KATHMANDU: The Nepali motorcycle market currently offers models from more than a dozen brands. Depending on the segment, motorcycle prices range from around Rs 225,000 to over Rs 2 million.
Entry-level commuter motorcycles are generally affordable, while premium sports bikes are priced significantly higher. Mid-range motorcycles, however, remain the most popular choice among Nepali buyers. Brands such as Bajaj, Yamaha, Honda, Hero, Suzuki, and TVS offer several mid-range options in Nepal.
Motorcycles priced up to Rs 350,000 are widely considered budget-friendly. Buyers typically consider factors such as price, mileage, engine performance, design, and overall practicality.
Below are three popular, value-for-money motorcycles assembled in Nepal and priced under Rs 350,000.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh FD
TVS motorcycles are well known in Nepal for their racing DNA and performance-oriented engineering. Jagdamba Motors, the authorized distributor of TVS in Nepal, offers models ranging from 100cc to 310cc.
The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh FD is priced at Rs 339,900.
It is powered by a 159.7cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve, oil-cooled SI engine. The engine produces 17.63 PS of power and 14.73 Nm of torque. The motorcycle features a 5-speed gearbox and has a claimed top speed of 114 km/h.
Key features include a naked sport design, fully digital instrument cluster with SmartXonnect system, full LED lighting, single disc brake, tubeless tires, telescopic front forks, and a rear mono-shock suspension.
TVS Apache RTR 160 2V FI
The Apache RTR 160 2V is one of TVS’s long-running models in Nepal. The current version comes equipped with fuel injection and BS6-compliant technology. Older non-FI variants are still available in the market.
The motorcycle uses a 159.7cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, two-valve, SI, FI BS6 engine. It delivers 16 PS of power and 12.7 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The claimed top speed is 107 km/h.
Features include a race-inspired digital instrument cluster, SmartXonnect connectivity, LED lighting, dual disc brakes, single-channel ABS, tubeless tires, two ride modes, telescopic front forks, and twin rear gas-charged shock absorbers.
The Apache RTR 160 2V FI is priced at Rs 347,900, slightly higher due to the fuel-injection system.
Bajaj Pulsar 150 TD
The Bajaj Pulsar 150 has been one of the most popular motorcycles in Nepal since its launch in 2007. It continues to remain a preferred choice in the mid-range segment.
The Pulsar 150 TD is powered by a 149.5cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke DTS-i engine. It produces 14 PS of power and 13.4 Nm of torque. The motorcycle features a 5-speed gearbox and has a claimed top speed of 110 km/h.
Notable features include a semi-digital instrument console, wolf-eye DC headlamp, engine cowl, sporty grab rail, dual disc brakes, tubeless tires, alloy wheels, telescopic front forks, and twin Nitrox rear shock absorbers.
Hansraj Hulaschand & Company has priced the Pulsar 150 TD at Rs 338,900 in Nepal.
Motorcycle selection depends on daily usage, mileage requirements, and personal preference. These three models offer a balanced mix of performance, reliability, and affordability, making them practical options in Nepal’s budget motorcycle segment.
