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Benelli TNT 15 vs TVS Apache RTR 180 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified Comparing TNT 15 vs Apache RTR 180 2V variants
The short answer

Benelli TNT 15 costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Benelli TNT 15 if
Benelli TNT 15 costs रु 15,000 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 180 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

This variant is not officially marketed separately in Nepal; buyers should refer to the standard Apache RTR 180.

Pros
Standardized parts availability
Simple mechanical architecture
Lower maintenance complexity
Cons
Not an official separate trim
Lack of specific documentation
Potential confusion with older models
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Benelli TNT 15 price in NepalBenelli TNT 15 price in Nepal
Benelli
रु 2,64,900Lowest price
TVS Apache RTR 180 price in Nepal
TVS
रु 2,79,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 180
Ex-showroom priceरु 2,64,900Cheapestरु 2,79,900
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorKTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 180
Max power12.1 bhp (12.2 PS)Not disclosed
Max torque11 NmNot disclosed
DrivetrainNot disclosedRWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 180
Length2,040 mm2,085 mm
Height1,070 mm1,105 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mm+35 mm1,300 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed170 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 180
Showrooms in Nepal31299Better
Service centres3156Better
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📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationBenelli TNT 15TVS Apache RTR 180
🛋️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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📱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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🛡️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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✨Design & Exterior
·Body type: Commuter
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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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Every variant, priced

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

Benelli TNT 15
TVS Apache RTR 180

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 180
Ex-showroomरु 2,64,900रु 2,79,900
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 2,88,631
EMI / month≈ रु 4,944 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 5,224 · 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.

Benelli TNT 15 full detailsTVS Apache RTR 180 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Benelli TNT 15 is रु 15,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.7%), while the TVS Apache RTR 180 is ahead on dealer and service reach — 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 180 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 25 more service centres in Nepal (56 vs 31); 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 21 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 180 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Benelli TNT 15 or TVS Apache RTR 180?

As of October 2026, the Benelli TNT 15 starts at Rs 2.65 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.15 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 180 at Rs 2.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Benelli TNT 15 and TVS Apache RTR 180 in Nepal?

The Benelli TNT 15 costs Rs 2.65 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 180 costs Rs 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Benelli TNT 15 or the TVS Apache RTR 180?

These two split the decision: the Benelli TNT 15 is रु 15,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.7%), while the TVS Apache RTR 180 is ahead on dealer and service reach — 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 180 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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