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Aprilia SXR 160 vs Honda CB Hornet 2.0in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 02 Sept 2026Comparing BS6 vs STD variants

The short answer

Aprilia SXR 160 costs रु 4,500 less ex-showroom. CB Hornet 2.0 has 1.7 PS more power.

Choose the Aprilia SXR 160 if

Aprilia SXR 160 costs रु 4,500 less ex-showroom.

Positioned as premium 160 cc maxi-scooter in Nepal Higher price than typical 125–150 cc scooters but offers style/features

Pros

Strong visual presence and premium Italian design

Comfortable seating and ride quality for city commutes

Front ABS and disc brake enhance safety

Fully digital console and LED lighting add modern feel

Cons

Relatively high price vs local 150 cc scooters

Performance adequate but not class-leading for 160 cc

Underseat storage capacity not clearly specified (As of: 18/07/2026)

As of 18 Jul 2026

Choose the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if

CB Hornet 2.0 has 1.7 PS more power.

Positioned as premium 180cc-class commuter-sport bike Higher price than some 160cc rivals but more features Strong Honda reliability and resale value appeal

Pros

Refined 184 cc engine with good city performance

Upside-down forks and monoshock give stable handling

Full LED lighting and digital console feel modern

Comfortable upright ergonomics for daily rides

Decent mileage for its performance class

Cons

Only single-channel ABS, no dual-channel option

Underseat storage and practicality limited vs scooters

Price slightly higher than some competitors in Nepal

No Bluetooth connectivity or navigation features

As of 19 Jul 2026

15 rows compared

Aprilia

SXR 160

रु 4,65,400Lowest price

Honda

CB Hornet 2.0

रु 4,69,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 4,65,400Cheapest

रु 4,69,900

Range, all variants

रु 4,65,400

रु 4,69,900

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 cash discount publicly disclosed for SXR 160 in Nepal (As of: 18/07/2026)

cash

Occasional seasonal cash discount by Honda Nepal dealers

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

160 cc

Not disclosed

Max power

11 PS

12.7 PS+1.7 PS

Max torque

11.6 Nm

16.1 Nm+4.5 Nm

Transmission

CVT

manual

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,965 mm

2,047 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,064 mm

Wheelbase

1,353 mm

1,355 mm+2 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

167 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

164Better

Service centres

186Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Large seat designed for maxi-scooter comfort

·Rear adjustable monoshock suspension for comfort

·Front telescopic suspension

·Ergonomic riding posture with wide seat and floorboard

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Single-piece seat with sporty cushioning

·Upside-down front fork improves ride comfort

·Rear monoshock suspension, preload adjustable

·Engine kill switch and hazard switch on handlebar

·Relatively upright riding posture for city commutes

As of 19 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Fully digital instrument cluster

·USB charging port in front storage

·LED DRLs and lighting improve visibility

·Convenience features like pass switch and engine kill not detailed for Nepal (As of: 18/07/2026)

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Fully digital LCD instrument cluster

·Displays speed, tachometer, fuel, trip meters, clock

·Gear position indicator and battery voltmeter

·Service due reminder in console

·Engine stop-start switch for convenience in traffic

As of 19 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front disc brake with ABS

·Rear drum brake 140 mm

·CBS/ABS system standard on India-spec SXR 160

·Tubeless tyres front and rear

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Single-channel ABS on front disc

·Front 276 mm petal disc brake

·Rear 220 mm petal disc brake

·Tubeless tyres front and rear

·LED headlamp for better night visibility

·LED indicators and tail-lamp improve visibility

As of 19 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Maxi-scooter body style with sharp Aprilia design

·Twin LED headlamps with signature Aprilia DRLs

·12-inch alloy wheels with wide tyres

·Available colours: Glossy Red, Matt Blue, Glossy White, Matt Black

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Streetfighter naked design with muscular tank

·All-LED lighting: headlamp, tail lamp, winkers

·USD gold-coloured front forks for premium look

·Split grab rails and sharp tank shrouds

·Sporty exhaust muffler with dual-outlet style

·Available in multiple sporty colour options

As of 19 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Listed price in Nepal NPR 465400

·BS VI emission compliant engine

·Imported and distributed by Aprilia Nepal under Piaggio group

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Officially sold in Nepal by Syakar Trading Honda network

·Only one Standard variant offered in Nepal

·Recent market price around NPR 4.70 lakh on-road

·Imported as fully built-up from India-spec production

As of 19 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Aprilia SXR 160

Honda CB Hornet 2.0

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 4,65,400

रु 4,69,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 4,74,131

≈ रु 4,78,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 8,686 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 8,770 · 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.

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Aprilia SXR 160 vs Honda CB Hornet 2.0 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Aprilia SXR 160 or Honda CB Hornet 2.0?

As of September 2026, the Aprilia SXR 160 starts at Rs 4.65 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.04 lakh less than the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 at Rs 4.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Aprilia SXR 160 and Honda CB Hornet 2.0 in Nepal?

The Aprilia SXR 160 costs Rs 4.65 lakh and the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 costs Rs 4.7 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Aprilia SXR 160 or the Honda CB Hornet 2.0?

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.

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