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Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S vs Honda Dio 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 31 Jul 2026Comparing Ather vs STD variants
The short answer

Honda Dio 125 costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom. Dio 125 has 6 mm more ground clearance. Dio 125 has 2.4 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 Honda Dio 125 if
Honda Dio 125 costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom.Dio 125 has 6 mm more ground clearance.Dio 125 has 2.4 PS more power.

Offers more power than 110 cc rivals at competitive pricing Strong resale value expected due to Honda brand in Nepal Standard trim balances features and affordability within Dio 125 range

Pros
Refined BS6 PGM-FI engine with eSP for efficiency
Idling Stop System helps in city fuel savings
CBS and side stand cut-off improve everyday safety
Sporty styling and LED lighting appeal to youth
Honda reliability and wide service network in Nepal
Cons
Front disc likely absent on base Standard trim
No Smart Key H-Smart features on Standard variant
Suspension tuned more for city than rough rural roads
Underseat storage adequate but not class-leading capacity
As of 19 Jul 2026
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Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S price in Nepal
Ather Energy Nepal
रु 3,14,900
Honda Dio 125 price in NepalHonda Dio 125 price in NepalHonda Dio 125 price in NepalHonda Dio 125 price in Nepal
Honda
रु 3,09,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,14,900
रु 3,09,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 3,14,900
रु 3,09,900 – रु 3,29,900
Variants on sale
2
2
Fuel
Not disclosed
petrol
Distributor
Ather Energy Nepal
Syakar Trading Company 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
cashरु 5,000
Typical festival cash discount or finance scheme from Honda Nepal
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
4.3 kW (5.8 PS)
6.1 kW (8.3 PS)+2.4 PS
Max torque
22 Nm
Not disclosed
Battery
2.9 kWh
Not disclosed
Claimed range
123 km
Not disclosed
Transmission
Not disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
1,830 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,172 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm
171 mm+6 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
9
164Better
Service centres
6
186Better
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
·Frame type: Underbone
·Front suspension: Telescopic
·Rear suspension: 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
As of 11 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
·Intelligent Meter (tracks Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage and Distance To Empty)
·Smart Key with H-Smart Technology (Smart Star, Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Start)
As of 11 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
·Side Stand Engine Cut Off
·Integrated Pass Switch
·Frame Type: Underbone
·Front Suspension: Telescopic
·Rear Suspension: 3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
·Tyre Size & Type (Front): 90/90-12 54J
·Tyre Size & Type (Rear): 90/100-10 53J
·Brake Type & Size (Front): Disc
·Brake Type & Size (Rear): Drum
As of 11 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
·Bold Graphics & Dual-Tone Colour
·Headlamp & Split LED Position Lamp
·Sporty Tail Light
·Dual-Tip Muffler
As of 11 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
·Officially distributed in Nepal by Syakar Trading Company
·Positioned as premium 125 cc Honda scooter for Nepal
·Price Rs 2,99,900 MRP in Nepal for Standard
·Imported and assembled under Honda’s Nepal two-wheeler lineup
As of 19 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S
Honda Dio 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 3,09,900
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 3,14,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,877 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,784 · 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 detailsHonda Dio 125 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

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

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

Measured: 180 more service centres in Nepal (186 vs 6); 155 more showrooms in Nepal (164 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
2 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 31 July 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 · Honda: 164 showrooms, 186 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 Honda Dio 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S or Honda Dio 125?

As of September 2026, the Honda Dio 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 Honda Dio 125 in Nepal?

The Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S costs Rs 3.15 lakh and the Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3.1 lakh to Rs 3.3 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Ather Energy Nepal Rizta S or the Honda Dio 125?

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