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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs TVS Raider in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu4 of 6 trim prices distributor-verified 09 Sept 2026Comparing Pulsar 125 Disc vs Raider FI Drum variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 125 has 0.4 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 125 if
Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar 125 has 0.4 PS more power.

Lower-priced Pulsar 125 Nepal variant Value depends on needing Bluetooth and 125cc commuter performance

Pros
Lower entry price among Pulsar 125 variants
Bluetooth and digital console included
Large 15 L fuel tank
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
Cons
Mileage not officially disclosed in the provided sources
Underseat storage not officially disclosed (As of: 13/07/2026)
Safety feature specifics not fully disclosed in the provided sources
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
As of 10 Aug 2026
Choose the TVS Raider if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Strong value for buyers wanting Raider styling and tech at the lowest price, but missing disc front brake and split seat. Best suited to budget-conscious commuters who prioritize looks and engine refinement over premium features.

Pros
Lowest-priced Raider; keeps core engine and styling.
Refined 124.8 cc engine with good performance for segment.
Adjustable monoshock and tubeless tyres add everyday usability.
USB charging and digital LCD cluster at base price.
Cons
No front disc brake, reducing braking performance versus higher trims.
Single seat less sporty and less desirable to younger buyers.
Connected features and TFT console not offered on this trim.
ABS type and safety aids not clearly communicated officially.
As of 07 Sept 2026
9 rows compared
Bajaj Pulsar 125 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 2,72,900Lowest price
TVS Raider price in NepalTVS Raider price in NepalTVS Raider price in NepalTVS Raider price in Nepal
TVS
रु 2,79,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,72,900Cheapest
रु 2,79,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,72,900 – रु 3,04,900
रु 2,79,900 – रु 3,15,900
Variants on sale
3
3
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
2 offers on other variants
cash
No specific official cash discount disclosed
2 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
11.8 PS+0.4 PS
8.4 kW (11.4 PS)
Max torque
10.8 Nm
11.2 Nm+0.4 Nm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
202
254Better
Service centres
176Better
53
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·30 mm Telescopic front suspension
·Twin Hydraulic Suspension
·Contoured seats
·Digital (LCD) instrument cluster
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Seat: Single
·Suspension Front Type: Telescopic
·Suspension Rear Type: Monoshock, 5-step adj, Gas charged
·Comfortable riding posture
·Wider split seat
As of 02 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·USB Charging Type A
·Call and SMS alert
·Mobile App
·Bluetooth connectivity
·Distance to empty
·Real time fuel economy
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Screen: Reverse LCD
·Ambient Sensor: No
·Connected Tech: No
·SmartXonnect: No
·Voice Assist: No
·Call Management: No
·Sports updates
·Navigation
·Weather updates
·On-console notifications
·USB charger
As of 02 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·CBS braking system
·240 mm Disc front brake
·130 mm Drum rear brake
·80/100 - 17, 46P Tubeless front tyre
·100/90 - 17, 55P Tubeless rear tyre
·anti-skid technology
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Front Disc/Drum (mm): Disc - 240, Drum - 130
·Rear Drum (mm): 130 SBT
·SBT (Synchronized Braking Technology)
·Rotopetal disc brake
·Helmet attention indication
·Side stand indication and engine cutoff
As of 02 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·LED Headlight
·LED Taillight
·LED indicators
·Black alloy wheels
·Colour: Black Cyan Blue
·Colour: Black Dark Grey
·Colour: Black Race Red
·Colour: Racing Red Tan Beige
·Colour: Black Gold
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Headlamp: LED
·Tail Lamp: LED
·Naked street design
·Sporty tank with scoops
As of 02 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Listed on Bajaj Nepal official bike lineup
As of 13 Jul 2026
·Ex-showroom Nepal price: Rs 2,79,900
·Imported and distributed by Jagdamba Motors since 2021
·Positioned as entry Raider variant for Nepal market
As of 07 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 125
TVS Raider

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 2,72,900
रु 2,79,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,81,631
≈ रु 2,88,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,093 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,224 · 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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Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 7,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 125 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 123 more service centres in Nepal (176 vs 53).

Choose the TVS Raider if
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 52 more showrooms in Nepal (254 vs 202).

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
1 recorded since August 2026

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
4 of 6

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 09 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 202 showrooms, 176 service centres · TVS: 254 showrooms, 53 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 TVS Raider — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 125 or TVS Raider?

As of September 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at Rs 2.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.07 lakh less than the TVS Raider at Rs 2.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and TVS Raider in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 125 costs Rs 2.73 lakh to Rs 3.05 lakh and the TVS Raider costs Rs 2.8 lakh to Rs 3.16 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 125 or the TVS Raider?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 7,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar 125 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the TVS Raider if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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