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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Honda Dioin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 31 Jul 2026Comparing NS125 ABS FI BS6 vs STD variants

The short answer

Honda Dio costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 125 has 19 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar 125 has 6.22 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 125 if

Pulsar 125 has 19 mm more ground clearance.Pulsar 125 has 6.22 PS more power.

Marketed as most affordable sporty NS series bike Good balance of performance and style for 125cc

Pros

Refined BS6 FI engine with decent power

Monoshock rear improves handling and comfort

Streetfighter styling appealing to young riders

Cons

Exact official mileage figures not shared (As of: 13/07/2026)

Single-channel ABS status unclear from Nepal sources (As of: 13/07/2026)

As of 13 Jul 2026

Choose the Honda Dio if

Honda Dio costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

BS6 FI improves emissions and efficiency over BS4 carburetor Standard variant offers core features without Smart Key premium Price around Rs. 2.59 lakhs makes it competitive among 110 cc scooters

Pros

Efficient 109.51 cc PGM-FI engine with good mileage

Digital intelligent meter with useful fuel and range info

Telescopic front suspension aids comfort on rough roads

Light 103 kg kerb weight helps in city traffic

Practical storage spaces and external fuel lid

Cons

Lacks Smart Key convenience features found in H-Smart

Drum brakes only; no disc option in Nepal BS6 spec

No ABS or advanced safety electronics listed

Still petrol-only in an increasingly EV-focused market

As of 19 Jul 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 125

रु 2,79,900

Honda

Dio

रु 2,64,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,79,900

रु 2,64,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 2,72,900 – रु 3,04,900

रु 2,64,900 – रु 2,84,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Any launch or seasonal discount not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

2 offers on other variants

cashरु 2,59,000

Indicative starting BS6 FI price range including Standard trim

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

12 PS+6.22 PS

5.78 PS

Max torque

11 Nm

Not disclosed

Transmission

Not disclosed

AUTOMATIC

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,012 mm

1,808 mm

Height

1,078 mm

1,150 mm

Wheelbase

1,353 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

179 mm+19 mm

160 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

·Front telescopic suspension

·Rear monoshock suspension

·Split-style seat with sporty ergonomics

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Retractable Pillion Foot Step

·Split Grab Rail

As of 31 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·DC electrical system 12V, 8Ah VRLA battery

·Halogen 12V 35/35W headlamp

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Intelligent Meter (Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage, Distance to empty, Battery Indicator)

·Smart Key (H-Smart Technology: Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Start)

·Passing switch

·Engine Start Stop Switch

As of 31 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front 240 mm disc brake

·Rear 130 mm drum brake with CBS

·ABS presence not clearly specified by portals (As of: 13/07/2026)

·Tubeless tyres front 80/100-17, rear 100/90-17

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Side Stand Engine Cut Off

·Silent Start with ACG

·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 31 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Naked streetfighter design inspired by larger NS models

·Wolf-eye headlamp styling

·Aggressive tank shrouds and sporty graphics

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Color: Sports Red2

·Color: Jazzy Blue Metallic

·Color: Mat Axis Grey Metallic

·Fierce LED Headlamp

·Stylish Muffler Protector

·Alloy Wheels

·Position Lamp

·Head Lamp: LED

As of 31 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially listed as PULSAR NS125 ABS FI BS6 in Nepal lineup

·Launch price reported around NPR 2.79–2.80 lakh

·Import numbers not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Officially distributed by Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd., Jyoti Group

·Dio BS6 FI Standard positioned as base BS6 trim

·Honda Dio long-running nameplate with strong urban sales

As of 19 Jul 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 2,79,900

रु 2,64,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,84,905

≈ रु 2,69,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,224 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 4,944 · 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 Pulsar 125 vs Honda Dio — questions buyers ask

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

As of July 2026, the Honda Dio starts at Rs 2.65 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.08 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 125 at Rs 2.73 lakh.

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

The Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs Rs 2.73 lakh to Rs 3.05 lakh and the Honda Dio costs Rs 2.65 lakh to Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

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

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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