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Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise vs Hero Xtreme 160R in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 20 Oct 2026Comparing Avenger 220 Cruise BS4 vs Dual ABS variants
The short answer

Hero Xtreme 160R costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom. Avenger 220 Cruise has 2.1 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise if
Avenger 220 Cruise has 2.1 PS more power.

The Avenger 220 Cruise remains a niche, affordable choice for riders seeking a relaxed, classic cruiser aesthetic for highway touring in Nepal. It offers decent value for its price point, though it lacks modern features found in newer competitors.

Pros
Extremely comfortable ergonomics for long rides
Proven, reliable oil-cooled engine
Distinctive classic cruiser styling
Accessible seat height
Cons
Lacks modern features like LED lighting or digital console
Rear drum brake is outdated for the segment
Limited service network for specialized cruiser parts compared to commuter bikes
Engine technology is aging compared to newer liquid-cooled rivals
As of 14 Oct 2026
Choose the Hero Xtreme 160R if
Hero Xtreme 160R costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom.

Dual‑channel ABS and strong hardware justify the price premium over the ABS trim. Best for riders prioritising braking safety without sacrificing everyday usability.

Pros
Dual‑channel ABS significantly improves braking safety.
Full LED lighting and premium USD forks at this price point.
Strong mid‑range performance suitable for highways.
Value‑packed versus similarly priced 160cc rivals.
Cons
Price premium over single‑channel ABS trim may stretch budget.
Underseat storage limited; not scooter‑like practical.
No traction control or advanced rider aids despite sporty positioning.
Brand’s perceived prestige lower than some competitors.
As of 20 Sept 2026
15 rows compared
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Bajaj
रु 4,32,900
Hero Xtreme 160R price in NepalHero Xtreme 160R price in NepalHero Xtreme 160R price in Nepal
Hero
रु 4,27,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,32,900
रु 4,27,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Occasional festival cash discounts or accessories bundle
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
220 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
19 PS+2.1 PS
16.9 PS
Max torque
17.5 Nm+2.9 Nm
14.6 Nm
Transmission
Manual
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,210 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,321 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,490 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
169 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
210Better
93
Service centres
190Better
33
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Handlebar: Highway Comfort
·Pillion Backrest: Cushioned
·Low & Long Profile seating for comfort and stability
As of 04 Oct 2026
·Front Suspension Type: KYB USD Forks, 37mm Dia
·Rear Suspension Type: 7 Step Adjustable Monoshock
As of 30 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Digital Multi-function Display with Speedometer, Odometer, Tripmeters (2), Fuel Bars, Clock, Service Reminder
As of 04 Oct 2026
·Inverted LCD Display
As of 30 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front brake: 260 mm disc
·Rear brake: 130 mm drum
·Tyre size: 90/90-17 / 130/90-15
·Brakes: Front: Disc 260mm 2-piston / Rear: Drum 130mm / Single-channel ABS
·Brakes (front/rear): Disc 260 mm / Drum 130 mm
·front_brake: 260 mm disc brake
As of 04 Oct 2026
·Front Brake type: Disc 276 mm
·Rear Brake Type: Disc 220 mm
·Front Suspension Type: KYB USD Forks, 37mm Dia
·Rear Suspension Type: 7 Step Adjustable Monoshock
As of 30 Jul 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Comprehensive 5 Year Warranty
·Typical Bajaj motorcycle warranty: 2 years / 30,000 km
·Standard Bajaj bike warranty: 5 Year Comprehensive
·Extended warranty programs via HH Bajaj dealers, details at showrooms
As of 04 Oct 2026
·India's First 5 Year Warranty* (*Conditions apply) (origin-market figure)
·5 years or 70,000 km, whichever comes first (origin-market figure)
As of 18 Oct 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Classic Design Headlamp with integrated windshield and LED DRL's
·Integrated Tail Lamp with halo effect
·Super Wide Rear Tyre
·Wheels: Classic Spoke
·Colours: Auburn Black & Moon White
·Front Tyre: 90/90-17" 49P with Tube
·Rear Tyre: 130/90-15" 66P with Tube
As of 04 Oct 2026
·Frame Type: Tubular Underbone Diamond Type
·Swing Arm: Box type
·Wheel Type: Alloy
·Front Tyre Size: 100/80 -17
·Rear Tyre Size: 130/70 R17
·Lamps: LED Headlight with Position Lamp, LED Tail lamp and LED Winkers
·Battery (V-Ah): 12 V-6AH
·Starting System: Self Start
As of 30 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU/SKD by HH Bajaj
As of 14 Oct 2026
·Imported and sold via CG Motors dealer network
As of 20 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise
Hero Xtreme 160R

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 4,32,900
रु 4,27,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,41,631
≈ रु 4,36,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,080 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 7,986 · 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 Avenger 220 Cruise full detailsHero Xtreme 160R full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 157 more service centres in Nepal (190 vs 33); 117 more showrooms in Nepal (210 vs 93).

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
1 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
2 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 20 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 210 showrooms, 190 service centres · Hero: 93 showrooms, 33 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 Avenger 220 Cruise vs Hero Xtreme 160R — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise or Hero Xtreme 160R?

As of October 2026, the Hero Xtreme 160R starts at Rs 4.28 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise at Rs 4.33 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise and Hero Xtreme 160R in Nepal?

The Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise costs Rs 4.33 lakh and the Hero Xtreme 160R costs Rs 4.28 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise or the Hero Xtreme 160R?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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