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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified Comparing 400z vs Standard variants
The short answer

Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Aggressively priced for a 400cc streetfighter; strong performance and features suit enthusiasts wanting power on a budget. Best value for riders upgrading from 150–200cc bikes who prioritize performance over touring comfort or premium brand image.

Pros
Strong 40+ PS performance with modern electronics at this price.
Dual-channel ABS and traction control add safety and control.
Aggressive styling and multiple colour options attractive to young riders.
Price under 6 lakh ex-showroom makes it one of the most affordable 400cc bikes.
Cons
Ride comfort and refinement less plush than some premium 400cc rivals.
Underseat storage is minimal and practicality is limited.
No dedicated touring features like large windscreen or luggage mounts stock.
Bajaj’s 400cc-specific service expertise may be thinner outside major cities.
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Choose the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 if
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.

An excellent entry-level adventure tourer for Nepal's varied terrain, offering a balance of highway stability and light off-roading capability. It is best suited for riders who want a reliable daily commuter that can double as a weekend touring machine.

Pros
High ground clearance of 205mm is ideal for Nepal's rough roads
Reliable oil-cooled engine with smooth power delivery
Advanced connectivity features including navigation as standard
Cons
Tall 835mm seat height might be intimidating for shorter riders
Front suspension travel (120mm) is lower than dedicated off-road competitors
No switchable ABS for off-road use
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Bajaj
रु 6,29,900
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Suzuki
रु 6,23,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS 400 ZSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
Ex-showroom priceरु 6,29,900रु 6,23,900Cheapest
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DistributorHH BajajV.G. Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS 400 ZSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS 400 ZSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
Engine capacityNot disclosed249 cc
Max powerNot disclosed26.5 PS
Max torqueNot disclosed22.2 Nm
DrivetrainNot disclosedRear-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS 400 ZSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
WheelbaseNot disclosed1,440 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed205 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS 400 ZSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
Showrooms in Nepal210Better84
Service centres190Better2
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📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS 400 ZSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Front suspension: 43 mm USD
·Rear suspension: Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable
·Adjustable Levers: Yes
·Handlebar: Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar
·USD Forks: Champagne gold 43 mm upside down forks for precision handling
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·Separate rider and passenger seats with sporty cushioning
·Knuckle covers as standard equipment
·Windscreen for wind protection
·Telescopic front suspension with 120 mm stroke
·7-step adjustable preload rear swingarm suspension
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Instrument Cluster: Bonded glass with colour LCD display, Dot matrix, Bluetooth connectivity and TBT Navigation
·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Navigation control
·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Music control
·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Call accept and reject
·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Lap timer
·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Missed call and Message (SMS) notification
·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Brightness control
·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Mobile battery charge status
·Instrument Cluster Key Features: Mobile network strength status
·USB Socket charger: Yes
·Hazard Lamp Switch: Yes
·Control switches for connectivity: Smart 4 way selection control switch
·Bluetooth-enabled LCD console with navigation, call/message alerts, music control and lap timer
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·Bluetooth-enabled digital console with Suzuki Ride Connect
·Turn-by-turn navigation and ETA updates
·Missed call, SMS, and WhatsApp alerts
·USB outlet on the left side of the instrument cluster
·Suzuki Easy Start System for one-touch ignition
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🛡️Safety
·Front brake: 320 mm Disc
·Rear brake: 230 mm Disc
·Twin Channel ABS: Yes
·Traction control: Electronic Traction Control, switchable in sport and off-road ride mode
·Front Tyre: 110/70 - 17 Tubeless
·Rear Tyre: 140/70 - 17 Tubeless
·5 step adjustable brake and clutch levers
·ABS Ride Modes: Road, Rain, Sport and Offroad
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·Dual-channel ABS
·Front brake: Single disc
·Rear brake: Disc
·19-inch front and 17-inch rear 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels
·Tyres: 100/90-19 front, 140/70-17 rear tubeless semi-block pattern
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Warranty & After-sales—
·Up to 5 years warranty coverage
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✨Design & Exterior
·Headlamp: Bi functional Sealed LED projector with 'Z' signature DRLs
·Tail lamp: LED
·Blinkers: LED
·No. plate lamp: LED
·LED projector headlamps for enhanced visibility
·USD Forks: Champagne gold 43 mm upside down forks
·Colour Available: Brooklyn Black
·Colour Available: Glossy Racing Red
·Colour Available: Pewter Grey
·Colour Available: Pearl Metallic White
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·Octagonal LED headlight and light-guide LED tail lamp
·Available colors: Champion Yellow, Pearl Fresh Blue, Glass Sparkle Black, Pearl Glacier White
·Rugged adventure-touring styling inspired by V-Strom 1050
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📊Sales & Imports
·Single Nepal variant officially sold via HH Bajaj
·Ex-showroom Nepal price researched from official HH Bajaj sources, Rs 5,66,900
·Deliveries in Nepal have started in 4 colour options
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·Imported from India
·Distributed in Nepal by VG MotoCorp
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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.

SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS 400 ZSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
Ex-showroomरु 6,29,900रु 6,23,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 12,300≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 2,157≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road≈ रु 6,44,357≈ रु 6,38,131
EMI / month≈ रु 11,756 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 11,644 · 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 NS 400 Z full detailsSuzuki V-Strom SX 250 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 188 more service centres in Nepal (190 vs 2); 126 more showrooms in Nepal (210 vs 84).

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
8 recorded since July 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z: 6 · Suzuki V-Strom SX 250: 2. 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 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 210 showrooms, 190 service centres · Suzuki: 84 showrooms, 2 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 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 October 2026, the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 starts at Rs 6.24 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.06 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z at Rs 6.3 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 6.3 lakh and the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 costs Rs 6.24 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

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

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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