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Hero Xtreme 125R vs TVS Raider in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu3 of 8 trim prices distributor-verified 08 Sept 2026Comparing Xtreme 125R IBS vs Raider FI Drum variants

The short answer

TVS Raider costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom. Xtreme 125R has 0.2 PS more power.

Choose the Hero Xtreme 125R if

Xtreme 125R has 0.2 PS more power.

This is the most affordable Xtreme 125R in Nepal and suits buyers who want premium-feeling features without paying ABS-trim money. It is strongest for city commuting, not for shoppers prioritizing absolute low price or maximum practicality.

Pros

Lowest entry price in the Nepal lineup.

Feature-rich for a 125, especially ride-by-wire and digital tech.

Sporty design stands out in commuter traffic.

66 km/l claim helps running costs.

Cons

IBS is weaker than the ABS variant for safety-conscious buyers.

Premium pricing versus simpler 125cc commuters.

Underseat storage is not a real selling point.

Likely small network/practicality trade-off versus mainstream commuter alternatives.

As of 08 Sept 2026

Choose the TVS Raider if

TVS Raider costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

Strong value for buyers wanting Raider styling and tech at the lowest price, but missing disc front brake and split seat. Best suited to budget-conscious commuters who prioritize looks and engine refinement over premium features.

Pros

Lowest-priced Raider; keeps core engine and styling.

Refined 124.8 cc engine with good performance for segment.

Adjustable monoshock and tubeless tyres add everyday usability.

USB charging and digital LCD cluster at base price.

Cons

No front disc brake, reducing braking performance versus higher trims.

Single seat less sporty and less desirable to younger buyers.

Connected features and TFT console not offered on this trim.

ABS type and safety aids not clearly communicated officially.

As of 07 Sept 2026

9 rows compared

Hero

Xtreme 125R

रु 2,94,900

TVS

Raider

रु 2,79,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,94,900

रु 2,79,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 2,94,900 – रु 3,27,900

रु 2,79,900 – रु 3,15,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No verified Nepal cash discount found in the gathered sources.

3 offers on other variants

cash

No specific official cash discount disclosed

2 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

11.4 bhp (11.6 PS)+0.2 PS

8.4 kW (11.4 PS)

Max torque

10.5 Nm

11.2 Nm+0.7 Nm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

254Better

Service centres

53Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Cruise Control

As of 07 Sept 2026

·Seat: Single

·Suspension Front Type: Telescopic

·Suspension Rear Type: Monoshock, 5-step adj, Gas charged

·Comfortable riding posture

·Wider split seat

As of 02 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·4.2" Multicolor LCD instrument cluster with Adaptive Brightness

As of 07 Sept 2026

·Screen: Reverse LCD

·Ambient Sensor: No

·Connected Tech: No

·SmartXonnect: No

·Voice Assist: No

·Call Management: No

·Sports updates

·Navigation

·Weather updates

·On-console notifications

·USB charger

As of 02 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·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

·Front Disc/Drum (mm): Disc - 240, Drum - 130

·Rear Drum (mm): 130 SBT

·SBT (Synchronized Braking Technology)

·Rotopetal disc brake

·Helmet attention indication

·Side stand indication and engine cutoff

As of 02 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Firestorm Red colour option

·Cobalt Blue colour option

·Stallion Black colour option

As of 07 Sept 2026

·Headlamp: LED

·Tail Lamp: LED

·Naked street design

·Sporty tank with scoops

As of 02 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported and sold through CG Motors’ Nepal network.

·Launched in Nepal in 2024 and still on sale.

As of 08 Sept 2026

·Ex-showroom Nepal price: Rs 2,79,900

·Imported and distributed by Jagdamba Motors since 2021

·Positioned as entry Raider variant for Nepal market

As of 07 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Hero Xtreme 125R

TVS Raider

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 2,79,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,03,631

≈ रु 2,88,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,504 · 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.

Hero Xtreme 125R full details TVS Raider full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the TVS Raider is the stronger buy: it is रु 15,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the TVS Raider 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: 39 more service centres in Nepal (53 vs 14); 167 more showrooms in Nepal (254 vs 87).

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

3 of 8

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 08 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Hero: 87 showrooms, 14 service centres · TVS: 254 showrooms, 53 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 Xtreme 125R vs TVS Raider — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hero Xtreme 125R or TVS Raider?

As of September 2026, the TVS Raider starts at Rs 2.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.15 lakh less than the Hero Xtreme 125R at Rs 2.95 lakh.

What is the price of the Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider in Nepal?

The Hero Xtreme 125R costs Rs 2.95 lakh to Rs 3.28 lakh and the TVS Raider costs Rs 2.8 lakh to Rs 3.16 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Hero Xtreme 125R or the TVS Raider?

On our data the TVS Raider is the stronger buy: it is रु 15,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the TVS Raider 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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