ABS and official mileage disclosure limits appeal for some.

Pros
Hybrid Power Assist and SMG for smoother, more efficient urban performance.
Automatic Stop & Start and traction control rare in this 150cc class.
LED lighting, TFT meter, Y-Connect and TBT navigation enhance modern feel.
Same friendly 790 mm seat height and adjustable rear suspension as New Gen.
Cons
Single-channel ABS only; no dual-channel version despite premium positioning.
No official claimed mileage; hybrid benefit hard to quantify for buyers.
Higher price than non-hybrid FZ-S FI New Gen and some rival 150–160cc bikes.
Limited cargo practicality versus scooters; underseat storage not specified.
As of 20 Sept 2026
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900Lowest price
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Yamaha
रु 4,99,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,47,900Cheapest
रु 4,99,900
Fuel
petrol
hybrid
Distributor
HH Bajaj
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No official cash discount disclosed for FZ-S FI Hybrid (As of: 20/09/2026)
1 offer on other variants
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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
Transmission
Not disclosed
Automatic
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,989 mm
Not disclosed
Height
Not disclosed
1,090 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
📋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 17 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
·Color TFT Meter: Equipped
·Y-Connect: Equipped
·TBT Navigation: Equipped
As of 17 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
·Brake type (Rear): Disc Brake
·Traction Control System: Equipped
·Side stand engine cut-off switch: Equipped
As of 17 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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·10 Years Warranty (site-wide offer, not tied to a specific trim)
·Whole-vehicle warranty: 2 years or 30,000 km
As of 17 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 17 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
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·marketed as first hybrid motorcycle in Nepal
·price_npr: Rs 499,900 ex-showroom Nepal
·positioned above FZ-S FI New Gen in FZ lineup
As of 20 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Yamaha FZ-S FI Hybrid

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 4,99,900
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 5,06,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,359 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 9,330 · 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 Hybrid full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is the stronger buy: it is रु 52,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.6%) 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 Hybrid 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
9 recorded since August 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160: 3 · Yamaha FZ-S FI Hybrid: 6. 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
3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 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 Hybrid — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at Rs 4.48 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Yamaha FZ-S FI Hybrid at Rs 4.5 lakh.

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

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the Yamaha FZ-S FI Hybrid costs Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

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

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is the stronger buy: it is रु 52,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.6%) 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 Hybrid 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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