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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 5 trim prices distributor-verified 10 Sept 2026Comparing 400z vs MT-15 V2 Standard variants
The short answer

Yamaha MT-15 V2 costs रु 1,10,000 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.
As of 29 Jul 2026
Choose the Yamaha MT-15 V2 if
Yamaha MT-15 V2 costs रु 1,10,000 less ex-showroom.

Strong value for riders wanting R15 handling DNA and premium safety kit at this price. Best suited to enthusiastic riders prioritising performance and tech over everyday practicality.

Pros
Excellent chassis and handling with Deltabox frame and USD forks.
Dual-channel ABS and traction control rare in 155cc segment.
Feature-rich connected LCD cluster with Y-Connect app.
Wide 140mm radial rear tyre and premium styling that stands out.
Cons
Pillion comfort and space are limited due to compact tail.
Price is noticeably higher than mainstream 150-160cc commuters.
Limited practical storage; not ideal for utility-focused riders.
Single-cylinder engine may feel buzzy at sustained highway speeds.
As of 05 Sept 2026
10 rows compared
Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z price in NepalBajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 6,19,900
Yamaha MT-15 V2 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 5,09,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,19,900
रु 5,09,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 6,19,900
रु 5,09,900 – रु 5,76,900
Variants on sale
1
4
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific official cash discount scheme found; standard billing applies.
bundled
Premium riding jacket free for specific MT-15 V2 colour purchases
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
155 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
18 PS
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
170 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
202
226Better
Service centres
176Better
76
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️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
As of 08 Sept 2026
·Uni-level seat with grab bar
As of 29 Aug 2026
📱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
As of 08 Sept 2026
·Clock: Digital
·Speedometer: Digital
·Tachometer: Digital
·Fuel gauge: Digital
·Fuel consumption: Equipped indicator
·Gear Position Indicator: Equipped
·Shift timing light: Equipped
·Y-Connect Smartphone Bluetooth Connectivity: Not equipped in Metallic Black
·Y-Connect App Call Alert feature
·Y-Connect App SMS & Email notification feature
·Y-Connect App Fuel Consumption Tracker
·Y-Connect App Last Parking Location
·Y-Connect App Revs Dashboard
·Y-Connect App Connectivity Status indicator
·Y-Connect App Phone Battery Level Status indicator
·Y-Connect App Maintenance Recommendations
·Y-Connect App Malfunction Notification
·Y-Connect App Ranking feature
As of 29 Aug 2026
🛡️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
As of 08 Sept 2026
·Traction Control System: Equipped
·Dual Channel ABS: Equipped (Bosch Anti-Lock Braking System, front & rear disc brakes)
·Brake type Front: Disc Brake (282 mm)
·Brake type Rear: Disc Brake (220 mm)
·Side stand: Equipped engine cut-off switch
As of 29 Aug 2026
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
As of 08 Sept 2026
·Bi-functional Class (I) LED Headlight
·Raised LED Tail Light
·Position Light: LED
·Brake / Tail light: LED
·LED Flashers (Not equipped in Metallic Black)
·Deltabox Frame
·Aluminium Swingarm
·Upside Down Front Forks
·Super Wide 140mm Radial Rear Tyre
·Tyre size Front: 100/80-17M/C 52P
·Tyre size Rear: 140/70-17M/C 66H
·Suspension type Front: Telescopic Upside Down
·Suspension type Rear: Front Fork (Linked-type Monocross Suspension)
·Colour variants: Cyan Storm, Ice Fluo-Vermillion, Metallic Black - DLX
As of 29 Aug 2026
📊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
As of 29 Jul 2026
·Distributed by MAW Rides across Yamaha showrooms nationwide
·Positioned as flagship 155cc streetfighter above commuter 150-160cc bikes
·Ex-showroom price Rs 5,49,900 for standard BS6 variant
·Availability in multiple colours including Cyan Storm, Ice Fluo Vermillion, Racing Blue, Metallic Black
As of 05 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z
Yamaha MT-15 V2

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 6,19,900
रु 5,09,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 6,34,357
≈ रु 5,18,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 11,570 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 9,517 · 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 detailsYamaha MT-15 V2 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Yamaha MT-15 V2 is रु 1,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (21.6%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

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

Choose the Yamaha MT-15 V2 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 24 more showrooms in Nepal (226 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

Price movements we logged
2 recorded since August 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z: 1 · Yamaha MT-15 V2: 1. 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.

See the full price-change log
Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 5

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 10 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 202 showrooms, 176 service centres · Yamaha: 226 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 NS 400 Z vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

As of September 2026, the Yamaha MT-15 V2 starts at Rs 5.1 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.1 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z at Rs 6.2 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z and Yamaha MT-15 V2 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.2 lakh and the Yamaha MT-15 V2 costs Rs 5.1 lakh to Rs 5.77 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or the Yamaha MT-15 V2?

These two split the decision: the Yamaha MT-15 V2 is रु 1,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (21.6%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Yamaha MT-15 V2 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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