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Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs TVS Raider in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 4 trim prices verified Comparing Pulsar NS 125 vs Raider Igo variants
The short answer

TVS Raider costs रु 27,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar NS125 has 0.6 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if
Pulsar NS125 has 0.6 PS more power.

It is the most powerful 125cc motorcycle in Nepal, offering the premium 'NS' naked-sport styling at a more accessible price point than its 160cc or 200cc siblings.

Pros
Most powerful engine in the 125cc segment
Premium perimeter frame chassis for superior handling
Aggressive street-fighter styling identical to larger NS models
Muscular NS200-style design with perimeter frame and LED lighting
Digital console with Bluetooth, navigation and gear indicator
260mm disc with dual-piston caliper and single-channel ABS
Cons
Heaviest bike in the 125cc category affecting power-to-weight ratio
Lacks Single-channel ABS which some Indian variants received
Thin rear tyre compared to the muscular bodywork
Rear brake is still a drum, not a disc
Air-cooled engine with no oil-cooling circuit
Traditional bulb turn indicators, no hazard light function
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Choose the TVS Raider if
TVS Raider costs रु 27,000 less ex-showroom.

Raider Igo is the tech and performance flagship of the Raider range, best for riders who value TFT-style displays and the highest torque. Worth the premium if you want the most feature-rich Raider 125 and care about design and gadgetry more than pure price. The premium choice for tech-savvy riders; the TFT screen and navigation justify the price jump for urban commuters who rely on maps.

Pros
Highest torque figure in the Raider lineup with iGO Assist tech.
Advanced console with navigation-style prompts and rich information.
Sporty split seat and bold graphics maximise visual appeal.
Rotopetal front disc and LED lighting enhance safety and style.
High 180mm ground clearance is ideal for Nepali roads
Powerful 125cc engine with best-in-class torque and iGO assist
Best-in-class 5-inch TFT instrument cluster
Turn-by-turn navigation is highly useful in Kathmandu
Eco and Power modes offer genuine versatility
Cons
Significantly higher price than FI Drum and Fi trims.
ABS and traction control not advertised despite premium positioning.
Full smartphone-grade connectivity (voice assist, call management) limited vs India SX claims.
Same basic chassis and engine displacement as cheaper variants, so performance gap is moderate.
Minimal storage space compared to a scooter
Requires more maintenance effort for the chain and gears
Significantly more expensive than the base FI variant
Still no ABS despite the 'premium' positioning
Maintenance of TFT screen can be costly if damaged
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Bajaj
रु 3,42,900
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TVS
रु 3,15,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider
Ex-showroom priceरु 3,42,900रु 3,15,900Cheapest
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorHansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HH Bajaj)Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider
OffersNo offer on this variant
cash
No specific cash discount published for Raider Igo (As of: 20/09/2026)
2 offers on other variants
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider
Engine capacity12 litre (12,000 cc)Not disclosed
Max power12 PS+0.6 PS8.4 kW (11.4 PS)
Max torque11 Nm11.8 Nm+0.8 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider
Length2,012 mmNot disclosed
Height1,078 mmNot disclosed
Ground clearance178 mmNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider
Showrooms in Nepal174256Better
Service centres191Better56
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other detailsAs stated per category; verified where a distributor sheet confirmed it
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
·Suspension Rear: Monoshock with Nitrox
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·Seat: Split
·Suspension Front Type: Telescopic
·Suspension Rear Type: Monoshock, 5-step adj, Gas charged
·Comfortable riding posture
·Wider split seat
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full Digital Console
·Bluetooth Connectivity
·Mobile Notifications
·Ride Connect App
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·Screen: New Reverse LCD
·Ambient Sensor: Yes
·Connected Tech: 85+ features
·SmartXonnect: Yes
·Voice Assist: Yes
·Call Management: Yes
·Sports updates
·Navigation
·Weather updates
·On-console notifications
·USB charger
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🛡️Safety
·Brakes: CBS
·Front Brake: Disc, Ø 240 mm
·Rear Brake: Drum, Ø 130 mm
·Tyres Front: 80/100-17, Tubeless
·Tyres Rear: 100/90-17, Tubeless
·Tyre Pressure Front: 1.75 Kg/cm²
·Tyre Pressure Rear (Solo): 2.00 Kg/cm²
·Tyre Pressure Rear (Pillion): 2.25 Kg/cm²
·ABS Ride Mode with Rain Mode, Road Mode, Off-road Mode
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·Front Disc/Drum (mm): Disc - 240, Drum - 130
·Rear Drum (mm): 130 SBT
·SBT (Synchronized Braking Technology)
·Rotopetal disc brake
·Helmet attention indication
·Side stand indication and engine cutoff
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Warranty & After-sales
·5 Year Warranty
·2 years or 30,000 km engine warranty
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·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles (whichever is earlier), conditions apply
·Applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17
·For RR310, the warranty is for 5 years for the BSVI variant only, T&C apply
·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles, whichever is earlier
·Conditions apply
·For more details, refer to the Warranty section of the Owner's manual
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✨Design & Exterior
·Frame: Perimeter Frame
·Headlamp: 12V, 35/35 W
·Available Colors: Fiery Orange, Burnt Red, Beach Blue, Pewter Grey
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·Headlamp: LED
·Tail Lamp: LED
·Naked street design
·Sporty tank with scoops
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CKD units from India and assembled by HH Bajaj in Nepal
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·Raider Igo price Rs 3,15,900 ex-showroom Nepal
·Launched as top trim above Raider Fi in Nepal
·Targeted at tech-focused younger riders wanting TFT-like console
·Sold via Jagdamba’s nationwide dealer and service network
·Import status: Assembled in Nepal by Jagdamba Motors
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Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar NS125
TVS Raider

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 NS125TVS Raider
Ex-showroomरु 3,42,900रु 3,15,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 3,300≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,705≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road≈ रु 3,47,905≈ रु 3,20,905
EMI / month≈ रु 6,400 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 5,896 · 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 NS125 full detailsTVS Raider full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the TVS Raider is रु 27,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.5%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 135 more service centres in Nepal (191 vs 56).

Choose the TVS Raider if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 82 more showrooms in Nepal (256 vs 174).

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 August 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
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 10 November 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 174 showrooms, 191 service centres · TVS: 256 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 NS125 vs TVS Raider — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or TVS Raider?

As of November 2026, the TVS Raider starts at Rs 2.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.63 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 at Rs 3.43 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and TVS Raider in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs Rs 3.43 lakh and the TVS Raider costs Rs 2.8 lakh to Rs 3.16 lakh (ex-showroom, November 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or the TVS Raider?

These two split the decision: the TVS Raider is रु 27,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.5%), while the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Raider 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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