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Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar NS 125 vs Pulsar NS160 BS6 Dual-ABS variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs रु 41,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar NS125 has 8 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar NS160 has 5.2 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if
Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs रु 41,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar NS125 has 8 mm more ground clearance.

It is the most powerful 125cc motorcycle in Nepal, offering the premium 'NS' naked-sport styling at a more accessible price point than its 160cc or 200cc siblings.

Pros
Most powerful engine in the 125cc segment
Premium perimeter frame chassis for superior handling
Aggressive street-fighter styling identical to larger NS models
Muscular NS200-style design with perimeter frame and LED lighting
Digital console with Bluetooth, navigation and gear indicator
260mm disc with dual-piston caliper and single-channel ABS
Cons
Heaviest bike in the 125cc category affecting power-to-weight ratio
Lacks Single-channel ABS which some Indian variants received
Thin rear tyre compared to the muscular bodywork
Rear brake is still a drum, not a disc
Air-cooled engine with no oil-cooling circuit
Traditional bulb turn indicators, no hazard light function
As of 08 Oct 2026
Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if
Pulsar NS160 has 5.2 PS more power.

A strong choice for buyers prioritising dual-channel braking and substantial suspension hardware, but its value cannot be judged reliably without the exact Nepal ex-showroom price.

Pros
Dual-channel ABS
Large 300 mm front disc
USD front fork
Oil-cooled fuel-injected engine
Cons
Exact price unavailable
Mileage is not officially disclosed
Warranty terms are not publicly specified
Limited verified equipment detail
As of 22 Sept 2026
14 rows compared
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Bajaj
रु 3,51,900Lowest price
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price in NepalBajaj Pulsar NS160 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 3,92,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,51,900Cheapest
रु 3,92,900
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
HH Bajaj
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
12 litre (12,000 cc)
Not disclosed
Max power
12 PS
17.2 PS+5.2 PS
Max torque
11 Nm
Not disclosed
Transmission
Not disclosed
Manual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,012 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,078 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
178 mm+8 mm
170 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209
209
Service centres
189
189
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
·Suspension Rear: Monoshock with Nitrox
As of 13 Sept 2026
·Seating capacity: 2
·Front suspension: 33 mm USD fork
As of 23 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full Digital Console
·Bluetooth Connectivity
·Mobile Notifications
·Ride Connect App
As of 13 Sept 2026
·LED Headlamp with twin thunder DRLs
·LCD cluster with Bluetooth
·USB charging
·Turn-by-turn navigation
·Smartphone connectivity
·Perimeter frame
As of 23 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Brakes: CBS
·Front Brake: Disc, Ø 240 mm
·Rear Brake: Drum, Ø 130 mm
·Tyres Front: 80/100-17, Tubeless
·Tyres Rear: 100/90-17, Tubeless
·Tyre Pressure Front: 1.75 Kg/cm²
·Tyre Pressure Rear (Solo): 2.00 Kg/cm²
·Tyre Pressure Rear (Pillion): 2.25 Kg/cm²
·ABS Ride Mode with Rain Mode, Road Mode, Off-road Mode
As of 13 Sept 2026
·Tyre size: 100/80-17 / 130/70-17
·Brakes: Front: Disc / Rear: Disc / Single-channel ABS (base) / Dual-channel (USD variant)
·Brakes (front/rear): Twin Channel ABS / Twin Channel ABS
·Front brake: 300 mm hydraulic disc
·Rear brake: 230 mm hydraulic disc
As of 23 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·5 Year Warranty
·2 years or 30,000 km engine warranty
As of 13 Sept 2026
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As of 22 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Frame: Perimeter Frame
·Headlamp: 12V, 35/35 W
·Available Colors: Fiery Orange, Burnt Red, Beach Blue, Pewter Grey
As of 13 Sept 2026
·Body type: Naked Sport
·Colours: Cocktail Wine Red, Pearl Metallic White, Ebony Black, Pewter Grey
As of 23 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CKD units from India and assembled by HH Bajaj in Nepal
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Nepal availability: Listed by Bajaj Auto Nepal
·Nepal ex-showroom price: Not found for this exact name in the available official results
As of 22 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS125
Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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 3,51,900
रु 3,92,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,56,905
≈ रु 4,01,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,568 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 7,333 · 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 NS125 full detailsBajaj Pulsar NS160 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is रु 41,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.7%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ahead on power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 5.2 PS more power.

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
4 recorded since August 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 2

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 · Bajaj: 209 showrooms, 189 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 NS125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 starts at Rs 3.52 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.41 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at Rs 3.93 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs Rs 3.52 lakh and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 costs Rs 3.93 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or the Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

These two split the decision: the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is रु 41,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.7%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ahead on power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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