Home / Compare / Aprilia Storm 125 vs Honda Dio 125

Aprilia Storm 125 vs Honda Dio 125in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing BS-VI vs DLX variants

The short answer

Aprilia Storm 125 costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom. Dio 125 has 5 mm more ground clearance. Storm 125 has 4.14 PS more power.

Choose the Aprilia Storm 125 if

Aprilia Storm 125 costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom.Storm 125 has 4.14 PS more power.

Positioned as premium 125cc sporty scooter in Nepal Priced higher than many 125cc rivals, offers unique off-road styling Best suited for style-focused urban riders needing rough-road ability

Pros

Strong performance for 125cc class with EFI engine

Off-road pattern tyres handle rough Nepali roads better

Sporty Aprilia design and brand appeal

Cons

Higher price than many commuter 125cc scooters in Nepal

No officially listed advanced features like Bluetooth console

Fuel efficiency figures not officially disclosed for Nepal

As of 14 Jul 2026

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if

Dio 125 has 5 mm more ground clearance.

Adds features and visual upgrades over Standard Disc brake and premium colors justify price step Strong value for riders wanting safety and style

Pros

Likely front disc with CBS for better braking

LED lighting and graphics enhance road presence

Honda build quality and refined engine

Idling Stop lowers fuel use in traffic

Cons

Price higher than Standard; value depends on disc and styling

Still lacks Smart Key H-Smart tech

Performance adequate but not sporty compared to some 125 rivals

As of 19 Jul 2026

15 rows compared

Aprilia

Storm 125

रु 3,24,900Lowest price

Honda

Dio 125

रु 3,29,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,24,900Cheapest

रु 3,29,900

Range, all variants

रु 3,24,900 – रु 3,65,000

रु 3,09,900 – रु 3,29,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Delta Autocorp Pvt. Ltd.

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific Storm 125 cash discount advertised currently; check showroom for schemes.

cashरु 5,000

Indicative seasonal discount or finance scheme from Honda Nepal

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

9.92 PS+4.14 PS

5.78 PS

Max torque

9.6 Nm

Not disclosed

Transmission

CVT

Automatic

Drivetrain

rear-wheel drive

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,985 mm

1,808 mm

Height

1,165 mm

1,150 mm

Wheelbase

1,365 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

155 mm

160 mm+5 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

216Better

Service centres

143Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Wide, single-piece seat for rider and pillion

·Front telescopic forks, rear single shock for ride comfort

·Upright riding posture with flat floorboard

As of 14 Jul 2026

·Retractable Pillion Foot Step

·Split Grab Rail

As of 31 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Fully analogue instrument cluster with speedometer and fuel gauge

·Standard halogen headlamp with integrated DRLs

·No Bluetooth connectivity or navigation features disclosed

As of 14 Jul 2026

·Intelligent Meter (Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage, Distance to empty, Battery Indicator)

·Smart Key with H-Smart Technology (Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Start)

·Passing switch

·Engine Start Stop Switch

As of 31 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front disc brake, rear drum brake

·Combined braking system (CBS) for safer stops

·Wide 12-inch tyres for better grip on rough roads

As of 14 Jul 2026

·PGM-FI sensor-based fuel injection system

·Side Stand Engine Cut Off

·Silent Start with ACG (ACG starter)

·Front brake: Disc 130MM

·Rear brake: Disc 130MM

·Front tyre: 90/90-12 54J, Tubeless

·Rear tyre: 90/100-10 53J, Tubeless

·Battery: 12V, 3.0AH

As of 31 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Adventure-style scooter with sporty graphics

·Off-road pattern tyres on 12-inch wheels

·Available in bright colours like Red and Yellow

·Racing-inspired exhaust canister styling

As of 14 Jul 2026

·Color: Mat Axis Grey Metallic

·Color: Dazzle Yellow Metallic

·Color: Mat Sangria Red Metallic

·Fierce LED Headlamp

·Alloy Wheels

·Position Lamp (LED)

·Stylish Muffler Protector

·Head lamp: LED

As of 31 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially sold in Nepal as Aprilia Storm 125 BS-VI

·Nepal MRP: NPR 3,24,900

·Marketed as all-rounder for adventure in Nepal

·Likely CBU/CKD import from India

As of 14 Jul 2026

·Distributed in Nepal by Syakar Trading Company

·Placed above Standard variant in Dio 125 lineup

·MRP Rs 3,09,900 for Deluxe in Nepal

As of 19 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Aprilia Storm 125

Honda Dio 125

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 3,24,900

रु 3,29,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,29,905

≈ रु 3,34,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 6,064 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 6,157 · 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.

Aprilia Storm 125 full details Honda Dio 125 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Aprilia Storm 125 vs Honda Dio 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Aprilia Storm 125 or Honda Dio 125?

As of August 2026, the Honda Dio 125 starts at Rs 3.1 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.15 lakh less than the Aprilia Storm 125 at Rs 3.25 lakh.

What is the price of the Aprilia Storm 125 and Honda Dio 125 in Nepal?

The Aprilia Storm 125 costs Rs 3.25 lakh to Rs 3.65 lakh and the Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3.1 lakh to Rs 3.3 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Aprilia Storm 125 or the Honda Dio 125?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

Other comparisons buyers look at

Storm 125 vs Hero Xoom 125R FI Dio 125 vs Hero Xoom 125R FI Storm 125 vs Yamaha RayZR 125 FI Street Rally Hybrid BS6 Dio 125 vs Suzuki Avenis 125 Dio 125 vs Suzuki Burgman Street 125 Storm 125 vs Suzuki Avenis 125

All Aprilia bikes All Honda bikes Build your own comparison EMI calculator Insurance cost