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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 4 trim prices verified Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs USD variants
The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs रु 18,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V has 1.6 PS more power.

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
Punchy, refined engine with strong top-end pull
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
Single-channel ABS only, no traction control on this trim
No adjustable levers fitted
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Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V if
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs रु 18,000 less ex-showroom.Apache RTR 160 4V has 1.6 PS more power.

The USD variant offers superior handling dynamics due to the upgraded front suspension. It is the best choice for riders prioritizing cornering precision and a modern, aggressive aesthetic.

Pros
Enhanced handling with 37mm USD forks
Dual-channel ABS for improved braking safety
Modern traction control system
High-quality digital connectivity features
Cons
Most expensive variant in the lineup
Engine vibration at high RPMs remains a concern
Rear design remains unchanged from older models
Premium price may deter budget-conscious buyers
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900
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TVS
रु 4,29,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Ex-showroom priceरु 4,47,900रु 4,29,900Cheapest
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DistributorHH BajajJagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Max power16 PS17.6 PS+1.6 PS
Max torque14.7 Nm14.7 Nm+0.1 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Length1,989 mm2,035 mm
HeightNot disclosed1,050 mm
Wheelbase1,358 mm+1 mm1,357 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed180 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Showrooms in Nepal210299Better
Service centres190Better56
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📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar N160TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front - Upside Down Forks
·Suspension Rear - Monoshock
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·3 ride modes: Urban Mode, Rain Mode, Sport Mode
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Console Features -Call & message alerts, fuel economy indications, smart phone network range, turn-by-turn navigation and 3 riding modes with traction control
·Mobile Charger -USB connectivity
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·Cluster: 5" TFT
·Bluetooth Connectivity: TVS SmartXonnect with TBT Navigation, Call Alerts, Race Telemetry
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🛡️Safety
·Front Brakes -300 mm Disc, ABS
·Rear Brakes -230 mm Disc, ABS
·Front Tyres -100/80-R17 Tubeless
·Rear Tyres -130/70-R17 Tubeless
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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
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Warranty & After-sales—
·Warranty: 2 years or 30,000 km, whichever comes first
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✨Design & Exterior
·HeadLamp -Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
·Tail Lamp -LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
·Colour Available: Polar Sky Blue
·Colour Available: Pearl Metallic White
·Colour Available: Brooklyn Black
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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—
·Sold via Jagdamba Motors authorized network
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Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

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 N160TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Ex-showroomरु 4,47,900रु 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 4,56,631≈ रु 4,38,631
EMI / month≈ रु 8,359 · 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.

Bajaj Pulsar N160 full detailsTVS Apache RTR 160 4V full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is रु 18,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.2%), while the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 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
5 recorded since September 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160: 3 · TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: 2. 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
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 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 N160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?

As of October 2026, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V starts at Rs 3.89 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.59 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 at Rs 4.48 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs Rs 3.89 lakh to Rs 4.3 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is रु 18,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4.2%), while the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V 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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