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Hero Xtreme 125R vs Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 4 trim prices verified Comparing ABS OBD II vs Saluto 125 Disc variants
The short answer

Yamaha Saluto 125 costs रु 43,000 less ex-showroom. Xtreme 125R has 3.3 PS more power.

Choose the Hero Xtreme 125R if
Xtreme 125R has 3.3 PS more power.
Pros
High-quality 3D badging and LED lighting
High claimed mileage with good real-world efficiency
Front and rear disc brakes across variants
Cons
High price point for a 125cc motorcycle
Fit and finish issues around the fuel tank panels
Performance weaker than 160cc rivals, especially on highways
Top ABS OBD II variants are pricey for a 125cc
Brand service reach smaller than TVS nationwide
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Choose the Yamaha Saluto 125 if
Yamaha Saluto 125 costs रु 43,000 less ex-showroom.

At Rs 2,84,900 it is a practical but not especially feature-rich 125cc commuter. It suits buyers who want a Yamaha badge, simple mechanics, and everyday city use.

Pros
Affordable ex-showroom pricing for a branded 125cc commuter.
Simple engine and 4-speed drivetrain should keep maintenance easy.
Front disc improves braking confidence over drum-only rivals.
Yamaha dealer network is widely available in Nepal.
Cons
Missing modern convenience features buyers may expect at this price.
Rear drum brake is less confidence-inspiring than all-disc setups.
Single-variant lineup limits buyer choice.
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Hero
रु 3,27,900
Yamaha Saluto 125 price in NepalYamaha Saluto 125 price in NepalYamaha Saluto 125 price in NepalYamaha Saluto 125 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 2,84,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationHero Xtreme 125RYamaha Saluto 125
Ex-showroom priceरु 3,27,900रु 2,84,900Cheapest
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorCG Motors Pvt. Ltd.MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationHero Xtreme 125RYamaha Saluto 125
OffersNo offer on this variant
2 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationHero Xtreme 125RYamaha Saluto 125
Engine capacityNot disclosed125 cc
Max power11.6 PS+3.3 PS8.3 PS
Max torqueNot disclosed10.1 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationHero Xtreme 125RYamaha Saluto 125
WheelbaseNot disclosed1,265 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed180 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationHero Xtreme 125RYamaha Saluto 125
Showrooms in Nepal93244Better
Service centres3890Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationHero Xtreme 125RYamaha Saluto 125
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Seating capacity: 2
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·Comfortable Long Seats
·Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
·Rear Suspension: Swingarm
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·OBD II compliant engine
·Single-channel ABS with 276 mm front disc
·All-LED lighting with hazard lamp
·Full-digital LCD
·i3S idle stop-start
·USB charging
·Monoshock rear
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·Analog commuter-style instrumentation.
·No Bluetooth or navigation features found.
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🛡️Safety
·Tyre size: 90/90-17 / 120/80-17
·Brakes: Front: Disc 276mm / Rear: Drum 130mm / Single-channel ABS
·Brakes (front/rear): Disc 276 mm / Drum 130 mm
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·Front Brake Type: Disc 245mm
·Rear Brake Type: Drum-UBS
·245mm Disc Brakes with UBS
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Warranty & After-sales
·Warranty: 5 years or 70,000 km, whichever comes first
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·Whole-vehicle warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first, covering manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship, repaired/replaced free of labour and parts charges at Authorized Dealer
·Battery warranty: applicable till 1 year or 10,000 KM, whichever is earlier, from date of sale of vehicle
·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA, and must be claimed directly with those manufacturers
·Warranty validity condition: customer must avail all Free and Paid Services from an Authorized YAMAHA dealer as per the Recommended Service Schedule using only genuine spare parts
·Each service must be availed within 100 days from the date of previous service or as per recommended schedule, whichever is earlier, for warranty validity
·Service schedule referenced in handbook contains 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons
·Warranty excludes normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheel/brake/clutch adjustments)
·Warranty excludes consumable/wear-and-tear items: brake shoes, fasteners/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber or plastic components (other than tires & tubes), oil seals, cables, electrical wiring, bulbs, filters, spark plugs, drive chain, sprocket, clutch plate, race bearing, air cleaner element, and wheel rim misalignment or bend
·Warranty excludes parts subjected to misuse, accident, negligent treatment, or used with non-recommended parts/equipment
·Warranty excludes use of non-genuine parts, non-genuine oil and lubricants
·Warranty excludes rust caused by atmospheric effects from industrial pollution
·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in an unauthorized manner affecting performance/reliability
·Warranty excludes motorcycles not serviced per the schedule or not maintained per manual instructions (especially during break-in period)
·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for competition, racing, or record attempts
·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes or loading (e.g., taxi)
·Warranty excludes normal phenomena such as noise, vibration, oil seepage that do not affect performance
·Warranty excludes damage from misuse while driving, adulterated oil/petrol, or bad road conditions
·Warranty excludes damage from tampering/repair by unauthorized persons or workshops
·Warranty excludes consumables like oil and grease used during free services or warranty repairs
·Warranty excludes damage from modification or fitting of accessories other than those recommended by YAMAHA
·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction
·Warranty excludes damage caused by improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts
·Warranty excludes risks such as accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control
·This warranty does not affect customer's statutory rights under applicable Indian laws, nor consumer's rights against the Dealer arising from sales/purchase contract
·Disputes arising from this warranty policy fall under exclusive jurisdiction of Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) Courts
·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first
·Battery warranty: applicable till 1 year or 10,000KM, whichever is earlier, from date of sale of vehicle
·Warranty valid only if all Free and Paid Services are availed from Authorized YAMAHA dealer as per Recommended Service Schedule using only genuine spare parts
·Each service must be availed within 100 days from the date of previous service or as per recommended service schedule, whichever is earlier
·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA
·Warranty excludes normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheels/brakes/clutch adjustments)
·Warranty excludes consumable/wear-and-tear items: brake shoes, fasteners/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber or plastic components (other than tires & tubes), oil seals, cables, electrical wiring, bulbs, filters, spark plugs, drive chain, sprocket, clutch plate, race bearing & element air cleaner, and wheel rim misalignment or bend
·Warranty excludes rust from atmospheric effects due to industrial pollution
·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified or replaced in unauthorized manner
·Warranty void if motorcycle not serviced by Authorized Dealers per schedule (6 Free Services, 5 Paid Service Coupons)
·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes and loading, e.g. taxi
·Warranty excludes normal noise, vibration, oil seepage that do not affect performance
·Warranty excludes damage from misuse while driving, adulteration of oil/petrol, or bad road conditions
·Warranty void if any part is tampered/repaired by unauthorized persons/workshops
·Warranty excludes consumables like oil, grease used during free services or warranty repairs
·Warranty excludes damage due to modification or fitting of accessories other than those recommended by YAMAHA
·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to any previous malfunction
·Warranty does not cover accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control
·Customer bears expenses to bring motorcycle to Authorized Dealer
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✨Design & Exterior
·Alloy Wheel Type
·Front Tyre Size 90/90-17 TL
·Rear Tyre Size 120/80-17 TL
·Available Colors: Stallion Black, Cobalt Blue, Firestorm Red
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·New Colors and Graphics
·Available colors: Blue, Green, Grey
·Colors: Blue, Green, Grey
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📊Sales & Imports
·Top-tier variant imported/distributed by CG Motors
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·Listed in Nepal at Rs 2,84,900 ex-showroom.
·MAW Rides is the authorized Yamaha motorcycle distributor in Nepal.
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Every variant, priced

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

Hero Xtreme 125R
Yamaha Saluto 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.

SpecificationHero Xtreme 125RYamaha Saluto 125
Ex-showroomरु 3,27,900रु 2,84,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 3,300≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,705≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road≈ रु 3,32,905≈ रु 2,89,905
EMI / month≈ रु 6,120 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 5,317 · 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 detailsYamaha Saluto 125 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Yamaha Saluto 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 43,000 cheaper ex-showroom (15.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Yamaha Saluto 125 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: 52 more service centres in Nepal (90 vs 38); 151 more showrooms in Nepal (244 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
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hero: 93 showrooms, 38 service centres · Yamaha: 244 showrooms, 90 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 Yamaha Saluto 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hero Xtreme 125R or Yamaha Saluto 125?

As of October 2026, the Yamaha Saluto 125 starts at Rs 2.85 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.14 lakh less than the Hero Xtreme 125R at Rs 2.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Hero Xtreme 125R and Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal?

The Hero Xtreme 125R costs Rs 2.99 lakh to Rs 3.28 lakh and the Yamaha Saluto 125 costs Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hero Xtreme 125R or the Yamaha Saluto 125?

On our data the Yamaha Saluto 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 43,000 cheaper ex-showroom (15.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Yamaha Saluto 125 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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