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Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar NS 125 vs Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh Dual Disc variants
The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs रु 16,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 2 mm more ground clearance. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 5.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs रु 16,000 less ex-showroom.Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 2 mm more ground clearance.Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 5.6 PS more power.

For a small premium over FD, rear disc significantly improves braking performance, making this trim better value for spirited riders. Best for those who want strong engine plus improved safety feel without paying full ABS / SE / USD pricing.

Pros
More confident braking thanks to rear disc.
Same strong 17.63 PS 4V engine as higher trims.
Price still competitive versus fully loaded ABS and SE variants.
Appealing sporty styling and Apache brand cachet.
Cons
Still no ABS despite dual discs, safety gap to ABS models.
Key dimensions and ground clearance figures not clearly published for Nepal.
Likely misses TFT, USD forks, dual-channel ABS of newest Apache variants.
Feature set feels basic versus rapidly modernizing 160cc rivals.
As of 20 Sept 2026
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Bajaj
रु 3,51,900
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TVS
रु 3,35,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,51,900
रु 3,35,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Typical showroom cash/finance offers; no specific official scheme disclosed for this trim
1 offer on other variants
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
12 litre (12,000 cc)
Not disclosed
Max power
12 PS
17.6 PS+5.6 PS
Max torque
11 Nm
14.7 Nm+3.7 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,012 mm
2,035 mm
Height
1,078 mm
1,050 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,357 mm
Ground clearance
178 mm
180 mm+2 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: Telescopic Fork
·Suspension Rear: Monoshock with Nitrox
As of 13 Sept 2026
·Single-piece seat with slightly sporty stance
·Telescopic front forks, rear monoshock
As of 20 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full Digital Console
·Bluetooth Connectivity
·Mobile Notifications
·Ride Connect App
As of 13 Sept 2026
·Digital instrument cluster
·Bluetooth / SmartXonnect not explicitly claimed for Refresh DD (As of: 19/09/2026)
As of 20 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
·Rear 200 mm dia Petal Disc
·Tyre (front): 90/90-17 49P Tubeless
·Tyre (rear): 130/70 R17 M/C 62P Tubeless (Radial tyre)
·ABS: Single Channel Super-Moto ABS
·Brake Fluid: DOT 3 / DOT 4
·Front: 270mm dia Petal Disc
As of 03 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·5 Year Warranty
·2 years or 30,000 km engine warranty
As of 13 Sept 2026
·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 more details, refer the Warranty section of the Owners manual
As of 12 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
·Headlamp: LED Headlamp with DRL/position lamp
·Tail Lamp: LED
·Colour option: Matte Black
As of 03 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CKD units from India and assembled by HH Bajaj in Nepal
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Officially sold by Jagdamba Motors as Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh RD/DD
·40-45 kmpl claimed mileage
As of 29 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS125
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh

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 3,35,900
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 3,44,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,568 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 6,269 · 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 detailsTVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is the stronger buy: it is रु 16,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.8%) and still leads on power and dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 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 Refresh if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 5.6 PS more power; 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
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.

See the full price-change log →
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 · 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 NS125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

As of October 2026, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh starts at Rs 3.31 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.21 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 at Rs 3.52 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs Rs 3.52 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs Rs 3.31 lakh to Rs 3.36 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

On our data the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is the stronger buy: it is रु 16,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.8%) and still leads on power and dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh 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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