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Yamaha XSR155 vs Zontes ZT150-U1 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 4 trim prices verified Comparing Standard vs Spoke Wheel variants
The short answer

Yamaha XSR155 costs रु 35,000 less ex-showroom. ZT150-U1 has 45 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the Yamaha XSR155 if
Yamaha XSR155 costs रु 35,000 less ex-showroom.

VRC1 offers the full XSR155 mechanical and safety package at the lowest color price, making it strong value for riders who prioritize performance and features over premium paint options. It best suits daily riders and enthusiasts wanting neo‑retro style, dual‑channel ABS, traction control and Yamaha reliability without paying extra for non-functional cosmetic upgrades.

Pros
Strong 155cc VVA engine with 18.4 PS and 6-speed gearbox for lively performance.
Dual-channel ABS, dual disc brakes and traction control enhance safety in Nepali conditions.
Modern hardware: USD forks, DeltaBox frame, digital cluster and Y-Connect connectivity.
Best price-to-feature balance among XSR155 color variants for value-focused buyers.
Lightweight 137kg chassis suits crowded Nepalese streets
18.4 PS VVA engine offers lively road performance
Cons
Warranty and extended-warranty details are not clearly communicated in Nepal.
No significant mechanical or feature upgrade versus higher-priced variants, only color differences.
Underseat storage is minimal compared with scooters, limiting practical cargo use.
Seat height 810 mm and sporty ergonomics may be challenging for shorter or purely comfort-focused riders.
810mm seat can challenge shorter riders
Firm suspension can feel harsh on broken roads
As of
Choose the Zontes ZT150-U1 if
ZT150-U1 has 45 mm more ground clearance.
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Yamaha
रु 5,64,900Lowest price
Zontes ZT150-U1 price in Nepal
Zontes
रु 5,99,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationYamaha XSR155Zontes ZT150-U1
Ex-showroom priceरु 5,64,900Cheapestरु 5,99,900
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorMAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)Iron Monk Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationYamaha XSR155Zontes ZT150-U1
Offers
cashExpired
Introductory NADA Auto Show launch pricing for XSR155 Vivid Red (VRC1-equivalent).
Ended
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
2 offers on other variants
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationYamaha XSR155Zontes ZT150-U1
Engine capacity155 ccNot disclosed
Max power18.4 PSNot disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationYamaha XSR155Zontes ZT150-U1
Length2,005 mmNot disclosed
Height1,080 mmNot disclosed
Wheelbase1,325 mmNot disclosed
Ground clearance170 mm215 mm+45 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationYamaha XSR155Zontes ZT150-U1
Showrooms in Nepal244Better4
Service centres90Better1
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationYamaha XSR155Zontes ZT150-U1
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Front Suspension: Telescopic upside down Front Fork
·Rear Suspension: Swingarm (link suspension)
·Upside Down Front Forks
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Speedometer: Digital
·Tachometer: Digital
·Fuel Gauge: Digital
·Fuel Consumption Indicator: Equipped
·Y-Connect (Smartphone Bluetooth Connectivity): Equipped
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🛡️Safety
·Brake Type (Front): Hydraulic disc brake (ABS)
·Brake Type (Rear): Hydraulic disc brake (ABS)
·ABS: Dual Channel
·Traction Control System: Equipped
As of
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Warranty & After-sales
·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first
·Battery warranty: applicable till 1 year or 10,000 KM, whichever is earlier, from date of sale of vehicle
·Warranty validity requires all Free and Paid Services be availed from an Authorized YAMAHA dealer as per Recommended Service Schedule using only genuine spare parts
·Each service must be availed within 100 days from the date of previous service or as per recommended schedule, whichever is earlier
·Warranty repair covers parts and labour at no charge for manufacturing defects due to material or workmanship
·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA
·Warranty excludes normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheel/brake/clutch adjustments)
·Warranty excludes consumable/wear-and-tear items (brake shoes, fasteners, gaskets, rubber/plastic components other than tires & tubes, oil seals, cables, electrical wiring, bulbs, filters, spark plugs, drive chain, sprocket, clutch plate, race bearing, air cleaner element, wheel rim misalignment/bend)
·Warranty excludes parts affected by misuse, accident, negligent treatment, or use with non-recommended parts/equipment
·Warranty excludes use of non-genuine parts, non-genuine oil and lubricants
·Warranty excludes rust caused by atmospheric/industrial pollution
·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in an unauthorized manner
·Warranty void if motorcycle not serviced per schedule (6 Free Services, 5 Paid Service Coupons) or not maintained per manual instructions especially during break-in period
·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for competition, racing, or record attempts
·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes or loading (e.g., taxi)
·Warranty excludes normal phenomena such as noise, vibration, oil seepage not affecting performance
·Warranty excludes repairs due to misuse, adulterated fuel/oil, or bad road conditions
·Warranty void if tampered/repaired by unauthorized persons/workshops
·Warranty excludes consumables like oil, grease used during free services or warranty repairs
·Warranty excludes damage from modification or fitting of non-recommended accessories
·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction
·Warranty excludes damage from improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts
·Warranty excludes accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control
·This is the entire written warranty; no other person including Authorized Dealer or agent/employee may extend or enlarge its terms
·Disputes regarding this warranty policy are under exclusive jurisdiction of Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) courts
As of
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✨Design & Exterior
·Frame Type: Delta Box
·Front Suspension System: Upside down (USD) fork
·Rear Suspension System: Swingarm (link suspension)
·Tyre Size (Front): 100/80-17M/C 52P Tubeless
·Tyre Size (Rear): 140/70R-17M/C 66H Tubeless
·Headlight: LED
·Brake/Tail Light: LED
·Colors Available: Metallic Black, Metallic Grey, Vivid Red
As of
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported and distributed by MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal
·Four Nepal variants: BMC, VRC1, WMC, SMX
·VRC1 pre-booking price Rs 539,900 announced ahead of launch
·428 XSR155 units booked during NADA Auto Show 2026
·Launched at NADA Auto Show 2026, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
·Official MAW price list confirms XSR155 RED at NRs 539,900
·45.5 kmpl
As of
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Every variant, priced

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

Yamaha XSR155
Zontes ZT150-U1

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationYamaha XSR155Zontes ZT150-U1
Ex-showroomरु 5,64,900रु 5,99,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 6,800≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,931≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road≈ रु 5,73,631≈ रु 6,08,631
EMI / month≈ रु 10,543 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 11,196 · 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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Our verdict

On our data the Yamaha XSR155 is the stronger buy: it is रु 35,000 cheaper ex-showroom (6.2%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Yamaha XSR155 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 89 more service centres in Nepal (90 vs 1); 240 more showrooms in Nepal (244 vs 4).

Choose the Zontes ZT150-U1 if
  • rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route

Measured: 45 mm more ground clearance.

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
6 recorded since September 2026

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
4 of 4

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
Yamaha: 244 showrooms, 90 service centres · Zontes: 4 showrooms, 1 service centre

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.

Yamaha XSR155 vs Zontes ZT150-U1 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Yamaha XSR155 or Zontes ZT150-U1?

As of October 2026, the Yamaha XSR155 starts at Rs 5.65 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.35 lakh less than the Zontes ZT150-U1 at Rs 6 lakh.

What is the price of the Yamaha XSR155 and Zontes ZT150-U1 in Nepal?

The Yamaha XSR155 costs Rs 5.65 lakh and the Zontes ZT150-U1 costs Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Yamaha XSR155 or the Zontes ZT150-U1?

On our data the Yamaha XSR155 is the stronger buy: it is रु 35,000 cheaper ex-showroom (6.2%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Yamaha XSR155 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Zontes ZT150-U1 if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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