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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Yamaha R15 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing 400z vs BS6 (dpbmy) - Racing Blue variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if
Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 10,000 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 Yamaha R15 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
13 rows compared
Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z price in NepalBajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 6,29,900Lowest price
Yamaha R15 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 6,39,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,29,900Cheapest
रु 6,39,900
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁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
155 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
18.4 PS
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
1,990 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,135 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,325 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
170 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209
247Better
Service centres
189Better
90
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
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📱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
·Speedometer: Digital
·Tachometer: Digital
·Fuel meter: Digital
·Shift timing light: Equipped
·VVA indicator: Equipped
·Quick shifter indicator: Equipped
·Fuel consumption indicator: Equipped
·Gear position indicator: Equipped
·Clock: Digital, auto adjust with smartphone connectivity
·Riding Modes: Track Mode / Street Mode
·Y-Connect Bluetooth Connectivity: Equipped
·SMS & Email notification via Y-Connect
·Call alert via Y-Connect
·App connectivity status indicator
·Phone battery level status indicator
·USB charger (optional)
As of 11 Sept 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
·Brake type (front): Disc brake (282 mm)
·Brake type (rear): Disc brake (220 mm)
·Tyre size (front): 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
·Tyre size (rear): 140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless
·ABS: Dual channel
·Headlight: Bi-functional LED (Class D)
·Position light: LED
·Brake/tail light: LED
·Side stand engine cut-off switch: Equipped
·Dual horn: Equipped
As of 11 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first
·Battery warranty: applicable till 1 year or 10,000 KM, whichever is earlier from date of sale of vehicle
·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA
·Warranty valid only if all Free and Paid Services availed from Authorized YAMAHA dealer per Recommended Service Schedule using genuine spare parts
·Each service must be availed within 100 days from date of previous service or as per recommended service schedule, whichever is earlier
·Service schedule includes 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons
·Customer must produce original Service & warranty handbook to claim warranty; YAMAHA may refuse warranty if handbook not presented or tampered
·Warranty excludes normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheel/brake/clutch adjustments)
·Warranty excludes consumable/wear items: brake shoes, fasteners/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber/plastic components (other than tires & tubes), oil seals, cables, electrical wiring, bulbs, filters, spark plugs, drive chain, sprocket, clutch plate, race bearing, air cleaner element, wheel rim misalignment or bend
·Warranty excludes parts affected by misuse, accident, negligent treatment, or use with non-recommended parts/equipment
·Warranty excludes use of non-genuine parts, non-genuine oil and lubricants
·Warranty excludes rust caused by atmospheric effects due to industrial pollution
·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in unauthorized manner affecting performance/reliability
·Warranty void if motorcycle not serviced by Authorized Dealers per schedule (6 Free Services, 5 Paid Service Coupons) or not maintained per manual instructions (especially during break-in period)
·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for competition, racing, or record attempts
·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes and loading, e.g. taxi use
·Warranty excludes normal phenomena like noise, vibration, oil seepage that do not affect performance
·Warranty excludes maintenance repairs due to misuse, adulterated oil/petrol, or bad road conditions
·Warranty void if any part tampered/repaired by unauthorized persons/workshops
·Warranty excludes consumables like oil, grease used during free services or warranty repairs
·Warranty excludes damage due to modification or fitting of accessories other than those recommended by YAMAHA
·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to any previous malfunction
·Warranty excludes damage caused by improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts
·Warranty does not cover accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control
·This is the entire written warranty; no other person (including Authorized Dealer, agent, or employee) authorized to extend or enlarge its terms
As of 11 Sept 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
·Aerodynamic body design
·Upside down front forks
As of 11 Sept 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
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Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z
Yamaha R15

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 6,39,900
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 6,48,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 11,756 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 11,943 · 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 detailsYamaha R15 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 99 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 90).

Choose the Yamaha R15 if
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 38 more showrooms in Nepal (247 vs 209).

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 · Yamaha R15: 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 · Yamaha: 247 showrooms, 90 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 Yamaha R15 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or Yamaha R15?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z starts at Rs 6.3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.1 lakh less than the Yamaha R15 at Rs 6.4 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z and Yamaha R15 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.3 lakh and the Yamaha R15 costs Rs 6.4 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or the Yamaha R15?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Yamaha R15 if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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