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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 5 trim prices distributor-verified 29 Jul 2026Comparing SD vs Apache RTR 160 2V BT variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if
Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.

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 TVS Apache RTR 160 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
10 rows compared
Bajaj Pulsar 150 price in NepalBajaj Pulsar 150 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 3,07,900Lowest price
TVS
रु 3,13,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,07,900Cheapest
रु 3,13,900
Range, all variants
रु 3,07,900 – रु 3,80,900
रु 3,13,900 – रु 3,84,900
Variants on sale
3
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁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
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
150 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
14 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
13.3 Nm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
202
264Better
Service centres
176Better
53
1 category hiddenBattery & 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
Not disclosed
📱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
Not disclosed
🛡️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
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·LED headlight
·LED taillight
·LED indicators
As of 04 Aug 2026
Not disclosed
📊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
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 150
TVS Apache RTR 160

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 3,13,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 5,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,15,131
≈ रु 3,22,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,747 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,859 · 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 150 full detailsTVS Apache RTR 160 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar 150 leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

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

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 if
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 62 more showrooms in Nepal (264 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

Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 5

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 29 July 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 202 showrooms, 176 service centres · TVS: 264 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 150 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 150 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

As of September 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar 150 starts at Rs 3.08 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.06 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 at Rs 3.14 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and TVS Apache RTR 160 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 3.08 lakh to Rs 3.81 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 costs Rs 3.14 lakh to Rs 3.85 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 150 or the TVS Apache RTR 160?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar 150 leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 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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