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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha FZ in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Pulsar NS160 BS6 Dual-ABS vs FZ V3 variants
The short answer

Yamaha FZ costs रु 68,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Strong value for riders wanting a dual-ABS, FI-equipped 160cc naked with proven Bajaj reliability at under 4 lakh NPR. Best suited to urban and occasional highway riders who prioritize braking safety and sporty styling over premium features.

Pros
Dual-channel ABS at a relatively accessible price for the 160cc class.
Fuel-injected 160.3cc engine with decent power and torque for city and highway.
Bajaj and HH Bajaj network support with widespread parts availability.
Sporty naked styling with split seats and discs front and rear.
Cons
Key specs like ground clearance, seat height and mileage not clearly published for Nepal.
Lacks modern features like LED headlamp, TFT cluster, and Bluetooth connectivity in available information.
Drive layout and detailed suspension specs not transparently disclosed, limiting informed comparison.
Price now close to newer Pulsar N160, which offers more modern package, reducing relative value.
As of 08 Sept 2026
Choose the Yamaha FZ if
Yamaha FZ costs रु 68,000 less ex-showroom.
7 rows compared
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 3,92,900
Yamaha
रु 3,24,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,92,900
रु 3,24,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 3,30,900 – रु 3,92,900
रु 3,24,900 – रु 3,69,900
Variants on sale
4
3
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 offer disclosed for NS160 FI Dual ABS BS6 (As of: 08/09/2026)
No offer on this variant
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
202
232Better
Service centres
176Better
76
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Split seats and split grab rails for sportier ergonomics
·Suspension type and adjustability: Not disclosed officially (As of: 08/09/2026)
·adjustable_suspension: Not disclosed officially (As of: 08/09/2026)
As of 08 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 08/09/2026)
·Bluetooth connectivity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 08/09/2026)
·Other convenience features: Not disclosed officially (As of: 08/09/2026)
As of 08 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: Dual-channel ABS
·front_brake: Disc brake, size not disclosed (As of: 08/09/2026)
·rear_brake: Disc brake, size not disclosed (As of: 08/09/2026)
·tyre_type: 90/90 front, 120/80 rear on 17-inch wheels
·tyre construction (tubeless/tube): Not disclosed officially (As of: 08/09/2026)
·traction_control: Not offered / not disclosed officially (As of: 08/09/2026)
·riding_modes: Not offered / not disclosed officially (As of: 08/09/2026)
As of 08 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·Naked sport design with sharper bodywork
·Twin-spark DTS-i FI engine badging on body
·Split seats and split grab rails
·Available in multiple sporty colours, exact palette not disclosed (As of: 08/09/2026)
As of 08 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially sold by HH Bajaj through nationwide showrooms
·Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,92,900 ex-showroom
·Older BS4 ABS NS160 discontinued; only BS6 FI Dual ABS on sale
As of 08 Sept 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Yamaha FZ

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 3,92,900
रु 3,24,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,01,631
≈ रु 3,33,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 7,333 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 6,064 · 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 NS160 full detailsYamaha FZ full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Yamaha FZ is रु 68,000 cheaper ex-showroom (20.9%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

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

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

Measured: 30 more showrooms in Nepal (232 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

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 202 showrooms, 176 service centres · Yamaha: 232 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 NS160 vs Yamaha FZ — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ?

As of September 2026, the Yamaha FZ starts at Rs 3.25 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.06 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at Rs 3.31 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha FZ in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 costs Rs 3.31 lakh to Rs 3.93 lakh and the Yamaha FZ costs Rs 3.25 lakh to Rs 3.7 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or the Yamaha FZ?

These two split the decision: the Yamaha FZ is रु 68,000 cheaper ex-showroom (20.9%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Yamaha FZ 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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