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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Pulsar NS160 BS6 Dual-ABS vs Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh Dual Disc variants
The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs रु 57,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 10 mm more ground clearance. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 0.4 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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
Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs रु 57,000 less ex-showroom.Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 10 mm more ground clearance.Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 0.4 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 Pulsar NS160 price in NepalBajaj Pulsar NS160 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 3,92,900
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh price in NepalTVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh price in NepalTVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh price in NepalTVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh price in Nepal
TVS
रु 3,35,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,92,900
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
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
17.2 PS
17.6 PS+0.4 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
14.7 Nm
Transmission
Manual
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
2,035 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,050 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,357 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
180 mm+10 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
·Seating capacity: 2
·Front suspension: 33 mm USD fork
As of 23 Sept 2026
·Single-piece seat with slightly sporty stance
·Telescopic front forks, rear monoshock
As of 20 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·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
·Digital instrument cluster
·Bluetooth / SmartXonnect not explicitly claimed for Refresh DD (As of: 19/09/2026)
As of 20 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·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
·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
—
As of 22 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
·Body type: Naked Sport
·Colours: Cocktail Wine Red, Pearl Metallic White, Ebony Black, Pewter Grey
As of 23 Sept 2026
·Headlamp: LED Headlamp with DRL/position lamp
·Tail Lamp: LED
·Colour option: Matte Black
As of 03 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·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
·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 NS160
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 3,92,900
रु 3,35,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,01,631
≈ रु 3,44,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 7,333 · 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 NS160 full detailsTVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is रु 57,000 cheaper ex-showroom (17%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 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

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

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 NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 0.62 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at Rs 3.93 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 costs Rs 3.93 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 NS160 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is रु 57,000 cheaper ex-showroom (17%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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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