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Benelli TNT 15 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing TNT 15 vs Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh Dual Disc variants
The short answer

Benelli TNT 15 costs रु 71,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 5.3 PS more power.

Choose the Benelli TNT 15 if
Benelli TNT 15 costs रु 71,000 less ex-showroom.

The TNT 15 offers a premium Italian brand name at a price point competitive with standard 125-150cc commuters, though it lacks modern safety tech. It is best suited for young urban riders who prioritize lightweight handling and aesthetics over high-speed performance.

Pros
Lightweight kerb weight of 124kg makes it very easy to flick in traffic
Excellent ground clearance of 185mm for Nepali road conditions
Aggressive, premium streetfighter look compared to typical 150cc commuters
Cons
Lacks ABS or even CBS, which is a major safety omission at this price
Rear drum brake is dated compared to rivals offering twin discs
Very basic air-cooled engine with lower power output than same-class competitors
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Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if
Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 5.3 PS more power.

For a small premium over FD, rear disc significantly improves braking performance, making this trim better value for spirited riders. Best for those who want strong engine plus improved safety feel without paying full ABS / SE / USD pricing.

Pros
More confident braking thanks to rear disc.
Same strong 17.63 PS 4V engine as higher trims.
Price still competitive versus fully loaded ABS and SE variants.
Appealing sporty styling and Apache brand cachet.
Cons
Still no ABS despite dual discs, safety gap to ABS models.
Likely misses TFT, USD forks, dual-channel ABS of newest Apache variants.
Feature set feels basic versus rapidly modernizing 160cc rivals.
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Benelli
रु 2,64,900Lowest price
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TVS
रु 3,35,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Ex-showroom priceरु 2,64,900Cheapestरु 3,35,900
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorKTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
OffersNo offer on this variant
cash
Typical showroom cash/finance offers; no specific official scheme disclosed for this trim
1 offer on other variants
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Max power12.1 bhp (12.2 PS)17.6 PS+5.3 PS
Max torque11 Nm14.7 Nm+3.7 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Length2,040 mmNot disclosed
Height1,070 mm1,050 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mmNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Showrooms in Nepal31299Better
Service centres3156Better
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📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Upright riding posture with mid-set footpegs
·Step-up seat design for rider and pillion comfort
·Rear monoshock suspension with 5-step preload adjustability
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·Single-piece seat with slightly sporty stance
·Telescopic front forks, rear monoshock
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Semi-digital instrument cluster with analog tachometer
·Digital speedometer, fuel gauge, and trip meter
·Electric and kick start available
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·Cluster | 5" TFT
·Bluetooth Connectivity | TVS SmartXonnect with TBT Navigation, Call Alerts, Race Telemetry
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🛡️Safety
·Front brake: 260 mm single disc
·Rear brake: 130 mm drum
·No ABS or CBS offered
·17-inch alloy wheels for stability
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·Front Brake | 270 mm dia Petal Disc
·Rear Brake | 240 mm dia Petal Disc
·Tyre Size (Front) | 90/90-17 Tubeless
·Tyre Size (Rear) | 130/70 R17 Tubeless
·ABS | Dual Channel
·Traction Control System | Yes
·Rear 200 mm dia Petal Disc
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Warranty & After-sales—
·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles, whichever is earlier
·Conditions apply
·Applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17
·For more details, refer the Warranty section of the Owners manual
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✨Design & Exterior
·Body type: Commuter
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·Headlamp | Class-D Projector Headlamp with Signature LED DRLs
·Tail Lamp | LED
·Turn Signal Lamp | LED
·Colours: Racing Red, Marine Blue, Matte Black
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported via KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd.
·Positioned as Benelli's entry-level commuter in Nepal
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·Officially sold by Jagdamba Motors as Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh RD/DD
·40-45 kmpl claimed mileage
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Every variant, priced

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

Benelli TNT 15
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Ex-showroomरु 2,64,900रु 3,35,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 5,300≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,705≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road≈ रु 2,71,905≈ रु 3,44,631
EMI / month≈ रु 4,944 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 6,269 · 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.

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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Benelli TNT 15 is रु 71,000 cheaper ex-showroom (26.8%), while the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Benelli TNT 15 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh 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: 25 more service centres in Nepal (56 vs 31); 5.3 PS more power; 268 more showrooms in Nepal (299 vs 31).

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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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 07 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Benelli: 31 showrooms, 31 service centres · TVS: 299 showrooms, 56 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.

Benelli TNT 15 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Benelli TNT 15 or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

As of October 2026, the Benelli TNT 15 starts at Rs 2.65 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.66 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh at Rs 3.31 lakh.

What is the price of the Benelli TNT 15 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal?

The Benelli TNT 15 costs Rs 2.65 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs Rs 3.31 lakh to Rs 3.36 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Benelli TNT 15 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

These two split the decision: the Benelli TNT 15 is रु 71,000 cheaper ex-showroom (26.8%), while the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Benelli TNT 15 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh 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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