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Hero HF Deluxe vs TVS Zest in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified 28 Sept 2026Comparing Self Start Drum vs Zest variants
The short answer

TVS Zest costs रु 6,100 less ex-showroom. HF Deluxe has 15 mm more ground clearance. HF Deluxe has 0.2 PS more power.

Choose the Hero HF Deluxe if
HF Deluxe has 15 mm more ground clearance.HF Deluxe has 0.2 PS more power.

The Self Start variant provides the essential convenience of an electric starter, making it a more practical choice for daily city commuting.

Pros
Convenient electric start
Proven, reliable engine platform
High fuel efficiency
Adjustable rear suspension
Cons
Dated analog instrument cluster
Lacks modern features like i3S or LED lighting
Basic braking performance with drum setup
Minimalist aesthetic
As of 04 Oct 2026
Choose the TVS Zest if
TVS Zest costs रु 6,100 less ex-showroom.

The TVS Zest is the most affordable and lightweight scooter in TVS Nepal's lineup, making it a perfect choice for students or beginners seeking ease of handling over premium features. Good value for urban riders wanting a light, easy scooter, especially women and beginners. Price is reasonable versus other 110cc scooters, but dated features and safety tech limit appeal.

Pros
Extremely lightweight at 97kg making it easy to maneuver in Kathmandu traffic
Accessible seat height (760mm) suitable for shorter riders
Generous 19L underseat storage for its compact size
Very light and compact, easy to handle in city traffic.
Decent claimed mileage and small, efficient 109.7cc engine.
Low seat height suits shorter riders and new learners.
TVS network helps with parts availability and basic service coverage.
Cons
Lacks a front disc brake option which is common in this price segment
Small 10-inch wheels can feel unstable on larger potholes
Basic analog instrument cluster lacks modern connectivity features
Only one basic variant in Nepal, no feature-rich trim choices.
Drum brakes only and no ABS or advanced safety tech.
Feature set feels dated versus newer 110–125cc rivals.
Limited recent publicity; may be harder to find detailed local reviews.
As of 15 Sept 2026
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Hero
रु 1,85,000
TVS Zest price in Nepal
TVS
रु 1,78,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,85,000
रु 1,78,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cashरु 7,000
General consumer scheme 'TVS Dobbar' often provides cash discounts up to NPR 7,000-10,000
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
110 cc
Max power
5.9 kW (8 PS)+0.2 PS
5.8 kW (7.8 PS)
Max torque
8.1 Nm
8.8 Nm+0.8 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,965 mm
1,770 mm
Height
1,045 mm
1,139 mm
Wheelbase
1,235 mm
1,250 mm+15 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm+15 mm
150 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
93
301Better
Service centres
33
54Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Front Suspension: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
·Rear Suspension: 2-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
·Front Tyre: 80/100-18 M/C 47P (Tubeless)
·Rear Tyre: 80/100-18 M/C 54P (Tubeless)
·Seat height: 805 mm
As of 13 Sept 2026
·Silver Oak Interior Panels
As of 15 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Free Roadside Assistance for one year on Online bookings
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Cluster type: Analog
·USB smartphone charger under seat
·Parking brake
·Analog instrument cluster with speedometer and fuel gauge
·Combi-brake system with easy lever feel
·Mobile charging socket offered on higher India variants
·Underseat lamp for better visibility at night
As of 15 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front Brake: Drum (130 mm)
·Rear Brake: Drum (130 mm), Integrated Braking System
·LED Headlamp w/ HIPL
·Tail/Stop Lamp: 12V -5 / 10W - MFR
·Position Lamp: W5W-12V
·Turn Signal Lamp: 12V - 10W x 4 - MFR
As of 13 Sept 2026
·Antiskid Tubeless Tyres
·Front brake: 110 mm Drum
·Rear brake: 130 mm Drum
As of 15 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Warranty of 5 years or 70,000 km, whichever comes first
As of 20 Sept 2026
·5 years or 50,000 km on Scooters (whichever is earlier)
·Conditions apply
·Applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17
·For more details, refer to the Warranty section of the Owners manual
As of 28 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·New Stylish Graphics
·LED Headlamp (1st in Segment)
·Colour Options: ['#272627','#0F345F','#EF3B00','#A7A6A7','#AE1773']
·Kerb weight: 112 kg
As of 13 Sept 2026
·Headlamp type: Halogen
·LED Daytime Running Lamp
·Twilight lamps
·Compact, lightweight body aimed at city and female riders
·Stylish headlamp on apron with clear-lens indicators
·Available in glossy and matte colour options in India
·Bold Black and Graphite Grey colours introduced recently
As of 15 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Sold in Nepal since 2020
As of 04 Oct 2026
·Imported from India via Jagdamba Motors
·Positioned as an entry-level lightweight scooter
·Officially listed as TVS Zest scooter on TVS Nepal site
·Ex-showroom Nepal price NPR 1,78,900
·NepalAutomart lists Zest 110 at NPR 1,78,900
·Imported and distributed nationwide by Jagadamba Motors TVS Nepal
As of 15 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hero HF Deluxe
TVS Zest

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 1,85,000
रु 1,78,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 1,90,005
≈ रु 1,83,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 3,453 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 3,339 · 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.

Hero HF Deluxe full detailsTVS Zest full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the TVS Zest is the stronger buy: it is रु 6,100 cheaper ex-showroom (3.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Hero HF Deluxe if
  • rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route

Measured: 15 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the TVS Zest if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 21 more service centres in Nepal (54 vs 33); 208 more showrooms in Nepal (301 vs 93).

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
1 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 28 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hero: 93 showrooms, 33 service centres · TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 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.

Hero HF Deluxe vs TVS Zest — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hero HF Deluxe or TVS Zest?

As of October 2026, the Hero HF Deluxe starts at Rs 1.75 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.04 lakh less than the TVS Zest at Rs 1.79 lakh.

What is the price of the Hero HF Deluxe and TVS Zest in Nepal?

The Hero HF Deluxe costs Rs 1.75 lakh to Rs 1.85 lakh and the TVS Zest costs Rs 1.79 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hero HF Deluxe or the TVS Zest?

On our data the TVS Zest is the stronger buy: it is रु 6,100 cheaper ex-showroom (3.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Hero HF Deluxe if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Take the TVS Zest if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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