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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Zontes ZT125-U1 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 17 Oct 2026Comparing Pulsar N160 ABS vs Standard variants
The short answer

Zontes ZT125-U1 costs रु 8,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar N160 has 1 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
Pulsar N160 has 1 PS more power.
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
As of 08 Sept 2026
Choose the Zontes ZT125-U1 if
Zontes ZT125-U1 costs रु 8,000 less ex-showroom.
11 rows compared
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Bajaj
रु 4,47,900
Zontes ZT125-U1 price in Nepal
Zontes
रु 4,39,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,47,900
रु 4,39,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Iron Monk Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
16 PS+1 PS
15 PS
Max torque
14.7 Nm+1.7 Nm
13 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,989 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,358 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
210Better
4
Service centres
190Better
1
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front - Upside Down Forks
·Suspension Rear - Monoshock
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Memory Foam Ergonomic Seat
·Centre Mount Mono Shock with high-pressure nitrogen
As of 16 Oct 2026
📱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
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) System, unlocks within 1.5 metres proximity
·Electronic Control Switchgear with back-lit illumination, unlocks fuel tank or seat with one click
·Dual USB Fast-Charging Port
·Intelligent Digital LCD Display showing speed, gear indicator, fuel level, system telemetry
As of 16 Oct 2026
🛡️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
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Dual-Channel ABS (German)
·Large 300mm front brake discs
·Front Brake System: Disc Brake
·Rear Brake System: Disc Brake
·Lights / Rear Lights / Indicators: LED
·ABS System: Dual Channel ABS
·Factory Handguards & Protection (bar ends, forged lever guards, brush guards)
As of 16 Oct 2026
✨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
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Aluminium Alloy Components: handle levers, muffler cover, side stand, foot brackets
·Galvanised Liner Fuel Tank (zinc-coated galvanized steel)
·Lightweight Alloy Tubeless Rims with side pull spokes
·Frame System: High Strength Steel
·Type Structure: Radial Tyre
·Front Rim Size: 3.0 x 17
·Rear Rim Size: 3.5 x 17
·Front Tyre Size: 110/70-17
·Rear Tyre Size: 130/70-17
·Available Colors: Orange
As of 16 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Zontes ZT125-U1

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 4,47,900
रु 4,39,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,56,631
≈ रु 4,44,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,359 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 8,210 · 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 detailsZontes ZT125-U1 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar N160 leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 189 more service centres in Nepal (190 vs 1); 206 more showrooms in Nepal (210 vs 4).

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
3 recorded since September 2026

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
2 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 17 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 210 showrooms, 190 service centres · Zontes: 4 showrooms, 1 service centre

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 Zontes ZT125-U1 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Zontes ZT125-U1?

As of October 2026, the Zontes ZT125-U1 starts at Rs 4.4 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.08 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 at Rs 4.48 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Zontes ZT125-U1 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N160 costs Rs 4.48 lakh and the Zontes ZT125-U1 costs Rs 4.4 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or the Zontes ZT125-U1?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Pulsar N160 leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N160 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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