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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Yamaha R15 M BS6 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing 400z vs R15 M BS6 variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 50,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 50,000 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 M BS6 if

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

The R15 M BS6 is a premium entry in Yamaha’s Nepal 150cc sportbike lineup, best for buyers prioritizing style and track-inspired character over practicality. At NPR 669,900 it suits enthusiasts who want the R15 badge and are willing to pay for the M trim’s premium positioning.

Pros

Strong 155cc VVA engine output for the class.

Traction control adds a real safety/rideability advantage.

Premium R15M styling and brand appeal.

11-litre tank and claimed 40 km/l help range.

Cons

Price is high versus practical commuter motorcycles.

Cargo practicality is essentially zero.

Many comfort and equipment details are not clearly disclosed.

Racing posture may be tiring for daily commuting.

As of 06 Sept 2026

11 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar NS 400 Z

रु 6,29,900Lowest price

Yamaha

R15 M BS6

रु 6,79,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,29,900Cheapest

रु 6,79,900

Fuel

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

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

155 cc

Max power

Not disclosed

18.4 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

14.2 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

170 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

209

247Better

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

·Special Seat

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

·Y-Connect App: Bluetooth connectivity with Fuel Consumption Tracker, Last Parking Location, Revs Dashboard, Maintenance Recommendations, Malfunction Notification, Ranking

·Color TFT Meter Inspired by R1 with Turn-by-Turn Navigation & Music Control

·Speedometer: Digital

As of 28 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

·Traction Control System

·Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch

·Anti-Lock Braking System

·Front Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc brake

·Front Brake Size: 282 mm

·Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc brake

·Rear Brake Size: 220 mm

·Front Suspension: Telescopic upside Down Fork (USD Fork), 37 mm inner tubes

·Rear Suspension: Linked-Type Monocross Suspension

·Front Tyre Size: 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless

·Rear Tyre Size: 140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless

·Tyre Type: Tubeless

As of 28 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

·Color: Metallic Grey

·Headlight Type: Bi-functional LED

·Brake/Tail Light: LED

·LED Position Lights

·Aerodynamic Body Design

·3D Emblem

·Special Seat

·New graphics

As of 28 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

·Currently listed in Yamaha Nepal’s Nepal price list and product page.

As of 06 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z

Yamaha R15 M BS6

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 6,79,900

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 6,88,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 11,756 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 12,689 · 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 Yamaha R15 M BS6 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z is the stronger buy: it is रु 50,000 cheaper ex-showroom (7.9%) 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

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

Choose the Yamaha R15 M BS6 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

8 recorded since September 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z: 6 · Yamaha R15 M BS6: 2. 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 13 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 M BS6 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or Yamaha R15 M BS6?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z starts at Rs 6.3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.5 lakh less than the Yamaha R15 M BS6 at Rs 6.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z and Yamaha R15 M BS6 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.3 lakh and the Yamaha R15 M BS6 costs Rs 6.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or the Yamaha R15 M BS6?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z is the stronger buy: it is रु 50,000 cheaper ex-showroom (7.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Yamaha R15 M BS6 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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