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Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 2V in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 4 trim prices verified 20 Oct 2026Comparing LED Disc vs FI variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar N125 costs रु 38,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar N125 has 33 mm more ground clearance. Apache RTR 160 2V has 2.1 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N125 if

Bajaj Pulsar N125 costs रु 38,000 less ex-showroom.Pulsar N125 has 33 mm more ground clearance.

This variant provides the core N125 experience with essential safety and styling features, making it a solid value for urban riders. It is an ideal choice for those prioritizing the signature Pulsar design and reliable performance.

Pros

Strong 12 PS engine performance

Effective Combi Brake System

Tubeless tyres for better reliability

Distinctive naked street fighter styling

Cons

No advanced safety features like ABS

Fuel tank capacity is relatively small

Suspension is not adjustable

Price is higher than basic 125cc commuters

As of 16 Oct 2026

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V if

Apache RTR 160 2V has 2.1 PS more power.

A reliable entry-level performance motorcycle that offers a balanced ride for daily commuting and occasional spirited riding.

Pros

Proven engine reliability

Good parts availability

Comfortable ergonomics

Reliable engine performance for daily commuting

Strong resale value in the Nepali secondary market

Affordable maintenance and easy availability of spare parts

Cons

Lacks modern features like Bluetooth

Dated halogen lighting

Basic braking setup

Headlight brightness is insufficient for night riding on unlit highways

Stock tires lack confidence on wet or muddy Nepali roads

Sporty riding character may be less comfortable for long hours

As of 15 Oct 2026

14 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar N125

रु 3,26,900Lowest price

TVS

Apache RTR 160 2V

रु 3,64,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,26,900Cheapest

रु 3,64,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

12 PS

14.1 PS+2.1 PS

Max torque

11 Nm

13.2 Nm+2.2 Nm

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

RWD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

2,085 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,105 mm

Wheelbase

1,295 mm

1,300 mm+5 mm

Ground clearance

198 mm+33 mm

165 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

210

301Better

Service centres

190Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Suspension Front – Telescopic, 125 mm stroke

·Suspension Rear – Monoshock, 125 mm stroke

·Front suspension: Telescopic, 125 mm stroke

·Rear suspension: Monoshock, 125 mm stroke

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Seat height: 790 mm

·Suspension: Telescopic front, Monotube Inverted Gas-filled (MIG) rear

As of 06 Oct 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Bluetooth enabled digital console

·Bluetooth connectivity: Yes

·Speedometer: Big monochrome LCD

·Speedometer Features: Call accept and reject

·Speedometer Features: Missed call and Message (SMS) notification

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Cluster: Digital display

·Bluetooth: Not present on this trim

As of 06 Oct 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Brakes – 240 mm Disc

·Rear Brakes – 130 mm Drum, CBS

·Front Tyres – 80/100-17 tubeless

·Rear Tyre – 110/80-17 tubeless

·Head Lamps – LED with AHO

·Tail Lamps – LED

·Front brake: 240 mm Disc

·Rear brake: 130 mm Drum - CBS

·Front tyre: 80/100-17

·Rear tyre: 110/80-17

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Front brake: 270mm Petal Disc

·Rear brake: 130mm Drum

As of 06 Oct 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·Standard Warranty: 2 Years or 30,000 km whichever is earlier

As of 18 Sept 2026

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✨Design & Exterior

·Aerodynamic floating panels

·Futuristic parametric hexagonal graphics

·Supermotard inspired naked street fighter design

·Suspension shrouds (fork sleeves)

·Colour available – Ebony Black Purple Fury

·Colour available – Ebony Black Cocktail Wine Red

·Colour available – Pewter Grey Citrus Rush

·Headlamp: LED with AHO

·Tail lamp: LED

·Aerodynamic floating panels

·Futuristic parametric hexagonal graphics

·Suspension shrouds

·Supermotard inspired naked street fighter design

·Colour: Ebony Black Purple Fury

·Colour: Ebony Black Cocktail Wine Red

·Colour: Pewter Grey Citrus Rush

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Headlamp: Halogen

·Tyres: 90/90-17 front, 120/70-17 rear, Tubeless

As of 06 Oct 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported and distributed by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co Pvt. Ltd.

As of 16 Oct 2026

·Imported as CBU/SKD by Jagdamba Motors

As of 06 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N125

TVS Apache RTR 160 2V

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 3,26,900

रु 3,64,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,31,905

≈ रु 3,73,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 6,101 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 6,810 · 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 N125 full details TVS Apache RTR 160 2V full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 38,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.6%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N125 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 33 mm more ground clearance; 136 more service centres in Nepal (190 vs 54).

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V if

you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 91 more showrooms in Nepal (301 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

6 recorded since July 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N125: 5 · TVS Apache RTR 160 2V: 1. 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.

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Trim prices distributor-verified

4 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 20 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: 301 showrooms, 54 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 N125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 2V — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N125 or TVS Apache RTR 160 2V?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar N125 starts at Rs 3.27 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.23 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V at Rs 3.5 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 2V in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 costs Rs 3.27 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V costs Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 3.65 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N125 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V?

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 38,000 cheaper ex-showroom (11.6%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N125 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V 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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