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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Yamaha R15 V4 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Bajaj Dominar 400Yamaha R15 V4
Ex-showroom priceRs 6.23 lakh – Rs 6.35 lakhRs 6.16 lakh – Rs 6.4 lakh
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Variants on sale26
DistributorHH Bajaj (Bajaj Auto Nepal)MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd.
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

Bajaj Dominar 400

Dominar D400 UG BS6रु 6,22,900
BS6रु 6,35,000

Yamaha R15 V4

R15 V4रु 6,15,900
(DPBMY)रु 6,39,900
Mरु 6,39,900
Racing Blueरु 6,34,900
Dark Knightरु 6,34,900
BS6रु 6,34,900
Specifications — Dominar 400 BS6 vs R15 V4 (DPBMY)
CategoryBajaj Dominar 400Yamaha R15 V4
Battery & Range
  • Fuel tank capacity 13 litres
  • Mileage not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Fuel tank: 11 litres (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Mileage: 51 kmpl ARAI-equivalent listed for R15 V4 (team-bhp.com).
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • 373.27 cc single-cylinder DOHC, liquid-cooled engine
  • Max power 40 PS @ 8800 rpm
  • Max torque 35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
  • 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch
  • Chain drive to rear wheel
  • 155 cc liquid-cooled SOHC 4-valve single-cylinder engine (maw2wheelers.com).
  • 6-speed transmission with fuel injection and VVA (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Power: 18.4 PS at 10,000 rpm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Torque: 14.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm (iyamaha.co.in).
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase 1453 mm
  • Ground clearance 157 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1325 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Ground clearance: 170 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
Dimensions
  • Length 2156 mm
  • Width 863 mm
  • Height 1243 mm
  • Kerb weight 192 kg
  • Gross vehicle weight 342 kg
  • Overall length: 1990 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Overall width: 725 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Overall height: 1135 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Kerb weight: 142 kg (iyamaha.co.in).
Cargo
  • Underseat storage capacity not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • No official top-box or pannier capacity figures disclosed (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
Comfort & Interior
  • Upside-down front forks for improved ride comfort
  • Mono-shock rear suspension with Nitrox
  • Split seats for rider and pillion
  • Ergonomic touring-friendly riding posture
  • Split-seat sport riding position (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Assist and slipper clutch improves downshift comfort (throttlenepal.com).
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Digital instrument console with ride mode display
  • 4 ride modes: Road, Rain, Sports, Off-Road
  • Adjustable brake and clutch levers
  • LED lighting for better night visibility
  • Bluetooth-connected LCD console (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Y-Connect connectivity features are mentioned by Nepal portals (throttlenepal.com).
Safety
  • Dual-channel ABS standard
  • Disc brakes front and rear
  • Traction control mentioned with new Nepal model
  • Wide tyres for improved stability
  • Dual-channel ABS (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Traction control system in Nepal listing (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Disc brakes front and rear (nepalautotrader.com).
Design & Exterior
  • Power cruiser / sports-tourer styling
  • Available colours: Aurora Green, Charcoal Black
  • LED headlamp with signature design
  • Muscular fuel tank and sporty body panels
  • Full-fairing supersport styling inspired by the R1 (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Bi-functional Class-D LED headlamp with M-shaped intake duct (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Racing Blue variant is the Quick Shifter colorway (throttlenepal.com).
Sales & Imports
  • Imported and distributed by HH Bajaj in Nepal
  • Latest upgraded Dominar 400 launched at Rs. 6.35 lakhs
  • Earlier launch price in Nepal was Rs. 4,69,900
  • Positioned as Bajaj flagship bike in Nepal
  • Official Nepal price listed at NRs. 639,900 (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Available through authorized Yamaha Nepal dealers nationwide (throttlenepal.com).
Value for Money Verdict
  • Priced as premium performance cruiser in Bajaj lineup
  • Higher price than Pulsar range but more features
  • Good value for touring-focused riders
  • Competitive against other 400 cc class bikes in Nepal
  • Premium 150cc supersport with strong feature list for Nepal market (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Higher-priced than commuter 150cc bikes but more performance-focused (maw2wheelers.com).
Pros
  • Strong performance from 373 cc DOHC engine
  • 4 ride modes add versatility for different conditions
  • Comfortable ergonomics for long-distance touring
  • Premium features like USD forks and LED lighting
  • Flagship status in Bajaj lineup in Nepal
  • Strong 155cc VVA engine (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Traction control included (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Quick Shifter available on Racing Blue (maw2wheelers.com).
Cons
  • Relatively heavy at 192 kg for city manoeuvring
  • Mileage figure not officially disclosed
  • Higher price than many competitors in Nepal segment
  • Limited underseat storage practicality
  • Pillion comfort is limited by sport seating (inferred from split-seat sport design; maw2wheelers.com).
  • Underseat storage is not officially published (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Price is high for the 150cc segment (maw2wheelers.com).

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Dominar 400 or Yamaha R15 V4?

As of July 2026, the Yamaha R15 V4 starts at Rs 6.16 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.07 lakh less than the Bajaj Dominar 400 at Rs 6.23 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Dominar 400 and Yamaha R15 V4 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Dominar 400 costs Rs 6.23 lakh to Rs 6.35 lakh and the Yamaha R15 V4 costs Rs 6.16 lakh to Rs 6.4 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Dominar 400 or the Yamaha R15 V4?

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