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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs Dual Tone variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 52,000 less ex-showroom. Hunter 350 has 4.5 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs रु 52,000 less ex-showroom.
Pros
Exceptionally smooth, refined engine with strong low-speed tractability
Revised handlebar angle makes daily riding posture noticeably better
Top variants get a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation
Dual-channel ABS and traction control on higher trims
Wide seven-variant spread makes it easy to buy exactly the spec you need
Punchy, refined engine with strong top-end pull
Cons
Not as quick off the line as liquid-cooled rivals in the segment
Seat shape can push taller riders forward, cramping the seating position
Rain-mode throttle response feels sluggish and needs deliberate full throttle input
Reported kerb weight varies noticeably across official sources for this bike
Single-channel ABS only, no traction control on this trim
No adjustable levers fitted
As of 08 Sept 2026
Choose the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 if
Hunter 350 has 4.5 PS more power.

This is the most expensive source-listed label, so it only makes sense if the exact colour package is important to you. Otherwise the core Hunter experience is unchanged.

Pros
Same 349cc engine and light chassis.
Dual-disc braking on Metro-style spec.
Modern street-roadster look with simple controls.
USB Type-C and easy urban handling.
Accessible 790 mm seat height is perfect for most Nepali riders
Strong 27 Nm torque provides effortless city riding and low-end punch
Cons
Most expensive source-listed Hunter label.
No traction control or riding modes.
Still limited practicality and luggage space.
Source naming is inconsistent across portals.
Low 160 mm ground clearance leads to underbelly scraping on speed breakers
Heavier 181 kg kerb weight is noticeable during slow-speed manoeuvres
As of 11 Oct 2026
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900Lowest price
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Royal Enfield
रु 4,99,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,47,900Cheapest
रु 4,99,900
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Alpha Automotive Pvt. Ltd. (Royal Enfield Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
349 cc
Max power
16 PS
20.2 bhp (20.5 PS)+4.5 PS
Max torque
14.7 Nm
27 Nm+12.4 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,989 mm
2,055 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,070 mm
Wheelbase
1,358 mm
1,370 mm+12 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
160 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209Better
129
Service centres
189Better
22
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front - Upside Down Forks
·Suspension Rear - Monoshock
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Chassis Type: Twin Downtube Spine Frame
·Front Suspension: Telescopic, 41mm forks
·Rear suspension: Twin tube Emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload (90mm travel)
·Retuned suspension and new seat with upgraded cushioning
As of 20 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Console Features -Call & message alerts, fuel economy indications, smart phone network range, turn-by-turn navigation and 3 riding modes with traction control
·Mobile Charger -USB connectivity
As of 20 Sept 2026
·CLUSTER DIGI-ANALOG (KMPH)(SINGLE SCALE)
·USB CHARGER - TYPE-C FAST CHARGING
As of 20 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front Brakes -300 mm Disc, ABS
·Rear Brakes -230 mm Disc, ABS
·Front Tyres -100/80-R17 Tubeless
·Rear Tyres -130/70-R17 Tubeless
As of 20 Sept 2026
·TYRES FR. ALLOY WHEEL- 110/70-17" 54P (TUBLESS TYRE)
·TYRES RR. ALLOY WHEEL - 140/70 - 17'' 66P (TUBELESS TYPE)
·BRAKES FRONT 300 MM DISC WITH TWIN PISTON FLOATING CALIPER
·BRAKES REAR 270 MM DISC, SINGLE PISTON FLOATING CALIPER
·ABS DUAL CHANNEL ABS
As of 20 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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As of 20 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·HeadLamp -Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
·Tail Lamp -LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
·Colour Available: Polar Sky Blue
·Colour Available: Pearl Metallic White
·Colour Available: Brooklyn Black
As of 20 Sept 2026
·HEAD LAMP HB/LB : 12V, 16.5W/11W (LED) WITH INTEGRATED FPL 12V, 1.65W(LED)
·TAIL LAMP TAIL/STOP : 13.5V, 0.5W/4.8W (LED)
·TURN SIGNAL LAMP 12V, 10W X 2 PAIRS [FRONT & REAR]
As of 20 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
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·Distributed officially by Alpha Automotive Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal
·Nepal ex-showroom price: Rs 4,99,900
As of 21 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Royal Enfield Hunter 350

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 4,47,900
रु 4,99,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,56,631
≈ रु 5,14,357
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,359 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 9,330 · 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

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is the stronger buy: it is रु 52,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 167 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 22); 80 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 129).

Choose the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 if
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 12.4 Nm more torque.

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
3 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
1 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 · Royal Enfield: 129 showrooms, 22 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 N160 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Royal Enfield Hunter 350?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at Rs 4.48 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.47 lakh less than the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 at Rs 4.95 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 costs Rs 4.95 lakh to Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Royal Enfield Hunter 350?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is the stronger buy: it is रु 52,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 if you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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