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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda Dio in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 19 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar 125 vs DLX variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 125 has 27 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar 125 has 3.9 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 125 if

Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar 125 has 27 mm more ground clearance.Pulsar 125 has 3.9 PS more power.

Official price is higher than some Nepal portal listings. Value depends on final dealer quote and local offers.

Pros

Official Nepal listing and specs are available.

Two colour choices give simple variant selection.

Refined 124.4cc engine with minimal vibration at speed

Smooth 5-speed gearbox with confident low-RPM tractability

Sporty split-seat styling borrowed from the Pulsar 150

Accessible seat height suits most Nepali riders

Cons

Rear drum brake feels dated next to disc-braked rivals

Front disc lacks bite compared to bigger Pulsars

No gear position indicator on the instrument cluster

Official mileage figures remain undisclosed by Bajaj

As of 10 Aug 2026

Choose the Honda Dio if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The Deluxe variant justifies its small price jump with a richer digital TFT cluster and more premium look, making it strong value for tech-focused buyers. Ideal for riders who want a sporty presence and useful information display without stepping up to more expensive 125cc scooters. A significant upgrade over the STD variant, offering modern LED lighting and a digital console that justifies the price gap for style-conscious urban riders. The DLX variant justifies its premium over the STD model by offering the convenience of H-Smart technology, which significantly enhances daily usability and security.

Pros

Informative digital instrument console

Premium LED position lamps

Excellent engine refinement

Full digital instrument cluster

Premium LED headlamp and position lamp

Real-time mileage indicator

Convenient H-Smart keyless technology

High fuel efficiency

Stylish design elements

Reliable performance

Cons

Still uses drum brakes at this price point

No integrated mobile charging as standard

Price nearing 125cc scooter territory

Still uses drum brakes on both ends

No disc brake option available on this trim

Small fuel tank for long rides

Higher price point than the standard variant

Small fuel tank capacity

Basic suspension setup

As of 04 Oct 2026

13 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 125

रु 2,74,900Lowest price

Honda

Dio

रु 2,84,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,74,900Cheapest

रु 2,84,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026).

No offer on this variant

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

11.8 PS+3.9 PS

5.8 kW (7.9 PS)

Max torque

10.8 Nm

Not disclosed

Transmission

Not disclosed

AUTOMATIC

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

1,808 mm

Height

2,055 mm

1,150 mm

Ground clearance

187 mm+27 mm

160 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

210Better

172

Service centres

190

208Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Seating capacity: 2

As of 02 Oct 2026

·Split Grab Rail design for better grip

·Retractable Pillion Foot Step

As of 18 Oct 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Digital-analog console

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Intelligent Meter: Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage, Distance to Empty, Battery Indicator

·Smart Key with H-Smart Technology: Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Start

·Passing Switch: flash signal without using horn

As of 18 Oct 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Brakes: 240 mm Disc

·Rear Brakes: 130 mm Drum, CBS

·Front Tyres: 80/100-17 Tubeless

·Rear Tyres: 110/80-17 Tubeless

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Tyre Size & Type (Front): 90/90-12 54J, TUBELESS

·Tyre Size & Type (Rear): 90/100-10 53J, TUBELESS

·Brake Type & Size (Front): DISC 130MM

·Brake Type & Size (Rear): DISC 130MM

As of 18 Oct 2026

Warranty & After-sales

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·2 years or 32,000 km standard warranty

·Syakar Safety Riding training included

·Standard warranty: 2 years or 32,000 km

·Extended warranty: Available up to 6 years total

As of 17 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs

·Head Lamps: LED with AHO

·Tail Lamps: LED

·Available in multiple colors

·Brooklyn Black

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Color: Mat Axis Grey Metallic

·Color: Dazzle Yellow Metallic

·Color: Mat Sangria Red Metallic

As of 18 Oct 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Nepal Drivessays market price around Rs 259,000; portal figures conflict.

As of 13 Jul 2026

·BS6 compliant model

·Imported from: India

·Colors: Mat Axis Grey Metallic, Dazzle Yellow Metallic, Mat Sangria Red Metallic

·Imported and distributed by Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

As of 17 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 125

Honda Dio

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 2,74,900

रु 2,84,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,79,905

≈ रु 2,89,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,131 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,317 · 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 125 full details Honda Dio full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3.6%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 125 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 27 mm more ground clearance; 38 more showrooms in Nepal (210 vs 172).

Choose the Honda Dio if

you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 18 more service centres in Nepal (208 vs 190).

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

4 recorded since August 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 125: 3 · Honda Dio: 1. 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.

See the full price-change log →

Trim prices distributor-verified

2 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 19 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Bajaj: 210 showrooms, 190 service centres · Honda: 172 showrooms, 208 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 125 vs Honda Dio — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Honda Dio?

As of October 2026, the Honda Dio starts at Rs 2.7 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 125 at Rs 2.75 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Honda Dio in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs Rs 2.75 lakh and the Honda Dio costs Rs 2.7 lakh to Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 125 or the Honda Dio?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3.6%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar 125 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Honda Dio 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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