Yamaha FZ vs Bajaj Pulsar 150 in Nepal: prices, power and brakes compared

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 3.70 lakh to Rs 3.91 lakh, which sits right on top of the cheaper Yamaha FZ models, and it lists more power (10.3 kW against 9.1 kW) and a bigger fuel tank (15 litres against 13). The Yamaha FZ-S range climbs higher, up to Rs 4.99 lakh, with a longer list of features on its dearer versions. The full line-up is in our Yamaha bike price in Nepal guide. Other 150 cc rivals are in our bike price in Nepal list, grouped by engine size.

This is a data comparison, not a test-ride review. We have not ridden these bikes, so we say nothing about handling, comfort or sound.

Prices and variants

Indicative ex-showroom prices on the official distributor sites (checked October 2026). Yamaha's Nepal site sells several FZ generations side by side, so there are more rows for the FZ:

The cheapest Pulsar costs Rs 3,000 more than the cheapest FZ (3,69,900 − 3,66,900). The Pulsar TD at Rs 3,90,900 is Rs 6,000 above the FZ FI V3 Standard and the FZ-S FI V2 (both Rs 3,84,900), and Rs 14,000 below the 2026 FZ FI. The New Gen FZ-S costs Rs 59,000 more than the Pulsar TD (4,49,900 − 3,90,900). Prices change, so confirm at the showroom.

FZ FI V2366.9 thousand

Pulsar 150 SD369.9 thousand

FZ FI V3 Std384.9 thousand

Pulsar 150 TD390.9 thousand

FZ-S FI New Gen449.9 thousand

FZ-S FI Hybrid499.9 thousand

Selected variant prices (Rs thousand)

FZ FI V2	366.9 thousand
Pulsar 150 SD	369.9 thousand
FZ FI V3 Std	384.9 thousand
Pulsar 150 TD	390.9 thousand
FZ-S FI New Gen	449.9 thousand
FZ-S FI Hybrid	499.9 thousand

Source: MAW 2 Wheelers and HH Bajaj official sites, October 2026

Engine and performance

The Pulsar lists about 13% more power than the newer FZ engines (10.3 ÷ 9.1 = 1.13), while torque is almost the same (13.4 against 13.3 Nm). The older FZ V2 lists 9.7 kW and 12.8 Nm. The Pulsar's 15-litre tank holds 2 litres more than the newer FZ's 13 litres (15 − 13), about 15% more, which matters on long rides. We found no claimed mileage on either distributor's page, so we do not quote one. For a guide to the figures that are published, see best mileage bikes in Nepal.

Weight, size and brakes

The Pulsar is the heavier bike by 7 kg (144 − 137, TD against New Gen) to 13 kg (148 − 135, SD against FZ V3 Standard). Ground clearance is 165 mm on all four. Only the Yamaha pages list a seat height, 790 mm; if you are short or tall, sit on both before you buy. The Pulsar SD has a rear drum brake, while the Pulsar TD and all FZ variants except the FZ FI V2 list a rear disc. For a first bike, ABS can matter more than any power figure, so read our guide to ABS and other terms and ask for it in writing for your exact variant.

Yamaha FZ-S FIरु ३,८४,९०० – रु ४,९९,९००vsBajaj Pulsar 150रु ३,६९,९०० – रु ३,९०,९००Compare side by side →

Open the compare tool to line up any two. Other bikes in the same price band include the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (see our Pulsar 150 vs Apache RTR 160 4V comparison) and the Bajaj Pulsar N150.

Which suits whom

• Lowest price: the FZ FI V2 at Rs 3.67 lakh, or the Pulsar 150 SD at Rs 3.70 lakh.
• Most power and a bigger tank in the list: the Pulsar 150 (10.3 kW, 15 litres).
• Want a rear disc brake and a lighter bike: the FZ range, or the Pulsar TD.
• Want the most equipment: the dearer FZ-S models (New Gen and Hybrid), with a 282 mm front disc and ABS listed, but at Rs 4.49 to 4.99 lakh.

Paying for it

Nepal Rastra Bank limits private vehicle loans to 60% of the vehicle value, and we found no separate limit for motorcycles. On a Pulsar 150 TD at Rs 3,90,900 that is up to Rs 2,34,540 (3,90,900 × 0.6), leaving Rs 1,56,360 to pay yourself. On an FZ-S FI New Gen at Rs 4,49,900 it is up to Rs 2,69,940, leaving Rs 1,79,960. Use the EMI calculator and read our bike and scooter loan guide.

Before you decide

Read next

• 150cc bike price in Nepal: every 150–160cc motorcycle compared
• Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in Nepal
• Best bikes under Rs 3 lakh in Nepal
• How to buy a used bike in Nepal

All prices are indicative ex-showroom prices on the official sites (checked October 2026).