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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Vespa SXL 125 Matte in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar 150 TD vs SXL 125 Matte Edition variants
The short answer

Vespa SXL 125 Matte costs रु 22,954 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 150 has 10 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar 150 has 4.5 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if
Pulsar 150 has 10 mm more ground clearance.Pulsar 150 has 4.5 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 Vespa SXL 125 Matte if
Vespa SXL 125 Matte costs रु 22,954 less ex-showroom.

Stylish premium 125cc scooter; price is high but justified for buyers prioritizing Italian design and brand image. Best suited to urban riders wanting a distinctive retro look more than outright performance or features.

Pros
Distinctive matte styling with rectangular headlamp and mirrors that stand out in traffic.
Refined 124.45 cc engine with adequate city performance and smooth CVT operation.
Good claimed mileage and moderate 7.4 L tank giving useful range for urban use.
Premium Vespa brand appeal and strong resale interest in lifestyle scooters.
Cons
Very expensive for a 125 cc scooter compared to mainstream Japanese and Indian rivals.
Feature set is basic for the price; lacks modern digital cluster and connectivity.
As of 20 Sept 2026
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Bajaj Pulsar 150 price in NepalBajaj Pulsar 150 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 3,90,900
Vespa SXL 125 Matte price in Nepal
Vespa
रु 3,67,946Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,90,900
रु 3,67,946Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
D-Lifestyles 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
cash
Typical Vespa/Aprilia seasonal cash discounts; current SXL 125 Matte-specific offer not disclosed officially.
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
14 PS+4.5 PS
7 kW (9.5 PS)
Max torque
13.4 Nm+3.3 Nm
10.1 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,035 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,115 mm
1,140 mm
Wheelbase
1,345 mm+55 mm
1,290 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm+10 mm
155 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209Better
50
Service centres
189Better
47
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
·Single-piece seat with retro styling
·Scooter ergonomics suited for city commuting
As of 20 Sept 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
·Electric start available
As of 20 Sept 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
·Combi-Braking System
·Front Brake: CBS - Disc brake (200 mm) with Hydraulic control & caliper
·Rear Brake: 140 mm Rear Drum Brake
·Front Tyre: Tubeless tyre 110/70-11 45L
·Rear Tyre: Tubeless tyre 120/70-10 54L
·Front Suspension: Aircraft Derived Hydraulic Single Side arm front suspension with Anti-Drive characteristics
·Rear Suspension: Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber with four piston adjustable
As of 20 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·5 YEAR
As of 12 Sept 2026
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✨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
·LED headlamps with DRL lights
·Unique Tie design
·Monocoque chassis body
·Load-bearing Structure: Monocoque Full Steel body construction
·Emissions Compliance: BS VI OBD 2 STAGE B
As of 20 Sept 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
·Ex-showroom Nepal price: NPR 367,946
·Only SXL Matte 125 variant offered for matte 125 in Nepal
·Imported CBU from India with similar specs
As of 20 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 150
Vespa SXL 125 Matte

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 3,67,946
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 3,72,951
EMI / month
≈ रु 7,296 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 6,867 · 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 150 full detailsVespa SXL 125 Matte full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Vespa SXL 125 Matte is रु 22,954 cheaper ex-showroom (6.2%), while the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is ahead on dealer and service reach and wheelbase — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • rear-seat legroom matters to you
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 142 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 47); 55 mm more wheelbase; 159 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 50).

Choose the Vespa SXL 125 Matte if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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
7 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
2 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 · Vespa: 50 showrooms, 47 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 Vespa SXL 125 Matte — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 150 or Vespa SXL 125 Matte?

As of October 2026, the Vespa SXL 125 Matte starts at Rs 3.68 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 150 at Rs 3.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Vespa SXL 125 Matte in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 3.7 lakh to Rs 3.91 lakh and the Vespa SXL 125 Matte costs Rs 3.68 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 150 or the Vespa SXL 125 Matte?

These two split the decision: the Vespa SXL 125 Matte is रु 22,954 cheaper ex-showroom (6.2%), while the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is ahead on dealer and service reach and wheelbase — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Vespa SXL 125 Matte 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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