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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Suzuki V-Strom SX 250in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 29 Jul 2026Comparing Pulsar NS 400 Z vs (single Nepal variant, 4 colour options) variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 1,89,100 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if
Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs रु 1,89,100 less ex-showroom.
Choose the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

At around NPR 7.99 lakh ex-showroom, the V-Strom SX 250 offers strong performance, full LED lighting and advanced connected features, making it good value for an adventure-styled 250cc touring bike in Nepal. Best suited to riders wanting a lightweight, versatile tourer with modern connectivity and high ground clearance, but who can live with a relatively small 12 L tank and basic suspension.

Pros
Torquey and efficient 249 cc engine with tried-and-tested SOCS oil cooling.
High 205 mm ground clearance and 19-inch front wheel suit Nepali road conditions.
Rich connectivity: navigation, alerts, phone integration, and USB charging built-in.
Dual-channel ABS, LED lighting, and 5-year warranty enhance safety and ownership appeal.
Cons
12 L fuel tank limits range for very long tours compared with some rivals.
No traction control or advanced rider aids beyond ABS despite adventure positioning.
Suspension is basic telescopic/swingarm setup without long-travel or USD front forks.
Single variant choice; no factory luggage system or crash guards included as standard.
As of 27 Jul 2026
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 6,09,900Lowest price
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 price in Nepal
Suzuki
रु 7,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,09,900Cheapest
रु 7,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 6,09,900
रु 5,99,900 – रु 7,99,000
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
V.G. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cashरु 10,000
Occasional seasonal discount or free accessories campaign by Suzuki Nepal dealers
bundled
Suzuki Paisa Wasool Free Service package up to 5 years
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
26.5 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
22.2 Nm
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
2,180 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,355 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,440 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
205 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
188Better
56
Service centres
152Better
2
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Separate cushioned rider and passenger seats with sporty profile
·Compact functional windscreen to reduce fatigue
·Aluminum footrests with vibration-absorbing rubber covers
·Knuckle covers for wind/rain/rock protection on hands
·Engine under cowling for protection and reduced fatigue on rough roads
As of 27 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·Bluetooth-enabled digital console with Suzuki Ride Connect Edition
·Missed call alert & caller ID (Android only) on cluster
·Speed exceeding alert configurable via Suzuki Ride Connect app
·Call, SMS & WhatsApp alert with LED blinking + text display on cluster
·Phone battery level display on instrument cluster
·Turn-by-turn navigation with icon display and ETA updates
·USB outlet on left side of instrument cluster, blue illumination
·LED headlight and LED tail-light with light guide design
·App compatibility: Android 6+ and iOS 12+
As of 27 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Front disc brake, single rotor
·Rear disc brake
·Dual-channel ABS monitoring both wheels
·LED headlight with high/low beam for better night visibility
·LED tail-light for clear rear visibility
·Semi-block pattern MRF MoGrip Meteor tyres for mixed-surface grip
As of 27 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·19-inch 10-spoke cast aluminum front wheel, 100/90-19 tubeless tyre
·17-inch 10-spoke cast aluminum rear wheel, 140/70-17 tubeless tyre
·MRF MoGrip Meteor semi-block tyres front and rear
·Short, all-black dual-exit muffler with rugged muffler cap
·Beak design inspired by DR-Z racer / DR-BIG off-road models
·Compact windscreen and knuckle guards emphasize adventure styling
·Colour options: Pearl Fresh Blue + Glass Sparkle Black (QY1+YVB)
·Colour options: Champion Yellow No.2 + Glass Sparkle Black (YU1+YVB)
·Colour options: Pearl Glacier White + Met. Mat Stellar Blue (YWW+YUA)
·Colour option: Glass Sparkle Black solo (YVB)
As of 27 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Sold as single mechanical variant; differences only in colour/graphics
·Positioned as quarter-litre adventure tourer in Nepal
·Suzuki warranty coverage up to 5 years; scheme badge ‘Suzuki Paisa Wasool Free Service’
·Nepal ex-showroom price about NPR 7.99 lakh as listed on suzukimotorcycle.com.np
As of 27 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250

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 6,09,900
रु 7,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 6,18,631
≈ रु 8,07,731
EMI / month
≈ रु 11,383 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 14,912 · 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.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or Suzuki V-Strom SX 250?

As of July 2026, the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 starts at Rs 6 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.1 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z at Rs 6.1 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.1 lakh and the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 costs Rs 6 lakh to Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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