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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Honda Dio 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 07 Sept 2026Comparing SD vs STD variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs रु 2,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 150 has 6.1 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if

Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs रु 2,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar 150 has 6.1 PS more power.

Best for budget-focused riders wanting more punch than a 125, with proven engine and very usable fuel range. Worth its price if you can live without twin disc brakes and premium styling extras.

Pros

Strong low-end performance makes city riding easy even with pillion.

Large 15-litre tank gives excellent commuting range between fuel stops.

Simple, proven mechanicals and widespread Bajaj network keep running costs low.

Iconic Pulsar styling that still looks purposeful rather than dated.

Cons

Lacks rear disc and ABS compared to higher Pulsar 150 variants.

Design and equipment feel basic versus newer rivals and Pulsar N-series.

Halogen headlamp and simpler cluster reduce perceived modernity.

Vibrations at higher speeds make it less suitable for frequent highway use.

As of 01 Sept 2026

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if

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

Offers more power than 110 cc rivals at competitive pricing Strong resale value expected due to Honda brand in Nepal Standard trim balances features and affordability within Dio 125 range

Pros

Refined BS6 PGM-FI engine with eSP for efficiency

Idling Stop System helps in city fuel savings

CBS and side stand cut-off improve everyday safety

Sporty styling and LED lighting appeal to youth

Honda reliability and wide service network in Nepal

Cons

Front disc likely absent on base Standard trim

No Smart Key H-Smart features on Standard variant

Suspension tuned more for city than rough rural roads

Underseat storage adequate but not class-leading capacity

As of 19 Jul 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 150

रु 3,07,900Lowest price

Honda

Dio 125

रु 3,09,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,07,900Cheapest

रु 3,09,900

Range, all variants

रु 3,07,900 – रु 3,80,900

रु 3,09,900 – रु 3,29,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific official cash discount currently documented at ex-showroom level.

2 offers on other variants

cashरु 5,000

Typical festival cash discount or finance scheme from Honda Nepal

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

150 cc

Not disclosed

Max power

14 PS+6.1 PS

5.8 kW (7.9 PS)

Max torque

13.3 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

202Better

164

Service centres

176

186Better

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 with 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

·PGM-FI sensor-based fuel injection system

·Side Stand Engine Cut Off

·Silent Start with ACG (ACG starter)

·Front brake: Disc 130MM

·Rear brake: Disc 130MM

·Front tyre: 90/90-12 54J, Tubeless

·Rear tyre: 90/100-10 53J, Tubeless

·Battery: 12V, 3.0AH

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

·Alloy Wheels

·Position Lamp (LED)

·Stylish Muffler Protector

·Head lamp: LED

As of 31 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Sold by HH Bajaj since 2017 as mid-capacity commuter

·Positioned above 125cc Pulsars and below 160cc/200cc Pulsars

·SD is entry Pulsar 150 trim, focused on affordability

As of 01 Sept 2026

·Officially distributed in Nepal by Syakar Trading Company

·Positioned as premium 125 cc Honda scooter for Nepal

·Price Rs 2,99,900 MRP in Nepal for Standard

·Imported and assembled under Honda’s Nepal two-wheeler lineup

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 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 3,07,900

रु 3,09,900

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 3,14,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,747 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,784 · 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 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 150 or Honda Dio 125?

As of September 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 starts at Rs 3.08 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Honda Dio 125 at Rs 3.1 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Honda Dio 125 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 3.08 lakh to Rs 3.81 lakh and the Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3.1 lakh to Rs 3.3 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 150 or the Honda Dio 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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