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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs SE variants
The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs रु 48,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V has 1.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
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 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V if
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs रु 48,000 less ex-showroom.Apache RTR 160 4V has 1.6 PS more power.

This trim is a premium choice for riders prioritizing tech and performance features like riding modes and TFT connectivity over pure comfort.

Pros
Excellent handling and chassis balance
Advanced TFT display with navigation
Adjustable levers for rider ergonomics
Versatile riding modes
Cons
Engine refinement issues with vibrations at high revs
Dated rear tail section design
Average switchgear finish quality
Higher price point compared to base variants
As of 30 Sept 2026
13 rows compared
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900
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TVS
रु 3,99,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,47,900
रु 3,99,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
16 PS
17.6 PS+1.6 PS
Max torque
14.7 Nm
14.7 Nm+0.1 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,989 mm
2,035 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,050 mm
Wheelbase
1,358 mm+1 mm
1,357 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
180 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209
301Better
Service centres
189Better
54
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
·Adjustable clutch and brake levers
·Seat height: 800 mm
As of 27 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
·Ride Modes: Urban Mode, Rain Mode, Sport Mode
As of 25 Aug 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
·Rear brake: 130 mm dia Drum (160 4V Standard-Drum) or 200 mm dia Petal Disc (Standard-Disc & Standard Top-End)
·Front Brake: 270mm dia Petal Disc
As of 23 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles (whichever is earlier)
·Conditions apply
·Applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17
·For RR310, the warranty is for 5 years for the BSVI variant only, T&C apply
·For more details, please refer the Warranty section of the Owners manual
As of 23 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
·LED Headlamp with DRL/position lamp
·Tail Lamp: LED
·Colour: Matte Black
As of 25 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
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·Sold in Nepal since 2020 via Jagdamba Motors
As of 30 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

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 3,99,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,56,631
≈ रु 4,08,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,359 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 7,464 · 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 N160 full detailsTVS Apache RTR 160 4V full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is रु 48,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12%), while the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 135 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 54).

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 92 more showrooms in Nepal (301 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
5 recorded since September 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160: 3 · TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: 2. 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 · TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 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 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?

As of October 2026, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V starts at Rs 3.89 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.59 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 at Rs 4.48 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs Rs 3.89 lakh to Rs 4 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is रु 48,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12%), while the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V 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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