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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Suzuki V-Strom SX 250in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing 400z vs (single Nepal variant, 4 colour options) variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 1,89,100 less ex-showroom. V-Strom SX 250 has 40 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar NS 400 Z has 14.1 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 1,89,100 less ex-showroom.Pulsar NS 400 Z has 14.1 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 Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 if

V-Strom SX 250 has 40 mm more ground clearance.

At around NPR 7.99 lakh ex-showroom, the V-Strom SX 250 offers strong performance, full LED lighting and advanced connected features, making it good value for an adventure-styled 250cc touring bike in Nepal. Best suited to riders wanting a lightweight, versatile tourer with modern connectivity and high ground clearance, but who can live with a relatively small 12 L tank and basic suspension.

Pros

Torquey and efficient 249 cc engine with tried-and-tested SOCS oil cooling.

High 205 mm ground clearance and 19-inch front wheel suit Nepali road conditions.

Rich connectivity: navigation, alerts, phone integration, and USB charging built-in.

Dual-channel ABS, LED lighting, and 5-year warranty enhance safety and ownership appeal.

Cons

12 L fuel tank limits range for very long tours compared with some rivals.

No traction control or advanced rider aids beyond ABS despite adventure positioning.

Suspension is basic telescopic/swingarm setup without long-travel or USD front forks.

Single variant choice; no factory luggage system or crash guards included as standard.

As of 27 Jul 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar NS 400 Z

रु 6,09,900Lowest price

Suzuki

V-Strom SX 250

रु 7,99,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,09,900Cheapest

रु 7,99,000

Range, all variants

रु 6,09,900

रु 6,19,900 – रु 7,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

V.G. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

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

cashरु 10,000

Occasional seasonal discount or free accessories campaign by Suzuki Nepal dealers

bundled

Suzuki Paisa Wasool Free Service package up to 5 years

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

40.6 PS+14.1 PS

26.5 PS

Max torque

33.2 Nm+11 Nm

22.2 Nm

Transmission

Not disclosed

manual

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

2,180 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,355 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,440 mm

Ground clearance

165 mm

205 mm+40 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

·Separate cushioned rider and passenger seats with sporty profile

·Compact functional windscreen to reduce fatigue

·Aluminum footrests with vibration-absorbing rubber covers

·Knuckle covers for wind/rain/rock protection on hands

·Engine under cowling for protection and reduced fatigue on rough roads

As of 27 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

·Bluetooth-enabled digital console with Suzuki Ride Connect Edition

·Missed call alert & caller ID (Android only) on cluster

·Speed exceeding alert configurable via Suzuki Ride Connect app

·Call, SMS & WhatsApp alert with LED blinking + text display on cluster

·Phone battery level display on instrument cluster

·Turn-by-turn navigation with icon display and ETA updates

·USB outlet on left side of instrument cluster, blue illumination

·LED headlight and LED tail-light with light guide design

·App compatibility: Android 6+ and iOS 12+

As of 27 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 disc brake, single rotor

·Rear disc brake

·Dual-channel ABS monitoring both wheels

·LED headlight with high/low beam for better night visibility

·LED tail-light for clear rear visibility

·Semi-block pattern MRF MoGrip Meteor tyres for mixed-surface grip

As of 27 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

·19-inch 10-spoke cast aluminum front wheel, 100/90-19 tubeless tyre

·17-inch 10-spoke cast aluminum rear wheel, 140/70-17 tubeless tyre

·MRF MoGrip Meteor semi-block tyres front and rear

·Short, all-black dual-exit muffler with rugged muffler cap

·Beak design inspired by DR-Z racer / DR-BIG off-road models

·Compact windscreen and knuckle guards emphasize adventure styling

·Colour options: Pearl Fresh Blue + Glass Sparkle Black (QY1+YVB)

·Colour options: Champion Yellow No.2 + Glass Sparkle Black (YU1+YVB)

·Colour options: Pearl Glacier White + Met. Mat Stellar Blue (YWW+YUA)

·Colour option: Glass Sparkle Black solo (YVB)

As of 27 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

·Sold as single mechanical variant; differences only in colour/graphics

·Positioned as quarter-litre adventure tourer in Nepal

·Suzuki warranty coverage up to 5 years; scheme badge ‘Suzuki Paisa Wasool Free Service’

·Nepal ex-showroom price about NPR 7.99 lakh as listed on suzukimotorcycle.com.np

As of 27 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z

Suzuki V-Strom SX 250

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 7,99,000

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 8,07,731

EMI / month

≈ रु 11,383 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 14,912 · 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 Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or Suzuki V-Strom SX 250?

As of August 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z starts at Rs 6.1 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.1 lakh less than the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 at Rs 6.2 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.1 lakh and the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 costs Rs 6.2 lakh to Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250?

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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