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Bajaj Pulsar NS125 vs TVS Raider 125 FI in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified Comparing Pulsar NS 125 vs Raider 125 FI variants
The short answer

TVS Raider 125 FI costs रु 46,000 less ex-showroom. Raider 125 FI has 3 mm more ground clearance. Raider 125 FI has 0.9 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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 125 FI if
TVS Raider 125 FI costs रु 46,000 less ex-showroom.Raider 125 FI has 3 mm more ground clearance.Raider 125 FI has 0.9 PS more power.

This is the entry-level Raider trim for buyers who want the aggressive styling and performance of the 125cc engine without paying the premium for smart connectivity.

Pros
Sportiest aesthetics in the 125cc segment
Excellent 5-speed gearbox for highway cruising
High ground clearance suitable for Nepal's roads
Cons
Lacks ABS even as an option
Skinny 100-section rear tyre
Reverse LCD can be hard to read in direct sunlight
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Bajaj
रु 3,51,900
TVS Raider 125 FI price in NepalTVS Raider 125 FI price in Nepal
TVS
रु 3,05,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider 125 FI
Ex-showroom priceरु 3,51,900रु 3,05,900Cheapest
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorHH BajajJagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider 125 FI
OffersNo offer on this variant
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider 125 FI
Engine capacity12 litre (12,000 cc)Not disclosed
Max power12 PS12.9 PS+0.9 PS
Max torque11 Nm11.5 Nm+0.5 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider 125 FI
Length2,012 mm2,070 mm
Height1,078 mm1,028 mm
Ground clearance178 mm181 mm+3 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider 125 FI
Showrooms in Nepal210299Better
Service centres190Better56
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📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationBajaj Pulsar NS125TVS Raider 125 FI
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
·Suspension Rear: Monoshock with Nitrox
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·Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
·Rear Suspension: Monoshock, 5 Step adj, Gas Charged
·ISG - Silent Start
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full Digital Console
·Bluetooth Connectivity
·Mobile Notifications
·Ride Connect App
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·Reverse LCD console with multicolor display and daylight visibility
·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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·Tyre (front): 80/100 - 17 Tubeless, 46P
·Tyre (rear): 100/90 - 17 Tubeless, 55P
·Front Brake: Disc-240, Drum-130
·Rear Brake: 130 SYNCRO SBT
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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 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
·Taillamp: LED
·Colour: Red
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CKD units from India and assembled by HH Bajaj in Nepal
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·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 125 FI

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 125 FI
Ex-showroomरु 3,51,900रु 3,05,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 3,300≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,705≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road≈ रु 3,56,905≈ रु 3,10,905
EMI / month≈ रु 6,568 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 5,709 · 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 125 FI full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the TVS Raider 125 FI is रु 46,000 cheaper ex-showroom (15%), 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: 134 more service centres in Nepal (190 vs 56).

Choose the TVS Raider 125 FI 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 August 2026

Bajaj Pulsar NS125: 4 · TVS Raider 125 FI: 1. 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.

See the full price-change log →
Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 2

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 NS125 vs TVS Raider 125 FI — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or TVS Raider 125 FI?

As of October 2026, the TVS Raider 125 FI starts at Rs 3.06 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.46 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 at Rs 3.52 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and TVS Raider 125 FI in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 costs Rs 3.52 lakh and the TVS Raider 125 FI costs Rs 3.06 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 or the TVS Raider 125 FI?

These two split the decision: the TVS Raider 125 FI is रु 46,000 cheaper ex-showroom (15%), 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 125 FI 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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