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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs KTM 200 Duke in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing 400z vs Duke 200 variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if
Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

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 KTM 200 Duke if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Single-variant positioning simplifies buying. Price is mid-range for 200cc naked bikes in Nepal.

Pros
Strong 199.5 cc performance for class.
Standard TFT and ABS improve everyday usability.
Single-variant lineup avoids trim confusion.
High power output of 25 PS is class-leading for 200cc
Extremely agile handling due to the lightweight 159 kg kerb weight
SuperMoto ABS provides advanced braking control for experienced riders
Cons
Fuel tank is modest at 13.5 litres.
Official Nepal spec sheet was not found in the supplied results.
Engine generates significant heat in slow-moving city traffic
Stiff seat and suspension can be uncomfortable on long rides
Fuel efficiency is lower than many 200cc commuter alternatives
As of 12 Oct 2026
9 rows compared
Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z price in NepalBajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 6,29,900Lowest price
KTM 200 Duke price in NepalKTM 200 Duke price in NepalKTM 200 Duke price in Nepal
KTM
रु 6,44,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,29,900Cheapest
रु 6,44,900
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific official cash discount scheme found; standard billing applies.
cash
No Nepal-official promotional offer found in supplied sources.
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
25 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
19.3 Nm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209Better
49
Service centres
189Better
39
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
·Single seat motorcycle layout (inferred from model type).
·No official Nepal-specific comfort feature breakdown found.
As of 18 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
·LCD display
·Connectivity with headset pairing
As of 04 Aug 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: 300 mm disc, 4-piston radially mounted fixed caliper
·Rear Brake: 230 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper
·SuperMoto ABS
As of 04 Aug 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
·Chassis: Split-Trellis frame
·WP Apex monoshock
·Twin LED headlights
As of 04 Aug 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 distributor: HH (Hansraj Hulaschand) & Co. Ltd..
·Nepal distributor site lists KTM Nepal locations, but not model inventory.
As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z
KTM 200 Duke

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 6,44,900
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 6,53,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 11,756 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 12,036 · 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 detailsKTM 200 Duke full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z is the stronger buy: it is रु 15,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 150 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 39); 160 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 49).

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
6 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
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 · KTM: 49 showrooms, 39 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 KTM 200 Duke — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or KTM 200 Duke?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z starts at Rs 6.3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.15 lakh less than the KTM 200 Duke at Rs 6.45 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z and KTM 200 Duke in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.3 lakh and the KTM 200 Duke costs Rs 6.45 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or the KTM 200 Duke?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z is the stronger buy: it is रु 15,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z 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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