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Bajaj Auto has announced that it will upgrade its 125–160cc motorcycle range in India, focusing on models under the Pulsar and Freedom brands. According to the company’s latest financial update, these changes follow strong sales and growing market share in the sports motorcycle segment.
For Nepali riders, this move is important because Nepal’s Bajaj lineup is built around 125–160cc bikes, and most units are imported from India.
Strong focus on 125–160cc segment in India
Bajaj’s 125–160cc portfolio in India currently includes several Pulsar models, and the company has indicated that fresh updates are coming across this range. The Indian statement mentions a new Pulsar 125 Classic being tested there, expected to arrive around the festive season.
While exact model names and timelines are not confirmed for Nepal, this signals ongoing investment by Bajaj in the very engine sizes that dominate both Indian and Nepali roads.
Current Bajaj 125–160cc offerings in Nepal
Hansraj Hulaschand & Company, Bajaj’s authorised distributor for Nepal, already sells multiple models in this band:
- Pulsar 125 – 125cc, approx. Rs 2.75 lakh, air‑cooled single‑cylinder engine with around 11–12 PS of power and 5‑speed gearbox; positioned as a sporty but affordable commuter.
- Pulsar N125 – 124.59cc, 12 PS, 11 Nm, 5‑speed gearbox, modern styling and features like digital console; priced around Rs 2.98 lakh as an entry-level streetfighter.
- Pulsar N160 – 164.82cc engine, dual‑channel ABS and advanced suspension, targeted at buyers wanting more performance; priced around Rs 4.15 lakh.
- Pulsar NS 125 (latest update) – gets LED headlight, fully digital console with connectivity, wider tyres and single‑channel ABS in Nepal, with prices in the Rs 3.05–3.30 lakh band depending on variant.
These recent launches and updates in Nepal show that Bajaj typically follows India with a short lag, bringing similar feature revisions to the Nepali market.
What Nepali buyers should expect
Given Bajaj’s India plan to refresh its 125–160cc range, Nepali riders can reasonably expect:
- Feature upgrades on existing Pulsar 125, N125, NS125 and N160 over the next 1–2 years — likely more LED lighting, improved consoles, and safety features like ABS on more variants.
- Possible new variants such as a more classic‑styled Pulsar 125 or additional trims of N125/N160, aimed at different price points.
- Price adjustments: as seen with the updated NS 125, added features tend to raise prices slightly. Buyers may see Rs 15,000–30,000 increases when major facelifts arrive, but also more equipment for the money.
For Nepali commuters and young riders who rely heavily on 125–160cc motorcycles, Bajaj’s renewed focus on this segment in India means the core Pulsar range in Nepal is likely to stay competitive, with regular updates rather than remaining static models.
Buyers planning a new Pulsar in 125–160cc may therefore want to factor in that mid‑cycle refreshes and new variants could arrive within the next few seasons, potentially offering better features at a slightly higher price.
Current prices on Nepal AutoMart
- Bajaj Pulsar 125 price in Nepal: Rs 2.73 lakh – Rs 2.93 lakh ex-showroom, 4 variants
- Bajaj Pulsar N160 price in Nepal: Rs 4.02 lakh – Rs 4.2 lakh ex-showroom, 3 variants
- Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price in Nepal: Rs 2.92 lakh – Rs 3.3 lakh ex-showroom, 4 variants
Reported by the Nepal AutoMart news desk. Prices verified against Nepal AutoMart's own distributor-sourced data.
