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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing 400z vs Duke 200 variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar NS 400 Z has 15.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar NS 400 Z has 15.6 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 KTM Duke 200 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.

Cons

Fuel tank is modest at 13.5 litres.

Official Nepal spec sheet was not found in the supplied results.

Physical dimensions and wheelbase were not disclosed in Nepal sources (2026-07-18).

As of 18 Jul 2026

10 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar NS 400 Z

रु 6,09,900Lowest price

KTM

Duke 200

रु 6,24,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,09,900Cheapest

रु 6,24,900

Range, all variants

रु 6,09,900

रु 6,24,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

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.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

40.6 PS+15.6 PS

25 PS

Max torque

33.2 Nm+13.9 Nm

19.3 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

165 mm

Not disclosed

🔧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

·Single seat motorcycle layout (inferred from model type).

·No official Nepal-specific comfort feature breakdown found.

As of 18 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

·LCD display

·Connectivity with headset pairing

As of 04 Aug 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: 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

·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

·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 Duke 200

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 6,24,900

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 6,33,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 11,383 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 11,663 · 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 KTM Duke 200 — questions buyers ask

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

As of August 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z starts at Rs 6.1 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.15 lakh less than the KTM Duke 200 at Rs 6.25 lakh.

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

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.1 lakh and the KTM Duke 200 costs Rs 6.25 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

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

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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