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Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs Honda Dio 125in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 27 Jul 2026Comparing LED Disc BT vs Standard variants

The short answer

Honda Dio 125 costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar N125 has 27 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar N125 has 3.72 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N125 if

Pulsar N125 has 27 mm more ground clearance.Pulsar N125 has 3.72 PS more power.

The LED Disc BT variant adds Bluetooth and the larger LCD console to a strong base package, making it attractive for tech-focused riders at around NPR 3.05 lakh. It suits urban commuters and younger buyers wanting features and performance without stepping up to 150 cc pricing.

Pros

Strong 12 PS engine with best-in-class claimed power-to-weight.

Bluetooth connectivity with call/SMS alerts uncommon in 125 cc class.

198 mm ground clearance and 795 mm seat height suit Nepal roads and shorter riders.

Modern LED lighting and sporty streetfighter design with wide rear tyre.

Cons

No ABS despite front disc and CBS, which some rivals now offer.

Small 9.5 L tank for long-distance touring compared to some commuters.

Bluetooth features may add cost but not core performance.

Limited underseat storage and no factory luggage solutions.

As of 27 Jul 2026

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if

Honda Dio 125 costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom.

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

15 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar N125

रु 3,04,900

Honda

Dio 125

रु 2,99,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,04,900

रु 2,99,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 2,97,900 – रु 3,04,900

रु 2,99,900 – रु 3,25,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Indicative launch/market price around NPR 3,04,900 ex-showroom

1 offer on other variants

cashरु 5,000

Typical festival cash discount or finance scheme from Honda Nepal

2 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

12 PS+3.72 PS

8.28 PS

Max torque

11 Nm+0.6 Nm

10.4 Nm

Claimed range

570 km

Not disclosed

Transmission

manual

automatic

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,963 mm

1,830 mm

Height

1,100 mm

1,172 mm

Wheelbase

1,295 mm+35 mm

1,260 mm

Ground clearance

198 mm+27 mm

171 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

188

216Better

Service centres

152Better

143

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Seat height 795 mm for easy reach

·Monoshock rear suspension, 125 mm stroke for comfort

·Telescopic front fork, 125 mm stroke

·Lightweight 125 kg kerb weight aiding agility

·Ergonomics tuned for city commuting

As of 27 Jul 2026

·Telescopic front suspension, rear unit swing for comfort

·Retractable pillion foot step for passenger comfort

·Engine start/stop switch on handlebar

·Seat length 650 mm for two-up comfort

As of 19 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Big monochrome LCD speedometer console

·Bluetooth connectivity with call accept/reject

·Missed call and SMS notification on console

·LED headlamp with AHO for visibility

·LED tail lamp

As of 27 Jul 2026

·Intelligent digital meter with real-time mileage and average mileage

·Distance-to-empty and battery indicator on meter

·External fuel lid allows refuelling without opening seat

·Passing switch to flash headlamp without horn

·Side stand engine cut-off function

·Underseat storage accessible via seat lock

As of 19 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front 240 mm disc brake

·Rear 130 mm drum brake with CBS (Combi Brake System)

·No ABS mentioned in Nepal brochure/spec

·Wide tubeless tyres for stability: 80/100-17 front, 110/80-17 rear

As of 27 Jul 2026

·Combined Braking System (CBS) standard

·Side stand engine cut-off prevents riding with stand down

·LED headlamp for better night visibility

·Tubeless tyres front and rear for safer puncture behavior

·Front brake: disc, 130 mm class

·Rear brake: drum with CBS assist

As of 19 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Supermotard-inspired naked street fighter design

·Futuristic parametric hexagonal graphics

·Fork sleeves/suspension shrouds for road presence

·Aerodynamic floating side panels

·LED headlamp styling with aggressive front

·Colours: Ebony Black Purple Fury, Ebony Black Cocktail Wine Red, Pewter Grey Citrus Rush

As of 27 Jul 2026

·Sporty scooter styling targeted at young riders

·Fierce LED headlamp with integrated position lamp

·Split grab rail design for style and grip

·Stylish muffler protector for heat safety and looks

·Alloy wheels for sturdiness and heat conduction

·Standard variant Nepal colors: Sports Red2, Jazzy Blue Metallic, Mat Axis Grey Metallic

As of 19 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Sold officially by HH Bajaj via Bajaj Auto Nepal dealers

·Positioned as 'most powerful and fastest motorcycle in segment'

·Launched as BS6-compliant 125 cc commuter-sport in Nepal media

·Single underlying model; Bluetooth trim likely top variant in Nepal

As of 27 Jul 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 N125

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 3,04,900

रु 2,99,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,09,905

≈ रु 3,04,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,691 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,597 · 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 N125 vs Honda Dio 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N125 or Honda Dio 125?

As of July 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar N125 starts at Rs 2.98 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Honda Dio 125 at Rs 3 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N125 and Honda Dio 125 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 costs Rs 2.98 lakh to Rs 3.05 lakh and the Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.26 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N125 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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