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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar 150 TD vs Saluto 125 Disc variants

The short answer

Yamaha Saluto 125 costs रु 1,06,000 less ex-showroom. Saluto 125 has 15 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar 150 has 5.7 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if

Pulsar 150 has 5.7 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 Yamaha Saluto 125 if

Yamaha Saluto 125 costs रु 1,06,000 less ex-showroom.Saluto 125 has 15 mm more ground clearance.

At Rs 2,84,900 it is a practical but not especially feature-rich 125cc commuter. It suits buyers who want a Yamaha badge, simple mechanics, and everyday city use.

Pros

Affordable ex-showroom pricing for a branded 125cc commuter.

Simple engine and 4-speed drivetrain should keep maintenance easy.

Front disc improves braking confidence over drum-only rivals.

Yamaha dealer network is widely available in Nepal.

Cons

Missing modern convenience features buyers may expect at this price.

Rear drum brake is less confidence-inspiring than all-disc setups.

Single-variant lineup limits buyer choice.

As of 28 Jul 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 150

रु 3,90,900

Yamaha

Saluto 125

रु 2,84,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,90,900

रु 2,84,900Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

🎁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

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

125 cc

Max power

14 PS+5.7 PS

8.3 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

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

1,345 mm+80 mm

1,265 mm

Ground clearance

165 mm

180 mm+15 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

209

247Better

Service centres

189Better

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

·Comfortable Long Seats

·Front Suspension: Telescopic fork

·Rear Suspension: Swingarm

As of 22 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

·Analog commuter-style instrumentation.

·No Bluetooth or navigation features found.

As of 28 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

·Front Brake Type: Disc 245mm

·Rear Brake Type: Drum-UBS

·245mm Disc Brakes with UBS

As of 22 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·5 YEAR

As of 12 Sept 2026

·Whole-vehicle warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first, covering manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship, repaired/replaced free of labour and parts charges at Authorized Dealer

·Battery warranty: applicable till 1 year or 10,000 KM, whichever is earlier, from date of sale of vehicle

·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA, and must be claimed directly with those manufacturers

·Warranty validity condition: customer must avail all Free and Paid Services from an Authorized YAMAHA dealer as per the 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, for warranty validity

·Service schedule referenced in handbook contains 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons

·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/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber or 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, and wheel rim misalignment or bend

·Warranty excludes parts subjected to misuse, accident, negligent treatment, or used with non-recommended parts/equipment

·Warranty excludes use of non-genuine parts, non-genuine oil and lubricants

·Warranty excludes rust caused by atmospheric effects from industrial pollution

·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in an unauthorized manner affecting performance/reliability

·Warranty excludes motorcycles not serviced per the schedule 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 that do not affect performance

·Warranty excludes damage from misuse while driving, adulterated oil/petrol, or bad road conditions

·Warranty excludes damage from tampering/repair by unauthorized persons or workshops

·Warranty excludes consumables like oil and grease used during free services or warranty repairs

·Warranty excludes damage from modification or fitting of accessories other than those recommended by YAMAHA

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction

·Warranty excludes damage caused by improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts

·Warranty excludes risks such as accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control

·This warranty does not affect customer's statutory rights under applicable Indian laws, nor consumer's rights against the Dealer arising from sales/purchase contract

·Disputes arising from this warranty policy fall under exclusive jurisdiction of Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) Courts

·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 10,000KM, whichever is earlier, from date of sale of vehicle

·Warranty valid only if all Free and Paid Services are availed from 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 service schedule, whichever is earlier

·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, wheels/brakes/clutch adjustments)

·Warranty excludes consumable/wear-and-tear items: brake shoes, fasteners/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber or plastic components (other than tires & tubes), oil seals, cables, electrical wiring, bulbs, filters, spark plugs, drive chain, sprocket, clutch plate, race bearing & element air cleaner, and wheel rim misalignment or bend

·Warranty excludes rust from atmospheric effects due to industrial pollution

·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified or replaced in unauthorized manner

·Warranty void if motorcycle not serviced by Authorized Dealers per schedule (6 Free Services, 5 Paid Service Coupons)

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes and loading, e.g. taxi

·Warranty excludes normal noise, vibration, oil seepage that do not affect performance

·Warranty excludes damage from misuse while driving, adulteration of oil/petrol, or bad road conditions

·Warranty void if any part is tampered/repaired by unauthorized persons/workshops

·Warranty excludes consumables like oil, grease used during free services or warranty repairs

·Warranty excludes damage due to modification or fitting of accessories other than those recommended by YAMAHA

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to any previous malfunction

·Warranty does not cover accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control

·Customer bears expenses to bring motorcycle to Authorized Dealer

As of 22 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

·New Colors and Graphics

·Available colors: Blue, Green, Grey

·Colors: Blue, Green, Grey

As of 22 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

·Listed in Nepal at Rs 2,84,900 ex-showroom.

·MAW Rides is the authorized Yamaha motorcycle distributor in Nepal.

As of 28 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 150

Yamaha Saluto 125

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 2,84,900

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 2,89,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 7,296 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,317 · 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 details Yamaha Saluto 125 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
rear-seat legroom matters to you

Measured: 99 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 90); 5.7 PS more power; 80 mm more wheelbase.

Choose the Yamaha Saluto 125 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 15 mm more ground clearance; 38 more showrooms in Nepal (247 vs 209).

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.

See the full price-change log →

Trim prices distributor-verified

3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Bajaj: 209 showrooms, 189 service centres · Yamaha: 247 showrooms, 90 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 Yamaha Saluto 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 150 or Yamaha Saluto 125?

As of October 2026, the Yamaha Saluto 125 starts at Rs 2.85 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.85 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 150 at Rs 3.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 3.7 lakh to Rs 3.91 lakh and the Yamaha Saluto 125 costs Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 150 or the Yamaha Saluto 125?

These two split the decision: the Yamaha Saluto 125 is रु 1,06,000 cheaper ex-showroom (37.2%), while the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — 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 Yamaha Saluto 125 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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