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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Honda Dio in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar 150 TD vs STD variants

The short answer

Honda Dio costs रु 1,21,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 150 has 5 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar 150 has 6.1 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if

Pulsar 150 has 5 mm more ground clearance.Pulsar 150 has 6.1 PS more power.

A strong value pick for riders who prioritize better braking and stability over the absolute lowest price. Well worth the price premium over SD if you ride with pillion or on mixed city–highway routes.

Pros

Twin disc brakes significantly improve stopping power and confidence.

Wider 120 mm rear tyre and longer wheelbase aid stability.

Split seats and dual-tone colours add sportier, more premium feel.

Same proven 149.5cc engine with strong low-end performance.

Cons

Lacks ABS despite having twin disc hardware.

Still uses halogen headlamp and older design language.

Vibrations at high speed mean it is not an ideal touring bike.

Price now close to entry Pulsar N150, a more modern alternative.

As of 01 Sept 2026

Choose the Honda Dio if

Honda Dio costs रु 1,21,000 less ex-showroom.

The Standard variant offers Honda’s refined 110cc engine, LED lighting and practical storage at a competitive price for urban riders. Best suited to buyers wanting a reliable, sporty-looking commuter without paying extra for digital cluster or added tech. The range-topping 'H-Smart' variant introduces segment-first keyless features to the 110cc category, perfect for tech-savvy riders looking for maximum convenience. The entry-level variant offers the essential BS6 engine upgrades at the lowest price point, making it ideal for budget-conscious commuters who prioritize reliability over premium features.

Pros

Silent start feature is highly refined

Improved ride quality with 12-inch front wheel

Convenient external fuel filling

H-Smart keyless technology

Stylish alloy wheels

Distance-to-empty display

Cons

Lacks a digital instrument cluster

No disc brake option

Significant price jump over BS4 version

Highest price in the 110cc segment

No front disc brake even at this price

Ride quality can be firm on rough roads

As of 04 Oct 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 150

रु 3,90,900

Honda

Dio

रु 2,69,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,90,900

रु 2,69,900Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No current official cash discount clearly listed for TD variant.

1 offer on other variants

No offer on this variant

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

14 PS+6.1 PS

5.8 kW (7.9 PS)

Max torque

13.4 Nm

Not disclosed

Transmission

Not disclosed

AUTOMATIC

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,035 mm

1,808 mm

Height

1,115 mm

1,150 mm

Wheelbase

1,345 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

165 mm+5 mm

160 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

209Better

172

Service centres

189

207Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·37mm telescopic front forks

·31mm front fork unit on some trims

·Twin hydraulic shocks at rear

·Single-piece seat

·Pillion grab rail

As of 26 Aug 2026

·Retractable Pillion Foot Step

·Split Grab Rail

As of 31 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·FULLY DIGITAL REVERSE MONOCHROME LCD SPEEDOMETER WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY, CALL ACCEPT/REJECT, MISSED CALL AND MESSAGE ALERT, CLOCK & DTE

·STANDARD USB CHARGING PORT INCLUDED

As of 12 Sept 2026

·Intelligent Meter (Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage, Distance to empty, Battery Indicator)

·Smart Key (H-Smart Technology: Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Start)

·Passing switch

·Engine Start Stop Switch

·Intelligent Meter: tracks real-time mileage, average mileage, distance to empty, battery indicator

·Smart Key with H-Smart Technology: Smart Find, Smart Safe, Smart Unlock, Smart Start

As of 31 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·FRONT BRAKE: ABS, 280 MM DISC

·REAR BRAKE: 230 MM DISC

·SINGLE CHANNEL ABS

·LED HEADLAMPS AND BLINKERS WITH 2 PILOT LAMPS, WITH AHO

As of 12 Sept 2026

·Side Stand Engine Cut Off

·Silent Start with ACG

·Tyre Size & Type (Front): 90/90-12 54J, TUBELESS

·Tyre Size & Type (Rear): 90/100-10 53J, TUBELESS

·Brake Type & Size (Front): DISC 130MM

·Brake Type & Size (Rear): DISC 130MM

·Silent Start with ACG starter

As of 31 Jul 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·5 YEAR

As of 12 Sept 2026

·2 years or 32,000 km standard warranty

·5 free services provided by Syakar

·Standard warranty: 2 years or 32,000 km

·Extended warranty: Available via distributor

·Extended warranty: Available via 'Honda Shield' for up to 6 years

As of 17 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·NEW GRAPHICS

·AVAILABLE IN METALLIC BLACK RED, METALLIC BLACK BLUE

·TYRE FRONT: 90/90-17 MC49P

·TYRE REAR: 120/80-17 MC 61P

As of 12 Sept 2026

·Color: Sports Red2

·Color: Jazzy Blue Metallic

·Color: Mat Axis Grey Metallic

·Fierce LED Headlamp

·Stylish Muffler Protector

·Alloy Wheels

·Position Lamp

·Head Lamp: LED

·Color option: Mat Sangria Red Metallic

·Color option: Matte Dark Blue

·Color option: Pearl Igneous Black

·Position Lamp (LED)

·Color option: Sports Red2

·Color option: Jazzy Blue Metallic

·Color option: Mat Axis Grey Metallic

As of 31 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Launched by HH Bajaj as Pulsar 150 TD with introductory Rs 255,900

·Currently sits mid-range within Pulsar 150 price band

·Targeted at riders wanting better braking and sportier feel than SD

As of 01 Sept 2026

·BS6 compliant model imported from India

·Imported from: India

·Market segment: Premium 110cc Scooter

·Colors: Sports Red2, Jazzy Blue Metallic, Mat Axis Grey Metallic

As of 17 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 150

Honda Dio

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 3,90,900

रु 2,69,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 5,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,97,905

≈ रु 2,74,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 7,296 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,037 · 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

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if

you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 6.1 PS more power; 37 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 172).

Choose the Honda Dio if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 18 more service centres in Nepal (207 vs 189).

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

8 recorded since September 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 150: 7 · Honda Dio: 1. 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

3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Bajaj: 209 showrooms, 189 service centres · Honda: 172 showrooms, 207 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 150 vs Honda Dio — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 150 or Honda Dio?

As of October 2026, the Honda Dio starts at Rs 2.7 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 150 at Rs 3.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Honda Dio in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 3.7 lakh to Rs 3.91 lakh and the Honda Dio costs Rs 2.7 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 150 or the Honda Dio?

These two split the decision: the Honda Dio is रु 1,21,000 cheaper ex-showroom (44.8%), while the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is ahead on power and dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Take the Honda Dio 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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