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

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified 11 Sept 2026Comparing Ather vs Xoom 125R FI variants
The short answer

Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S costs रु 1,000 less ex-showroom. Rizta S has 10 mm more ground clearance. Xoom 125R FI has 2.3 PS more power.

Choose the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S if
Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S costs रु 1,000 less ex-showroom.Rizta S has 10 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 125R FI if
Xoom 125R FI has 2.3 PS more power.
Pros
Sporty, sharp design with distinctive LED lighting and strong street presence
Confident handling and strong road grip, especially in city cornering
Fuel‑injected engine delivers lively off‑the‑line performance for commutes
Modern digital console, i3S idle‑stop and USB charging add real convenience
Backed by wide Hero dealer and service network across Nepal
Sharp design with strong street presence
Cons
Suspension tuned on the firmer side, less plush on broken roads
Minor vibrations and buzzy feel reported at certain cruising speeds
Body panel fit and plastics quality could feel more premium
Small 5.2‑litre fuel tank means more frequent refuelling
Actual displacement closer to 110cc than the name suggests
Suspension feels firm on rough roads
As of 29 Aug 2026
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Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S price in Nepal
Ather Energy Nepal
रु 3,14,900Lowest price
Hero Xoom 125R FI price in Nepal
Hero
रु 3,15,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,14,900Cheapest
रु 3,15,900
Range, all variants
रु 3,14,900
रु 3,15,900
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)
8.1 bhp (8.2 PS)+2.3 PS
Max torque
22 Nm+13.3 Nm
8.7 Nm
Battery
2.9 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
123 km
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
1,881 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,118 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,300 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm+10 mm
155 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
·Boot light
·Front USB Charger with Glove Box
As of 30 Jul 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
·Fully digital speedometer
·Real time Mileage indicator
·Low Fuel Indicator
·Revolutionary i3S- Technology
As of 30 Jul 2026
🛡️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
·Front Suspension: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
·Rear Suspension: Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper
·Front Brake: Disc Brake 190mm | Drum Brake 130mm
·Rear Brake: Drum Brake 130mm
As of 30 Jul 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
·Advanced Projector LED Headlamps
·Signature H shaped Position Lamp
·Signature H shaped LED Tail Lamp
·Front Tyre 90/90-12 54J
·Rear Tyre VX & ZX 100/80-12 56L
·Wider Rear Tyre 100/80
As of 30 Jul 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 125R FI

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 3,15,900
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 3,20,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,877 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,896 · 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 125R FI full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

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

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

Measured: 13.3 Nm more torque.

Choose the Hero Xoom 125R FI 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

Price movements we logged
1 recorded since September 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 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 11 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

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 125R FI — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S starts at Rs 3.15 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.01 lakh less than the Hero Xoom 125R FI at Rs 3.16 lakh.

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

The Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S costs Rs 3.15 lakh and the Hero Xoom 125R FI costs Rs 3.16 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

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

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Hero Xoom 125R FI 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 125R FI 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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