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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Vespa ZX 125in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Aug 2026Comparing Dual ABS (USD Fork, Digital Console) vs ZX 125 variants

The short answer

Vespa ZX 125 costs रु 60,900 less ex-showroom. Pulsar N160 has 6.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if

Pulsar N160 has 6.6 PS more power.

Price about Rs. 13,000 higher than older N160 variant Upgrades justify premium via USD forks and digital console Considered good value for added tech features

Pros

Strong 164.82cc engine with good performance in city and highway

Dual-channel ABS enhances braking safety

USD front forks improve handling and ride quality

Feature-rich digital console with navigation and alerts

Modern LED lighting package front and rear

Cons

Relatively higher price than standard N160 variant

Ground clearance 165 mm may be modest for rough rural roads

Underseat storage details not officially shared

As of 13 Jul 2026

Choose the Vespa ZX 125 if

Vespa ZX 125 costs रु 60,900 less ex-showroom.

Most affordable Vespa in Nepal BS6 125 lineup Price premium over typical 125cc scooters for design/brand

Pros

Iconic retro Italian design appeals strongly

Refined BS6 FI i-Get engine with OBD-II Stage B

Premium build and paint quality vs rivals

Cons

Higher price than mainstream 125cc scooters

Limited features vs similarly priced rivals, e.g., no full digital console

As of 18 Jul 2026

15 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar N160

रु 4,14,900

Vespa

ZX 125

रु 3,54,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 4,14,900

रु 3,54,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 3,39,900 – रु 4,35,900

रु 3,54,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

D-Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 13,000

Approx. Rs. 13,000 price premium over standard N160 in Nepal market

bundled

Up to seven free services and 5-year engine warranty, 18-month battery warranty

5 offers on other variants

cash

No specific official cash discount scheme found for Vespa ZX 125 in Nepal

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

16 PS+6.6 PS

9.4 PS

Max torque

14.65 Nm+4.75 Nm

9.9 Nm

Transmission

Not disclosed

CVT

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

rear-wheel drive

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,989 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,050 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

1,358 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

165 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

188Better

Service centres

152Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Split seat with sporty ergonomics, upright riding stance

·Nitrox monoshock rear suspension for comfort

·37 mm USD front forks for better ride quality

·Seat height 795 mm for accessible seating

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Single-piece seat with retro stitching

·Telescopic front suspension and rear monoshock

·Kick and electric start provided

As of 18 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Fully digital instrument console

·Turn-by-turn navigation support

·Call and message alerts on console

·Fuel economy indications on display

·Smartphone network range information

·Three riding modes with traction control display

·USB mobile charger provided

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Analog instrument console on base ZX 125

·Engine kill switch and pass light

·Side-stand engine cut-off likely present

As of 18 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Dual-channel ABS braking system

·300 mm front disc brake with ABS

·230 mm rear disc brake with ABS

·Tubeless tyres front and rear

·Bi-functional LED projector headlamp improves night visibility

·LED tail lamp with glitter pattern for better visibility

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Front disc brake, rear drum brake

·CBS (Combined Braking System) standard

·BS-VI OBD-II Stage B emissions with onboard diagnostics

·Tubeless tyres for better puncture safety

As of 18 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Naked streetfighter design with aggressive styling

·Bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs

·Underbelly exhaust for compact sporty look

·Available colours: Pearl Metallic White, Racing Red, Polar Sky Blue, Brooklyn Black

·Updated graphics on USD variant for premium feel

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Classic Vespa retro styling with round headlamp

·Colours in Nepal: Azzuro Provenza, Pearl White, Nero Black, Rosso Red

·Steel body construction

As of 18 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially distributed in Nepal by HH Bajaj

·On-road price around Rs. 4,14,900 in Nepal

·Positioned as top Pulsar N160 variant in Nepal lineup

·Both old and updated versions sold simultaneously in Nepal

As of 13 Jul 2026

·Officially sold in Nepal by Delta AutoCorp

·On-road price listed as NPR 3,49,000 on official site

·Meromoto lists ZX 125 Rosso Red at Rs 3,49,000 MRP

As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160

Vespa ZX 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 4,14,900

रु 3,54,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 4,23,631

≈ रु 3,59,005

EMI / month

≈ रु 7,744 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 6,607 · 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 Vespa ZX 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Vespa ZX 125?

As of August 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at Rs 3.4 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.14 lakh less than the Vespa ZX 125 at Rs 3.54 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Vespa ZX 125 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 3.4 lakh to Rs 4.36 lakh and the Vespa ZX 125 costs Rs 3.54 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Vespa ZX 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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