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Bajaj Discover 125 ST vs Yamaha Salutoin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 30 Aug 2026Comparing Discover 125 ST vs Saluto variants
The short answer

Yamaha Saluto costs रु 4,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Discover 125 ST if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Priced slightly above the regular Discover 125 Disc, the Discover 125 ST offers sportier looks and marginally higher performance that justify the premium for riders who value style and a bit more power. Best suited for urban and peri-urban commuters wanting a reliable, fuel-efficient 125 cc with distinctive design rather than the absolute cheapest commuter.

Pros
Strong 13 PS engine for the 125 cc commuter class, giving better highway flexibility.
Good fuel efficiency with practical 10 L tank, keeping running costs low.
Sporty styling and petal front disc make it look and feel more premium than basic commuters.
Wide nationwide Bajaj dealer network makes parts and servicing relatively easy to access.
Cons
No ABS or CBS, which some rivals now offer in the 125 cc segment.
Rear brake is still a drum, limiting ultimate braking performance.
Instrument cluster and features feel basic versus newer 125 cc competitors with digital consoles.
Price premium over standard Discover 125 Disc narrows the gap to more modern 125 cc options.
As of 26 Aug 2026
Choose the Yamaha Saluto if
Yamaha Saluto costs रु 4,000 less ex-showroom.
10 rows compared
Bajaj
रु 2,58,900
Yamaha
रु 2,54,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,58,900
रु 2,54,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 2,58,900
रु 2,54,900
Variants on sale
1
1
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Indicative ex-showroom price; dealer-level cash discounts may apply seasonally.
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
13 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
11 Nm
Not disclosed
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
197
213Better
Service centres
172Better
74
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Single-piece, long padded seat suitable for rider and pillion
·Telescopic front forks, Nitrox monoshock rear suspension
·Upright commuter ergonomics with mid-set footpegs
·Moderate seat cushioning, tuned for daily city commutes
As of 26 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Analog-digital instrument cluster with speedometer and tripmeter
·Basic tell-tale lights for indicators, high beam, neutral
·No smartphone connectivity or navigation features
As of 26 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·Front 200 mm petal disc brake
·Rear 130 mm drum brake
·No ABS or CBS listed for Nepal variant
·Tubed tyres on alloy wheels
As of 26 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
✨Design & Exterior
·Sportier ST styling with sculpted tank and sharp side panels
·Twin LED/halogen-type pilot lamps with stylish headlamp cowl
·Available in Black-Blue and Red colour options in Nepal
·Alloy wheels and stylish body graphics differentiate it from standard Discover 125
As of 26 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially sold in Nepal via HH Bajaj network as of 2026
·Ex-showroom Nepal price listed around Rs. 2,58,900–2,59,000
·Positioned as the higher-spec Discover 125 variant above Disc model
·Available across all Bajaj showrooms in Nepal per distributor and tech portals
As of 26 Aug 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Discover 125 ST
Yamaha Saluto

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 2,58,900
रु 2,54,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,63,905
≈ रु 2,63,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,832 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 4,757 · 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 Yamaha Saluto — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Discover 125 ST or Yamaha Saluto?

As of August 2026, the Yamaha Saluto starts at Rs 2.55 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.04 lakh less than the Bajaj Discover 125 ST at Rs 2.59 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Discover 125 ST and Yamaha Saluto in Nepal?

The Bajaj Discover 125 ST costs Rs 2.59 lakh and the Yamaha Saluto costs Rs 2.55 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Discover 125 ST or the Yamaha Saluto?

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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