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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Hero XPulse 210in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing 400z vs Top variants

The short answer

Hero XPulse 210 costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom. XPulse 210 has 55 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar NS 400 Z has 16 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if

Pulsar NS 400 Z has 16 PS more power.

Aggressively priced for a 400cc streetfighter; strong performance and features suit enthusiasts wanting power on a budget. Best value for riders upgrading from 150–200cc bikes who prioritize performance over touring comfort or premium brand image.

Pros

Strong 40+ PS performance with modern electronics at this price.

Dual-channel ABS and traction control add safety and control.

Aggressive styling and multiple colour options attractive to young riders.

Price under 6 lakh ex-showroom makes it one of the most affordable 400cc bikes.

Cons

Ride comfort and refinement less plush than some premium 400cc rivals.

Underseat storage is minimal and practicality is limited.

No dedicated touring features like large windscreen or luggage mounts stock.

Bajaj’s 400cc-specific service expertise may be thinner outside major cities.

As of 29 Jul 2026

Choose the Hero XPulse 210 if

Hero XPulse 210 costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom.XPulse 210 has 55 mm more ground clearance.

XPulse 210 Top offers a genuinely premium dual-sport package for Nepal, with liquid-cooled 210 cc engine, long-travel suspension, dual-channel ABS with off-road modes, and TFT with connectivity at roughly 6 lakh ex-showroom. At this price it targets enthusiasts who ride both city and trails; value is strong if you’ll actually use its off-road hardware, but overkill for purely urban commuting.

Pros

Strong 210 cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine with healthy power and torque for highway and off-road use.

Serious adventure hardware: 21/18 spoke wheels, long-travel suspension, 220 mm ground clearance, off-road-friendly geometry.

Dual-channel ABS with three modes and TFT with Bluetooth/navigation give modern safety and convenience.

Competitive pricing around 6 lakh ex-showroom versus similarly capable adventure bikes in Nepal.

Cons

Only Top variant offered in Nepal; no cheaper Base option for budget riders.

Seat height and weight can be intimidating for shorter or new riders, especially off-road.

Fuel efficiency and official mileage figures for Nepal not clearly disclosed, making running-cost planning harder.

Limited cargo/underseat storage and minimal touring comforts compared with larger adventure tourers.

As of 03 Aug 2026

13 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar NS 400 Z

रु 6,09,900

Hero

XPulse 210

रु 5,99,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,09,900

रु 5,99,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 6,09,900

रु 5,99,900 – रु 6,50,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific official cash discount scheme found; standard billing applies.

cash

Introductory pricing around Rs. 5,99,900 noted; standard list price ~Rs. 6,00,000–6,09,900 depending on source.

2 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

210 cc

Max power

40.6 PS+16 PS

24.6 PS

Max torque

33.2 Nm+12.5 Nm

20.7 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

2,254 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,446 mm

Ground clearance

165 mm

220 mm+55 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

188Better

Service centres

152Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·5 step adjustable brake and clutch levers

·Hydroformed tubular Street fighter style handlebar

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Front Suspension Type: Telescopic Front Forks Dia 41mm with anti friction bush (210mm travel)

·Rear Suspension Type: Rectangular swingarm with 10 steps adjustable gas charged mono-shock (205mm travel)

As of 30 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Bluetooth-enabled LCD console with navigation, call/message alerts, music control and lap timer

·Bonded glass with colour LCD display, Dot matrix, Bluetooth connectivity and TBT Navigation

·Navigation control

·Music control

·Call accept and reject

·Lap timer

·Missed call and Message (SMS) notification

·Brightness control

·Mobile battery charge status

·Mobile network strength status

·USB Socket charger

·Hazard Lamp Switch

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Connectivity: Bluetooth (Call & SMS Alerts), Turn by Turn Navigation

As of 31 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Dual Channel ABS / Twin Channel ABS

·320 mm Disc front, Sintered brake pad

·230 mm Disc rear

·Front and back disc brakes with 5 step adjustable brake and clutch levers

·Electronic Traction Control

·Switchable Traction control available in sport and off-road ride mode

·43 mm USD front suspension

·Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable rear suspension

·Champagne gold 43 mm upside down forks

·110/70-17 Tubeless front tyre

·150/60-17 Tubeless rear tyre

·Radial Tyres

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Front Brake type: Disc 276 mm (Petal)

·Rear Brake Type: Disc 220 mm (Petal)

·ABS: Dual Channel ABS with 3 ABS Modes

·Headlight: Class-D LED Projector with DRL

·Taillight: New Signature LED Taillight

·Winker: LED winkers with Hazard Indicator switch

As of 31 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Aggressive muscular streetfighter styling with a signature lightning bolt DRL

·Bi functional Sealed LED projector headlamp with 'Z' signature DRLs

·LED tail lamp

·LED blinkers

·LED no. plate lamp

·Colours: Brooklyn Black, Glossy Racing Red, Pewter Grey, Pearl Metallic White

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Robust Semi-Double Cradle Frame (optimum stiffness for on and off-road riding)

·Upswept Exhaust (enhances clearance)

·Wheel Type: SPOKE

·Front Tyre Size: 90/90-21 M/C 54H

·Rear Tyre Size: 120/80-18 M/C 62H

As of 31 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Single Nepal variant officially sold via HH Bajaj

·Ex-showroom Nepal price researched from official HH Bajaj sources, Rs 5,66,900

·Deliveries in Nepal have started in 4 colour options

As of 29 Jul 2026

·Official Nepal product page lists XPulse 210 with showroom price around Rs. 5,99,900–6,09,900.

·Multiple local reports confirm only fully loaded Top variant officially sold in Nepal at launch.

·Ex-showroom price cited between Rs. 5,99,900 and Rs. 6,09,900 for Top, depending on source and timing.

As of 03 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z

Hero XPulse 210

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 6,09,900

रु 5,99,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 6,24,357

≈ रु 6,08,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 11,383 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 11,196 · 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.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Hero XPulse 210 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or Hero XPulse 210?

As of August 2026, the Hero XPulse 210 starts at Rs 6 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.1 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z at Rs 6.1 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z and Hero XPulse 210 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.1 lakh and the Hero XPulse 210 costs Rs 6 lakh to Rs 6.5 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or the Hero XPulse 210?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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