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Aprilia SXR 160 vs Vespa S 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Sept 2026Comparing BS6 vs S 125 variants
The short answer

Vespa S 125 costs रु 51,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Aprilia SXR 160 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

At around NPR 4.65 lakh ex-showroom, the SXR 160 BS6 is a premium maxi-scooter offering strong features and Italian styling. Best suited to urban and peri-urban riders wanting comfort, road presence and branded performance over pure value.

Pros
Distinctive maxi-scooter design with comfortable ergonomics for long rides.
Strong 160cc FI engine with adequate power for city and highway use.
Single-channel ABS with 220 mm front disc and tubeless tyres for safety.
Digital cluster, LED lighting and USB charging improve daily usability.
Cons
High price versus smaller-capacity and local scooters in Nepal.
Single-channel ABS only; no dual-channel or traction control offered.
Underseat storage capacity not clearly specified and may be modest.
Limited dealer and service network compared to mass-market Japanese and Indian brands.
As of 03 Sept 2026
Choose the Vespa S 125 if
Vespa S 125 costs रु 51,000 less ex-showroom.

Highest-priced Vespa 125 model in current lineup Premium styling and features over ZX 125 and Vespa 125 Targets style-focused urban riders seeking Italian design Value depends on preference for design over pure utility

Pros
Distinctive rectangular LED headlamp stands out in traffic
Premium build and classic Italian scooter aesthetics
USB charging and boot light improve daily usability
Multiple stylish color choices including Olive and Giallo
BS6 Phase 2 FI engine improves refinement and emissions
Cons
Higher price than other Vespa 125 variants in Nepal
Performance details like power and torque not disclosed officially
No clearly advertised advanced safety aids like ABS
Limited cargo capacity versus some practical scooters
Fuel efficiency figures not shared by Nepal distributor
As of 18 Jul 2026
13 rows compared
Aprilia SXR 160 price in Nepal
Aprilia
रु 4,65,000
Vespa S 125 price in Nepal
Vespa
रु 4,14,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,65,000
रु 4,14,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 4,65,000 – रु 4,65,400
रु 4,14,000
Variants on sale
2
1
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Delta Autocorp Pvt. Ltd.
D-Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cashरु 10,000
Occasional cash discount campaigns mentioned by Aprilia Nepal Facebook promos
cash
No specific official cash discount or festival offer disclosed (As of: 18/07/2026)
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
11 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
11 Nm
Not disclosed
Transmission
automatic
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,985 mm
1,770 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,290 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
34
49Better
Service centres
46Better
36
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Ergonomic bucket seats for rider and pillion
·Raised handlebar and flat footboard for relaxed posture
·Oversize saddle for better long-ride comfort
·Telescopic front forks
·Adjustable rear mono-shock suspension
·Dual telescopic front suspension mentioned
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Semi-digital instrument cluster
·Upright riding posture with flat seat
·USB charging port for devices
·Wide, comfortable seat for rider and pillion
As of 18 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Multi-function digital instrument cluster
·Cluster_type: fully digital, no Bluetooth disclosed
·USB charging port in front glove box
·Cluster backlit for better night visibility
·Keyless features not disclosed officially (As of: 03/09/2026)
As of 03 Sept 2026
·USB charging port under seat or console
·Under-seat boot light for convenience
·Key-operated seat opening mechanism
·No official smartphone connectivity mentioned (As of: 18/07/2026)
As of 18 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front 220 mm disc brake with ABS braking system
·Rear 140 mm drum brake
·Abs_type: single-channel ABS
·Front_brake: 220 mm disc with ABS
·Rear_brake: 140 mm drum
·Tyre_type: tubeless 120/70-14 front and rear
·Riding_modes: Not disclosed officially (As of: 03/09/2026)
·Traction_control: Not offered / not disclosed officially (As of: 03/09/2026)
·LED lighting improves visibility
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Combi-Braking System
·Front Brake: CBS - Disc brake (200 mm) with Hydraulic control & caliper
·Rear Brake: 140 mm Rear Drum Brake
·Front Suspension: Aircraft Derived Hydraulic Single Side arm front suspension with Anti-Drive characteristics
·Rear Suspension: Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber with four piston adjustable
·Front Tyre: Tubeless tyre 110/70-11 45L
·Rear Tyre: Tubeless tyre 120/70-10 54L
·Load-bearing Structure: Monocoque Full Steel body construction
As of 30 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·Maxi-scooter styling with large body and flat footboard
·LED headlamp and LED DRLs
·Headlamp_type: LED
·12-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels
·Available colours: White, Red, Blue, Black
·Sporty Italian design, BS VI compliant
·Tall dark fly screen for wind protection
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Square headlamp
As of 08 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Price in Nepal NPR 465400 on Aprilia Nepal models page
·Introduced as first Aprilia scooter in Nepal
·Sold via authorized Aprilia showrooms in major cities
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Model officially sold in Nepal by Delta AutoCorp
·Part of three-model BS6 OBD-2B Vespa 125 lineup
·Imported from India with BS6 Phase 2 engine
·On-road Meromoto listing price around Rs. 5,21,402
As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Aprilia SXR 160
Vespa S 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 4,65,000
रु 4,14,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,73,731
≈ रु 4,22,731
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,679 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 7,727 · 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 SXR 160 full detailsVespa S 125 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Vespa S 125 is रु 51,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12.3%), while the Aprilia SXR 160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Aprilia SXR 160 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 10 more service centres in Nepal (46 vs 36).

Choose the Vespa S 125 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 15 more showrooms in Nepal (49 vs 34).

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
1 recorded since July 2026

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.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
1 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Aprilia: 34 showrooms, 46 service centres · Vespa: 49 showrooms, 36 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.

Aprilia SXR 160 vs Vespa S 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Aprilia SXR 160 or Vespa S 125?

As of September 2026, the Vespa S 125 starts at Rs 4.14 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.51 lakh less than the Aprilia SXR 160 at Rs 4.65 lakh.

What is the price of the Aprilia SXR 160 and Vespa S 125 in Nepal?

The Aprilia SXR 160 costs Rs 4.65 lakh to Rs 4.65 lakh and the Vespa S 125 costs Rs 4.14 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Aprilia SXR 160 or the Vespa S 125?

These two split the decision: the Vespa S 125 is रु 51,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12.3%), while the Aprilia SXR 160 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Aprilia SXR 160 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Vespa S 125 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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