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Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z vs Yamaha R15 V4 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing 400z vs Metallic Red variants

The short answer

Yamaha R15 V4 costs रु 4,000 less ex-showroom. R15 V4 has 5 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar NS 400 Z has 22.2 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z if

Pulsar NS 400 Z has 22.2 PS more power.

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 R15 V4 if

Yamaha R15 V4 costs रु 4,000 less ex-showroom.R15 V4 has 5 mm more ground clearance.

Strong value for riders wanting a fully-featured entry-level supersport with dual-channel ABS, traction control, VVA and connectivity at a mid-6 lakh price. Best suited to enthusiasts prioritizing performance, tech features and styling over daily comfort or luggage capacity.

Pros

Excellent 155 cc performance with VVA, strong top-end for highway and track use.

Dual-channel ABS, traction control and quick shifter (on higher colorways) uncommon in this segment.

Advanced Bluetooth-connected LCD console with Y-Connect app integration and riding modes.

USD front forks and Deltabox chassis deliver sharp handling and stability.

Cons

Aggressive riding posture and 815 mm seat height can be tiring in city use or for shorter riders.

Underseat storage is minimal and no integrated luggage options; poor practicality.

Price is significantly higher than earlier R15 generations and some rival 150–160 cc sport bikes.

Quick shifter not standard on all base color variants, forcing some buyers up the price ladder.

As of 30 Aug 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar NS 400 Z

रु 6,19,900

Yamaha

R15 V4

रु 6,15,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,19,900

रु 6,15,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 6,19,900

रु 6,15,900 – रु 6,39,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

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.

cash

Periodic Yamaha Nepal cashback/finance offers; exact current discount not disclosed officially.

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

155 cc

Max power

40.6 PS+22.2 PS

18.4 PS

Max torque

33.2 Nm

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

1,990 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,135 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,325 mm

Ground clearance

165 mm

170 mm+5 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

202

229Better

Service centres

176Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·5 step adjustable brake and clutch levers

·Hydroformed tubular Street fighter style handlebar

As of 04 Aug 2026

·clip-on handlebars and rear-set footpegs, track-focused riding posture

·linked-type Monocross rear suspension

·telescopic USD front forks improve ride and stability

·dual horn equipped

·Assist & Slipper Clutch (ASC) reduces lever effort and rear wheel hop

·riding modes: Track Mode / Street Mode

As of 30 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Bluetooth-enabled LCD console with navigation, call/message alerts, music control and lap timer

·Bonded glass with colour LCD display, Dot matrix, Bluetooth connectivity and TBT Navigation

·Navigation control

·Music control

·Call accept and reject

·Lap timer

·Missed call and Message (SMS) notification

·Brightness control

·Mobile battery charge status

·Mobile network strength status

·USB Socket charger

·Hazard Lamp Switch

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Speedometer: Digital

·Tachometer: Digital

·Fuel meter: Digital

·Shift timing light: Equipped

·VVA indicator: Equipped

·Quick shifter indicator: Equipped

·Fuel consumption indicator: Equipped

·Gear position indicator: Equipped

·Clock: Digital, auto adjust with smartphone connectivity

·Riding Modes: Track Mode / Street Mode

·Dual horn: Equipped

·Y-Connect Bluetooth Connectivity: Equipped (SMS & Email alert, Call alert, App connectivity status, Phone battery level status)

·USB charger (optional)

As of 26 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Dual Channel ABS / Twin Channel ABS

·320 mm Disc front, Sintered brake pad

·230 mm Disc rear

·Front and back disc brakes with 5 step adjustable brake and clutch levers

·Electronic Traction Control

·Switchable Traction control available in sport and off-road ride mode

·43 mm USD front suspension

·Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable rear suspension

·Champagne gold 43 mm upside down forks

·110/70-17 Tubeless front tyre

·150/60-17 Tubeless rear tyre

·Radial Tyres

As of 04 Aug 2026

·ABS: Dual channel (Front disc brake 282 mm, Rear disc brake 220 mm)

·Traction Control System: Equipped

·Side stand engine cut-off switch: Equipped

·ASC (Assist & Slipper Clutch) equipped

As of 26 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Aggressive muscular streetfighter styling with a signature lightning bolt DRL

·Bi functional Sealed LED projector headlamp with 'Z' signature DRLs

·LED tail lamp

·LED blinkers

·LED no. plate lamp

·Colours: Brooklyn Black, Glossy Racing Red, Pewter Grey, Pearl Metallic White

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Frame type: Deltabox

·Front suspension system: Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)

·Rear suspension system: Linked-Type Monocross Suspension

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

·Tyre size (rear): 140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless

·Headlight: Bi-functional LED (Class D)

·Position light: LED

·Brake/Tail light: LED

·Aerodynamic body design

As of 26 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

·official Nepal price (base colors) Rs 615,900 ex-showroom

·distributed by MAW Enterprises / MAW Rides, official Yamaha Nepal

·available via Yamaha dealers nationwide including Tripureshwor main showroom

·earlier launch price was Rs 562,900; later revised upward

As of 30 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z

Yamaha R15 V4

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 6,15,900

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 6,24,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 11,570 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 11,495 · 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 Yamaha R15 V4 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or Yamaha R15 V4?

As of September 2026, the Yamaha R15 V4 starts at Rs 6.16 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.04 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 R15 V4 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z costs Rs 6.2 lakh and the Yamaha R15 V4 costs Rs 6.16 lakh to Rs 6.4 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Z or the Yamaha R15 V4?

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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