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Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs Yamaha FZ in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar NS 125 vs FZ-S Fi V4 Standard variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs रु 53,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar NS125 has 13 mm more ground clearance. FZ has 0.4 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if

Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs रु 53,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar NS125 has 13 mm more ground clearance.

It is the most powerful 125cc motorcycle in Nepal, offering the premium 'NS' naked-sport styling at a more accessible price point than its 160cc or 200cc siblings.

Pros

Most powerful engine in the 125cc segment

Premium perimeter frame chassis for superior handling

Aggressive street-fighter styling identical to larger NS models

Muscular NS200-style design with perimeter frame and LED lighting

Digital console with Bluetooth, navigation and gear indicator

260mm disc with dual-piston caliper and single-channel ABS

Cons

Heaviest bike in the 125cc category affecting power-to-weight ratio

Lacks Single-channel ABS which some Indian variants received

Thin rear tyre compared to the muscular bodywork

Rear brake is still a drum, not a disc

Air-cooled engine with no oil-cooling circuit

Traditional bulb turn indicators, no hazard light function

As of 08 Oct 2026

Choose the Yamaha FZ if

FZ has 0.4 PS more power.

The Standard variant provides the same core performance and safety features as the Deluxe at a lower price, making it the more practical choice for budget-conscious buyers.

Pros

Same engine and safety tech as Deluxe

Good fuel economy

Reliable build quality

Cons

Fewer color options than Deluxe

Single-channel ABS only

Basic performance for the segment

As of 28 Sept 2026

13 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar NS125

रु 3,51,900Lowest price

Yamaha

रु 4,04,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,51,900Cheapest

रु 4,04,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

12 litre (12,000 cc)

149 cc

Max power

12 PS

12.4 PS+0.4 PS

Max torque

11 Nm

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,012 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,078 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

178 mm+13 mm

165 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

·Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork

·Suspension Rear: Monoshock with Nitrox

As of 13 Sept 2026

·Suspension Type (Front): Telescopic fork

·Suspension Type (Rear): 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension

As of 11 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Full Digital Console

·Bluetooth Connectivity

·Mobile Notifications

·Ride Connect App

As of 13 Sept 2026

·Speedometer: Digital

·Clock: Digital

·ECO Indicator: Equipped

As of 11 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Brakes: CBS

·Front Brake: Disc, Ø 240 mm

·Rear Brake: Drum, Ø 130 mm

·Tyres Front: 80/100-17, Tubeless

·Tyres Rear: 100/90-17, Tubeless

·Tyre Pressure Front: 1.75 Kg/cm²

·Tyre Pressure Rear (Solo): 2.00 Kg/cm²

·Tyre Pressure Rear (Pillion): 2.25 Kg/cm²

·ABS Ride Mode with Rain Mode, Road Mode, Off-road Mode

As of 13 Sept 2026

·ABS: Single Channel ABS

·Brake Type (Front): Disc Brake 282 mm with ABS

·Brake Type (Rear): Disc Brake 220 mm

·Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch: Equipped

As of 11 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·5 Year Warranty

·2 years or 30,000 km engine warranty

As of 13 Sept 2026

·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first, covering repair/replacement of defective parts free of charge (labour and parts) at Authorized Dealer

·Warranty valid only if all Free and Paid Services are availed from Authorized Yamaha dealer per Recommended Service Schedule using only genuine spare parts

·Each service must be availed within 100 days from date of previous service or as per recommended schedule, whichever is earlier

·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

·Service schedule handbook contains 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons; motorcycle must be serviced per this schedule for warranty validity

·Warranty excludes: normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheel/brake/clutch adjustments)

·Warranty excludes consumable wear-and-tear items: brake shoes, fasteners/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber or 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 subjected to 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 rusting due to atmospheric effects from industrial pollution

·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in unauthorized manner affecting performance/reliability

·Warranty excludes motorcycles not serviced by Authorized Dealers per schedule or not operated/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 such as taxi use

·Warranty excludes normal phenomena like noise, vibration, oil seepage not affecting performance

·Warranty excludes maintenance repairs due to misuse, adulteration of oil/petrol, or bad road conditions

·Warranty excludes damage from tampering/repair by unauthorized persons or workshops

·Warranty excludes consumables like oil, grease used during free services or warranty repairs

·Warranty excludes damage from modification or fitting of non-Yamaha-recommended accessories

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction

·Warranty excludes damage from 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

·Customer must approach nearest Authorized Dealer immediately upon defect occurrence; transport expenses to dealer borne by customer

·This is the entire written warranty; no dealer, agent, or employee authorized to extend or enlarge its terms

As of 11 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Frame: Perimeter Frame

·Headlamp: 12V, 35/35 W

·Available Colors: Fiery Orange, Burnt Red, Beach Blue, Pewter Grey

As of 13 Sept 2026

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

·Tyre Size (Rear): 140/60R17M/C 63P - Radial Tubeless

·Headlight: LED

·Break/Tail Light: 12V, 21/5WXI

As of 11 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported as CKD units from India and assembled by HH Bajaj in Nepal

As of 11 Sept 2026

·Imported as CBU/SKD by MAW Enterprises

As of 28 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS125

Yamaha FZ

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 3,51,900

रु 4,04,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 5,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,56,905

≈ रु 4,11,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 6,568 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 7,557 · 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 NS125 full details Yamaha FZ full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 53,000 cheaper ex-showroom (15.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 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 FZ 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

5 recorded since August 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS125: 4 · Yamaha FZ: 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.

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Trim prices distributor-verified

2 of 3

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 NS125 vs Yamaha FZ — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or Yamaha FZ?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 starts at Rs 3.52 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.18 lakh less than the Yamaha FZ at Rs 3.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Yamaha FZ in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs Rs 3.52 lakh and the Yamaha FZ costs Rs 3.7 lakh to Rs 4.05 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or the Yamaha FZ?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 53,000 cheaper ex-showroom (15.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Yamaha FZ 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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