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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raiderin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing NS125 ABS FI BS6 vs Raider Igo variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs रु 36,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 125 has 3.63 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 125 if

Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs रु 36,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar 125 has 3.63 PS more power.

Marketed as most affordable sporty NS series bike Good balance of performance and style for 125cc

Pros

Refined BS6 FI engine with decent power

Monoshock rear improves handling and comfort

Streetfighter styling appealing to young riders

Cons

Exact official mileage figures not shared (As of: 13/07/2026)

Single-channel ABS status unclear from Nepal sources (As of: 13/07/2026)

As of 13 Jul 2026

Choose the TVS Raider if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

13 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 125

रु 2,79,900Lowest price

TVS

Raider

रु 3,15,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,79,900Cheapest

रु 3,15,900

Range, all variants

रु 2,72,900 – रु 3,04,900

रु 2,76,900 – रु 3,15,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Any launch or seasonal discount not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

1 offer on other variants

No offer on this variant

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

12 PS+3.63 PS

8.37 PS

Max torque

11 Nm

11.75 Nm+0.75 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,012 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,078 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

1,353 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

179 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

188

243Better

Service centres

152Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Front telescopic suspension

·Rear monoshock suspension

·Split-style seat with sporty ergonomics

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Seat: Split

·Suspension Front Type: Telescopic

·Suspension Rear Type: Monoshock, 5-step adj, Gas charged

·Comfortable riding posture

·Wider split seat

As of 02 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·DC electrical system 12V, 8Ah VRLA battery

·Halogen 12V 35/35W headlamp

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Screen: New Reverse LCD

·Ambient Sensor: Yes

·Connected Tech: 85+ features

·SmartXonnect: Yes

·Voice Assist: Yes

·Call Management: Yes

·Sports updates

·Navigation

·Weather updates

·On-console notifications

·USB charger

As of 02 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front 240 mm disc brake

·Rear 130 mm drum brake with CBS

·ABS presence not clearly specified by portals (As of: 13/07/2026)

·Tubeless tyres front 80/100-17, rear 100/90-17

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Front Disc/Drum (mm): Disc - 240, Drum - 130

·Rear Drum (mm): 130 SBT

·SBT (Synchronized Braking Technology)

·Rotopetal disc brake

·Helmet attention indication

·Side stand indication and engine cutoff

As of 02 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Naked streetfighter design inspired by larger NS models

·Wolf-eye headlamp styling

·Aggressive tank shrouds and sporty graphics

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Headlamp: LED

·Tail Lamp: LED

·Naked street design

·Sporty tank with scoops

As of 02 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially listed as PULSAR NS125 ABS FI BS6 in Nepal lineup

·Launch price reported around NPR 2.79–2.80 lakh

·Import numbers not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

As of 13 Jul 2026

Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 125

TVS Raider

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 2,79,900

रु 3,15,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,84,905

≈ रु 3,24,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,224 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,896 · 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 125 vs TVS Raider — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 125 or TVS Raider?

As of August 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at Rs 2.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.04 lakh less than the TVS Raider at Rs 2.77 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and TVS Raider in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs Rs 2.73 lakh to Rs 3.05 lakh and the TVS Raider costs Rs 2.77 lakh to Rs 3.16 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 125 or the TVS Raider?

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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