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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Benelli 180S in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs 180S Red/White variants
The short answer

Benelli 180S costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom. 180S has 5 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Pros
Exceptionally smooth, refined engine with strong low-speed tractability
Revised handlebar angle makes daily riding posture noticeably better
Top variants get a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth and navigation
Dual-channel ABS and traction control on higher trims
Wide seven-variant spread makes it easy to buy exactly the spec you need
Cons
Not as quick off the line as liquid-cooled rivals in the segment
Seat shape can push taller riders forward, cramping the seating position
Rain-mode throttle response feels sluggish and needs deliberate full throttle input
Reported kerb weight varies noticeably across official sources for this bike
As of 25 Aug 2026
Choose the Benelli 180S if
Benelli 180S costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.180S has 5 mm more ground clearance.

Stronger value after Nepal price cuts than at launch. Competes on styling and performance more than premium electronics.

Pros
Good power-to-displacement for the class.
Large fuel-tank range for daily use.
Distinctive styling in Nepal-market pricing tier.
Cons
Electronics and safety details are under-documented in Nepal sources (As of: 2026-07-18).
Dry weight is relatively high for a 180-class motorcycle.
As of 18 Jul 2026
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Bajaj Pulsar N160 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 4,35,900
Benelli 180S price in Nepal
Benelli
रु 4,29,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,35,900
रु 4,29,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 4,35,900
रु 4,29,900 – रु 4,39,900
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cashरु 25,000
Nepal portal-reported discounted price from earlier NRs 454,900 to NRs 429,900.
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
13.3 kW (18.1 PS)
Max torque
Not disclosed
14 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,989 mm
2,030 mm
Height
1,050 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,358 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
165 mm
170 mm+5 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
202Better
9
Service centres
176Better
10
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Single-cylinder commuter-oriented seating package; seat height not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
·Ride-focused streetfighter ergonomics.
As of 18 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·FI engine for smoother fueling and efficiency.
·No TFT/connected features were disclosed in Nepal sources (As of: 2026-07-18).
As of 18 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·ABS not disclosed in the Nepal sources reviewed (As of: 2026-07-18).
·Front disc brake specification not disclosed in the Nepal sources reviewed (As of: 2026-07-18).
As of 18 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·Italian-styled streetfighter design.
·Available in standard and Neon colorways.
As of 18 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Official Nepal price listed by distributor at NRs 429,900.
·Nepal portals report bookings / availability and later price cuts.
As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Benelli 180S

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 4,35,900
रु 4,29,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,44,631
≈ रु 4,38,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,136 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 8,024 · 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 N160 vs Benelli 180S — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Benelli 180S?

As of September 2026, the Benelli 180S starts at Rs 4.3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.06 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 at Rs 4.36 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Benelli 180S in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.36 lakh and the Benelli 180S costs Rs 4.3 lakh to Rs 4.4 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Benelli 180S?

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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