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

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

Xtreme 125R has 5.7 PS more power.

Choose the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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 Xtreme 125R if
Xtreme 125R has 5.7 PS more power.

Strong value for buyers wanting class-leading tech and safety feel in a 125, at a still-accessible price. Best suited to city commuters upgrading from basic 125s who value features over outright lowest cost.

Pros
Ride-by-wire with three riding modes, rare in 125 segment.
Fully digital, Bluetooth-enabled cluster with navigation and cruise control.
Refined 124.7cc engine suitable for long daily commutes.
Projector LED lighting and sporty dual-tone styling at base price.
Cons
No ABS; IBS is less advanced than even single-channel ABS.
Key chassis specs like ground clearance and seat height not clearly communicated.
Panel fit and finish around tank could disappoint at showroom inspection.
Underseat storage not generous compared with scooters in similar price band.
As of 08 Sept 2026
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Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S price in Nepal
Ather Energy Nepal
रु 2,94,900Lowest price
Hero Xtreme 125R price in NepalHero Xtreme 125R price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,94,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,94,900Cheapest
रु 2,94,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 2,94,900
रु 2,94,900 – रु 3,27,900
Variants on sale
2
5
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
cash
No specific national cash discount scheme publicised for IBS variant in latest coverage.
4 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
4.3 kW (5.8 PS)
11.4 bhp (11.6 PS)+5.7 PS
Max torque
22 Nm+11.5 Nm
10.5 Nm
Battery
2.9 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
123 km
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Ground clearance
165 mm
Not disclosed
🔧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
·Cruise Control
As of 07 Sept 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
·4.2" Multicolor LCD instrument cluster with Adaptive Brightness
As of 07 Sept 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
·Dual Channel ABS
·Panic Brake Alert
·Front Brake Type: Disc Type (ABS) - Dia 276 mm
·Rear Brake Type: Disc Type (ABS) - Dia 220 mm
·Wheel Type: Alloy
·Front Tyre Size: 90/90-17 TL
·Rear Tyre Size: 120/80-17 TL
As of 07 Sept 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
·Firestorm Red colour option
·Cobalt Blue colour option
·Stallion Black colour option
As of 07 Sept 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
·Imported and distributed by CG Motors since 2024
·Positioned as premium 125cc commuter in Nepal
·Ex-showroom IBS price Rs 2,94,900 in 2026
·Multiple price revisions reported across 2025–2026
As of 08 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S
Hero Xtreme 125R

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 2,94,900
रु 2,94,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,03,631
≈ रु 2,99,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,504 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,504 · 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 Xtreme 125R full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

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

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

Measured: 11.5 Nm more torque.

Choose the Hero Xtreme 125R if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 8 more service centres in Nepal (14 vs 6); 5.7 PS more power; 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
0 of 6

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 Xtreme 125R — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S starts at Rs 2.95 lakh ex-showroom — the same as the Hero Xtreme 125R at Rs 2.95 lakh.

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

The Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S costs Rs 2.95 lakh and the Hero Xtreme 125R costs Rs 2.95 lakh to Rs 3.28 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

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

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Hero Xtreme 125R leads on dealer and service reach and power. Take the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S if you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often. Take the Hero Xtreme 125R 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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