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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha FZ-S FI in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified 29 Jul 2026Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs FZ-S FI variants

The short answer

Yamaha FZ-S FI costs रु 1,900 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if

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

Pros

Exceptionally smooth, refined engine with strong low-speed tractability

Revised handlebar angle makes daily riding posture noticeably better

Top variants get a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation

Dual-channel ABS and traction control on higher trims

Wide seven-variant spread makes it easy to buy exactly the spec you need

Punchy, refined engine with strong top-end pull

Cons

Not as quick off the line as liquid-cooled rivals in the segment

Seat shape can push taller riders forward, cramping the seating position

Rain-mode throttle response feels sluggish and needs deliberate full throttle input

Reported kerb weight varies noticeably across official sources for this bike

Single-channel ABS only, no traction control on this trim

No adjustable levers fitted

As of 08 Sept 2026

Choose the Yamaha FZ-S FI if

Yamaha FZ-S FI costs रु 1,900 less ex-showroom.

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar N160

रु 4,35,900

Yamaha

FZ-S FI

रु 4,34,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 4,35,900

रु 4,34,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 4,35,900

रु 4,34,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

149 cc

Max power

Not disclosed

12.4 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

13.3 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,989 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,050 mm

1,075 mm

Wheelbase

1,358 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

165 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

202

239Better

Service centres

176Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

📱Infotainment & Convenience

Not disclosed

·Clock: Digital

·Speedometer: Digital

·Multi Function LCD Instrument Cluster: Equipped

·Y-Connect: Equipped

·Side stand engine cut-off switch: Equipped

As of 13 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

Not disclosed

·ABS: Single Channel ABS

·Brake type (Front): Disc Brake

·Brake type (Rear): Disc Brake

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

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

·Traction Control System: Equipped

As of 13 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

Not disclosed

·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first

·Battery warranty: 1 year or 10,000 KM, whichever is earlier, from date of sale of vehicle

·Warranty covers free repair/replacement of parts found defective in material or workmanship, without charging labour or parts value

·Warranty valid only if customer avails all Free and Paid Services 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

·Customer must produce original Service & Warranty handbook for warranty claims; incomplete or tampered handbook can lead to refusal of warranty

·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA

·Service schedule referenced in warranty handbook contains 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons; failure to service per this schedule voids warranty

·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, element air cleaner, and 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 rusting due to atmospheric effects from industrial pollution

·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in an unauthorized manner

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for competition, racing, or record attempts

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes or loading (e.g., taxi)

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

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

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

·Warranty excludes cost of consumables (oil, grease) used during free services or warranty repairs

·Warranty excludes damage due to modification or fitting of non-recommended accessories

·Warranty excludes consequential damage claims arising from previous malfunction

·Warranty excludes damage caused by improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts

·Warranty excludes risks such as accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control

·Warranty does not affect customer's statutory rights under applicable Indian laws or rights against the Dealer from sales contract

·Disputes regarding this warranty policy fall under exclusive jurisdiction of Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) courts

As of 13 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

Not disclosed

·Headlight: LED

·Tail light: LED

·Brake tail light: LED

As of 13 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160

Yamaha FZ-S FI

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 4,35,900

रु 4,34,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 5,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 4,44,631

≈ रु 4,41,005

EMI / month

≈ रु 8,136 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 8,100 · 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 N160 full details Yamaha FZ-S FI full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar N160 leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if

you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 100 more service centres in Nepal (176 vs 76).

Choose the Yamaha FZ-S FI if

you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 37 more showrooms in Nepal (239 vs 202).

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

Trim prices distributor-verified

1 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 29 July 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Bajaj: 202 showrooms, 176 service centres · Yamaha: 239 showrooms, 76 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 N160 vs Yamaha FZ-S FI — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Yamaha FZ-S FI?

As of September 2026, the Yamaha FZ-S FI starts at Rs 4.34 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 at Rs 4.36 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Yamaha FZ-S FI in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.36 lakh and the Yamaha FZ-S FI costs Rs 4.34 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Yamaha FZ-S FI?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar N160 leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Yamaha FZ-S FI 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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