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Bajaj Discover 125 vs Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Discover 125 Disc vs Saluto 125 Disc UBS variants
The short answer

Bajaj Discover 125 costs रु 26,000 less ex-showroom. Saluto 125 has 15 mm more ground clearance. Discover 125 has 2.7 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Discover 125 if
Bajaj Discover 125 costs रु 26,000 less ex-showroom.Discover 125 has 2.7 PS more power.

Strong value commuter around NPR 2.57 lakh, offering good mileage, CBS brakes and modern design. Best suited for city riders wanting proven 125 cc efficiency with slightly premium features over entry 125s.

Pros
Refined 124.5 cc DTS‑i engine with good claimed mileage.
CBS with front disc improves braking safety compared to drum rivals.
Comfortable suspension and textured seat for daily commuting.
Modern styling with LED DRL and semi‑digital console at budget price.
Cons
No ABS even as an option despite disc brake fitment.
Seat height and some detailed ergonomics not clearly disclosed for buyers.
Underseat storage limited versus scooters, less practical for carrying items.
Price overlaps with more feature‑rich 125 cc competitors in Nepal.
As of 04 Sept 2026
Choose the Yamaha Saluto 125 if
Saluto 125 has 15 mm more ground clearance.

Best suited to riders prioritizing economy, simple design and Yamaha reliability over advanced features or performance.

Pros
Very light at about 114 kg, easy to handle in city traffic.
Excellent claimed mileage approaching 70–78 km/l, reducing running costs.
Tubeless tyres and front disc with UBS improve safety versus basic drum-only rivals.
Yamaha brand and MAW network give relatively wide dealer and service coverage in major cities.
Cons
No ABS and basic safety feature set compared with newer 125cc competitors.
Lacks modern features like digital cluster, Bluetooth, or LED headlamp.
Performance is modest; 8.3 PS output feels purely commuter-focused.
Official Nepal specs omit several key dimensions and comfort details, making cross-comparison harder.
As of 30 Aug 2026
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Bajaj Discover 125 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 2,56,900Lowest price
Yamaha Saluto 125 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 2,82,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,56,900Cheapest
रु 2,82,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,56,900
रु 2,54,900 – रु 2,84,900
Variants on sale
1
3
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Indicative promotional price Rs 2,56,900* mentioned by Bajaj Nepal blog; actual showroom may vary.
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
125 cc
Max power
11 PS+2.7 PS
8.3 PS
Max torque
11 Nm+0.9 Nm
10.1 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Height
2,035 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,265 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm
180 mm+15 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
202
229Better
Service centres
176Better
74
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front: Telescopic, 140 mm fork travel
·Suspension Rear: Nitrox, 120 mm rear wheel travel
As of 05 Aug 2026
·Comfortable Long Seats
As of 28 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Semi‑digital instrument cluster with analog tachometer
·Electric start standard
·Pass light switch, handlebar‑mounted controls
·Cluster_type: semi‑digital; no Bluetooth pairing disclosed (As of: 04/09/2026)
As of 04 Sept 2026
·Cluster_type: Analog instrument cluster (India-spec, typical Saluto; not Nepal-confirmed) (As of: 30/08/2026)
·No Bluetooth connectivity mentioned
·Kick and electric start likely offered (India-spec; not Nepal-confirmed) (As of: 30/08/2026)
As of 30 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front Brake: 240 mm Disc
·Rear Brake: 130 mm Drum with CBS
·Front Tyre: 80/100-17
·Rear Tyre: 100/90-17
As of 05 Aug 2026
·Front Brake Type: Disc 245mm
·Rear Brake Type: Drum-UBS
·245mm Disc Brakes with Unified Braking System (UBS)
As of 28 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·LED DRL headlamp with halogen main beam
·Headlamp_type: halogen reflector with LED DRL
·New tail‑lamp design and graphics
·Available colours: Black‑Red, Black‑Blue, Black‑Green
As of 04 Sept 2026
·New Colors and Graphics
·Available colors: Blue, Green, Grey
As of 28 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Currently sold in Nepal as single Disc variant
·HH Bajaj is official distributor for Bajaj Discover 125
As of 04 Sept 2026
·Single officially listed Nepal variant: Saluto 125 Disc
·Other portals list Rs. 2,82,900 ex-showroom in 2026
·Earlier EMI flyer showed Disc and Drum variants, now only Disc active
·Sold via MAW Yamaha dealers nationwide
As of 30 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Discover 125
Yamaha Saluto 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 2,56,900
रु 2,82,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,61,905
≈ रु 2,87,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,795 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,280 · 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 vs Yamaha Saluto 125 — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the Yamaha Saluto 125 starts at Rs 2.55 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Bajaj Discover 125 at Rs 2.57 lakh.

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

The Bajaj Discover 125 costs Rs 2.57 lakh and the Yamaha Saluto 125 costs Rs 2.55 lakh to Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Discover 125 or the Yamaha Saluto 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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