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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Honda Dioin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 27 Aug 2026Comparing SD vs STD variants

The short answer

Honda Dio costs रु 43,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 150 has 8.22 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if

Pulsar 150 has 8.22 PS more power.

Best value Pulsar 150 variant in Nepal for riders prioritising lower upfront cost over rear disc or ABS. Good for city commuting and light touring; budget‑conscious buyers may accept missing rear disc and ABS.

Pros

Lowest entry price into Pulsar 150 lineup while retaining same engine and chassis.

Proven 149.5cc motor with adequate city and highway performance.

Comfortable ergonomics and suspension tuned for rough Nepali roads.

15L tank offers good range between fuel stops for daily use.

Cons

Misses rear disc brake, reducing braking performance versus higher variants.

No ABS, which is a concern given current safety expectations and rivals.

Older semi‑digital console and basic features compared to newer 150cc competitors.

Price gap to Twin Disc is small, making SD feel less value‑rich for some buyers.

As of 20 Aug 2026

Choose the Honda Dio if

Honda Dio costs रु 43,000 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

Smooth, refined 109.51cc engine with near-silent ACG starter

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

No disc brake on either variant, only drum brakes with CBS

No Bluetooth connectivity despite having a digital instrument cluster

As of 12 Aug 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 150

रु 3,07,900

Honda

Dio

रु 2,64,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,07,900

रु 2,64,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 2,86,900 – रु 3,80,900

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

Typical seasonal Bajaj Nepal cash discount or festival offer on Pulsar range (exact Pulsar 150 SD offer not disclosed officially).

4 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

Engine capacity

150 cc

Not disclosed

Max power

14 PS+8.22 PS

5.78 PS

Max torque

13.25 Nm

Not disclosed

Transmission

Not disclosed

AUTOMATIC

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

1,808 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,150 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

160 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

197

216Better

Service centres

172Better

143

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·31 mm Telescopic front suspension

·Twin Hydraulic Suspension rear

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Retractable Pillion Foot Step

·Split Grab Rail

As of 31 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Digital Fuel Gauge: Yes

·Call and SMS alert: No

·Semi Digital (LCD) instrument cluster

·Mobile App: No

·USB Charging: Type A

·Distance to empty

·Real time fuel economy

As of 04 Aug 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

·ABS braking system

·260 mm Disc front brake

·130 mm Drum rear brake

·80/100-17, 46P Tubeless front tyre

·100/90-17, 55P Tubeless rear tyre

As of 04 Aug 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

·LED headlight

·LED taillight

·LED indicators

As of 04 Aug 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

·Sold officially by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. across Nepal

·Listed in Bajaj Nepal bikes catalogue as Pulsar 150 SD

As of 20 Aug 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 150

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 3,07,900

रु 2,64,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 5,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,15,131

≈ रु 2,69,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,747 · 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 150 vs Honda Dio — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 150 or Honda Dio?

As of August 2026, the Honda Dio starts at Rs 2.65 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.22 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 150 at Rs 2.87 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Honda Dio in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 2.87 lakh to Rs 3.81 lakh and the Honda Dio costs Rs 2.65 lakh to Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 150 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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