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Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S vs Hero Xoom 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Ather vs Xoom 125 variants
The short answer

Hero Xoom 125 costs रु 4,900 less ex-showroom. Rizta S has 1 mm more ground clearance. Xoom 125 has 4.1 PS more power.

Choose the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S if
Rizta S has 1 mm more ground clearance.

Strong value as a family-focused EV at around Rs 3.15 lakh, with usable 123 km IDC range and modern features. Best suited to urban and peri-urban commuters wanting low running costs and a reputable brand, but needing to accept limited disclosed safety and dimension details.

Pros
Competitive ex-showroom price versus other premium EV scooters in Nepal.
123 km IDC claimed range is adequate for daily commuting needs.
Family-friendly seat and floorboard design for pillion and cargo practicality.
Backed by a growing Ather/Vaidya Energy retail network across major Nepali cities.
Cons
Many key specs like dimensions, storage, and braking system remain undisclosed officially.
Revised price to Rs 314,900 reduces the attractiveness versus initial launch pricing.
Exact safety equipment level (ABS type, traction control) is unclear for cautious buyers.
Underseat storage capacity not specified, making practicality harder to judge against rivals.
As of 11 Sept 2026
Choose the Hero Xoom 125 if
Hero Xoom 125 costs रु 4,900 less ex-showroom.Xoom 125 has 4.1 PS more power.
Pros
Sporty design with LED projector headlamp and sequential LED winkers
Large 14-inch wheels and wide rear tyre offer better stability on rough roads
Fuel-injected 124.6 cc engine with i3s idle stop-start for efficiency
Front disc brake and telescopic front suspension enhance control and braking
Accessible seat height and manageable kerb weight for everyday commuting
Cons
Small 5-litre fuel tank limits range between refuelling
Ride quality may feel firm compared to softer family scooters
Single-variant strategy limits choice of lower or higher-spec trims
14-inch wheels and taller stance might challenge very short riders
As of 02 Sept 2026
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Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S price in Nepal
Ather Energy Nepal
रु 3,14,900
Hero Xoom 125 price in Nepal
Hero
रु 3,10,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,14,900
रु 3,10,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 3,14,900
रु 3,10,000
Variants on sale
2
1
Fuel
Not disclosed
petrol
Distributor
Ather Energy Nepal
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cashरु 20,000Expired
Introductory benefit of Rs 20,000 for early customers, reducing effective price to Rs 274,999
Ended 31 Mar 2026
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
4.3 kW (5.8 PS)
9.8 bhp (9.9 PS)+4.1 PS
Max torque
22 Nm+11.6 Nm
10.4 Nm
Battery
2.9 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
123 km
Not disclosed
Transmission
Not disclosed
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
1,978 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,131 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,327 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm+1 mm
164 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
9
87Better
Service centres
6
14Better
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Single-piece long seat aimed at family comfort
·Wide floorboard for rider and pillion comfort
·Suspension type and adjustability not disclosed officially (As of: 11/09/2026)
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Front Suspension: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber
·Rear Suspension: Single Side Shock Absorber
As of 21 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Digital instrument cluster, connectivity features basic on S variant
·Smartphone connectivity and app support, details not fully disclosed officially (As of: 11/09/2026)
·Cluster type (TFT vs LCD) for S variant not disclosed officially (As of: 11/09/2026)
As of 11 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·Front and rear brake types not clearly disclosed officially (As of: 11/09/2026)
·ABS / CBS system type not disclosed officially for S variant (As of: 11/09/2026)
·Traction control not mentioned for Nepal-spec Rizta S (As of: 11/09/2026)
As of 11 Sept 2026
·LED Projector Headlamp
·Front Disc Brakes
·Large (R14) Wheels
·120 mm Wide Rear Tyre
As of 21 Aug 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Specific battery warranty years/km not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 11/09/2026)
·Motor warranty details not disclosed officially (As of: 11/09/2026)
·Vehicle standard warranty and extended warranty programme not disclosed officially (As of: 11/09/2026)
As of 11 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·Family-oriented design with larger, more practical bodywork
·LED lighting likely, but exact headlamp type not disclosed officially for S (As of: 11/09/2026)
·Available color options for S not disclosed officially (As of: 11/09/2026)
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Sequential LED Winkers
·Illuminated Start Switch
·Colour options: Matte Storm Grey, Matte Neon Lime, Inferno Red, Metallic Turbo Blue
As of 21 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Official Nepal price revised to Rs 314,900 ex-showroom
·Initially launched at Rs 294,900 with introductory Rs 274,900 for first 100 customers
·Available through Ather Experience Centers nationwide with bookings from Rs 999
As of 11 Sept 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S
Hero Xoom 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 3,14,900
रु 3,10,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,23,631
≈ रु 3,15,005
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,877 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,786 · 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.

Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S full detailsHero Xoom 125 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Hero Xoom 125 leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S if
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 11.6 Nm more torque.

Choose the Hero Xoom 125 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 8 more service centres in Nepal (14 vs 6); 78 more showrooms in Nepal (87 vs 9).

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

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Ather Energy Nepal: 9 showrooms, 6 service centres · Hero: 87 showrooms, 14 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.

Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S vs Hero Xoom 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S or Hero Xoom 125?

As of September 2026, the Hero Xoom 125 starts at Rs 3.1 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S at Rs 3.15 lakh.

What is the price of the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S and Hero Xoom 125 in Nepal?

The Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S costs Rs 3.15 lakh and the Hero Xoom 125 costs Rs 3.1 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S or the Hero Xoom 125?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Hero Xoom 125 leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S if you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often. Take the Hero Xoom 125 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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