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Bajaj Discover 125 ST vs Honda Shine 125in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 29 Jul 2026Comparing (Front Disc) vs DSS (disc brake) variants
The short answer

Bajaj Discover 125 ST costs रु 55,000 less ex-showroom. Discover 125 ST has 3 mm more ground clearance. Discover 125 ST has 3.1 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Discover 125 ST if
Bajaj Discover 125 ST costs रु 55,000 less ex-showroom.Discover 125 ST has 3 mm more ground clearance.Discover 125 ST has 3.1 PS more power.

The standard Discover 125 is the value-focused option, sacrificing some performance for better mileage and lower price. Ideal for cost-conscious riders prioritizing fuel efficiency and simple, proven mechanicals over sporty character.

Pros
Better fuel efficiency than ST, lowering running costs for heavy commuters.
Lower purchase price makes it accessible to more buyers.
CBS on rear drum improves basic braking safety versus non-CBS bikes.
Simple, proven 125cc DTS-i engine with easy maintenance.
Cons
Less power and excitement than the ST and rival 125cc motorcycles.
No ABS and older BS4 engine tech versus newer competition.
Basic features and dated styling might feel old compared to modern rivals.
Limited storage and no factory-fitted luggage solutions.
As of 28 Jul 2026
Choose the Honda Shine 125 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Affordable commuter positioning in Nepal, but official feature detail is limited

Pros
Strong fuel efficiency claim for a 125 cc commuter
Light kerb weight at 115 kg aids city use
Cons
No ABS
Underseat storage not officially disclosed (As of: 2026-07-18)
As of 18 Jul 2026
14 rows compared
Bajaj
रु 2,44,900Lowest price
Honda Shine 125 price in Nepal
Honda
रु 2,99,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,44,900Cheapest
रु 2,99,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,44,900 – रु 2,58,900
रु 2,34,900 – रु 2,99,900
Variants on sale
2
4
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No officially advertised ex-showroom discount scheme found.
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
11 PS+3.1 PS
7.9 PS
Max torque
11 Nm
11 Nm
Transmission
manual
manual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,987 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,044 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,305 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
165 mm+3 mm
162 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
188
216Better
Service centres
152Better
143
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Standard commuter seat focused on comfort and efficiency
·Telescopic front fork and dual shock rear suspension
·Ergonomic upright riding posture for city commutes
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Self/kick start with ACG silent start
·Telescopic front suspension
As of 18 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Analog instrument cluster with basic readouts
·Electric start with kick start backup
As of 28 Jul 2026
·PGM-FI fuel injection
As of 18 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·240 mm front disc brake
·130 mm rear drum brake with CBS mentioned
·No ABS system offered
·Halogen lighting, no DRL or LED upgrade
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Disc brake variant with drum/disc brake setup
·No ABS
As of 18 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Conservative commuter styling compared to the ST’s muscular look
·Colour options: Black-Red, Black-Blue, Black-Green
·Alloy wheels and simple graphics package
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Honda Shine 125 Nepal variant name: DSS
·Tubes and tyres: 80/100-18 front and rear
As of 18 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Sold as Discover 125 Disc variant by HH Bajaj Nepal
·Official Nepal price around Rs 2,44,900
·Imported from India as BS4 front-disc commuter bike
As of 28 Jul 2026
·Offered in Nepal through Syakar Trading Company
As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Discover 125 ST
Honda Shine 125

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 2,44,900
रु 2,99,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,53,631
≈ रु 3,04,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,571 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,597 · 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.

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Bajaj Discover 125 ST vs Honda Shine 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Discover 125 ST or Honda Shine 125?

As of July 2026, the Honda Shine 125 starts at Rs 2.35 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.1 lakh less than the Bajaj Discover 125 ST at Rs 2.45 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Discover 125 ST and Honda Shine 125 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Discover 125 ST costs Rs 2.45 lakh to Rs 2.59 lakh and the Honda Shine 125 costs Rs 2.35 lakh to Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Discover 125 ST or the Honda Shine 125?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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