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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing 400z vs Xpulse 210 variants

The short answer

Hero Xpulse 210 costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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 20,000 less ex-showroom.

The Xpulse 210 offers a compelling balance of modern liquid-cooled performance and off-road capability for its price, making it an excellent choice for riders in Nepal's hilly terrain.

Pros

Potent 210cc liquid-cooled engine

Advanced dual-channel ABS with selectable modes

Modern LED lighting and connectivity features

Robust chassis designed for rough roads

Cons

Lack of official ground clearance and fuel capacity figures

Basic LCD cluster compared to the Pro variant's TFT

Missing factory luggage plate on this base trim

Limited information on long-term warranty coverage

As of 27 Sept 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar NS 400 Z

रु 6,29,900

Hero

Xpulse 210

रु 6,09,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,29,900

रु 6,09,900Cheapest

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.

No offer on this variant

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

210 cc

Max power

Not disclosed

24.6 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

20.7 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

2,254 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,230 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,446 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

220 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

209Better

Service centres

189Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Front suspension: 43 mm USD

·Rear suspension: Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable

·Adjustable Levers: Yes

·Handlebar: Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar

·USD Forks: Champagne gold 43 mm upside down forks for precision handling

As of 08 Sept 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

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

·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Navigation control

·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Music control

·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Call accept and reject

·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Lap timer

·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Missed call and Message (SMS) notification

·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Brightness control

·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Mobile battery charge status

·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Mobile network strength status

·USB Socket charger: Yes

·Hazard Lamp Switch: Yes

·Control switches for connectivity: Smart 4 way selection control switch

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

As of 08 Sept 2026

·Instrument Cluster: 4.2" LCD

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

As of 31 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front brake: 320 mm Disc

·Rear brake: 230 mm Disc

·Twin Channel ABS: Yes

·Traction control: Electronic Traction Control, switchable in sport and off-road ride mode

·Front Tyre: 110/70 - 17 Tubeless

·Rear Tyre: 140/70 - 17 Tubeless

·5 step adjustable brake and clutch levers

·ABS Ride Modes: Road, Rain, Sport and Offroad

As of 08 Sept 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

·Headlamp: Bi functional Sealed LED projector with 'Z' signature DRLs

·Tail lamp: LED

·Blinkers: LED

·No. plate lamp: LED

·LED projector headlamps for enhanced visibility

·USD Forks: Champagne gold 43 mm upside down forks

·Colour Available: Brooklyn Black

·Colour Available: Glossy Racing Red

·Colour Available: Pewter Grey

·Colour Available: Pearl Metallic White

As of 08 Sept 2026

·Glacier White colour

·Wild Red colour

·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

·Distributed by CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.

As of 27 Sept 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 6,29,900

रु 6,09,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 6,44,357

≈ रु 6,18,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 11,756 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 11,383 · 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 NS 400 Z full details Hero Xpulse 210 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 161 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 28); 116 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 93).

Choose the Hero Xpulse 210 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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

7 recorded since September 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z: 6 · Hero Xpulse 210: 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.

See the full price-change log →

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 · Hero: 93 showrooms, 28 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 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 October 2026, the Hero Xpulse 210 starts at Rs 6.1 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.2 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z at Rs 6.3 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 6.3 lakh and the Hero Xpulse 210 costs Rs 6.1 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

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

These two split the decision: the Hero Xpulse 210 is रु 20,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3.3%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Hero Xpulse 210 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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