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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing Pulsar 150 TD vs Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh Dual Disc variants
The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs रु 55,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 3.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

A strong value pick for riders who prioritize better braking and stability over the absolute lowest price. Well worth the price premium over SD if you ride with pillion or on mixed city–highway routes.

Pros
Twin disc brakes significantly improve stopping power and confidence.
Wider 120 mm rear tyre and longer wheelbase aid stability.
Split seats and dual-tone colours add sportier, more premium feel.
Same proven 149.5cc engine with strong low-end performance.
Cons
Lacks ABS despite having twin disc hardware.
Still uses halogen headlamp and older design language.
Vibrations at high speed mean it is not an ideal touring bike.
Price now close to entry Pulsar N150, a more modern alternative.
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Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs रु 55,000 less ex-showroom.Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 3.6 PS more power.

For a small premium over FD, rear disc significantly improves braking performance, making this trim better value for spirited riders. Best for those who want strong engine plus improved safety feel without paying full ABS / SE / USD pricing.

Pros
More confident braking thanks to rear disc.
Same strong 17.63 PS 4V engine as higher trims.
Price still competitive versus fully loaded ABS and SE variants.
Appealing sporty styling and Apache brand cachet.
Cons
Still no ABS despite dual discs, safety gap to ABS models.
Likely misses TFT, USD forks, dual-channel ABS of newest Apache variants.
Feature set feels basic versus rapidly modernizing 160cc rivals.
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Bajaj
रु 3,90,900
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TVS
रु 3,35,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar 150TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Ex-showroom priceरु 3,90,900रु 3,35,900Cheapest
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorHH BajajJagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar 150TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Offers
cash
No current official cash discount clearly listed for TD variant.
1 offer on other variants
cash
Typical showroom cash/finance offers; no specific official scheme disclosed for this trim
1 offer on other variants
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar 150TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Max power14 PS17.6 PS+3.6 PS
Max torque13.4 Nm14.7 Nm+1.3 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar 150TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Length2,035 mmNot disclosed
Height1,115 mm1,050 mm
Wheelbase1,345 mmNot disclosed
Ground clearance165 mmNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar 150TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Showrooms in Nepal210299Better
Service centres190Better56
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar 150TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front: Telescopic, with anti-friction bush
·Suspension Rear: Twin suspension with Nitrox shock absorber
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·Single-piece seat with slightly sporty stance
·Telescopic front forks, rear monoshock
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·FULLY DIGITAL REVERSE MONOCHROME LCD SPEEDOMETER WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY, CALL ACCEPT/REJECT, MISSED CALL AND MESSAGE ALERT, CLOCK & DTE
·STANDARD USB CHARGING PORT INCLUDED
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·Cluster | 5" TFT
·Bluetooth Connectivity | TVS SmartXonnect with TBT Navigation, Call Alerts, Race Telemetry
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🛡️Safety
·FRONT BRAKE: ABS, 280 MM DISC
·REAR BRAKE: 230 MM DISC
·SINGLE CHANNEL ABS
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·Front Brake | 270 mm dia Petal Disc
·Rear Brake | 240 mm dia Petal Disc
·Tyre Size (Front) | 90/90-17 Tubeless
·Tyre Size (Rear) | 130/70 R17 Tubeless
·ABS | Dual Channel
·Traction Control System | Yes
·Rear 200 mm dia Petal Disc
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Warranty & After-sales
·5 YEAR WARRANTY
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·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles, whichever is earlier
·Conditions apply
·Applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17
·For more details, refer the Warranty section of the Owners manual
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✨Design & Exterior
·LED HEADLAMPS AND BLINKERS WITH 2 PILOT LAMPS, WITH AHO
·NEW GRAPHICS
·Available in Metallic Black Red
·Available in Metallic Black Blue
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·Headlamp | Class-D Projector Headlamp with Signature LED DRLs
·Tail Lamp | LED
·Turn Signal Lamp | LED
·Colours: Racing Red, Marine Blue, Matte Black
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📊Sales & Imports
·Launched by HH Bajaj as Pulsar 150 TD with introductory Rs 255,900
·Currently sits mid-range within Pulsar 150 price band
·Targeted at riders wanting better braking and sportier feel than SD
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·Officially sold by Jagdamba Motors as Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh RD/DD
·40-45 kmpl claimed mileage
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Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 150
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationBajaj Pulsar 150TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Ex-showroomरु 3,90,900रु 3,35,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 5,300≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,705≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road≈ रु 3,97,905≈ रु 3,44,631
EMI / month≈ रु 7,296 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 6,269 · 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 4V Refresh full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is रु 55,000 cheaper ex-showroom (16.4%), while the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

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

Measured: 134 more service centres in Nepal (190 vs 56).

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 89 more showrooms in Nepal (299 vs 210).

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
7 recorded since September 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
2 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 24 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 210 showrooms, 190 service centres · TVS: 299 showrooms, 56 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 4V Refresh — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 150 or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

As of October 2026, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh starts at Rs 3.31 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.39 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 150 at Rs 3.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 3.7 lakh to Rs 3.91 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs Rs 3.31 lakh to Rs 3.36 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 150 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is रु 55,000 cheaper ex-showroom (16.4%), while the Bajaj Pulsar 150 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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