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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha XSR155 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs Standard variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 1,17,000 less ex-showroom. XSR155 has 2.4 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 1,17,000 less ex-showroom.
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
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Choose the Yamaha XSR155 if
XSR155 has 2.4 PS more power.

VRC1 offers the full XSR155 mechanical and safety package at the lowest color price, making it strong value for riders who prioritize performance and features over premium paint options. It best suits daily riders and enthusiasts wanting neo‑retro style, dual‑channel ABS, traction control and Yamaha reliability without paying extra for non-functional cosmetic upgrades. BMC is the most affordable XSR155 trim, yet it shares the same engine, chassis and key safety equipment as pricier variants, making it the strongest value choice for riders who care more about performance than premium color schemes. It suits cost-conscious buyers entering the premium 150cc segment who want Yamaha build quality, dual‑channel ABS and traction control without paying extra for cosmetic upgrades.

Pros
Strong 155cc VVA engine with 18.4 PS and 6-speed gearbox for lively performance.
Dual-channel ABS, dual disc brakes and traction control enhance safety in Nepali conditions.
Modern hardware: USD forks, DeltaBox frame, digital cluster and Y-Connect connectivity.
Best price-to-feature balance among XSR155 color variants for value-focused buyers.
Lightweight 137kg chassis suits crowded Nepalese streets
18.4 PS VVA engine offers lively road performance
Lowest price among XSR155 trims with identical mechanical and safety hardware.
155cc VVA engine, 6-speed gearbox and DeltaBox frame offer engaging performance.
Dual-channel ABS, traction control and USD forks unusually rich for 150cc class.
Backed by Yamaha’s established dealer and service presence through MAW Rides.
Cons
Warranty and extended-warranty details are not clearly communicated in Nepal.
No significant mechanical or feature upgrade versus higher-priced variants, only color differences.
Underseat storage is minimal compared with scooters, limiting practical cargo use.
Seat height 810 mm and sporty ergonomics may be challenging for shorter or purely comfort-focused riders.
810mm seat can challenge shorter riders
Firm suspension can feel harsh on broken roads
Perceived as the “base” variant; some may prefer higher trims’ visual appeal.
Warranty and extended coverage remain unspecified for Nepal buyers.
No mention of factory accessories or touring-friendly add-ons.
Limited cargo practicality compared with scooters, despite daily-use positioning.
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900Lowest price
Yamaha XSR155 price in NepalYamaha XSR155 price in NepalYamaha XSR155 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 5,64,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Yamaha XSR155
Ex-showroom priceरु 4,47,900Cheapestरु 5,64,900
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorHH BajajMAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Yamaha XSR155
OffersNo offer on this variant
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Pre-booking introductory pricing for base XSR155 BMC variant announced before launch.
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Introductory NADA Auto Show launch pricing for XSR155 Vivid Red (VRC1-equivalent).
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Yamaha XSR155
Engine capacityNot disclosed155 cc
Max power16 PS18.4 PS+2.4 PS
Max torque14.7 Nm+0.5 Nm14.2 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Yamaha XSR155
Length1,989 mm2,005 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm+33 mm1,325 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed170 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Yamaha XSR155
Showrooms in Nepal211Better199
Service centres192Better86
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other detailsAs stated per category; verified where a distributor sheet confirmed it
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Yamaha XSR155
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front - Upside Down Forks
·Suspension Rear - Monoshock
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·Front Suspension: Telescopic upside down Front Fork
·Rear Suspension: Swingarm (link suspension)
·Upside Down Front Forks
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Console Features -Call & message alerts, fuel economy indications, smart phone network range, turn-by-turn navigation and 3 riding modes with traction control
·Mobile Charger -USB connectivity
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·Round LCD Meter
·Y-Connect
·Speedometer: Digital
·Fuel Gauge: Digital
·Tachometer: Digital
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🛡️Safety
·Front Brakes -300 mm Disc, ABS
·Rear Brakes -230 mm Disc, ABS
·Front Tyres -100/80-R17 Tubeless
·Rear Tyres -130/70-R17 Tubeless
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·Front Brake Type: Disc Brake 282mm
·Rear Brake Type: Disc Brake 220mm
·Disc brakes with Dual Channel ABS
·Traction Control System
·Side Stand with Engine Cut-Off Switch
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Warranty & After-sales—
·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
·Warranty validity requires all Free and Paid Services be availed from an Authorized YAMAHA dealer as per Recommended Service Schedule using only genuine spare parts
·Each service must be availed within 100 days from the date of previous service or as per recommended schedule, whichever is earlier
·Warranty repair covers parts and labour at no charge for manufacturing defects due to material or workmanship
·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA
·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, 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/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/industrial pollution
·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in an unauthorized manner
·Warranty void if motorcycle not serviced 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 or loading (e.g., taxi)
·Warranty excludes normal phenomena such as noise, vibration, oil seepage not affecting performance
·Warranty excludes repairs due to misuse, adulterated fuel/oil, or bad road conditions
·Warranty void if tampered/repaired by unauthorized persons/workshops
·Warranty excludes consumables like oil, grease used during free services or warranty repairs
·Warranty excludes damage from modification or fitting of non-recommended accessories
·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction
·Warranty excludes damage from improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts
·Warranty excludes 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 or agent/employee may extend or enlarge its terms
·Disputes regarding this warranty policy are under exclusive jurisdiction of Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) courts
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✨Design & Exterior
·HeadLamp -Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
·Tail Lamp -LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
·Colour Available: Polar Sky Blue
·Colour Available: Pearl Metallic White
·Colour Available: Brooklyn Black
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·LED Headlight
·Brake/Tail Light: LED
·Upside Down Front Forks
·Super Wide 140 mm Radial Rear Tyre
·Colors: METALLIC BLACK, METALLIC GREY, VIVID RED, METALLIC BLUE
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📊Sales & Imports—
·Imported and distributed by MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal
·Four Nepal variants: BMC, VRC1, WMC, SMX
·VRC1 pre-booking price Rs 539,900 announced ahead of launch
·428 XSR155 units booked during NADA Auto Show 2026
·Launched at NADA Auto Show 2026, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
·Official MAW price list confirms XSR155 RED at NRs 539,900
·45.5 kmpl
·Imported and distributed by MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd.
·BMC pre-booking price Rs 529,900 as base variant
·XSR155 publicly debuted at NADA Auto Show 2026
·MAW Nepal now lists Red/Grey/Black prices slightly above pre-book base
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Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Yamaha XSR155

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160Yamaha XSR155
Ex-showroomरु 4,47,900रु 5,64,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 6,800≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,931≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road≈ रु 4,56,631≈ रु 5,73,631
EMI / month≈ रु 8,359 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 10,543 · 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 detailsYamaha XSR155 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,17,000 cheaper ex-showroom (26.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 106 more service centres in Nepal (192 vs 86); 12 more showrooms in Nepal (211 vs 199).

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
9 recorded since September 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160: 3 · Yamaha XSR155: 6. 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
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 31 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 211 showrooms, 192 service centres · Yamaha: 199 showrooms, 86 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 XSR155 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Yamaha XSR155?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at Rs 4.48 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.17 lakh less than the Yamaha XSR155 at Rs 5.65 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Yamaha XSR155 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the Yamaha XSR155 costs Rs 5.65 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Yamaha XSR155?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,17,000 cheaper ex-showroom (26.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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